Chennai, July 28 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has imposed a three-month temporary ban on the transportation of gravel, cut stones, M-sand, metal jelly and other construction materials from the state to neighbouring states, citing rising domestic demand, shortages, escalating prices and concerns over illegal mining and road safety. The order was issued by Prabhu Shankar, Director of the Department of Geology and Mining, who said the decision was taken to ensure the uninterrupted supply of ess…
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Chennai, July 28 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu over the next three days, with the Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Theni districts likely to receive intense showers towards the end of the week. The weather agency has attributed the change in conditions to a weak trough prevailing in the lower levels of the atmosphere along the Tamil Nadu coast.According to the IMD, moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds is expe…
Chennai, July 27 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast a rise in daytime temperatures across parts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days, with maximum temperatures expected to remain significantly above normal in eight interior districts until July 30. At the same time, the weather department has predicted light to moderate rainfall in the Western Ghats and parts of the northern coastal region, offering some relief in isolated areas.According to the latest weather…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The 8th Central Pay Commission has announced two more rounds of stakeholder consultations in New Delhi next month as it continues discussions on pay revision and other service-related benefits.In a notice, the Commission said it will interact with associations, federations and unions of Central Government and Union Territory (UT) employees which are located or registered in Delhi on August 7 and 10.Eligible associations and unions can apply for an appointment with the C…
Puducherry, July 26 (IANS) The ruling All India NR Congress (AINRC), led by Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, has begun laying the groundwork for its expansion into neighbouring Tamil Nadu, marking the party’s first major attempt to establish a political presence outside the union territory. The move is being seen as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen the organisation ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.According to party sources, the leadership has already taken a decision in …
Chennai, July 23 (IANS) A weak low-pressure circulation prevailing over the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu in the lower levels of the atmosphere is expected to influence weather conditions across the state over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rainfall and gusty winds in several regions.According to the latest weather bulletin, moderate rainfall accompanied by strong winds is likely at isolated places across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Thursd…
Chennai, July 19 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government led by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay is preparing to reduce the State-level Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), a move aimed at lowering airline operating costs and making the State’s aviation sector more competitive. The proposal is expected to be announced in the forthcoming State Budget as part of a broader effort to align Tamil Nadu’s tax structure with those of neighbouring States.Officials famili…
Chennai, July 19 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall across the Western Ghats districts of Tamil Nadu until July 24, while most other parts of the state are expected to witness isolated spells of light to moderate rain over the coming days. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, the prevailing weather conditions are being influenced by an atmospheric circulation over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining areas of south Tamil Nadu.The system is exp…
Chennai, July 18 (IANS) Moderate rainfall is likely in Chennai during the evening on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, while forecasting a week of rain accompanied by gusty winds across the Western Ghats districts of Tamil Nadu.According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), a trough extending from the southwest Bay of Bengal to the north Lakshadweep region is currently influencing weather conditions over Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas.The weather system is expecte…
Chennai, July 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is set to continue experiencing intense heat over the next few days, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, warning that heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in parts of the state, particularly across the interior districts. The weather office has also cautioned fishermen against venturing into the sea due to strong winds expected over the southern coastal waters.According to the latest forecast, one or two places in the interior districts…