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Volunteers from People for Cattle in India feed cattle rescued after the cyclone.

Post Vardah, it's habitat loss for snakes, birds, deer

Wildlife authorities in Chennai and Kancheepuram are now busy rescuing stray animals.

16 Dec 2016 7:07 AM IST

The roof at Alandur metro rail station pulled out by gusty winds (Photo: DC)

Water enters OMR houses, IT offices damaged after effect of cyclone...

The lively economic hub wore a deserted look with shops being shut and power not being restored for the second...

14 Dec 2016 6:08 AM IST

Residents looking at the uprooted trees in an area worst hit due to the Cyclone Vardah, in Chennai on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Chennai citizens' spirit shines on streets

Though there was no need of relief camps, people were alert in tracking the situation and stocking up the groceries to...

14 Dec 2016 6:04 AM IST

Fisher folk evacuated to safety from the coastal villages along North Chennai Coast on Monday.

Cyclone Vardah leaves trail of damage across Chennai

Toll plazas, petrol pumps, signboards and hoardings were the worst hit as gusty winds pounded them without any mercy.

13 Dec 2016 5:54 AM IST

Tamil Nadu revenue minister R. B. Udayakumar convenes a meeting at Chepauk on Sunday, to monitor the cyclone preparation. (Photo: DC)

Cylcone Vardah set to cross Chennai coast

Storm is here but will it bring rain the city badly needs?

12 Dec 2016 6:15 AM IST

AIADMK cadres and her ardent followers tonsure their heads on Wednesday, to mark respect to their deceased leader, J Jayalalithaa. (Photo: DC)

Steady stream of visitors at Marina Beach to pay respects to Jaya

For Sibajidheen, an auto-driver at Marina Beach, Jayalaithaa is a woman of justice and soft heart.

8 Dec 2016 6:28 AM IST

Supporters of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa cry after her death. (Photo: PTI)

Women flock to Rajaji hall, praise Jaya for her welfare schemes

Battling the unmanageable crowd and tolerating the stampede, women reached Rajaji Hall just to get a glimpse of their...

7 Dec 2016 12:35 AM IST

As offices were shut early, MTC buses remain crowded with panicked people. (Photo: DC)

Surge pricing takes a toll on commuting

This scenario continued on Sunday evening too, even before tension escalated owing to Jayalalithaa's health...

6 Dec 2016 2:43 AM IST

Unanimous protests by local fishermen and environmental activists to save the Ennore wetlands turned victorious.

Kamarajar Port to plant mangroves at Ennore wetlands

Unanimous protests by local fishermen and environmental activists to save the Ennore wetlands turned victorious.

2 Dec 2016 7:22 AM IST

Cyclone Nada will make a landfall at Cuddalore on Thursday night, against the earlier prediction on Friday morning. (Photo: PTI)

Cyclone Nada weakening, to make landfall tonight at Cuddalore

But another cyclone is expected to be formed on December 5 at the South Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

1 Dec 2016 11:37 AM IST

Mr Jain is not alone. Lakhs of cars and two-wheelers were damaged in the November-December floods last year some were beyond repair and several owners paid a huge sum to get their vehicles repaired.

Chennai flood damage: Luxury vehicles sold for paltry sum

The SUV, 2014 variant that cost him more than Rs 40 lakh, was in knee-deep water for more than a week in Kodambakkam in...

1 Dec 2016 6:53 AM IST

Temple staff at Vadapalani Murugan Temple, filtering the money on Friday in hundis, after demonetisation move.(Photo: DC)

Disbursing salaries to SMEs a challenge now

Banks helpless as Rs 50K withdrawal allowed per week.

26 Nov 2016 6:31 AM IST