Local City.guide

Art Culture News in Chennai

In 1910, Giacomo D’Angelis from Italy built his own aircraft and tested it in Chennai's Pallavaram, becoming part of city’s early history of aviation experiments
art-culturePallavaram1 source4w ago

Giacomo D’Angelis, an Italian-born hotelier, built his own aircraft in Madras. He tested his biplane at Pallavaram, which was a new technology then. D’Angelis later demonstrated his flying machine at Island Grounds for the public. Tamil writer Subramania Bharati also wrote about this Madras-built aircraft. This experiment marked an early chapter in Madras's aviation history.

Times of India — Chennai
TVK functionary hacked to death in Chennai day before Vijay’s Assembly reply on law and order; 5 held
art-culture3 sources1mo ago

In Chennai, a ruling TVK party member fell victim to a violent armed gang, resulting in his tragic death. The police have apprehended five suspects linked to this brutal incident that unfolded on Saturday night. This alarming murder has incited fierce backlash from opposition leaders who challenge the government's assertions of improved safety statewide, especially with the Chief Minister set to a

Times of India — Chennai
Tamil Nadu to build new assembly, secretariat complex in Chennai
art-culture2 sources1mo ago

Tamil Nadu will construct a new building complex for its Legislative Assembly and Secretariat. This modern facility will be built at an estimated cost of Rs 1,200 crore. The expansive complex will span 20 lakh square feet, incorporating advanced infrastructure and amenities. It will feature enhanced fire safety, disability access, and robust security measures. The project aims to consolidate gover

Times of India — Chennai
Chennai suitcase murder: Key suspect arrested in Manipur
art-culture5 sources1mo ago

Police arrested a key suspect in the dismembered body suitcase murder case. Manik Uddin Laskar was apprehended in Manipur after fleeing from Chennai. Authorities found additional body parts in a rented house in Guduvanchery. The victim was identified as Hidayath Nisha from Odisha. A search is ongoing for the absconding wife of the arrested suspect.

Times of India — Chennai