Tiruchi, March 8 (IANS) The Tiruchi Rural Police have announced extensive traffic diversions on the Tiruchi–Chennai National Highway and adjoining routes in connection with the DMK State conference to be held at Siruganur on Monday. The conference will be presided over by DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and is expected to witness the participation of a large number of party workers from across the State.According to a police press release, the conference will take place…
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Ramanathapuram, March 1 (IANS) A sharp decline in arrivals has sent chilli prices in Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram soaring to record levels, with Mundu and Samba varieties crossing Rs 20,000 per quintal in the open market. Officials attribute the surge to reduced cultivation area, widespread pest infestation and drought conditions, while farmers have urged the Tamil Nadu government to announce drought relief to offset mounting crop losses.Chilli remains the largest horticultural crop cultivated in…
Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Chennai on Saturday, marking the beginning of a high-profile two-day visit to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry that combines major development initiatives with political engagements and a religious visit. The Prime Minister reached the city from Gujarat and was received at the airport by Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, Union Minister of State L. Murugan, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and other senior Bharatiya Janata Part…
Chennai, Feb 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to take immediate diplomatic steps to secure the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan Navy, amid continuing tensions in the Palk Strait.In a letter to EAM Jaishankar, CM Stalin expressed concern over the latest detention of 12 fishermen from the state and said the recurring arrests have caused severe distress to coastal communities dependent on fishing for th…
Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu), Feb 21 (IANS) Fishing activities remained suspended across parts of the Ramanathapuram coast in Tamil Nadu on Saturday, after 22 fishermen from Rameswaram and Mandapam were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy earlier this week. Members of various fishermen associations observed a day-long strike, condemning the arrests and urging the Union government to secure their release.According to association leaders, the fishermen were apprehended nearly three days ago while fishi…
Chennai, Feb 17 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast heavy rainfall in at least 10 districts of Tamil Nadu on February 21 due to the formation of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. According to the weather department, a low-pressure area has formed over the west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining parts of the east Indian Ocean. While dry weather conditions are expected to prevail across Tamil Nadu until February 18, the system is likely to intensify…
Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) Work on the second phase of the prestigious Blue Flag Beach development at Chennai’s iconic Marina Beach is nearing completion, with civic authorities confirming that nearly 90 per cent of the project has been finished.The upgraded stretch is expected to be opened to the public by the end of this month, marking another step in Tamil Nadu’s efforts to secure international recognition for its coastline.The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), which is spearheading the init…
Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) Work on the second phase of the prestigious Blue Flag Beach development at Chennai’s iconic Marina Beach is nearing completion, with civic authorities confirming that nearly 90 per cent of the project has been finished. The upgraded stretch is expected to be opened to the public by the end of this month, marking another step in Tamil Nadu’s efforts to secure international recognition for its coastline.The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), which is spearheading the initiat…
Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Several ration card holders across Tamil Nadu were left disappointed this Pongal after failing to receive the free dhotis and sarees traditionally distributed by the State government along with the festive Pongal gift hamper.While beneficiaries received the cash assistance and essential commodities, the shortage of clothing items triggered confusion and resentment at ration shops in multiple districts.Supervisors at fair price shops said that most outlets received less tha…
Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) The manifesto preparation committee of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is all set to begin an extensive statewide consultation tour from Vellore on Monday, as the party intensifies preparations for the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. According to party sources, the committee’s tour aims to collect opinions, suggestions, and policy recommendations from a wide spectrum of society.Special focus will be placed on interactions with stakeholders from the ed…