Chennai, May 14 (IANS) A well-marked low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining west-central Bay is set to bring widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu over the coming days, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasting isolated heavy rain in several western and ghat districts till May 19.According to meteorologists, the weather system has strengthened atmospheric conditions favourable for rainfall activity across the state, particularly over the Western Ghats, d…
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Chennai, May 13 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall in several delta districts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days as a low-pressure area prevailing over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify further within the next 48 hours. According to the weather department, moderate rainfall is likely across parts of coastal Tamil Nadu and districts along the Western Ghats on Wednesday under the influence of the developing weather system.Officials said…
Dhaka/New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Indian Naval ship INS Sunayna, deployed under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, departed Bangladesh’s Chattogram after a successful port call marked by professional engagements, maritime cooperation, and cultural exchanges with the Bangladesh Navy, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. The ship departed from Chattogram on May 10, following a ceremonial send-off by the Bangladesh Navy and is presently en route to Sri Lanka.According to the Ministry,…
Chennai, May 12 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the low-pressure area formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal near the Sri Lankan coast is likely to intensify further over the next 48 hours, raising the possibility of increased rainfall activity across several parts of Tamil Nadu in the coming days.In a weather bulletin issued on Tuesday, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) stated that the system, which developed over the southwest Bay adjoining Sri Lanka, is …
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) A year after the four-day military confrontation between India and Pakistan triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated that India remains unwavering in its resolve to eliminate terrorism and dismantle the “ecosystem” supporting it.According to a report, Prime Minister Modi asserted that India would continue its hardline approach against terror networks and those enabling them, marking one year since the launch of “Operation Sindo…
Naypyitaw, May 6 (IANS) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi interacted with the officers from various units at the Naval Training Command (NTC) of the Myanmar Navy, underscoring the shared maritime challenges in the Bay of Bengal region.Addressing the staff and trainee officers, the CNS stressed the need for enhanced navy-to-navy cooperation between India and Myanmar under the Indian Government’s Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR) …
Bhubaneswar, May 6 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said that the state is now poised to power India’s east coast, offering scale, speed, and strategic access to the next frontier of growth, as he invited the industry leaders to invest in the state. On the first day of his three-day visit to Gujarat, Chief Minister Majhi, while addressing the Odisha Investors’ Meet Roadshow in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, said, “Gujarat has powered India’s west. Odisha is now ready to …
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) “Parivartan hoyechhe” captures more than an electoral outcome. It reflects a decisive public shift towards governance that delivers, connects, and integrates. The mandate that has aligned West Bengal with the national leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened a new pathway for India’s eastern strategy. The political synchronisation between Delhi, Kolkata, and the Northeast provides a rare opportunity to convert intent into execution. The Prime Minister’…
Naypyitaw, May 5 (IANS) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi held a meeting with Myanmar Navy’s Commander-in-Chief Admiral Htein Win in Naypyitaw, discussing aspects related to growing bilateral ties. Talks also focused on advancing naval engagements between both countries, including on maritime engagement opportunities, capacity building, training exchanges and Mobile Training Teams (MTTs), hydrography, and enhancing interoperability. “As part of the ongoing visit to Myanmar, Ad…
Jaipur, May 4 (IANS) Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday credited the West Bengal mandate to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the organisational strategy of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while also acknowledging the efforts of party workers. He said the verdict carries national significance, reflecting the people’s desire for change and stability in a strategically important region.“The outcome reflects a strong public mandate in favou…