Adyar · Chennai

2026-05-30 — 6 stories

2026-05-30

Safety

  1. Body of Man Recovered from Adyar River After Jumping from Thiru Vi Ka Bridge

    A man's body was recovered from the Adyar River after he jumped from the Thiru Vi Ka Bridge in Adyar, Chennai. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, and despite immediate search efforts by police and fire services, the body was found floating on Tuesday. The man, approximately 50 years old, remains unidentified. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination.

    DT Next

Transport

  1. Metro Construction Damages Roads Near Indira Nagar Station, Adyar

    Chennai Metro Rail's phase II construction at Indira Nagar in Adyar has damaged roads, causing inconvenience to commuters and residents. The road quality on Indira Nagar Second Avenue and a section of Third Avenue has deteriorated, shrinking road space and making travel difficult. Residents, including L.J. Singaravelan and Krishnakumar, express concerns over the poor road conditions. Chennai Metro Rail Limited officials have promised to address the issue by relaying the road soon.

    The Hindu

Education

  1. IIT Madras Team to Help Fix CBSE Portal Glitches

    A team from IIT Madras will assist the CBSE in resolving technical issues with its revaluation portal for Class XII students. The team will work with IIT Kanpur experts to improve portal stability and server performance. The CBSE portal, launched on May 19, faced glitches affecting access and payment processes, prompting the board to extend application deadlines. A school principal in Adyar expressed relief at the involvement of top institutes to address the issues.

    Times of India

  2. Adyar's Ranganathan Chakravarthy Promotes Scrabble Across Tamil Nadu

    Ranganathan Chakravarthy, an international Scrabble player from Adyar, Chennai, is on a mission to popularize Scrabble in Tamil Nadu. After founding the Madras Scrabble Foundation in Adyar in 2014, he has introduced the game to over 20 schools and colleges. Chakravarthy, who left his law career to focus on Scrabble, emphasizes its strategic elements and has inspired students like Jebrish and Bhavani to pursue the game competitively. He is currently focused on expanding Scrabble's reach to students in southern Tamil Nadu.

    The New Indian Express

Business

  1. TVS Electronics to Hold Q4 FY26 Earnings Call on May 25, 2026

    TVS Electronics Limited will conduct a Q4 FY26 earnings conference call on May 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST, hosted by Valorem Advisors. Key executives, including Managing Director Mrs. Srilalitha Gopal and CFO Mr. A K Velu, will participate. The call will be accessible globally, with details provided in the regulatory filing submitted to BSE and NSE. The company is headquartered in Adyar, Chennai.

    Scanx

  2. Restile Ceramics to Hold Board Meeting in Adyar on May 25, 2026

    Restile Ceramics Limited has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting on May 25, 2026, at 2B, Devadaya Apartments, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, to approve the Q4 and FY26 audited financial results. The trading window for the company's securities has been closed since April 1, 2026, and will remain shut until May 27, 2026, following SEBI regulations. The meeting will consider key financial documents for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

    Scanx