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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 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP has criticised Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for not receiving Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Tamil Nadu, terming it a departure from the state’s long-standing political traditions. In a statement, TN BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad said the Prime Minister unveiled development projects worth Rs 4,400 crore in Madurai.Prasad said that extending courtesy to visiting Prime Ministers has been part of Tamil Nadu’s political culture, irrespectiv…

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 13 (IANS) The makers of director Haroon’s eagerly awaited investigative thriller ‘Buried’, featuring actor Vetri best known for his performance in the critically acclaimed action entertainer ‘8 Thotakkal’, have now announced that the unit has completed the film’s shooting. Sources close to the unit of the film say that ‘Buried’ will be an investigation thriller in which Vetri will be seen essaying the character of an encounter specialist. For the unaware, ‘Buried ‘is being produced …

Chennai, Dec 29 (IANS) In a major boost to weather forecasting and disaster preparedness, Tamil Nadu is set to receive five new Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) aimed at strengthening cyclone tracking, rainfall monitoring, and early warning systems across the state.The new radars will be installed at Kanyakumari, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, Yercaud, and Ramanathapuram.Of the five proposed radars, three will be established under the Central government’s flagship “Mission Mausam” programme, while …