Chennai, July 19 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has initiated an independent environmental and social audit of 28 major water supply and underground sewerage projects being implemented across 21 urban local bodies, while also commissioning a dedicated study on manual scavenging and hazardous sewer-cleaning practices as part of its urban infrastructure reforms. The projects are being executed under the Tamil Nadu Climate Resilient Urban Development Programme (TNCRUDP), a six-year World Bank-ass…
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Chennai, July 14 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast that maximum temperatures across Tamil Nadu could rise by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal until July 16, with hot and humid conditions expected to persist in several parts of the state despite the ongoing southwest monsoon. Even as July reaches its midway point, Tamil Nadu continues to experience intense summer-like conditions as the southwest monsoon has remained weak over the state.With rainfall continu…
Chennai, July 11 (IANS) The AIADMK has announced that it will soon launch an online membership enrolment campaign through its Information Technology (IT) Wing as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s organisational base, particularly among the youth, while simultaneously tightening control over party activities following reports of unauthorised events. In a statement posted on its official social media platforms on Saturday, the party said the proposed digital membership drive would provide …
Chennai, June 30 (IANS) Moderate rainfall is expected in several parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, while heavy rain is likely over the hill regions of Coimbatore and parts of the Nilgiris, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai. The weather office said a trough extending from the north coastal districts of Tamil Nadu to the Kanyakumari Sea continues to influence weather conditions across the state. Under its impact, the hill areas of Coimbatore district and isolated places …
Chennai, June 14 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu’s delta region on Sunday, while several other districts are likely to witness moderate showers under the influence of an atmospheric circulation prevailing over the northern coastal parts of the state.According to the weather department, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts are expected to receive heavy rainfall during the day. Strong winds with speeds…
Chennai, May 29 (IANS) The brutal murder of a young woman, believed to be around 25 years old, in Cuddalore has sparked political criticism. Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday launched a blistering attack on the Tamil Nadu government, headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over the state’s law and order situation.In a statement issued on Friday, Udhayanidhi described the incident as “deeply shocking” and said the repeated occurrence of murders, robberies, and sexual vi…
Chennai, May 18 (IANS) The internal crisis within the AIADMK has deepened further as the party’s growing factional battle spread across district units in Tamil Nadu, triggering tensions and prompting police intervention in several places. Supporters of Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) and the rival faction led by former Ministers S.P. Velumani and C.Ve. Shanmugham are increasingly engaged in a struggle for control, leading to party offices being locked and brought under security watch.Following s…
Chennai, May 16 (IANS) A deep depression prevailing over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining west-central Bay has triggered widespread rainfall across several parts of Tamil Nadu, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue heavy rain warnings for multiple districts over the next few days.According to the weather department, heavy rainfall is likely on Saturday in Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai and Theni districts.On Sunday, Dindigul, Theni, Coimbatore and the Nilgi…
Chennai, April 30 (IANS) The number of counting centres for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has dropped sharply over the past decade, reflecting a deliberate shift by the Election Commission of India (ECI) towards consolidating operations in larger, better-equipped venues such as college campuses. From 81 counting centres in 2016, the figure fell to 70 in 2021 and has now been further reduced to 62 for the 2026 elections.Officials attribute the decline primarily to improved infrastructure and …
Chennai, April 5 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, political parties have entered the final phase of candidate selection and campaign mobilisation. The Congress, a key ally in the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, has been allotted 28 constituencies for the 2026 Assembly elections. The party has now announced its candidate for the Melur Assembly constituency.After days of internal discussions and reported differences among senior leaders, the Congress has …