An X user posted a video of a lightning bolt painting the night sky in a gorgeous hue of purple. Thunderstorms swept across different regions of Tamil Nadu, including the capital city, Chennai. Expectedly, several visuals of the downpour made their way onto social media, with some painting the sky with a light show. One such video has left people… Continue reading "Chennai rain: Lightning bolt illuminates night sky"
Tamil Nadu is bracing for another round of rains and thunderstorms as weather predictions signal more downpours. With several districts already soaked, including Chennai and Puducherry, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast further heavy rainfall across the state. Residents should be prepared for continued disruptions as the wet spell persists. Authorities in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu have declared… Continue reading "Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram on heavy rain alert, IT firms advised WFH"
Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated a new park name after M Karunanidhi, Kalignar Centenary Park, on Cathedral Road on Monday and honoured the architects of some of the salient features of the park like the horticultural museum, Arctic hut, glass house, ornamental arch, green cave, aviary and musical fountain. Situated on 6.09 acres of land, which was retrieved by… Continue reading "CM Stalin inaugurates Kalaignar Centenary Par"
The Indian Air Force (IAF) would be conducting a mega airshow on the Marina Beach in the city on October 6. The airshow is being held as part of the 92nd anniversary of the IAF to be held at the Air Force Station (AFS), located in Tambaram on October 8. Air Vice Marshal K. Prem Kumar, IAF Training Command, Bengaluru,… Continue reading "Indian Air Force to hold mega airshow over Marina Beach"
The first set of trains for Chennai Metro Rail Phase II has been completed and moved to the testing bay at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. Manufacturing began in February at Alstom Transport India Limited, with car body assembly followed by equipment installation. The first train was transferred for testing in the presence of officials, marking the start of trials. Once… Continue reading "Manufacturing of Chennai Metro Rail’s first driverless train has been completed"
United States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti who celebrated the 248th U.S. National Day here, hailed the expanding U.S.-India partnership, particularly in the domains of space exploration and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Presiding over the event hosted by the U.S. Consulate General Chennai, Garcetti underscored the strategic alliance between the two nations, highlighting their collaborative ventures in space… Continue reading "US Ambassador Eric Garcetti hails expanding US-India partnership"
The mortal remains of slain BSP Tamil Nadu State President K.Armstrong, who was hacked to death on Friday, was laid to rest at a private land at Pothur village near Red Hills in Tiruvallur district in the wee hours of this morning. The funeral procession, which commenced at 1630 hrs on Sunday, wounded through the 20 km route in a… Continue reading "BSP leader Armstrong’s body to be laid to rest at Pothur in Tiruvallur"
The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Madras is partnering with multiple industries to offer employability-focused programs on ‘SWAYAM Plus’, a landmark initiative of the Union Ministry of Education. As many as 24 MoUs with leading industry partners across multiple sectors were signed to offer skill and employability-focused online programmes and internships, accessible to learners nationwide. This takes SWAYAM Plus’ total… Continue reading "IIT-M, industries sign MoUs to offer job-focuses programs"
K Kanimozhi, who was re-elected from Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi Lok Sabha seat, has been named as Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)’s new parliamentary party leader, replacing T R Baalu. Chief minister M K Stalin made the announcement late on Monday days after the DMK-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance won all 39 seats in Tamil Nadu and the lone parliamentary seat… Continue reading "Kanimozhi is DMK’s Parliamentary Party leader"
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin took to Twitter to express his reservation against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test. The DMK president reiterated that NEET and other similar entrance examinations are anti-poor, that they undermine federal polity, go against social justice and impact the availability of doctors in deserving areas. Talking about the measures taken by his government to review the… Continue reading "DMK was first to foresee hazards of Neet: Stalin"