Chennai Updates

Chennai Corporation launches weekly doorstep collection drive for bulk waste Chennai is gearing up for a cleaner and more organized city environment! The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has officially rolled out a weekly doorstep collection service specifically for bulk household waste — think furniture, mattresses, old beds — that are often too large or awkward

Southern Railway has announced a series of Chennai train specials and service enhancements to manage the festive rush during Puja & Deepavali 2025. In addition, the popular Tirunelveli – Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express is being upgraded to a 20-coach rake, offering more seats for passengers. Here’s a complete guide to the newly announced festival

Chennai is experiencing hot, humid, and stormy conditions today. A thunderstorm is currently in progress, with a high reaching around 36 °C (97 °F) and a low near 25 °C (78 °F) . The India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for Thunderstorms and Lightning—particularly affecting areas like Tiruvallur, until approximately 6:16 PM IST

Planning a train journey from Chennai? Here’s your all-in-one guide covering routes to Madurai, Coimbatore, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and beyond. We’ve included train timings, names/numbers, and trip highlights to help you choose easily. 1. Chennai to Madurai Train One of the busiest southern routes, Chennai ↔ Madurai has excellent train coverage—around 12 daily trains and many

Sky lovers in Chennai have a special treat today Lunar Eclipse! Many people are already searching for when and how to watch it, so here’s a quick guide for Chennai residents. What is a Red Moon Lunar Eclipse? A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow