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IMD predicts light to moderate rain within next 3 hours in parts of Chennai

Though the maximum temperature has risen across the state, north easterlies prevail over the region in the lower tropospheric would give showers to south coastal Tamil Nadu, the Met said

Chennai police to launch Artificial Intelligence powered hi-tech drone unit

Drones equipped with hi-tech cameras and powered by Artificial Intelligence would form part of an exclusive 'police drone unit' set to be launched soon, the Greater Chennai police on Saturday. The unit to be launched shall comprise six swift action surveillance drones, a heavy-lift multirotor drone and two long range surveillance drones, they said adding they have a range of 5-10 kilometers. The drones have multiple uses, like assessing crowd for management purpose and identifying accused using 'facial recognition feature.' The drones with features ranging from Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to thermal cameras are expected to help authorities in more than one way. Taking an appropriate decision by precisely monitoring the ground situation and using them even during night are among the uses. Launch of apps for use by police authorities including one to tackle/prevent cyber crimes are on the cards, a senior police officer said.

Sea level rise major risk for Asian megacities like Chennai, Kolkata: Study

Sea level rise this century may disproportionately affect certain Asian megacities, including Chennai and Kolkata, as well as western tropical Pacific islands and the western Indian Ocean

Online sealing done to prevent further damage to crude oil pipeline: CPCL

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd and Indian Oil Corporation have completed online sealing of the crude oil pipeline to prevent any further damage following the leakage that occurred last week on the Nagore Pattinacherry coast in Tamil Nadu, officials said on Sunday. Currently, the officials of the Indian Oil group company are engaged in the flushing of the pipeline in a controlled manner to make the pipeline "hydrocarbon free". "No abnormality was observed today," CPCL said in its update today. A mobile oil recovery unit and oil dispersants were used to avoid any impact to the environment due to the leakage, it said. Officials from CPCL and IOCL were working round the clock while the Nagapattinam district administration has been extending its full support to the operation. Meanwhile, fishermen from the village in Nagapattinam district reportedly continued their agitation today demanding the authorities to remove the underwater pipeline. Fishermen claimed fish died due to the oi

Chennai, Kolkata, in India, at particular risk due to sea level rise: Study

Sea level rise this century may disproportionately affect certain Asian megacities as well as western tropical Pacific islands and the western Indian Ocean, according to a new research. The research team identified several Asian megacities that may face especially significant risks by 2100 if society continued to emit high levels of greenhouse gases: Chennai, Kolkata, Yangon, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Manila. The study looked at the effects of natural sea level fluctuations on the projected rise due to climate change, it said. It did so by mapping sea level hotspots around the globe. The study is published in the journal Nature Climate Change. Scientists have long known that sea levels will rise with increasing ocean temperatures, largely because water expands when it warms and melting ice sheets release more water into the oceans. Studies have also indicated that sea level rise will vary regionally because shifts in ocean currents will likely direct more water to certain ..

IIT Madras ties up with Denmark for next-gen fuels, energy systems research

Indian Institute of Technology-Madras on Wednesday inked a pact with Denmark in the presence of Danish Crown Prince Frederik Andre Henrik Christian to take up research projects on next-generation fuels and energy systems under the 'Indo-Danish Green Strategic Partnership'. Besides the Danish Crown Prince, senior representatives of IIT Madras, Denmark Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities Lars Aagaard, Ambassador of Denmark to India Freddy Svane and Tamil Nadu industries department, Additional Chief Secretary S Krishnan were present during the signing of the agreement between IIT Madras and the Denmark government. As part of the deal, four projects were launched under the Indo-Danish Green Strategic Partnership and they are expected to accelerate technology development through industry-academia government partnerships, collaborations with global partners to develop technology solutions among others. "Today, Denmark is paving the way for investments in new technologies. We see ..

Chennai's startup Atsuya Technologies named 'Great Place to Work'

Great Place to Work surveys companies globally and conducts research on the characteristics of great workplaces

Total monthly leasing activity down 56% MoM in January, but up 93% YoY

Delhi NCR, Chennai, and Mumbai accounted for around 77 per cent of monthly leasing activity in January 2023, according to the data

Chennai-based Invenire Energy to invest $550 mn in hydrocarbons by 2026-27

Aims to increase output from 4,900 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) to 35,000 boepd; is also lining up $500 mn for coal-bed methane block in MP, where it plans to drill 500 wells

Chennai-based pharma firm recalls eye drops from US after 55 adverse cases

A Chennai-based company has recalled its eye drops from the US market after a US govt agency has informed the company that several adverse events had taken place

CDSCO probes Indian eyedrops after US FDA flags contamination risk

Global Pharma has initiated a voluntary recall at the consumer level of all unexpired lots of EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma's Artificial Tears

Chennai-based firm's eye drops contaminated, says US FDA report

The US FDA said that using contaminated artificial tears increases risk of eye infections that could result in blindness or death

Chennai gears up to host G20 Education Working Group meet on Feb 1-2

As part of summit, IIT Madras will hold a G20 Seminar on 'Role of Digital Technology in Education' at its Research Park on January 31

Will raise Chennai unit output to curtail waiting period: BMW's Pawah

Indian market is probably at its take-off point, says Vikram Pawah

ISL 2023: Bengaluru FC storm into top 6 with 3-1 win against Chennaiyin FC

Chennaiyin FC came out for the second half with three personnel changes, a change in formation, and a lot more intent

G20 Education Working Group meet to focus on inclusive tech-based learning

The G20 Education Working Group (EdWG), which is set to meet here on February 1 and 2, will focus on ensuring foundational literacy and numeracy especially in the context of blended learning, making technology-enabled learning more inclusive, qualitative and collaborative at every level. Besides, it will also focus on building capacities, promoting lifelong learning in the context of future of work, strengthening research, promoting innovation through richer collaboration and partnerships. The Tamil Nadu Education department is among the key participants of an exhibition on 'Naan Mudalvan' and 'Nama Palli'. Ahead of the meeting, a seminar on 'Role of Digital Technology in Education' will be organised at the Research Park, IIT Madras. The key participants in the exhibition are from Tamil Nadu (Naan Mudalvan / EDII - Tansim / Guidance Bureau / TNSDC / Nama Palli), India Swayam Samarth Diksha other government initiatives such as Start Up India Education for Physically challenged .

TN governor unfurls national flag at Republic Day celebrations in Chennai

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Thursday unfurled the national flag during the 74th Republic Day celebrations in Chennai

Godrej Properties buys land in Chennai worth Rs 100 cr for housing project

Godrej Properties, a part of business conglomerate Godrej Group, is one of the leading real estate developers in the country

Godrej Properties announces acquisition of 60-acre land parcel in Chennai

The real estate development arm of Godrej Group said it would develop a residential project on the land

CBI arrests Chennai Income Tax officer, CA in Rs 2,25,000 bribery case

The CBI has arrested an Income Tax officer and a chartered accountant in Chennai for their alleged involvement in a Rs 2.25 lakh bribery case, officials said Saturday. The bureau's action came after an FIR was registered against CPWD's superintendent engineer Sanjay Chinchghare, assistant valuation officer D.Manjunathan and chartered accountant Satgurudas and Suresh, the assessee and property owner, they said. Chinchghare was also posted as district valuation officer in Chennai Income Tax Valuation Cell. A case was registered by the CBI against the accused on allegations that Suresh had declared a high-value property transaction in his Income Tax return which was referred to the Income Tax Valuation Cell by National Faceless Assessment Centre, New Delhi, the officials said. Manunathan allegedly inspected the property and underlined the difference in the property value, they said. "The competent authority in finalising the valuation was a superintending engineer (Planning) Chinchgh