Rice export resumes at Chennai harbour after 15 years
Chennai Port has successfully resumed the export of rice in bags after a 15-year hiatus by exporting 5,100 Metric Tonnes to Indonesia.
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TN assembly adopts unanimous resolution against tungsten mining in Madurai
The Tamil Nadu assembly on Monday adopted a unanimous resolution urging the union government to immediately cancel the Tungsten mining rights given to Hindustan Zinc Limited at Nayakkarpatti Village in Madurai district. While the ruling DMK’s alliance partners and the opposition AIADMK supported the resolution, the BJP remained evasive, while it did not oppose the resolution. The house witnessed heated… Continue reading "TN assembly adopts unanimous resolution against tungsten mining in Madurai"
Bodies of seven who died in Tamil Nadu landslide retrieved
Battling for over 20 hours amid incessant rain, the rescue team on Monday recovered the bodies of all the seven victims trapped under the debris of mudslide in the temple town of Tiruvannamalai. The town was battered by cyclone-induced continuous torrential downpour and the mudslide occurred on Sunday evening when a boulder from the Annamalai hill accompanied by soil rolled… Continue reading "Bodies of seven who died in Tamil Nadu landslide retrieved"
CM Stalin seeks Rs 2,000 crore from Centre for flood relief
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, during his visit to flood-affected areas in Tindivanam, Marakkanam, Vikravandi, and Villupuram, acknowledged the severe impact of heavy rain on the region and asserted that relief efforts were progressing effectively. Speaking to reporters, Stalin attributed the unrelenting rainfall to climate change, saying, “As per our calculation, this rain is due to climate change. We… Continue reading "CM Stalin seeks Rs 2,000 crore from Centre for flood relief"
Cyclone Fengal: Historical rains in Villupuram and Puducherry
Slow-moving cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ has brought unprecedented rainfall to Villupuram and Puducherry, where it made landfall shortly before Saturday midnight. Torrential rains lashed Villupuram, Puducherry and surrounding areas from Saturday night, resulting in the union territory recording 49 cm of rainfall, the highest in its history, and the automatic weather station in Mailam registering 51cm, the highest-ever recorded in Villupuram… Continue reading "Cyclone Fengal: Historical rains in Villupuram and Puducherry"
Cyclone Fengal forms over Bay Of Bengal, landfall expected in Tamil Nadu-Puducherry today
As Cyclone Fengal intensifies over the Bay of Bengal and approaches landfall near Puducherry, authorities in Tamil Nadu have issued urgent warnings and implemented crucial safety measures. The storm, expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds, has prompted the state government to shut schools and colleges in several districts, suspend public transport services, and urge IT firms to adopt… Continue reading "Cyclone Fengal forms over Bay Of Bengal, landfall expected in Tamil Nadu-Puducherry today"
MK Stalin urges PM Modi to cancel tungsten mining rights in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to cancel the recently approved tungsten mining rights in Madurai district. In a strongly worded letter, Stalin highlighted the potential ecological and social impacts of the decision and called for the Union government to respect the state’s concerns. Stalin reminded the Prime Minister that the… Continue reading "MK Stalin urges PM Modi to cancel tungsten mining rights in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai"
Five-member panel to assess safety of new Pamban bridge
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said a five-member committee under the guidance of Additional Members (Bridges) of the Railway Board has been set up to examine the concerns raised by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), South Circle, AM Chowdhary, regarding the new Pamban bridge. In his report after inspecting the bridge, which is India’s first vertical-lift bridge… Continue reading "Five-member panel to assess safety of new Pamban bridge"
BEML secures Rs 3,658 crore contract from Chennai Metro Rail
BEML has said the Chennai Metro Rail Ltd has awarded it a contract worth approximately Rs 3,658 crore. Under the project, BEML will deliver 210 metro cars configured into 70 three-car train sets, which will primarily operate in Unattended Train Operation mode. According to the statement, the metro trains will serve three key corridors in Chennai — Madhavaram to Sipcot… Continue reading "BEML secures Rs 3,658 crore contract from Chennai Metro Rail"
Chopper rescues 6 Tamil Nadu fishermen stranded for 36 hours
Battling adverse weather conditions amid the deep depression off the Tamil Nadu coast, a Coast Guard chopper rescued six fishermen who were stranded on a jetty for nearly 36 hours after their boats suffered damage and sank. Officials said the six fishermen had ventured out into the rough seas in two boats on Wednesday despite a cyclone warning. Their boats… Continue reading "Chopper rescues 6 Tamil Nadu fishermen stranded for 36 hours"