Chennai, April 29 (IANS) With the onset of peak summer, Tamil Nadu is witnessing a steady rise in temperatures, with several districts recording extreme heat conditions. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), temperatures crossed 38 degrees Celsius in at least 13 locations across the state on April 28, indicating a deepening heatwave trend. Tiruchirappalli recorded the highest temperature in the state, with the mercury soaring to 40.5 degrees, making it one of the hottest locatio…
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Chennai, April 27 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast heavy rainfall across parts of western Tamil Nadu, including Nilgiris, Coimbatore, and Erode, from Friday, with the wet spell expected to continue for at least three days. According to the latest weather bulletin, widespread rainfall activity is likely across the state between April 30 and May 2, driven by a low-pressure system prevailing over Tamil Nadu and adjoining regions.Meteorologists said the system is expected to su…
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu recorded a voter turnout of 56.81 per cent till 1 p.m. on Thursday as polling progressed steadily across all 234 Assembly constituencies in a single phase election marked by a four-cornered contest. The battle features the DMK-led alliance, the AIADMK-led front, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), and actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).A total of 4,023 candidates are in the fray, with over 5.73 crore voters eligible to cast their ballots.Among districts, Ti…
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) Tamil Nadu is set to experience continued hot conditions over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that temperatures across interior districts are likely to remain 2–3 degree Celsius above normal.In Chennai, the mercury is expected to hover around 37–38 degree Celsius, accompanied by high humidity levels, making conditions uncomfortable for residents.At the same time, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast light to …
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) With just nine days remaining for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled on April 23, political activity across the state has intensified, even as uncertainty surrounding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s participation continues to trouble the DMK-led alliance.The ruling DMK is gearing up for a major public rally in Salem on April 15 under the banner of the Secular Progressive Alliance. Party leaders are keen on projecting unity and strength in the final phase of cam…
Salem, April 13 (IANS) PMK founder S. Ramadoss has been shifted to Chennai for advanced medical treatment following a health setback during the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaign, party sources said on Monday.According to sources, the veteran leader is expected to undergo specialised treatment at Apollo Hospitals, where a team of senior doctors will monitor his condition. He was initially admitted to a private hospital in Salem and later moved to another facility for further evaluatio…
Chennai, April 5 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms across parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over the next few days, with isolated heavy showers likely in hilly regions, including Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Erode, and Theni districts. According to the IMD, the weather pattern is influenced by a low-pressure system extending from Marathwada through interior Karnataka to southern Tamil Nadu. While northern parts of the state may …
Chennai, March 28 (IANS) Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), the AIADMK General Secretary and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, will launch the final phase of his statewide campaign titled “Protect the People; Retrieve Tamil Nadu” from April 2, intensifying preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled on April 23, party sources said on Saturday. The campaign, set to run until April 19, is aimed at consolidating support for candidates of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)….
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) In a significant step towards consolidating its electoral strategy for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has finalised a key seat-sharing agreement with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), allocating 18 constituencies to its alliance partner within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The decision comes as part of AIADMK’s broader efforts to strengthen its coalition arithmetic and ensure a cohesive campaig…