Coimbatore, Dec 30 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday said that Tamil Nadu has emerged as the best-performing state in the country, recording an impressive economic growth rate of 11.19 per cent, attributing the achievement to the inclusive and people-centric governance model of the Dravidian government. Speaking after inaugurating a state-of-the-art hockey stadium built for Rs 9.67 crore in Coimbatore, Udhayanidhi said the “Dravidian model of governance” had drawn na…
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Chennai, Dec 29 (IANS) In a major boost to weather forecasting and disaster preparedness, Tamil Nadu is set to receive five new Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) aimed at strengthening cyclone tracking, rainfall monitoring, and early warning systems across the state.The new radars will be installed at Kanyakumari, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, Yercaud, and Ramanathapuram.Of the five proposed radars, three will be established under the Central government’s flagship “Mission Mausam” programme, while …
Chennai, Dec 28 (IANS) Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday announced that the high-level flyover connecting Aathupalam and Ukkadam Junction on Oppanakara Road in Coimbatore will be named the ‘C. Subramaniam, paying tribute to one of India’s most respected national leaders and the architect of the Green Revolution. Making the announcement, the Chief Minister said that honouring leaders who transcended political differences and devoted their lives to the nation was a meaningful gesture of respect…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Adding glory to the Indian startup journey, 12 startups incubated at the Department of Science and Technology (DST)-supported incubator received grant agreements worth Rs 50 lakh at an event in Tamil Nadu, showcasing innovation from tier 2 cities.The startups incubated at the DST-supported Sona Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI) received grants under the DST–NIDHI initiative to advance their business ideas, it was announced at the ‘Think Salem 2025’ st…
Chennai, Dec 28 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) has acknowledged that several waterbodies under the Athikadavu-Avinashi irrigation project did not receive adequate water this year and assured that priority would be given to these areas during the next monsoon season. The flagship project, which became operational on August 17, 2024, aims to divert surplus water from the Bhavani River to rejuvenate 1,045 waterbodies across Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Erode districts. As part o…
Chennai, Dec 25 (IANS) A leopard cub rescued from a residential area at the Marudhamalai foothills near Coimbatore was found dead early on Thursday, while the Forest department was attempting to reunite it with its mother, officials said. The cub had been rescued on Wednesday (December 24) after it was discovered inside a house located at the foothills of Marudhamalai. Following the rescue, forest officials initiated standard reunion protocols aimed at allowing the mother leopard to retrieve the…
Chennai, Dec 25 (IANS) In response to the detection of avian influenza (H1N1) in neighbouring Kerala, the Tamil Nadu Public Health Department has ordered heightened surveillance and preventive measures in districts along the border between the two states to prevent any possible spread of the disease. The directive follows reports from Kerala’s Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, where a large number of poultry birds reared in farms died suddenly in recent days. Blood samples collected from the a…
Chennai, Dec 23 (IANS) Passengers travelling from Chennai to the southern districts of Tamil Nadu are facing severe difficulties due to the non-availability of direct flights during the peak Christmas–New Year holiday season. With demand far exceeding the available capacity, airfares have risen sharply and travel times have increased substantially, causing widespread inconvenience to holiday travellers. With schools and colleges closed for extended vacations, a large number of people residing …
Chennai, Dec 23 (IANS) To cater to the expected surge in passenger movement ahead of Christmas, the State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) has announced the operation of 900 special bus services from Chennai to various parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days. The transport authorities expect a sharp rise in travel from Chennai and other major cities, as people head to their hometowns and religious destinations to celebrate the festival. In view of the increased demand, the Tamil Nadu Stat…