Galleries, watch towers being set for Republic Day event on Marina
The Gandhi statue zone of the Marina has been abuzz for some days now. Workers are setting the stage for the Republic Day flag hoisting ceremony and parade on January …
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First of three Republic Day parade rehearsals held. Part of Marina road closed for 4 hours.
The first of three rehearsals for the Republic Day parade to be held on the Kamaraj Salai off the Marina was held this Thursday morning. Contingents of three wings of …
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Steady rain this Monday morning
The Monday morning rain was a surprise though the Met department had hinted at showers. The rain was steady and weak between hours across Mylapore, with the weather holding up …
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People garland statue of Thiruvalluvar
The statue of Thiruvalluvar off Royapettah High Road has been garlanded many times over today. Small groups of people walked into what is a traffic island where the statue stands …
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75th Martyr’s Day: essay competition for youth
In memory of Mahatma Gandhi and thousands of non-violent freedom fighters, the Alwarpet-based Gandhi Peace Foundation is conducting an essay competition on the topic: “The Ahimsa Abundant in Me”. Students …
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Silence of lockdown back this Sunday
The silence of a lockdown is back this Sunday as Mylapore as in the rest of the state observes a pandemic time regulation. Since dawn, there has not been any …
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‘People’s Marina’ moves south amidst pandemic time regulations
Groups of police men and women hung around the pavement of the Marina as dusk fell; people did their walks and some sat and stared, while seated on the lawns. …
Read MoreBJP cadres offer prayers at Mylapore temple for well-being of prime minister
BJP leaders and cadres in the city picked up on where their partymen across some parts of the country began, offering prayers for the safety of prime minister Narendra Modi …
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Desilting plan of tank of Sri Kapali Temple submitted by Anna Univ called off
The officers of Sri Kapali Temple have called off plans to implement the recent desilting plan recommended after a detailed study was undertaken last year by the Anna University. This …
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Forlorn look at Marina spot where New Year celebrants used to have some fun
What a forlorn look the Marina junction off the Gandhi statue wore at midnight on the last day of 2021. For, police had barricaded all approach roads and told people …
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Turtles sighted on Marina sands
People walking on the sands of the Marina have reported sighting turtles. Just some odd ones were seen this past week, they said. Some were dead. These sightings were in …
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Photo contest by Sri Ramakrishna Math’s Centre located off Marina
An international photography contest has been opened by Vivekananda Cultural Centre ( located off the Marina beach) of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore. The themes are among others, on service to …
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