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This is the Aranganathan Subway, Saidapet. We've been observing this failure for over two years. Every temporary patchwork fix fails. Why is there no permanent solution? It looks like contractors are profiting from this constant rework. Please check the video we posted last November. ▶️ instagram.com/reel/DCzEDP_y_… This is not a problem only during the monsoon, it's an issue during the summer months as well. #MadrasUpdates #Chennai #ChennaiRoads #PatchWork #Saidapet

#Kodambakkam 600024: Where Madras Made Movies! #PincodeSeries youtu.be/U5yb8ySjX1Q?si…

Hotels Paying Extra for Domestic Gas, Leaving You in the Dark! @MadrasUpdate #ChennaiNews #CylinderCrisis #CookingGas #ChennaiEats #MadrasUpdates

Hotels Paying Extra for Domestic Gas, Leaving You in the Dark! @MadrasUpdate #ChennaiNews #CylinderCrisis #CookingGas #ChennaiEats #MadrasUpdates

Senior Professor Suspended and Arrested Over Misconduct Allegations. @MadrasUpdate #Chennai #AnnaUniversity #StudentsSafety #MadrasUpdates #ChennaiNews

MNM Decides Against Contesting, Pledges Support to DMK Front! @MadrasUpdate #MNM #KamalHaasan #DMK #TnElections

This is the heartwarming news you need today! ❤️ In a story that feels straight out of a movie, seven dogs stolen from their homes in China managed to escape an illegal transport truck and trekked 17 kilometers together to find their way back home! The group, which included a Corgi, Golden Retrievers, and a German Shepherd, stayed in a tight formation throughout their two-day journey across highways and fields. Witnesses were amazed to see a brave Corgi leading the way, constantly checking back on the group, while the other dogs formed a protective circle around an injured companion. Thanks to their incredible bond and coordination, all seven dogs were safely reunited with their families. Proof that loyalty knows no bounds! 🐶✨ #GoodNews #DogsOfInstagram #IncredibleJourney #Heartwarming #HeroCorgi #PetLoyalty #ChennaiViral #PositiveVibes

New Per-Person Limits for Liquor Sales at TASMAC Outlets! @MadrasUpdate #Chennai #MadrasUpdates #Tasmac #Tamilnadu #TamilnaduElections

Madurai Court Finds 9 Policemen Guilty in Sathankulam Custodial Torture Case. @MadrasUpdate #SathankulamVerdict #JusticeForJeyarajAndBeniks #TamilNaduNews #Sathankulam #Accountability

West Mambalam: Trio Arrested for Snatching 9-Sovereign Chain from 63-Year-Old! @MadrasUpdate #MadrasUpdates #WestMambalam #PostalColony #ChennaiNews #Chennai

One arrested for Inappropriate as$ault of Minor; Search on for Second Person @MadrasUpdate #Madurantakam #Chengalpattu #Chennai #MadrasUpdates #ChennaiNews

Zero Gas Supply Forces Hotels to Build Firewood Stoves! @MadrasUpdate #MadrasUpdates #LPG #ChennaiHotels #Chennai #ChennaiNews

This move has left thousands of students and office employees without their daily caffeine fix, as management warns the suspension will continue until gas cylinders are back in stock. @MadrasUpdate #LPG #Chennai #MadrasUpdates #ITCompanies #CoffeeLovers

Sources said the initiative aims to strengthen the city's social safety net by providing quick, interim housing for over 13,000 people in need. @MadrasUpdate #ChennaiNews #Chennai #GCC #MadrasUpdates #ContainerHomes

Cost Cutting or Negligence? Tambaram Escalators Run on “Limited Hours” @MadrasUpdate #Chennai #Tambaram #TambaramStation #MadrasUpdates #ChennaiNews

The resident of Pulicat in Tiruvallur district was apprehended after a local resident caught him photographing his wife near Pudumanaikuppam. @MadrasUpdate #MadrasUpdates #ChennaiNews #Tiruvallur #Chennai

A DMK councillor and an AIADMK functionary have been arrested by Meenambakkam All-Women Police for s*xually hara$sing an IndiGo crew member on a Delhi-bound flight. @MadrasUpdate #Chennai #Meenambakkam #ChennaiAirport #Indigo #MadrasUpdates

Indian Embassy Issues Advisory for Citizens. @MadrasUpdate ✈️Chennai Flight Impact: As of tonight, at least 28 flights to and from destinations like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Muscat, and Bahrain have been cancelled. Major carriers including IndiGo, Air India, Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways have suspended operations until further notice. ✈️Travel Advisory for Indians: The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has urged all Indian nationals in the region to: ✈️Exercise Utmost Caution: Avoid all unnecessary travel and stay vigilant. ✈️Follow Local Guidelines: Strictly adhere to safety instructions issued by UAE and local authorities. ✈️Stay Indoors: Remain in safe locations as a precautionary measure. ✈️Airport Instructions: Chennai Airport authorities advise passengers not to proceed to the airport without confirming their flight status with the respective airlines. 🆘Emergency Support for Indians in UAE: ☎️Toll-Free Helpline: 800-46342 📱WhatsApp Support: +971-543090571 📩Emails: pbsk.dubai@mea.gov.in / ca.abudhabi@mea.gov.in #ChennaiAirport #Chennai #Dubai #UAE #FlightStatus

Heart & Lungs on the Fast Track: Chennai Metro’s Life-Saving Run! @madrasupdates 🚆The Operation: Following a 17-year-old boy’s noble organ donation in Madurai, the heart and lungs were airlifted to Chennai. To bypass city traffic, CMRL deployed a dedicated, non-stop train from the airport.   🚆The Record: The train covered the 10.8-km stretch from Meenambakkam to AG-DMS (7 stations) in just 9 minutes—a journey that usually takes 20+ minutes even by Metro. 🚆Door-to-Door Speed: The total transit time from the Chennai International Airport to Apollo Hospital on Greams Road was a mere 16 minutes.   🚆The Impact: The seamless transfer allowed for three successful transplants: a 43-year-old (heart), a 34-year-old (bilateral lung), and a 69-year-old (single lung).   🚆Policy in Action: This was made possible under the recently amended Metro Railways Rules (2023), which allow for the transport of human organs during medical emergencies. #ChennaiNews #MadrasUpdates #CMRL #ProudChennaites #ChennaiMetroRail

The Missing Link: 18 Years Later, MRTS Final Stretch Opens for Chennai Commuters. @MadrasUpdate 🚊The Timeline: Originally launched 18 years ago, the project faced nearly two decades of hurdles, including land acquisition litigations, technical alignment challenges with the Metro, and the 2024 girder collapse. 🚊New Stations: Commuters can now access two new intermediate stations at Puzhuthivakkam and Adambakkam, ending the long-standing “dead-end” at Velachery. 🚊The Hub Effect: The integration at St. Thomas Mount transforms it into a massive multimodal hub, allowing seamless switching between MRTS (elevated), Chennai Metro (Line 2), and the Suburban line (Beach-Tambaram). 🚊Commuter Impact: The direct link will slash travel time from areas like OMR and Velachery to the southwestern suburbs (Tambaram/Chengalpattu) by nearly 40 minutes, bypassing heavy road traffic at Medavakkam and Guindy. #MRTS #Velachery #StThomasMount #MadrasUpdates #ProudChennaites

The Political Odyssey: O. Panneerselvam (1973–2026) @MadrasUpdate O. Panneerselvam’s move to the DMK marks one of the most significant shifts in Tamil Nadu’s political history. Here is a look at the key milestones in his journey from a tea stall owner to a three-time Chief Minister and his eventual entry into the DMK.   𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 & 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 (𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟯–𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟭) ◾️1973: Joins the AIADMK as a worker shortly after MGR founded the party. ◾️1996: Serves as the Chairman of Periyakulam Municipality, gaining local prominence. ◾️2001: Elected as MLA for the first time; Jayalalithaa chooses him as the stand-in Chief Minister for 6 months when she was barred from holding office.   𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 (𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟭–𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟲) ◾️2011 & 2014: Serves as Finance Minister. He is called upon as Chief Minister for the second time in 2014 following Jayalalithaa’s conviction in the disproportionate assets case.   ◾️Dec 2016: Following the death of Jayalalithaa, he is sworn in as Chief Minister for the third time.   𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟳–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰) ◾️2017 (Dharma Yuddham): Revolts against V.K. Sasikala at Marina Beach; later merges his faction with EPS and becomes Deputy Chief Minister.   ◾️2021–2022: Serves as Deputy Leader of Opposition. The power struggle with EPS culminates in his expulsion from AIADMK in July 2022.   ◾️2024: Contests the Lok Sabha elections from Ramanathapuram as an Independent backed by the BJP-led NDA but suffers a defeat.   𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲) ◾️July 2025: Formally exits the NDA, citing “insults” and lack of support from the BJP in unifying the AIADMK factions.   ◾️January 2026: Expresses willingness to rejoin AIADMK one last time, but is firmly rejected by EPS.   ◾️February 27, 2026: In a historic move, joins the DMK—the party MGR originally broke away from—praising CM Stalin for his growth-oriented governance. #Chennai #MadrasUpdates #ChennaiNews #Tamilnadu #MKStalin