CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, April 25, 2026: Office-bearers of the CMDA & DTCP Registered Engineers Welfare Association (All Local Bodies), including Founder State President A. Balasubramani, President B. Manoharan and State Honorary Secretary P.S.J. Palanirajan, addressed a press conference today at Chennai Press Club, calling for reforms to streamline planning approvals and decentralise powers under the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA). The association said it had submitted a formal representation seeking enhanced delegation of powers to the Greater Chennai Corporation and other local bodies to ensure quicker and more efficient clearances for building projects. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Emphasising the urgency of reform, the office-bearers referred to the evolution of urban governance—from the formation of the Corporation of Madras in 1688 to the establishment of CMDA in 1975—and pointed out that rapid urban growth now necessitated greater decentralisation. Among the key...

Chennai, April 24, 2026: Wonderla Holidays Ltd. has unveiled its latest marquee attraction, the Skywheel, at Wonderla Chennai, marking a ₹37 crore investment that elevates the park’s entertainment offering to new heights. The launch also introduced the Sky View Diner, an innovative elevated dining concept integrated within the structure, offering visitors a blend of scenic views and culinary experience. The grand unveiling ceremony was attended by popular music director and actor G. V. Prakash Kumar, along with Arun K. Chittilappilly, Executive Chairman and Managing Director of Wonderla Holidays Ltd., Chief Operating Officer Dheeran Choudhary, and Chennai Park Head Vyshakh Ravindran. Standing nearly 80 metres tall, the Skywheel is among the tallest Ferris wheel rides in India with air-conditioned cabins. The structure features a 50-metre support system carrying a 28-metre observation wheel. Designed as a slow-moving, family-friendly attraction, it houses 16 air-conditioned cabins, each...

Chennai, April 24, 2026: Bringing a slice of Middle Eastern grandeur to the city, popular actor and comedian Pugazh on Friday evening inaugurated the much-anticipated Dubai Summer Carnival Chennai 2026 along the NH Bypass Road near Nolambur. The grand launch drew large crowds, marking the beginning of a vibrant summer attraction for residents. The carnival was officially opened at 5 pm, with Pugazh interacting with visitors, touring the attractions, and lauding the organisers for recreating an international carnival experience in Chennai. The event has been organised by Mishri Group of Companies in association with WE1 Entertainment, aiming to capture the lively spirit and visual appeal of Dubai through themed installations and immersive zones. Launch Youtube Video link 👇  A major highlight of the carnival is the visually captivating Surreal Dubai Waterfalls, designed to offer visitors a unique and picturesque experience. The event also features a wide array of attractions includi...

கோவை, ஏப். 23: தமிழக சட்டமன்றத் தேர்தலுக்கான வாக்குப்பதிவு மாநிலம் முழுவதும் விறுவிறுப்பாக நடைபெற்று வருகிறது. கோவை மாவட்டத்திலும் வாக்காளர்கள் ஆர்வத்துடன் திரண்டு வந்து தங்கள் வாக்குகளை பதிவு செய்து வருகின்றனர். விஷ்ணு பிரபு,  பப்புவா நியூ கினியாவின் வர்த்தக தூதர் இந்நிலையில்,  கோவையில் வசித்து வரும்  பப்புவா நியூ கினியாவின் வர்த்தக தூதரான விஷ்ணு பிரபு, தனது குடும்பத்துடன் கோவை குனியமுத்தூர் நிர்மல் மாதா கான்வென்ட் பள்ளி வாக்குச்சாவடிக்கு வருகை புரிந்து தமது வாக்கை பதிவு செய்தார்.  Youtube Video link 👇  பின்னர் செய்தியாளர்களிடம் பேசிய அவர், “தமிழக தேர்தல் ஆணையம் சிறப்பாக செயல்பட்டு, வாக்காளர்களுக்கான அனைத்து வசதிகளையும் சிறப்பாக ஏற்பாடு செய்துள்ளது. ஜனநாயகத்தின் முக்கிய கடமையான வாக்களிப்பை அனைவரும் நிறைவேற்றி, 100 சதவீத வாக்குப்பதிவை எட்ட வேண்டும்” என்று கேட்டுக்கொண்டார். கோவை மாவட்டத்தின் பல பகுதிகளிலும் காலை முதலே நீண்ட வரிசையில் காத்திருந்து வாக்களிக்கும் மக்களின் உற்சாகம் கணிசமாகக் காணப்படுகிறது. இளம் வாக்காளர்கள் முதல் முதியோர் வரை அனைவரும் தங்களது ஜ...

Chennai: A grand celebration of entrepreneurial excellence and business leadership took centre stage with the Business Brilliance Awards 2026, an event dedicated to recognising visionary entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry leaders who have made a significant impact in their respective fields. The awards ceremony provided a prestigious platform to honour individuals and organisations that demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, and influence in the business landscape. The event also served as a key networking hub, bringing together successful business owners, startup founders, investors, and professionals under one roof. Adding prominence to the occasion, Income Tax Department (IRS) official Nandakumar attended as the chief special participant, lending his presence to the celebration of excellence. The event also featured distinguished guests including Adhvik Amit Kumar of Zozo Connect, popular vlogger Vijay, and Madhan of M Productions, who enhanced the stature of the gat...

Chennai, April 21, 2026: In a remarkable display of advanced medical care, Apollo Speciality Hospitals and its Spine Clinic in Teynampet have successfully performed a complex robotic-assisted spinal deformity correction on a 15-year-old international patient suffering from severe Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. The achievement further strengthens Chennai’s growing reputation as a global hub for advanced spine treatment. The teenage patient travelled nearly 48 hours from South America to seek specialised care for a progressive spinal curvature that had begun to significantly affect her posture, mobility, and overall health. Following the intricate procedure, doctors report a substantial correction in spinal alignment, with the patient now recovering steadily. The surgery was led by Dr. Sajan K. Hegde, Director of Spine Surgery, using a staged robotic-assisted approach supported by advanced intraoperative neuromonitoring systems. The hospital is among a select few centres equipped with ...