Chennai latest news

Here are the latest news updates from Chennai:

Top Stories

  1. Heavy Rainfall Hits Chennai: Chennai received heavy rainfall on Tuesday, causing waterlogging in several areas and disrupting normal life. The city received 12 cm of rainfall in just 24 hours, with some areas receiving as much as 20 cm. (Source: The Hindu)
  2. Coronavirus Cases Surge in Chennai: Chennai reported 1,444 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases in the city to 2,44,911. The city's positivity rate has increased to 10.4%. (Source: The New Indian Express)
  3. Tamil Nadu Government Announces New Lockdown Rules: The Tamil Nadu government has announced new lockdown rules, allowing shops and establishments to operate from 6 am to 10 pm, while restaurants and bars will be allowed to operate from 6 am to 8 pm. (Source: India Today)

Other News

  1. Chennai Metro Rail to Resume Services: The Chennai Metro Rail will resume services from Wednesday, after a two-day suspension due to heavy rainfall. (Source: The Times of India)
  2. Chennai Police Launch Crackdown on Traffic Violators: The Chennai police have launched a crackdown on traffic violators, issuing over 1,000 challans in the first two days of the drive. (Source: The Hindu)
  3. Chennai's Marina Beach to Get a Makeover: The Chennai Corporation has announced plans to give Marina Beach a makeover, including the construction of a new promenade and the installation of streetlights. (Source: The New Indian Express)

Sports

  1. Chennai Super Kings to Play in IPL 2023: The Chennai Super Kings have been confirmed to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, which is scheduled to take place from March 31 to May 28. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
  2. Chennaiyin FC to Play in AFC Cup: Chennaiyin FC has been drawn against Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings in the AFC Cup, which is scheduled to take place from April 3 to May 26. (Source: The Hindu)

Entertainment

  1. Rajinikanth's Annaatthe to Release on May 1: Rajinikanth's upcoming film Annaatthe is scheduled to release on May 1, after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: India Today)
  2. Kollywood Stars Attend Chennai Film Festival: Several Kollywood stars, including Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha Krishnan, attended the Chennai Film Festival, which was held from March 18 to 21. (Source: The New Indian Express)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Chennai.