Chennai, May 7 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu till May 12, with heavy showers expected in several western and southern districts over the next few days. According to the weather department, an atmospheric circulation prevailing over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining areas is likely to trigger intense rain activity across the state.Officials said districts including Nilgiris, Erode, Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Dindigul are…
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New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the PM MITRA Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Warangal, Telangana on May 10, Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy said on Saturday.Taking to a microblogging platform X, the minister said the park, to be inaugurated virtually from Hyderabad, is envisioned as a world-class integrated textile hub that will boost manufacturing, employment and exports.He further highlighted that the project has an estimated cost of Rs 1,695.54…
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 …
Virudhunagar, April 20 (IANS) The death toll has climbed to 25 in the devastating explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kattanarpatti near Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu, officials said on Monday. The blast occurred on Sunday at the Vanaja Firecracker Factory, owned by Muthu Manickam of Govindanallur, which was operating with a valid Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) licence.According to initial reports, more than 30 workers were present inside the facility at the time of the incident, eng…
Virudhunagar, April 19 (IANS) At least 18 people were killed, and six others were injured in a devastating explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kattanarpatti near Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu, on Sunday, triggering shock and grief across the state. The blast occurred at the Vanaja Firecracker Factory, owned by Muthu Manickam of Govindanallur, which was operating with a valid Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) licence.According to initial reports, more than 30 workers were present inside …
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, political activity across the state has intensified, as political parties enter the final phase of high-voltage campaigning. The counting of votes will take place on May 4, with results expected the same day. As part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is contesting 27 Assembly seats in alliance with the AIADMK. Among the key Assembly constituencies is Sattur in Virudhu…
Chennai, April 6 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in the hilly regions of Virudhunagar, Theni and Dindigul districts on Monday, even as large parts of northern Tamil Nadu are expected to remain dry. According to an official statement, isolated places across southern Tamil Nadu and districts along the Western Ghats are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.The alert is particularly focused on the high…
Virudhunagar, April 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Sunday addressed a major public meeting at Chathirareddiapatti near Virudhunagar, where he introduced candidates of the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) contesting across seven Assembly constituencies in the district, while launching a sharp attack on opposition leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Speaking at the rally, Stalin highlighted the strength and unity of the alliance, expressing confidence in a sweeping victory in the…
Chennai, April 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will campaign across Virudhunagar and Madurai districts on Sunday, addressing a series of public meetings and a roadshow in support of DMK and alliance candidates. Continuing his high-energy campaign trail, Stalin addressed public meetings on Saturday in Nagercoil and Sankarankovil in Tenkasi district before halting for the night at a guest house in Virudhunagar.On Sunday, the Chief Minister is scheduled to address a major public rall…
Chennai, March 28 (IANS) The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) on Saturday released its list of 10 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, signalling a calibrated mix of legacy, experience, and generational transition within the party. At the forefront of the list is party general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth, who will contest from Vridhachalam, a constituency closely associated with the late party founder Vijayakanth, fondly remembered as “Captain.” The de…