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Tamil Nadu rains | As Chennai and its fringes are pounded by torrential rains, IMD issues orange alert; holiday declared for schools

Heavy rain lashed Chennai and its suburbs on Nov 29, causing authorities to declare a holiday for schools in the districts. IMD has issued an orange alert for Chennai and its neighbouring districts on December 2 and 3.

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Second phase of Kashi Tamil Sangamam begins on December 17

Centre announces schedule for second phase of Kashi Tamil Sangamam; IIT Madras launches registration portal. 1400 people from T.N. and Puducherry to travel to Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya for 8-day tour

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NGT forms panel to analyse cause of sea turning red in Puducherry

NGT forms committee to investigate cause of sea turning red in Puducherry. Panel to comprise CPCB, PPCC, Marine Biology Dept. of University of Puducherry and senior scientist. Report suggests algal bloom or industrial pollution as possible causes. Samples collected on 3 days. Report to be submitted to NGT's southern zone…

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Temple tank’s 80-year wait ends, restored for Maha Deepam

Tiruvannamalai's Arunachaleswarar temple tank, Ayyankulam, reopened after 80 yrs. Minister E.V. Velu & Collector B. Murugesh inaugurated the restored tank. Thuimai Arunai NGO restored the tank, which covers 300 ft. & has 30 granite stairs on each side. Silt deposits were removed & stormwater drains & inlets repaired. Compound wall…

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‘Low pressure likely to form over south Andaman Sea by November 26’

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal to experience light-moderate rain for 3 days. Heavy rain likely at isolated places in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari. Low pressure likely to form over south Andaman Sea, move west-northwestwards and concentrate into depression over south-east…

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Madras High Court to constitute special bench for ensuring early disposal of MP/MLA cases in Tamil Nadu & Puducherry

The Madras High Court is all set to constitute a special bench to ensure early disposal of criminal cases pending against sitting as well as former MPs and MLAs in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

The Hindu

Schools in Karaikal, Puducherry closed today due to rain

Following heavy rains across Tamil Nadu until Wednesday morning, Karaikal District Collector A. Kulothungan has declared a rain holiday for all schools in the district today.

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I-T searches will not stop DMK’s poll victory in T.N., Puducherry, says E.V. Velu

Minister for Public Works, Highways, and Minor Ports E.V. Velu late on Tuesday said the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) would not be intimidated by tactics such as Income Tax (I-T) searches and would win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the next Lok Sabha election

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NIA arrests 44 alleged human traffickers after searches across 10 States, UTs

In a major crackdown, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested 44 persons for their alleged involvement in human trafficking, following searches across 10 States and Union Territories in close coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF) and local police.

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Former Puducherry MP and Speaker passes away; three-day State mourning declared

East Coast Hospital, where P. Kannan was admitted with low blood pressure and respiratory illness on November 1, in a release said Kannan died at 9:51 p.m. on November 5 following severe viral pneumonia.

The Hindu

State Bank of India property show features over 400 projects

SBI, CREDAI Chennai organise 'Griha Shakti 2023' property show. 400+ projects showcased. SBI home loan portfolio in TN/Puducherry ₹62,000 crore, Chennai Zone contributes 50%. Consumers avg. age 30, prefer buying apartments, plots for own homes. COMBO loan introduced. Popular locations Anna Nagar, ECR, OMR, Meenambakkam, Velachery, Ambattur, Guindy. 250+ branches,…

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INDIA bloc is growing stronger, says Stalin

DMK Chief M.K. Stalin urges party cadre to work together to win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in TN & Puducherry in 2024. He calls for action to protect TN & entire country from BJP govt, which CAG report says has committed irregularities of ₹7.5 lakh crore. DMK to distribute…

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Two advocates facing murder cases suspended from practice by Bar Council of T.N. and Puducherry

BCTNP suspends two advocates booked in murder cases, two more for entering court hall inebriated, breaking window panes and threatening court staff. It also holds disciplinary proceedings against four more for various offences and revokes suspension of one advocate.

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IMD announces arrival of NE monsoon over T.N. and Puducherry on Saturday

The monsoon would pick up pace only after the two systems move and dissipate. Most parts of the State would receive light to moderate rains for four or five days.

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Advocates cannot wear jeans, capris, leggings to court, says Bar Council of T.N. and Puducherry

BCI Rules state male advocates must wear black buttoned up coat, chapkan, achkan or black sherwani with white band and advocate’s gown. Women must wear black full sleeve jacket or blouse with white collar, white bands and advocate’s gowns.

The Hindu

SETC to operate buses from Tamabaram and Poonamallee termini ahead of Ayudha Puja

SETC to operate express buses from Tambaram MEPZ & Poonamallee to decongest Koyambedu. Buses to Tiruvannamalai, Vandavasi, Senji, Panruti, Vadalur, Chidambaram, Vellore, Arani, Arcot, Thirupathur, Kancheepuram, Hosur, Tiruttani, Puducherry, Cuddalore, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Velankanni, Tiruchi, Madurai, Tirunelveli. SETC to ease congestion at Koyambedu ahead of Ayudha Pooja.

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Jharkhand begin campaign with a win

KOLKATA: Jharkhand began their campaign in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in style as they earned a thrilling four-wicket win against Puducherry in their Group D opener in Mohali on Tuesday evening.

The Times of India

AIADMK to lead a grand alliance for LS polls: Edappadi K Palaniswami

CHENNAI: Leading the party in celebrating the AIADMK’s 52nd founding day, former chief minister and party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday asserted that his party would lead a grand alliance for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and win all 40 seats, including the lone Puducherry seat. “People are…

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Alumni meet of Nanganallur Government High School’s class of 1971 held

Alumni of Govt. High School, Nanganallur (1971 batch) reunited on 10th Oct. 23 attendees from TN & Puducherry shared memories & resolved to engage in charitable activity to support society & school.

The Hindu

Mass sanitation drive taken up in Puducherry as part of ‘Ek Tareek-Ek Ghanta-Ek Saath’ campaign

Mass sanitation drive in Puducherry saw 866 events, incl. 750 volunteers from transgender community. Over 12,500 citizens, 175 people, 229 events in 5 urban local bodies, senior elected reps, and 200 citizens in rural areas participated. Swachhata Pledge administered, SafaiMitras appreciated.

The Hindu

Opinion is strongly in favour of INDIA Bloc’s victory, says Stalin

DMK President and CM M.K. Stalin said INDIA Bloc will form government after Lok Sabha polls, urged to win all 40 seats in TN and Puducherry. He said people ready to support DMK and its alliance, party leaders and cadres must convert support into votes.

The Times of India

Puducherry: Engineer gets 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting 15-yr-old girl

PUDUCHERRY: A special court handling cases booked under the Protection of children from sexual offences (Pocso) Act, 2012 sentenced a 23-year-old engineer to undergo 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at Mahe, Puducherry’s enclave in Kerala in 2021.

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Kuki groups demand union territory similar to Puducherry, file ‘sent to Amit Shah’

During their ongoing negotiations with the union home ministry, Kuki-Zo militant groups demanded a union territory similar to the administrative setup of Puducherry.

The Hindu

Palaniswami bifurcates seven district units of AIADMK

AIADMK creates 14 new district units, appoints 7 org. secs. incl. A. Anwhar Raajhaa & I.S. Inbadurai. Singai G. Ramachandran appointed IT wing president. Puducherry unit merged, A. Anbalagan made sec. Palaniswami supports MSMEs' call for reduced electricity charges.

The Hindu

World Tourism Day: Discover cities in India through performance arts

Travellers can explore cities through art forms. The Blue Yonder has created Dancescapes, city-specific modules to showcase culture. These include folk arts, martial art, theatre, Tamil kuthu, Afro-Dance Hall, Bharatanatyam, hip hop, freestyle & more.

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