Chennai, April 30 (IANS) The number of counting centres for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has dropped sharply over the past decade, reflecting a deliberate shift by the Election Commission of India (ECI) towards consolidating operations in larger, better-equipped venues such as college campuses. From 81 counting centres in 2016, the figure fell to 70 in 2021 and has now been further reduced to 62 for the 2026 elections.Officials attribute the decline primarily to improved infrastructure and …
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Chennai, April 21 (IANS) With just days remaining for polling in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled on April 23, election authorities have significantly intensified enforcement measures, leading to the seizure of large quantities of cash, gold, narcotics, liquor, and other inducements across the state. Officials stated that seizures made as part of the ongoing crackdown have crossed ₹1,200 crore so far. This includes more than ₹500 crore worth of cash and valuables confiscated direc…
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to undertake an intense one-day campaign tour in Tamil Nadu on Saturday, April 18, as part of the party’s push ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for April 23.According to his itinerary, Rahul Gandhi will depart from Delhi at 8.30 a.m. on a private flight and is expected to arrive at Chennai’s old airport at 11.10 a.m.Shortly after landing, he will board a helicopter at 11.30 a.m. to travel to Ponneri in Tiruvallur district, whe…
Chennai, March 22 (IANS) NTK chief coordinator Seeman is set to kick off an intensive six-day election campaign across northern Tamil Nadu, covering multiple constituencies between March 23 and March 28 as part of the party’s first phase of outreach ahead of the Assembly elections.The campaign will begin on Monday with a symbolic start, as Seeman is scheduled to offer prayers at the Murugan temple in Tiruttani.Following this, he will embark on a series of vehicle rallies in Tiruttani and Sholi…
Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) A low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal on Monday (February 16), the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, said in a statement. According to the weather bulletin issued by the department, an upper-air cyclonic circulation currently prevails over the equatorial region of the eastern Indian Ocean and the adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is expected to develop over the south Bay of Bengal and t…
Chennai, Feb 11 (IANS) Chennai and several northern districts of Tamil Nadu are expected to experience persistent morning fog over the next few days, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasting misty conditions until February 14. According to an official weather bulletin, districts including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu are likely to witness dense fog during the early morning hours, potentially affecting visibility and disrupting traffic movement, especially …
Chennai, Feb 9 (IANS) Several districts across Tamil Nadu are likely to wake up to moderate morning fog over the next few days, with reduced visibility expected during early hours, even as the state continues to experience predominantly dry weather and a gradual rise in temperatures, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said.According to the latest forecast, misty and foggy conditions will prevail in many northern and western districts until February 12. Areas including Ranipet, Vellore, Tir…
Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) A low-pressure cyclonic circulation persists over Kanyakumari and adjoining areas, but it is unlikely to bring rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry or Karaikal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.According to the weather agency, the prevailing system is expected to result in largely dry weather conditions across the region, with no significant precipitation forecast for the day.While rainfall is not expected, parts of northern and western Tamil Nadu m…
Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for four districts of Tamil Nadu, warning of very heavy rainfall over the next two days as a deep low-pressure system continues to influence weather patterns over the region. According to the IMD, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and Kancheepuram are expected to receive intense rainfall on Saturday and the day after, with the possibility of waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and localised flooding, espe…
Chennai, Dec 30 (IANS) As preparations intensify for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has begun the process of issuing notices to over 12 lakh voters across the state, seeking additional documents to verify their eligibility.The move is part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision(SIR) of the electoral rolls aimed at ensuring accuracy and transparency. According to officials, the draft electoral roll was published on December 19 after the compl…