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Buses now park along Poonamallee High Road, blocking traffic from koyambedu to Maduravoyal

Students across India are not just dealing with deep anxiety, burnout, exhaustion and fear. They are losing faith in the examination system itself

Sabarinathan R of TMK secured victory in the Virugampakkam constituency during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He defeated DMK's Prabhakara Raja A M V by a significant margin. The election saw a high voter turnout. Virugampakkam is a key urban area in Chennai with diverse demographics and ties to the film industry.

TVK chief C Joseph Vijay has urged the Election Commission to extend voting hours by two hours, citing widespread transport disruptions and slow polling across Tamil Nadu. He highlighted thousands of stranded voters due to bus diversions for poll duty, calling it an assault on voting rights.

Prices of oranges and apples have surged in Chennai markets due to supply disruptions stemming from West Asian tensions, impacting Iranian and Egyptian imports. Traders report reduced arrivals and shipping delays, pushing wholesale prices significantly higher than last year. While current stocks offer a temporary buffer, uncertainty over future consignments is keeping prices elevated.

TVK chief Vijay is weighing a dual contest in Perambur and Trichy East, contingent on DMK's candidate announcements. While Perambur is his primary choice, Trichy East is a secondary option due to its minority population. Vijay's decision hinges on DMK's seat-sharing strategy and potential strong candidates in Trichy East.

Chennai's western suburbs are election battlegrounds. AIADMK has allied with BJP, PMK, and AMMK. DMK aims to retain seats. Infrastructure development is a key promise. Residents face civic issues. The outcome hinges on big projects versus local problems. The region is a crucial link and gateway.

The koyambedu market complex is set to reopen five months after the Covid-19 hotspot was shut. The state government has announced that the grain and vegetable markets will be opened on September 18 and 28, respectively.