Chennai, May 12 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the low-pressure area formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal near the Sri Lankan coast is likely to intensify further over the next 48 hours, raising the possibility of increased rainfall activity across several parts of Tamil Nadu in the coming days.In a weather bulletin issued on Tuesday, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) stated that the system, which developed over the southwest Bay adjoining Sri Lanka, is …
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Chennai, May 6 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds across several districts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days due to a trough extending from Madhya Pradesh to Tamil Nadu. According to the weather department, the trough currently passes through the Gulf of Mannar region and stretches across Theni, Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchy, Namakkal, Erode, and the Nilgiris.As a result, many parts of the state are likely to receive i…
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) The spirit of active citizenship and the importance of every vote came alive in Tamil Nadu as newly-married couples stepped out to participate in the Assembly elections, adding a unique and symbolic dimension to the democratic exercise. In Chennai, a newlywed couple arrived at a polling station dressed in traditional wedding attire to cast their vote, drawing attention from both officials and voters present at the booth.Sharing the moment on social media platform X, the …
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu recorded a mixed voter turnout in the early hours of polling on Thursday, with the Kongu region leading the state at close to 20 per cent participation, while Chennai and several southern districts lagged behind.Within the first two hours of voting, districts in the Kongu belt reported comparatively higher turnout figures. Tiruppur led with 20.38 per cent, followed by Namakkal at 19.83 per cent, Erode at 19.55 per cent, and Salem at 19.46 per cent, indicating …
Chennai, April 21 (IANS) Director Vignesh Raja, whose eagerly awaited upcoming film ‘Kara’ features Dhanush in the lead, has now disclosed that the story of the film was originally set in Vellore but that he adapted it to Ramanathapuram. Vignesh Raja revealed that the film subtly explores political themes, though not in a conventional mainstream format.“The story is originally set in Vellore, but I adapted it to Ramanathapuram. Since the regional dialects of Ramanathapuram and Madurai are quit…
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has forecast a gradual rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the coming days, with light rainfall expected in isolated pockets, particularly along the Western Ghats and select coastal districts.According to an official statement issued by the Chennai Meteorological Department, an atmospheric trough currently extends from southeast Madhya Pradesh to the Gulf of Mannar, passing through Vidarbha, Marathwada, north interior…
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that intense heat conditions will continue across interior parts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days, with maximum temperatures likely to remain up to 3 degrees Celsius above normal until at least Friday. The department has warned that hot and dry weather will persist, particularly during peak afternoon hours, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses and public discomfort across several districts.According to t…
Ramanathapuram, April 12 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, political activity across the state has intensified, as major parties push into the final phase of campaigning. The votes will be counted on May 4, with results expected to be declared the same day, setting the stage for a high-stakes electoral contest.Amid this backdrop, M.K. Stalin, leader of the DMK and the incumbent Chief Minister, continued his aggressive outreach campaign on Sunday with a visit t…
Chennai, March 18 (IANS) The Income Tax (I-T) Department on Wednesday informed the Madras High Court that it has initiated an independent investigation into allegations of income suppression, misrepresentation, and unlawful enrichment against Ramanathapuram Member of Parliament K. Navas Kani of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). Appearing before a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, Additional Solicitor General A.R.L. Sundaresan, …
Chennai, March 14 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast the possibility of light rainfall in isolated places in Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts over the next two days, while most other parts of Tamil Nadu are expected to experience dry weather conditions. According to the weather department, one or two locations in Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts may receive very light rain today and tomorrow.However, the rest of the State is likely to remain largely dry,…