Chennai, May 24 (IANS) An atmospheric circulation prevailing over the southeast Bay of Bengal and its adjoining central parts is likely to trigger widespread rainfall activity across Tamil Nadu in the coming days, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai. The weather system is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to several districts across the state.According to the weather department, heavy rainfall is likely today in 10 districts — Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dhar…
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Chennai, May 21 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in five districts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, with the weather system expected to keep conditions unsettled across the state and Puducherry for at least another week.According to weather officials, a trough extending from the southeast Arabian Sea to the central Bay of Bengal is influencing atmospheric conditions over the region, leading to enhanced rainfall activity in several parts of Tamil Nadu. The IM…
Chennai, May 20 (IANS) Rainfall across Chennai, several districts of Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry brought much-needed relief to residents after days of intense summer heat, with people welcoming the sudden change in weather conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has meanwhile forecast heavy rainfall in five districts — Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Theni, Erode, and Dindigul — over the next two days.After residents in Chennai experienced sweltering heat during the day, weather conditions …
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Describing voting as the first step for nation building, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday called upon every citizen aged 18 years to become an elector and take part in the celebration of democracy. Releasing data related to record participation in the recently concluded Assembly elections, Gyanesh Kumar, in a message, said, “In accordance with the Constitution of India, electoral laws, rules and instructions issued there in, the Election Commission o…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) It was relatively a low-key oath-taking ceremony for the new regime in Puducherry on Wednesday compared with the recent high-profile events in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Assam, even as the Congress continues to struggle to name the Kerala Chief Minister.Significantly, All India NR Congress (AINRC) founder N Rangasamy took the oath of office and secrecy as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for a record fifth time. Assembly elections to the four states and the Union Terri…
Puducherry, May 13 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government headed by N. Rangasamy assumed office in Puducherry on Wednesday, with the veteran leader taking oath as Chief Minister for a record fifth term. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Puducherry Lok Bhavan, where Lieutenant Governor K. Kailasanathan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Rangasamy and the newly inducted ministers.Along with the Chief Minister, BJP MLA A. Namassivayam and All India N.R. Congress…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Wednesday assumed office for a record fifth term after taking oath, following the formation of a new government in the union territory.Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony, Rangasamy said, “It gives me immense joy to have assumed office as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time. We will work for the sake of the people and for the development of the state. My government will implement every measure, whether it in…
Vadodara, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday referred to recent election results across several states, stating that they reflected public sentiment and confidence in governance, during his address at the inauguration of Sardardham educational complex in Vadodara. The programme was attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Union Minister and Sardar Dham founding trustee Mansukh Mandaviya, Sardar Dham President Gagji Sutar, and Dus…
Bengaluru, May 11 (IANS) Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Monday hit back at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his speech delivered in Bengaluru, accusing the Congress government of being paralysed by internal power struggles and factional politics. In a strongly worded statement, Ashoka said PM Modi’s remarks had “clearly unsettled” Siddaramaiah because the Prime Minister had spoken about what “7 crore Kannadigas are feeling …
Chennai, May 11 (IANS) The AIADMK has been plunged into fresh political uncertainty following its crushing defeat in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with the party slipping to third place after securing just 47 seats. The setback has not only cost Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) the post of Leader of Opposition but has also triggered intense internal discussions and visible factional activity within the party.The election results, announced on May 4, dealt a severe blow to the AIADMK leadership…