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Chennai Weather: Tamil Nadu to see rain and thunderstorms across several districts, including Chennai, with heavier showers in ghat regions Tamil Nadu is set to witness a mix of rainfall and dry conditions over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several parts of the state. Rain Likely In Chennai And Nearby Districts According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai ...Read More >
KOLKATA: India is considering releasing snakes and crocodiles along its frontier with Bangladesh, its Border Security Force said on Wednesday, as New Delhi seeks to stave off unauthorised crossings. Bangladesh is almost entirely encircled by India and the border stretches for more than 4,000 kilometres, large parts of which are unfenced across delta regions where Himalayan rivers wind toward the sea. Manoj Barnwal, an official of the Border Security Force, said "the use of reptiles" was discus ...Read More >
KOLKATA -- India is considering releasing snakes and crocodiles along its frontier with Bangladesh, the Border Security Force said Wednesday, as New Delhi seeks to stave off unauthorized crossings. Bangladesh is almost entirely encircled by India and the border stretches for more than 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles), large parts of which are unfenced across delta regions where Himalayan rivers wind toward the sea. Senior Border Security Force officer Manoj Barnwal told AFP that "the use of rept ...Read More >
Kolkata, India: India is considering releasing snakes and crocodiles along its frontier with Bangladesh, the Border Security Force said Wednesday, as New Delhi seeks to stave off unauthorised crossings. Senior Border Security Force officer Manoj Barnwal told AFP that "the use of reptiles" was discussed in a February meeting with the Home Ministry. "We have been asked to explore the feasibility of deploying reptiles such as snakes or crocodiles in vulnerable riverine gaps," said Barnwal, deputy ...Read More >
KOLKATA - India is considering releasing snakes and crocodiles along its frontier with Bangladesh, the Border Security Force said on April 8, as New Delhi seeks to stave off unauthorised crossings. Bangladesh is almost entirely encircled by India and the border stretches for more than 4,000km, large parts of which are unfenced across delta regions where Himalayan rivers wind toward the sea. Senior Border Security Force officer Manoj Barnwal told AFP that "the use of reptiles" was discussed in ...Read More >
Chennai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall on Wednesday, with thunderstorms and lightning expected at isolated locations, bringing some relief from the ongoing heatwave, according to the India Meteorological Department. Rainfall activity is expected across south Tamil Nadu, north coastal districts, as well as Puducherry and Karaikal. The Western Ghats regions are also likely to witness showers, while much of the north interior of Tamil ...Read More >
Launching a 100-day action plan for water conservation at Yadiki village in Tadipatri constituency of Anantapur district, the chief minister said his government was committed to making the state drought-free by taking up water conservation as a mission. The four-phase action plan includes identification of works from April 6 to 15, administrative approvals from April 16 to 20, execution of works from April 21 to July 9 and submission of completion reports from July 10-14. "In all, 5,697 villag ...Read More >
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 7 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate newly procured Fire Services vehicles and equipment at the Parade Ground in the capital Amaravati on Tuesday at 4:00 PM, according to a release issued by the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Office (CMO). As per the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission, the state government has undertaken the modernisation of the Fire Services Department with an outlay of Rs 252.93 crore ...Read More >
Chennai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chennai is likely to receive moderate rainfall on Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), as a low-pressure system persists over the region stretching from Telangana to the Gulf of Mannar via Tamil Nadu. The prevailing weather system is expected to bring intermittent rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over the next few days. The Meteorological Department has forecast that several areas in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry may ex ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed TDP MLAs, MPs and cadres to firmly counter criticism from the YSRCP over the Amaravati capital issue, asserting that the Centre is moving to enact legislation recognising Amaravati as the state capital. Addressing party leaders through a teleconference, Naidu accused the previous YSRCP government of "leaving the state without a capital" by advocating a three-capitals model. "Investors stayed away due to lack of clarity. Had we c ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has recorded its highest-ever mass nesting of Olive Ridley sea turtles, with 15.11 lakh turtles laying eggs along the coast during the 2024-25 season, prompting the State Government to step up conservation measures ahead of the 2025-26 nesting period. The development was reviewed at a meeting of the high-powered committee on Olive Ridley conservation chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday. The meeting assessed past protection measures and disc ...Read More >
Berhampur: The mating season of Olive Ridley turtles has begun near Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha's Ganjam district, even as the administration stepped up patrolling to keep away poachers. Berhampur Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Sunny Khokkar said many pairs of turtles were seen in the area, and mating might pick up in the last week of December. Nesting of turtles usually takes place for 45 days after mating. After mating, female turtles lay eggs by digging pits in the sand and return to ...Read More >
Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 16 (ANI): Heavy rain lashed several parts of Nagapattinam district on Tuesday morning, following a forecast by the Regional Meteorological Centre, stating that moderate to heavy rainfall would occur across the delta and coastal districts of Tamil Nadu. As predicted, widespread moderate rain has been reported in Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur and Thanjavur districts, while coastal areas have been witnessing heavy rainfall. Also Read | Vijay Diwas 2025: Pres ...Read More >
Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 16 (ANI): Heavy rain lashed several parts of Nagapattinam district on Tuesday morning, following a forecast by the Regional Meteorological Centre, stating that moderate to heavy rainfall would occur across the delta and coastal districts of Tamil Nadu. As predicted, widespread moderate rain has been reported in Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur and Thanjavur districts, while coastal areas have been witnessing heavy rainfall. In the Nagapattinam district, cont ...Read More >
Haryana government on Thursday said that 58 lakh metric tonne (LMT) paddy have been procured from different mandis of the state even as over 53 LMT paddy have already been lifted from the procurement centres in various districts. A government spokesperson said that during the ongoing kharif procurement season payments worth over ₹12,327 crore have so far been directly transferred to the bank accounts of farmers in Haryana, ensuring payment of minimum support price (MSP) to them in a transparen ...Read More >
Chennai: TVK president Vijay accused the DMK govt of failing to protect delta farmers who have suffered damage to paddy crops due to incessant rains.In his first statement since last month's Karur stampede, Vijay said the damage to paddy was an outcome of years of neglect by the govt. He said it has resulted in a growing anger against the DMK govt. "It is certain that the rulers will be sent home," he added.He questioned the state govt for 'failing' to act quickly to save the paddy, saying that ...Read More >
Chennai: TVK president Vijay accused the DMK govt of failing to protect delta farmers who have suffered damage to paddy crops due to incessant rains.In his first statement since last month's Karur stampede, Vijay said the damage to paddy was an outcome of years of neglect by the govt. He said it has resulted in a growing anger against the DMK govt. "It is certain that the rulers will be sent home," he added.He questioned the state govt for 'failing' to act quickly to save the paddy, saying that ...Read More >
Cyclone Montha is approaching Chennai bringing cloudy skies, rain, and strong winds. North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry can expect heavy to very heavy rainfall today. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely. The cyclone is expected to strengthen and make landfall in Andhra Pradesh by Tuesday evening. Coastal residents are advised to stay cautious and follow official updates. Chennai is witnessing cloudy weather with intermittent rain and increasing wind speeds as Cyclone Montha approaches ...Read More >
All Central teams scheduled to assess moisture levels in newly harvested paddy across the Cauvery delta abruptly cancelled their inspections on Saturday, leaving farmers at direct procurement centres in Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruchi and Pudukkottai stranded and frustrated. The exercise, organised to advise whether the standard 17% procurement moisture limit should be relaxed after persistent rain, had been widely publicised and prompted local TNCSC staff to prepare collection centres. Grow ...Read More >
Nellore: Former Minister and YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy has criticised the Chandrababu Naidu government for its negligence amid an impending cyclone, particularly for failing to support farmers in Nellore, Kurnool and Ongole districts. He highlighted the government's failure to issue warnings or implement preventive measures, leaving farmers vulnerable as heavy rains devastated crops. Over two lakh acres in Nellore and one lakh acres in Kurnool, Ongole, and nearby areas have been dama ...Read More >
Nellore: Former Minister and YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy has criticised the Chandrababu Naidu government for its negligence amid an impending cyclone, particularly for failing to support farmers in Nellore, Kurnool and Ongole districts. He highlighted the government's failure to issue warnings or implement preventive measures, leaving farmers vulnerable as heavy rains devastated crops. Over two lakh acres in Nellore and one lakh acres in Kurnool, Ongole, and nearby areas have been dama ...Read More >
THANJAVUR/NAGAPATTINAM: A bumper paddy crop coupled with poor planning by the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) and new union food ministry norms for blending fortified rice has slowed paddy procurement across the delta districts of Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai. As rains lash the region, farmers who are forced to store their harvest in the open near DPCs face mounting losses. Even as political leaders like Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and opposit ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: A central government team comprising two officials from the Department of Food and Public Distribution under the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs made a surprise visit on Saturday to a private flour mill in Uthupalayam village near Annur in the city and inspected the manufacturing process of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) at the mill. P K Singh, Deputy Director (Storage and Research), and Shobhit Siwach, Technical Officer (Storage and Research), deputed by the ministry to assess the ...Read More >
TIRUCHY: Amid political heat, Collectors from the Delta districts have commenced monitoring of the procurement process and transportation in their respective districts and have been seen instructing officials to accelerate the process to avoid produce going to waste during the rains. Nagapattinam district Collector A Akash visited the DPCs at Thalanayar and Oradiyampulam in the district and said that 75,628 MT of paddy has been procured so far, out of which 57,126 MT has been moved to the wareh ...Read More >
Lucknow: The state govt on Thursday said that its policies were receiving strong support from the state's farmers. To back its claim, the state govt cited the example of the registration of 1.37 lakh farmers for paddy procurement. Against a target of opening 4,000 procurement centres, 3,790 have been made operational."These centres are proving highly beneficial for farmers, with procurement being carried out at the Minimum Support Price (MSP)," a state govt spokesperson said. Procurement began o ...Read More >
TIRUCHY: Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister MRK Panneerselvam visited flood-hit Delta districts on Friday and ordered officials to extend on-time rain alerts and ways to save their crops from damage. Agriculture and revenue officials have been asked to enumerate the extent of crop damage and share recommendations for the compensation to be issued. The minister inspected the worst-hit places, including ready-to-harvest kuruvai and standing crops that had submerged in water in several area ...Read More >
TIRUCHY: Deputy Chief Minister Udayanidhi Stalin on Thursday hit back at Leader of Opposition Edappadi Palaniswami over paddy procurement allegations, saying that the AIADMK leader was taking efforts only to rescue the Union government in the whole issue. He charged Palaniswami with making false allegations against the State government, saying he could not bear the superior support extended to the farmers. Inspecting the transportation arrangements for procured paddy transported by rail wagons ...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 >
In a statement, he said around 70% of the 6.13 lakh acres of paddy fields was harvested but only 40% of the harvest had been procured so far PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday said the State government should strive to reduce the losses for farmers due to kuruvai paddy being 'left in the rain', and procure the currently stored paddy within next week. In a statement, he said around 70% of the 6.13 lakh acres of paddy fields was harvested but only 40% of the harvest had been procured so f ...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 >
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