Chennai, Jan 22 (IANS) Amid a noticeable increase in chikungunya infections across parts of Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) has issued a statewide alert, directing district administrations and urban health bodies to step up monitoring, diagnosis and mosquito-control efforts to curb further transmission. Health officials said heightened vigilance was essential as seasonal conditions remain favourable for vector breeding.In an advisory circulated to all D…
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Chennai, Jan 11 (IANS) A yellow alert was issued for Chennai and neighbouring districts on Sunday as a weather system over the Bay of Bengal continues to influence conditions across northern coastal Tamil Nadu, the Meteorological Department said.A deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal weakened into a depression on Saturday morning and crossed the northeast Sri Lanka coast close to Mullaittivu by evening. Under its impact, Chennai remained under cloudy skies for most of the day on Satu…
Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for four districts of Tamil Nadu, warning of very heavy rainfall over the next two days as a deep low-pressure system continues to influence weather patterns over the region. According to the IMD, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and Kancheepuram are expected to receive intense rainfall on Saturday and the day after, with the possibility of waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and localised flooding, espe…
Chennai, Dec 30 (IANS) As preparations intensify for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has begun the process of issuing notices to over 12 lakh voters across the state, seeking additional documents to verify their eligibility.The move is part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision(SIR) of the electoral rolls aimed at ensuring accuracy and transparency. According to officials, the draft electoral roll was published on December 19 after the compl…
Chennai, Dec 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Handlooms and Textiles Minister R. Gandhi on Saturday said that preparations for the annual Pongal gift distribution have been completed, and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will soon make a formal announcement regarding the benefits to be extended to ration card holders across the state. Speaking to reporters in Kancheepuram, the Minister said the government was finalising arrangements to ensure that the Pongal gift package reaches all families well before the festi…