Tamil Nadu

TN govt allocates additional Rs 400 crore for Kalaignar housing scheme

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin announced an additional allocation of Rs 400 crore for the Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam Thittam (KKIT – Kalaignar's Dream Housing Scheme) to expedite the construction of houses.

Dec 18, 2024

Carlsen lauds Gukesh, confirms he won't challenge the young World Chess Champion

TN govt to felicitate World Chess Champion Gukesh, hand over Rs 5 crore cheque today

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin will felicitate World Chess Champion D. Gukesh on Tuesday and him over a Rs 5 crore cheque.

Dec 17, 2024

Heavy rain alert in TN coastal districts

The weather department has predicted heavy rain in the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu starting Tuesday.

Dec 16, 2024

Armstrong murder case: 23 accused shifted to Puzhal central prison for security reasons

The Tamil Nadu Prison Department shifted 23 people, accused of the murder of BSP state president K. Armstrong, to Puzhal Central Prison on Sunday, due to security reasons.

Dec 15, 2024

In 2024, 353 girl students enrolled in 33 erstwhile pattern Sainik Schools

In 2024, 353 girls enrolled in 33 erstwhile pattern Sainik Schools

At least 353 girls have enrolled this year in 33 Sainik Schools, established under the erstwhile pattern in the country.

Dec 13, 2024

TN: Three Keralites, including two month old baby, killed in Coimbatore road accident

In a tragic road incident, three people from Kerala, including a two-month-old toddler, lost their lives on Thursday when the Alto car they were travelling in collided with a truck at Madhukarai in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu.

Dec 12, 2024

Air India Express cancels flights at Chennai airport due to deluge

Continuous heavy rains have led to the cancellation of four flights of Air India Express that were scheduled to operate and arrive at Chennai Airport on December 12.

Dec 12, 2024

TN police continue crackdown on cybercriminals under Operation Thiraineeku

Tamil Nadu's cybercrime police have launched a massive crackdown across the state to apprehend cybercriminals involved in defrauding people.

Dec 9, 2024

Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu: Health department warns of surge in viral diseases and fevers

Orange Alert issued for Coastal Districts in TN, Fishermen Advised to Stay Ashore

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has recently issued an orange alert for the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu. This warning, released on Tuesday, anticipates heavy to very heavy rains due to a low-pressure system formed over the sea.

Dec 9, 2024

TN to appoint 3,000 teachers in govt schools

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi has announced that 3,000 teachers will be appointed in government schools.

Dec 8, 2024

Central team to assess damage in TN, Puducherry

Cyclone Fengal: Central team to evaluate damage in TN, Puducherry

An inter-ministerial team of the Centre has begun assessing the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal in various districts of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Dec 7, 2024

Cyclone Fengal: Yellow alert in 15 districts of Tamil Nadu

Westward moving Cyclone Fengal triggers yellow alert in Tamil Nadu

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has recently issued a yellow alert for 15 districts of Tamil Nadu. This alert comes in response to Cyclone Fengal, which has been moving slowly westward, causing heavy rain in many parts of the state.

Dec 3, 2024

Cyclone Fengal: PM Modi dials CM Stalin, assures all possible help

Cyclone Fengal: PM calls Stalin, assures possible help to battered TN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Tuesday and assured all possible help to deal with the flood situation and devastation caused by Cyclone Fengal.

Dec 3, 2024

Cyclone Fengal: Three die in rain-related incidents in Chennai

Three people died in rain-related incidents in Chennai after Cyclone Fengal crossed the coast near Puducherry, triggering heavy rainfall and strong winds across coastal districts in north Tamil Nadu.

Dec 1, 2024

PM Modi's visit to Pune cancelled due to heavy rain

TN heavy rains: Schools, colleges closed in Chennai, red alert in coastal districts

With the weather department predicting heavy to very heavy rain in coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, the District Collectors of Chennai and Chengalpatu on Friday declared holidays for educational institutions in these two districts.

Nov 29, 2024

Barring heavy rain, Cyclone Dana's impact nominal in West Bengal

Heavy rain in Delta districts of TN: People warned against entering water bodies

Heavy rain continued to lash the Delta districts of Tamil Nadu, including Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Nagapattinam

Nov 28, 2024

Heavy rains: TN govt deploys SDRF, NDRF teams for immediate response

The Tamil Nadu government has positioned six Ste Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams and two National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams in Tiruchi, Dindigul, Chennai and Tirunelveli districts of the state after the Weather Department predicted heavy to very heavy rains in Delta districts.

Nov 26, 2024

Weather department likely to issue Red alert for TN Delta districts on Nov 28

With a heavy rain forecast from Wednesday onwards in many districts of Tamil Nadu, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) was expected to issue a red alert for the Delta districts on Thursday and Friday (November 28 and 29).

Nov 25, 2024

MeT department advises TN fishermen to avoid deep sea fishing

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued an advisory for fishermen to refrain from deep-sea fishing between November 25 and November 28 due to a depression over the central parts of the southern Bay of Bengal.

Nov 24, 2024

2026 Assembly polls: BJP in talks with AIADMK to revive political alliance in TN

The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with the backing of its central leadership, has initiated discussions with the principal Opposition party in the state, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), to renew their political alliance.

Nov 21, 2024

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