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CHENNAI: Ahead of the April 23 election for the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday replaced the state's chief secretary, N Muruganandam, with senior bureaucrat M Sai Kumar and DGP (armed police, vigilance and anti-corruption) S Davidson Devasirvatham with Sandeep Mittal, a 1995-batch IPS officer, a decision that drew an angry reaction from CM M K Stalin.The move follows multiple complaints from the opposition, alleging that the state's administrative ma ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Noting that there is no prima facie case against AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami in the construction of 11 medical college buildings during his tenure as chief minister, Tamil Nadu govt has closed a complaint alleging irregularities in the projects.Advocate general P S Raman made the submission on a public interest writ petition filed by N Rajasekaran of Thiruvarur, alleging irregularities in constructing medical colleges in Krishnagiri, Tiruvallur, Ariyalur, Kallakurich ...Read More >
Chennai: The first half of Nov, usually the wettest period in the city, remained largely dry with only brief isolated spells as there was no active weather systems. Weathermen said rain might return next week as the monsoon could become active. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rain across several coastal districts, including Chennai, on Nov 17. Bloggers, meanwhile, also hint at the possibility of a cyclone forming over the Bay of Bengal later this month."On Friday, the ci ...Read More >
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for 11 districts in Tamil Nadu on Saturday as changing atmospheric conditions are expected to influence weather patterns across the region. According to the bulletin, Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villuppuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Thanjavur districts have been placed under yellow alert. The advisory also extends to the Puducherry and Karaikal areas. Chennai Weat ...Read More >
Fishing activities in Thoothukudi have been suspended due to a cyclone alert issued by the IMD, with fishermen advised to stay ashore. A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify, bringing strong winds and rough seas. Coastal residents are urged to avoid the seashore and monitor weather updates. Fishing activities in Thoothukudi have been suspended as authorities issued a cyclone alert, with fishermen advised to remain safely on shore. According to the latest warning issu ...Read More >
Chennai: As the Northeast Monsoon continues to intensify over Tamil Nadu, district administrations have begun declaring holidays for educational institutions to ensure public safety. In the latest development, Dharmapuri District Collector Satheesh has ordered a holiday for all schools and anganwadis in the district tomorrow due to the forecast of heavy rainfall. To compensate for the disruption, October 25 has been declared a working day. The decision comes as several areas in Dharmapuri distr ...Read More >
Chennai: Three people were killed and three injured as rain battered several districts across Tamil Nadu on Tuesday night. While there was respite from the showers on Wednesday for much of TN, water bodies were overflowing, rivers were flooded, and low lying areas and paddy fields were inundated. The three women were identified as Yasodha, 69, and her daughter Jaya, 40, from Andarmullipallam village in Cuddalore, while the third victim was Vanamayili, 60, from Kongarapalayam village in Kallakuri ...Read More >
Chennai: As the northeast monsoon intensifies, heavy rains battered Tamil Nadu over the past 24 hours, throwing normal life out of gear. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the state over the next 48 hours. Cyclone alert has also been issued for the southern state. Waterlogging was reported in several regions of the state, with Chennai among the worst-affected cities. Several videos of waterlogged areas in the state also surfaced online. An orang ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Weather Alert: A weather disturbance over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to raise the possibility of a cyclonic storm developing over the next 24 hours. Several parts of Tamil Nadu have already experienced heavy rainfall since early morning, prompting the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai to issue multiple weather alerts. According to the RMC, the system currently lies over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is expected to move west-northwestwards toward northern Ta ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu weather live updates: Chennai residents can expect another wet day, with intermittent spells of moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Tamil Nadu weather live updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that there is a possibility of a cyclone developing over the South Bay of Bengal. The weather agency further said it is likely to move west-northwestwards and is expected to concentrate into a depression over the southwest and adjoining we ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The brief but intense spell of rain on Tuesday could have been the opening act of what seems to be a heavy monsoon season, with not one but two low-pressure systems, one over the southwest Bay of Bengal and the other in the southeast Arabian Sea, likely to develop into depressions on Wednesday. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has issued yellow, orange, and red alerts (heavy, very heavy, and extremely heavy rainfall) in several districts in the region, including Chenn ...Read More >
Chennai: While schools across Tamil Nadu were scheduled to reopen today, Wednesday, October 22, after the Diwali break, intense rainfall triggered by an active northeast monsoon has led to the declaration of holidays for educational institutions in several districts. The decision comes as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall in multiple coastal and delta regions, prioritizing student safety over the academic calendar. The heavy downpour, whic ...Read More >
Chennai, October 19: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has issued a weather alert forecasting widespread rain across Tamil Nadu over the next four days following the formation of a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea. According to the RMC, a low-pressure system currently lies over the South Andaman Sea and its surrounding southeast Bay of Bengal. It is expected to intensify into a well-marked low-pressure area by October 21 and mov ...Read More >
Chennai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a prolonged spell of rainfall across Tamil Nadu, influenced by the established Northeast Monsoon and the formation of new weather systems over adjacent seas. A low-pressure area is currently prevailing over the Comorin Sea and the adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal, while another is likely to form over the Arabian Sea off the Kerala-Karnataka coast today. This dual-system influence is expected to bring light to moderate rainfall wit ...Read More >
Chennai Weather Update: Tamil Nadu is expected to witness partly cloudy skies accompanied by moderate rain and thunderstorms over Chennai and several interior districts in the coming hours. The daytime temperature in the capital city is likely to stay around 31-32 Degrees Celcius, while the night temperature may range between 26-27 Degrees Celcius, offering slightly humid but pleasant conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has urged residents to stay cautious of sudden thundersto ...Read More >
Chennai, October 16: The Northeast monsoon officially commenced in Tamil Nadu on Thursday, bringing widespread showers across several parts of the state. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai issued an orange alert for Theni, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, and Ramanathapuram districts, warning of very heavy rainfall at isolated places. Heavy rain has been forecast for Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Sivaganga, Dindigul, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Nilgiris, and Erode districts. The we ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Northeast monsoon officially commenced in Tamil Nadu on Thursday, bringing widespread showers across several parts of the state. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai issued an orange alert for Theni, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, and Ramanathapuram districts, warning of very heavy rainfall at isolated places. Heavy rain has been forecast for Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Sivaganga, Dindigul, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Nilgiris, and Erode dist ...Read More >
Geographical Indication tags are significantly boosting obscure products and artisans in Tamil Nadu. Kallakurichi wood carvings and Thanjavur Veenai are seeing expanded markets and better earnings. Tamil Nadu leads in GI applications, with efforts to involve younger generations and academic research. This certification helps tackle market challenges and creates unique selling propositions for products. Geographical Indication (GI) tag filed for the lipsmacking Madurai 'Jigarthanda', a cold drin ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast heavy rainfall on Monday over Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts, as weather systems continue to influence conditions across Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern states. According to the RMC, a low-pressure area persists over parts of Tamil Nadu and the southern peninsula, enhancing the likelihood of intense showers accompanied by thunder and lightning. The department has ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday accused Chief Minister MK Stalin of attempting to gain mileage out of the Karur tragedy. Addressing a public campaign in Dharmapuri, the Leader of the Opposition said Stalin rushed to Karur on the same night following the tragedy. "But, why didn't you go and console the affected when 68 people died in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy? Most of them were poor Dalits. You went now to Karur eyeing the 2026 assembly polls," he said ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Thunderstorms are expected across many parts of Tamil Nadu tonight and tomorrow with heavy rain likely at isolated places in several districts, including Chennai. The deep depression that crossed the Odisha coast yesterday has now weakened into a depression over interior Odisha and is expected to weaken further into a low-pressure area over the next 24 hours, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai. Under this influence, heavy rainfall may occur at isolated loca ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 3 (PTI) AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday claimed that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin was "attempting to seek political gains" over the Karur stampede incident and sought to know if he visited Kallakurichi, where a hooch tragedy occurred, or Vengaivayal village, where drinking water was contaminated with human faeces. Seeking to turn the tables against Stalin, who earlier in the day accused the BJP of attempting to seek electoral gain over the stampede ...Read More >
Chennai, October 1: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall in isolated places across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on Wednesday. In its latest advisory, the weather office said atmospheric circulation is active over parts of South India and the northern Andaman Sea, setting the stage for changing weather conditions. According to the RMC, a low-pressure system is likely to form over the central Bay of Bengal on Wednes ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall in isolated places across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on Wednesday. In its latest advisory, the weather office said atmospheric circulation is active over parts of South India and the northern Andaman Sea, setting the stage for changing weather conditions. According to the RMC, a low-pressure system is likely to form over the central Bay of Ben ...Read More >
According to the centre's nowcast, in place until 10 am, Chennai and more than ten districts are under an orange alert for heavy rain. These include Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Tiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram, Ranipet, Dharmapuri, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Vellore, Thanjavur, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, and Pudukkottai, where moderate to heavy showers are expected. On social media platform X, users shared videos of the heavy rainfall in the early hours of Tuesday. The weather department has predicted ...Read More >
Chennai, September 15: Tamil Nadu is likely to witness spells of heavy rainfall across multiple districts over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a forecast covering different regions of the state through the week. According to the IMD's latest bulletin, heavy rain is likely at isolated places in Erode, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tirupattur, Salem, and Vellore districts on Tuesday (September 16). Other parts of the state may also experience light to moderate ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) general secretary Premalatha Vijayakant on Sunday launched a state-wide election campaign titled "Ullam Thedi Illam Naadi" from Gummidipoondi. The DMDK chief's campaign is seen as a move to strengthen the party's grassroots network to gain leverage during seat-sharing negotiations ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Accompanied by her son and party youth wing secretary Vijaya Prabhakaran, Premalatha offered prayers at the Arambakkam Ganesh Tem ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Amid growing speculation over a coalition government in Tamil Nadu post the 2026 Assembly elections, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami firmly stated that the party aims to secure a single majority and form the government on its own. Speaking at a party meeting in Kallakurichi on Sunday late evening, EPS sent a clear message to both the BJP and internal critics that AIADMK remains a strong, independent political force, capable of ruling without being overshadowed by its al ...Read More >
CHENNAI: As the city remained cloudy with rainfall in a few places on Monday afternoon, mercury levels dipped providing a much needed respite for the state. According to a Daily Thanthi report, light to moderate rain is likely in 13 districts including Chennai and Tiruvallur until 4 pm. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning is likely in the districts of Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Vellore, Salem ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: A 23-year-old youth, who was injured in a bull attack at 'erudhu vidum vizha' (bull race) in Karimangalam in Dharmapuri, on Thursday, succumbed to injuries at Dharmapuri Government Hospital on Friday morning. Police said Sudarson, from Kerakodahalli village, was playfully flagging a piece of cloth towards the face of a bull which was restrained by a rope. The bull got provoked and attacked him in his stomach with its horns. He was immediately rushed to Dharmapuri Government Hospita ...Read More >
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