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BSP leader K Armstrong's murder: Sandeep Rai Rathore transferred, A Arun new Chennai police Commissioner
The Tamil Nadu government has replaced Sandeep Rai Rathore as Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai with A Arun, who is currently ADGP, Law and Order. Rathore has been appointed as DGP, Police Training College, Chennai. This reshuffle of senior IPS officers follows the recent killing of BSP leader K Armstrong.
Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: AIADMK holds hunger strike demanding CBI inquiry
AIADMK leaders and workers, including Leader of Opposition Edappadi Palaniswami, are staging a hunger strike in Chennai to protest the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that claimed 63 lives, demanding a CBI inquiry. The Assembly session saw AIADMK creating chaos, leading to their suspension and eviction for disrupting proceedings. The death toll rose to 63, with 229 affected by the illicit liquor consumption in Tamil Nadu.
AIADMK legislators demand adjournment of House; stage walkout over Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy
AIADMK legislators staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly in protest over the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy. Ruckus erupted after they demanded a discussion on the incident and the resignation of CM MK Stalin.
Tamil Nadu Illicit Liquor Case: 36 dead, nearly 70 hospitalised in Kallakurichi; CM announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia to kin
Tamil Nadu Illicit Liquor Case: At least 36 people lost their lives and nearly 70 others were hospitalized in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district after consuming illicit arrack laced with poisonous methanol. The incident has prompted arrests and a swift response from authorities, including Chief Minister MK Stalin, who expressed shock and vowed to take strict action against those responsible. Governor RN Ravi also extended condolences and raised concerns about recurring incidents of illicit liquor-related deaths in the state.
Jaipur and other 40 airports get bomb threat; Dubai bound flights from Chennai and Delhi delayed after similar threats
Security agencies on Tuesday jointly conducted a thorough investigation at Jaipur airport after it received a bomb threat. Police and CISF searched the premises after the airport management received a bomb threat via email. "The airport was thoroughly checked but nothing suspicious has been found so far," the police said. The airport authorities received similar threats in April. Earlier in the day, a private college also got a bomb blast threat which turned out to be a hoax.
Experts warn of heat risks as India's temperatures climb again
India is facing a severe heatwave, with temperatures in several cities exceeding 45 degrees Celsius. The city of New Delhi has seen temperatures rise into the high 40s Celsius, with power usage in the city reaching a record high. Experts warn that cities are more vulnerable to the compounding effects of urbanization and climate change, leading to a greater number of hotter days, prolonged dry spells, and less rainy days.
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Indian Overseas Bank plans to open 88 new branches in FY24
Indian Overseas Bank is set to establish 88 new branches across India in FY24. The bank recently opned a new branch in Nagapattinam and its 126th ATM in Puducherry. Managing Director and CEO Ajay Kumar Srivastava said that the bank's expansion strategy aimed to serve unbanked rural areas with innovative products. The bank's total business has surpassed Rs 5 lakh crore.
Chennai's growth offers global blueprint, claims new research
The ongoing growth story of Chennai has helped experts to create a new way of understanding how "urban sprawl" happens around the world, offering the potential to use it as a blueprint to improve people's lives across the Global South through better urban planning.
Tamil Nadu: Father of missing tourist offers ₹1 crore reward for information
Former Chennai Mayor offers ₹1 crore reward for information on missing son after tragic accident in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur. Vetri Duraisamy remains unaccounted for after car plunges into river. Father, Saidai Duraisamy, appeals for public assistance. Search operation underway as authorities investigate the incident.
Jet engines may soon be powering trucks if this Chennai firm has its way
Thinking out of the box, Aerostrovilos is looking at an aerospace technology to solve the decarbonisation problem in trucking.
Chennai weather update: IMD issues warning of heavy rains
In the past 24 hours, widespread rainfall hit various parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, prompting the state government to declare school closures. The India Meteorological Department forecasts additional precipitation, particularly heavy rain in isolated areas of Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram districts. Chennai, Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Vellore, Thiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli districts, and Puducherry may also experience heavy rain.
Chandrayaan-3 success connected with hearts of people: ISRO chief S Somanath
Somanath pointed out that even vacancies in engineering colleges were getting filled after Chandrayaan-3 mission success, since there is better demand for core engineering streams. "This is a motivational factor on how a great scientific experiment put appropriate in front of people can create a big impact," he said.
IAF, Indian Army join forces as unprecedented rainfall floods Tamil Nadu
"On December 18, Tamil Nadu received unprecedented rains in the last 24 hours that have caused extensive flooding in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts. The IAF responded swiftly and tasked Air Force Station Sulur with humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, which is currently being undertaken by MI -17 V5 helicopter," the Indian Air Force said in a post on 'X'.
Chennai weather update: Heavy rains predicted in Tamil Nadu, IMD issues warning
Less than two weeks after cyclone Michaung hit Tamil Nadu, heavy rains have returned to the region. In the past 24 hours, light to moderate rainfall has been reported in various parts of the state. The government declared a holiday in four districts due to heavy rainfall. As a precaution, 250 State Disaster Response Forces and the National Disaster Response Force have been deployed. The rainfall is attributed to a cyclonic circulation near the south Sri Lanka coast. . In Chennai, the sky condition is likely to be generally cloudy.
Tamil Nadu districts on alert as heavy rainfall triggers flood warnings; schools, colleges closed
Tamil Nadu grapples with heavy rainfall, prompting holiday closures in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, and Tenkasi districts. Severe waterlogging and overflowing lakes in Thoothukudi raised concerns. IMD forecasts continuous heavy rain in multiple districts, prompting proactive measures by the government. Relief camps and disaster response forces are deployed, emphasizing public safety. Disruptions in Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, and Tenkasi persist. The Meteorological Department warns of potential cyclonic winds, urging vigilance amid ongoing rainfall for community safety.
Cyclone Michaung: Schools and colleges to remain closed in four Tamil Nadu districts today
Schools and colleges in six taluks -- Pallavaram, Tambaram, Vandalur, Thiruporur, Chengalpattu, and Thirukazhukundram -- will remain closed on Thursday.
Southern Railway cancels 15 train services today amid Chennai rains
The railway authorities announced the cancellation of several train services scheduled for December 7, Thursday, including the Chennai Egmore-Tirunelveli Vande Bharat Special and Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Special. Passengers were advised to take note of the affected trains and plan their journeys accordingly.
Cyclone Michaung aftermath: Parts of Chennai suffer from inundation, relief work expedited
Residents grappled with stagnant water and power disruption in parts of the city and its suburbs on Wednesday, two days after Cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc in the metropolis and neighbouring districts, even as civic agency personnel stepped up relief and rehabilitation efforts.
Amid rampant power cut complaints in post rain Chennai, Govt says 80% supply restored
After being pounded by cyclone Michaung the whole of Monday, Chennai witnessed some respite in terms of rains on Tuesday even as the city struggled to cope with large scale water logging, power cuts and disruption in mobile networks.
Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rains in Chennai claim 5 lives; Airport shuts operations till 9 am tomorrow
Chennai airport has temporarily ceased operations until 11 pm due to severe weather conditions. The closure, announced on social media, affects both arrival and departure operations. The decision was prompted by heavy rain and strong winds since midnight, resulting in the cancellation of around 10 flights and delays for 20 others earlier in the day.
Cyclone Michaung: 8 people died, subways, roads closed in Tamil Nadu, CM Stalin inspects relief camps in Chennai
"It is likely to move nearly northwards parallel and close to the south Andhra Pradesh coast and cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam, close to Bapatla, during the forenoon of December 5 as a severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph," the IMD stated further in its post.
Two dead in Southern India, roads, runway submerged as Cyclone Michaung nears
Cyclone Michaung was expected to make landfall on the coast of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday morning, the country's weather office said, with sustained winds of 90-100 kph (56-62 mph), gusting to 110 kph.
Cyclone Michaung: Check list of trains cancelled in Chennai
As Cyclone Michaung intensifies in the southern part of India, roads, and subways have been blocked in Chennai due to worsening weather conditions. Due to the Cyclonic storm 'Michaung', all schools, colleges, educational institutions, government offices including the Offices of Public Undertakings/ Corporations, Boards, Banks, and Financial Institutions in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu Districts will be closed on December 5, 2023.
Cyclonic storm to cross Tamil Nadu coast on Dec 4, predicts MeT department
At 5.30 am on Friday, the system lay centred over the sea about 800 km away from Chennai, 970 km from Machilipatnam, 990 km from Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh and 790 km away from Puducherry.
MK Stalin, in presence of Akhilesh Yadav, unveils memorial of former PM in Chennai
At Monday's event, Stalin praised Singh, calling it a duty of his party DMK to honour the guardian of social justice. Tamil Nadu provides 69% reservation in the state. Stalin had promised in April this year that he would install a statue of Singh in the state. He said that if UP was Singh's mother state, Tamil Nadu was his father state.
M K Stalin unveils statue of former Prime Minister VP Singh in Chennai
Stalin unveiled the statue of the late Singh along with Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav.Singh's family members were present on the occasion.
Ahead of 'Jawan’ release, pics of SRK’s visit to Vaishnodevi temple go viral; King Khan to interact with fans at Chennai college
Ahead of the movie’s release the ‘Pathaan’ star was seen praying at the Maa Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra. Although the ‘Baazigar’ star tried to conceal his identity/appearance by donning a blue hoodie and a mask, he was still identified.
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