Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast moderate rainfall in parts of southern Tamil Nadu and the Western Ghats region until March 1, following the formation of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. According to an official press release issued by the weather department, a low-pressure area formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining central parts of the Bay on the morning of February 23. The system is expected to weaken gradually…
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Chennai, Feb 23 (IANS) BJP Tamil Nadu spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Madurai would mark a decisive political moment ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections and signal what he described as the beginning of the end of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government.In a strongly worded statement, Prasad accused the DMK administration led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of presiding over rising public debt, deteriorating law and order, and…
Chennai, Feb 22 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has issued a heavy rainfall alert for parts of southern Tamil Nadu on Sunday, warning that districts including Theni, Dindigul, Madurai and Virudhunagar may experience intense showers accompanied by thunderstorms.According to the weather bulletin, a low-pressure area formed on Saturday over the equatorial Indian Ocean and the adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal.The system is expected to move west-northwestwards and intensif…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will visit Tamil Nadu on Sunday to attend a foundation stone laying ceremony for the statue of V.O. Chidambaram Pillai at Vandiyur in Madurai.During the visit, the Vice-President will also visit the Thirukoshtiyur Sowmya Narayana Perumal Temple and Rani Velu Nachiyar Palace in Sivaganga, the official said in a statement.Earlier, on the occasion of International Mother Language Day on Saturday, Vice-President Radhakrishnan released the up…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will visit Tamil Nadu on Sunday to attend a foundation stone laying ceremony for the statue of V.O. Chidambaram Pillai at Vandiyur in Madurai, an official said on Saturday. During the visit, the Vice-President will also visit the Thirukoshtiyur Sowmya Narayana Perumal Temple and Rani Velu Nachiyar Palace in Sivaganga, the official said in a statement.Earlier, on the occasion of International Mother Language Day on Saturday, Vice-Presiden…
Chennai, Feb 21 ( IANS) A fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal on Saturday, the Meteorological Department said, even as parts of south Tamil Nadu brace for heavy rainfall under the influence of prevailing atmospheric conditions. According to officials, an atmospheric circulation persisting over south Tamil Nadu and adjoining south Kerala is expected to trigger widespread showers accompanied by thunderstorms in several districts.Heavy rain is forecast for Kan…
Chennai, Feb 21( IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin will visit Madurai on Saturday, continuing his government’s outreach across the state to inaugurate development projects and launch welfare initiatives. According to the itinerary, the CM will arrive at Madurai Airport and proceed to the ELCOT Technology Park, where he is expected to participate in an official event.Following this, he will inaugurate a capacity-building facility established by Pinnacle Industries.Later, the Chief Mini…
Bhopal, Feb 19 (IANS) A bomb threat on mail created a panic situation at People’s University, a private institution in Madhya Pradesh’s capital city Bhopal, prompting police to swing into action and an extensive search operation inside and outside the campus on Thursday, officials said. According to official information, a mail regarding a bomb threat was received on the college dean’s official email address around 11 a.m., which mentioned that cyanide bombs had been planted in the college build…
Chennai, Feb 17 (IANS) Actor and producer Sivakarthikeyan on Tuesday visited the world famous Shiva temple in Tiruvannamalai along with his family members and offered prayers on the occasion of his birthday. Video clips of the actor and his wife Aarthy offering prayers at the world renowned Shiva temple have gone viral on social media.Earlier in the day, the actor had shared on his social media timelines, the glimpse video that the makers of his next film ‘Seyon’ had released to mark his birthda…
Chennai, Feb 17 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections around the corner, state Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu will present the TN Interim Budget for 2026-27 on Tuesday, amid heightened political and public expectations. As this is an election year, the interim budget is expected to prioritise major welfare announcements and enhanced allocations for ongoing flagship schemes rather than unveil entirely new projects.The Minister is also scheduled to table the Vote-on-Account for 2026-2…