Tamil Nadu

Jayalalithaa Jayaraman: Her life and legacy

TN govt not keen to move appeal over Jayalalithaa's residence being handed over to heirs by HC

The Tamil Nadu government has informed the Madras High Court that it was not keen to pursue the acquisition of late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa's residence, the procession of which was handed over to her legal heirs by a single bench of the court.

Dec 21, 2021

Indian Air Force Group Captain Varun Singh.

CDS chopper crash only survivor Group Captain Varun Singh succumbs to injuries in B'luru hospital

Group Captain Varun Singh, who was injured in a military chopper crash on December 8, succumbed to his injuries. He was the lone survivor of the chopper crash in which Chief of Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 other armed personnel were killed

Dec 15, 2021

CDS chopper crash: Some unanswered questions

CDS chopper crash: Another victim Junior Warrant Officer Pradip's dreams cut short

The dream of 38-year-old A. Pradip, who was on the ill-fated IAF Mi 17 helicopter that crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu killing 13 of the 14 crew onboard, may never come true now.

Dec 9, 2021

Shaurya Chakra awardee survivor can throw light on IAF chopper crash

Chopper Crash: Group Captain Varun Singh survives one night, next 48 hours critical

Group Captain Varun Singh, the Directing Staff at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington, Tamil Nadu, and the lone survivor of the ill-fated Mi-17V5 helicopter crash near Coonoor on Wednesday is battling for life with 80-85 per cent burn injuries, said a senior Tamil Nadu government official.

Dec 9, 2021

Security tightened at Gen Rawat's residence in Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the residence of General Bipin Rawat, to express condolences to the family after an IAF chopper carrying India's first Chief of Defence Staff, his wife and 12 others on Wednesday crashed near Coonor in Tamil Nadu this afternoon, killing 13 aboard.

Dec 9, 2021

Gen Rawat was due to visit MP in Jan for Sainik School inauguration

Missed: New Sainik School in MP was waiting for Gen Rawat for inauguration next month

India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, who along with his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others, died when an IAF helicopter crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, was supposed to visit Madhya Pradesh in January 2022, as per his relative.

Dec 9, 2021

In Army for 43 years, Gen Rawat's unfinished task remains modernisation of Indian military (Obituary)

After 43 years in service, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat (63) was tasked with making the Indian military modern and capable of dealing with any emerging security challenges on the Northern or Western borders.

Dec 9, 2021

CDS Rawat chopper crash: Rajnath asks IAF chief to rush to the accident site for on-spot evaluation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has asked Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari to reach the military aircraft crash site in Tamil Nadu

Dec 8, 2021

Army chopper with CDS Rawat onboard crashes in TN; three rescued, injured shifted to hospital

Retd Army Colonel calls CDS Rawat's chopper crash "karma"; nation loses cool [reactions]

In a damage control mode, although the retired Army Colonel deleted his tweet; screenshots of it had already started doing their rounds across social media.

Dec 8, 2021

engaluru to witness heavy rainfall till Tuesday

Rainfall in Chennai for next 2 days, predicts IMD; Orange alert issued in Tiruchi

The Regional Centre of IMD has predicted light rain over the next 48 hours and partly lightly sky conditions. Weathermen say that rainfall might not be heavy but continuous.

Dec 7, 2021

MBBS student's suicide bid sheds light on return of draconian ragging in TN colleges

Four senior students from Government Dharampuri Medical College are facing charges as they have been accused of ragging which led to a suicide attempt by a second year MBBS student at the college.

Dec 6, 2021

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Tomato prices soar, touch Rs 100 per kg in Chennai; incessant rains to be blamed [details]

The unabated rain has caused the tomato prices to soar in Chennai. The tomatoes in the Koyambedu market are selling for Rs 100.

Dec 5, 2021

Omicron detection in Saudi Arabia airport rings warning bells in Tamil Nadu; here's why

The Tamil Nadu health department is on high alert after a person tested positive for the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in Saudi Arabia.

Dec 2, 2021

Fencing railway tracks to keep elephants away; TN, Kerala agree to jointly erect safety barriers

Officials of Tamil Nadu forest officials and Kerala's Palakkad railway division have agreed to erect electric fences in vulnerable stretches in railway tracks between Kanjikode and Madukkarai to prevent elephants from crossing the track.

Nov 29, 2021

Heavy rains predicted in south Tamil Nadu today: IMD

Heavy rains will shift to South Tamil Nadu on Monday and lash the southern districts till Tuesday, as per the India Meteorological Department.

Nov 29, 2021

Three female elephants killed by speeding train in TN; Wildlife activists upset

Three female elephants aged 12, 18 and 25 were killed while they were hit by the Mangalore-Chennai Express at Mahendramedu near Navakkarai in Coimbatore district.

Nov 27, 2021

New Covid variant Omicron keeps airports on high alert; Screening intensified at Chennai Airport

The Tamil Nadu government has directed to intensify screening at Chennai international airport and other airports in the state after the Union Health Ministry issued an alert on the risk posed by a new Covid-19 variant.

Nov 27, 2021

Chennai wakes up to floods, rains and traffic snarls; Red alert issued

On Saturday, Nov 27, Chennai experienced flooded roads again with traffic diversion at many places, while the IMD issued a red alert in Chennai and many other Tamil Nadu districts

Nov 27, 2021

Heavy rains predicted in TN; Orange alert issued

The Regional Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Nov 24, 2021

IMD warns of flash floods in Tamil Nadu; advisory issued on dam water release

In view of the heavy rainfall in several districts of Tamil Nadu and Pudducherry, and the reservoirs in the region getting heavy inflows, the Central Water Commission (CWC) on Thursday issued an advisory for the dam operators to keep strict vigil and release water carefully.

Nov 19, 2021

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Tamil Nadu

TN govt not keen to move appeal over Jayalalithaa's residence being handed over to heirs by HC

CDS chopper crash only survivor Group Captain Varun Singh succumbs to injuries in B'luru hospital

CDS chopper crash: Another victim Junior Warrant Officer Pradip's dreams cut short

Chopper Crash: Group Captain Varun Singh survives one night, next 48 hours critical

Security tightened at Gen Rawat's residence in Delhi

Missed: New Sainik School in MP was waiting for Gen Rawat for inauguration next month

In Army for 43 years, Gen Rawat's unfinished task remains modernisation of Indian military (Obituary)

CDS Rawat chopper crash: Rajnath asks IAF chief to rush to the accident site for on-spot evaluation

Retd Army Colonel calls CDS Rawat's chopper crash "karma"; nation loses cool [reactions]

Rainfall in Chennai for next 2 days, predicts IMD; Orange alert issued in Tiruchi

MBBS student's suicide bid sheds light on return of draconian ragging in TN colleges

Tomato prices soar, touch Rs 100 per kg in Chennai; incessant rains to be blamed [details]

Omicron detection in Saudi Arabia airport rings warning bells in Tamil Nadu; here's why

Fencing railway tracks to keep elephants away; TN, Kerala agree to jointly erect safety barriers

Heavy rains predicted in south Tamil Nadu today: IMD

Three female elephants killed by speeding train in TN; Wildlife activists upset

New Covid variant Omicron keeps airports on high alert; Screening intensified at Chennai Airport

Chennai wakes up to floods, rains and traffic snarls; Red alert issued

Heavy rains predicted in TN; Orange alert issued

IMD warns of flash floods in Tamil Nadu; advisory issued on dam water release

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