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CHENNAI: With the onset of the northeast monsoon, Chennai recorded an average rainfall of up to 4 cm on Tuesday, with heavy showers reported in the southern parts of the city. Medavakkam received the highest rainfall at 10 cm, followed by Okkiyam Thoraipakkam (9 cm), Sholinganallur and Kannagi Nagar (8 cm each), Injambakkam (6 cm), and Ayapakkam (5 cm). Light showers were recorded in areas such as MGR Nagar, Ambattur, and Kolathur. Parts of the city witnessed water stagnation, including Gokilambal Nagar main road in Kannagi Nagar, Royapuram, GP Road in Mount Road, Royapettah High Road, Judge Jumbulingam Road in Mylapore, AGS Colony 3rd Main Road and 6th Cross Street in Velachery, and Dwaraga Nagar in Manali. A resident of AGS Colony told the TNIE that despite the construction of a stormwater drain in 2022-23 along the 3rd Main Road, it has failed to serve its purpose as water stagnation continues. The resident attributed this to the higher elevation of adjoining roads -- 8th & 6th cross street -- which leaves the 3rd Main Road at a lower level. "The problem here is not the absence of drains but the lack of road correction. Since both adjoining roads are at a higher level, the drains too are elevated, leaving no outlet for water to drain from the lower section of the 3rd Main Road," the person said.
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4," the National Aeronautics ...Read More >
Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) [India] July 15 (ANI): The tribal-dominated Dantewada district is all set to make its footprint visible in the high-octane sport of Thai Kick Boxing, as young athletes here have clinched medals in international as well as national events. With the support of the Chhattisgarh Government, the youth of Dantewada are sharpening their skills and preparing for Thai Kick Boxing events to be held in the country and overseas. As Dantewada moves on the path to becoming a hub for producing Thai Kick Boxers, the district is also ready to shed its infamous identity that emerged du ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 22 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday said that the Northeast monsoon is in full swing across the state, with continuous rainfall being reported in Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu districts. Speaking at a review meeting held at the DMK headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, in Chennai's Teynampet, Udhayanidhi Stalin said, "The northeast monsoon is in full swing now. It's continuously raining in Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu districts. It will not stop today, but the MeT Department has sa ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 8 (PTI) AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday flayed the Stalin-led government, labelling it as a "failure model" that could not deliver on its promises on filling up government posts, giving jobs to youth, or even preventing massive inundation in Chennai during monsoons. Terming the DMK as "evil", he asked people to oust their government from Tamil Nadu. He said that during the last five years of the DMK rule, people suffered hardship in many ways, including deteriorati ...Read More >
CHENNAI: For the second consecutive day, Chennai and its neighbouring districts continued to experience incessant rainfall due to Cyclone Montha, which disrupted normal life for office-goers and those venturing out for their daily routines. Though the intensity of rainfall on Tuesday was lower compared to Monday, persistent drizzles caused inconvenience to commuters and residents. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Ennore recorded the highest rainfall of 13 cm as of 8.30 am on Tuesday, followed by Virinjipuram (Vellore) with 11 cm, Kathivakkam 10 cm, Wimco Nagar 9 cm, and ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government that is non-communal. Only the Congress can do that. I have joined the Congress to be part of its fi ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Election: One of the most closely watched contests is in Kolathur, Chennai, where Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is seeking re-election. With polling for the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly scheduled for April 23, the state is headed for a high-stakes, multi-cornered contest. While the traditional DMK-AIADMK rivalry remains the core battle, the rise of new players and shifting voter dynamics has turned several constituencies into key battlegrounds that could shape the final outcome. One of the most closely watched contests is in Kolathur, Chennai, where Chief Minister MK Stalin is seek ...Read More >
The Water Resources Department (WRD) on Thursday sounded a flood alert as the water level in the Poondi reservoir hit 34.05 feet at 8 am, nearing its maximum capacity of 35 feet. In response to the increasing water levels, WRD officials announced that 1,000 cusecs of water would be released through the surplus shutters starting at 1:30 pm. The alert has prompted authorities to issue evacuation warnings for several villages in the region, including Nambakkam, Krishnapuram, Attrambakkam, Odhappai ...Read More >
CHENNAI: After the well-marked low-pressure failed to bring heavy rain to the city, a fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on Friday, which may bring back intense rain spells to Chennai and neighbouring districts. IMD has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengelpet and a few northern districts between Oct 26 and 28. Weather bloggers said the system has the potential to strengthen into a cyclone.An IMD bulletin said the low-pressure ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It stated Credit to Deposit Ratio Remains Below 80 per cent as Credit Offtake Lags. The report data pointed ...Read More >