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…
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Chennai, April 30 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department’s Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast moderate rainfall across several parts of Tamil Nadu, particularly in the Western Ghats districts and coastal regions of southern Tamil Nadu, over the coming days. According to an official statement issued by the weather department, a trough of low pressure persists at an altitude of around 0.9 km above mean sea level. This system extends from north interior Karnataka to …
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, Jan 10 (IANS) In a major push to strengthen ecological protection and climate resilience, the Tamil Nadu government has notified 100 forest blocks as Reserved Forests (RF) over the last four years, significantly expanding the state’s legally protected green cover. The move, implemented between 2021 and 2025, reflects a sustained policy focus on conserving biodiversity-rich landscapes, securing wildlife corridors and safeguarding critical ecosystems against long-term environmental pressu…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday paid humble tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar of Tamil Nadu on her birth anniversary, stating that her courage, leadership, and sacrifice continue to inspire generations. Taking to social media platform X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, “Humble tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar of Tamil Nadu on her birth anniversary.”“She fought fiercely against the British and was among the first Indian queens to challenge British c…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary, remembering her as one of India’s bravest and most visionary rulers whose courage, sacrifice, and leadership continue to inspire generations. Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary. She is remembered as one of India’s most valiant warriors who embodied courage and tactical mastery.”He fur…