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Tamil Nadu rains | Holiday declared for schools in six districts

Tamil Nadu rains : According to the MeT department, a trough in easterly running over Comorin area to west-central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast would influence rainfall over the State.

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‘Low pressure likely to form over south Andaman Sea by November 26’

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal to experience light-moderate rain for 3 days. Heavy rain likely at isolated places in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari. Low pressure likely to form over south Andaman Sea, move west-northwestwards and concentrate into depression over south-east…

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Heavy rains witnessed overnight in and around Chennai

Chennai Rains: Chennai and its nearby areas experienced heavy rains November 14 night. RMC predicts light to moderate rains in northern and delta districts of Tamil Nadu.

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AIADMK embarks on an outreach in southern districts, the stronghold of the party once

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami visits Pasumpon to pay homage to U. Muthuramalinga Thevar, aiming to revive party's electoral success in southern districts. AIADMK's first success in 1973 Dindigul LS by-election, MGR's success in 1977, 1980 & 1984 Assembly elections, Jayalalithaa's success in 1989 Bodinayakkanur. AIADMK's supremacy eroded, 2016 margin of…

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IMD announces arrival of NE monsoon over T.N. and Puducherry on Saturday

The monsoon would pick up pace only after the two systems move and dissipate. Most parts of the State would receive light to moderate rains for four or five days.

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15-foot-long king cobra rescued in Kanniyakumari district

Forest personnel rescue 15-ft king cobra from residential colony near Puththen dam in Kanniyakumari district. DFO Ilaiyaraja and anti-poaching watchers released it in dense jungle near Kaalikesam.

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T.N. fisherman dies in Oman; CM announces solatium

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announces ₹2 lakh solarium from CM's Relief Fund to family of L. Lerinsho, a fisherman from Kanniyakumari district, who died while fishing in Oman on Sept 9, 2023. CM expresses condolences for the bereaved family.

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Dhinakaran demands probe into death of medical student in Kanniyakumari district

TN govt urged to probe death of medical student in Kanniyakumari: CHENNAI AMMK founder T.T.V. Dhinakaran urges TN govt to order probe into death of medical student at private college hostel. Letter alleging sexual harassment found; father lodged police complaint. Dhinakaran calls for justice & steps to ensure safety of…

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Kanniyakumari district record widespread rainfall

Holiday declared for all schools in district due to widespread rain.

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Kanniyakumari District Collector bags Chief Minister’s ‘Green Award’

P.N. Sridhar, Collector of Kanniyakumari District, won CM's 'Green Award' for implementing schemes to conserve environment. He enforced ban on plastic products, organised cleaning ops to remove non-degradable waste, and removed discarded fishnets to protect marine wealth & public visiting beaches.

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Chidambaram asks why PM Modi has not visited Manipur even once in last 150 days

When the Prime Minister Narendra Modi could find time to visit many countries and even travel to various States in India over the last 150 days, why has he not gone to Manipur even once, where the situation was pathetic, asked senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram. Speaking at a public…

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AIADMK leader demands compensation to be paid to family of deceased farmer

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami demands ₹25 lakh for family of farmer who died of distress due to crop withering. He also calls for assessment of crop loss and ₹35,000/acre compensation. AMMK's T.T.V. Dhinakaran condemns arrest of farmers' leader P.R. Pandian. O. Panneerselvam thanks PM Modi for Vande Bharat train services…

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In Tamil Nadu, yet another sand storm

Madras HC orders State to ensure sand sale only with approved building plan; TN govt rolls out SOP; illegal sand mining rampant, ED conducts searches, freezes ₹12.82 cr in cash, seizes ₹2.33 cr in unaccounted-for cash, 1024.6 gms of gold; TN police have little info on ED op; 2012 team…

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India Labourline unearths alleged case of job fraud and exploitation of Tamil Nadu workers in Armenia

India Labourline uncovers job fraud & exploitation of migrant workers from Kanniyakumari in Armenia. College students from TN & a family from Kanniyakumari have been accused of physical assault & criminal intimidation. Workers promised jobs, but faced horrible conditions & unpaid wages. India Labourline teams helping workers get justice. Chain…

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SCR second south pilgrim special begins journey

South Central Railway's 'Divya Dakshin Yatra' train has begun journey from Secunderabad station. Passengers can visit Rameswaram, Tiruvannamalai, Madurai, Kanniyakumari, Tiruvananthapuram, Tiruchy and Thanjavur. Boarding/de-boarding is offered at 8 stations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

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Redevelopment of Kanniyakumari railway station progressing at fast pace

Work on Kanniyakumari railway station redevelopment progressing rapidly; to offer world-class amenities, improved infrastructure and modern facilities. Southern Railway awarded EPC contract to Engineering Projects (India) Ltd, Chennai, at a cost of ₹49.36 crore. Project includes two state-of-the-art terminal buildings, ground concourses, air-conditioned waiting lounges, ticketing areas, commercial spaces, food…

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The war in which Cholas ravaged a Chera town in Kanniyakumari

In this bloodiest war, the Cholas plundered Udagai and returned to their headquarters in Thanjavur with tonnes of gold and the best elephants

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Beach quarry that supplied stones to build 18th century fort near Kanniyakumari, discovered

Ancient beach rock quarry in Kovalam, near Kanniyakumari, discovered recently. Team led by V. Selvakumar studied the quarry; samples sent to local lab. Quarry exposed when sea receded; believed to have supplied rocks for local use & fort construction. Rocks calcareous sandstone with inclusions of shells & sand particles. Cut…

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Inscription on donation of land to Vadasery market found

An inscription testifying to donation of land to the famous Kanagamoolam Santhai (market) at Vadasery in Nagercoil has been found. Kanniyakumari

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Man from Kanniyakumari detained for making a hoax bomb call

A resident of Kanniyakumari was detained after he made a hoax call that a bomb was planted at the Chief Minister’s house on Chitaranjan Salai

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Fisherman drowns in sea

A fisherman drowned in the sea off Colachel coast in Kanniyakumari district on Thursday as the boat in which he ventured into the sea along with five others was hit by a violent wave and capsized. Nagercoil

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Ensure drinking water, irrigation in Kanniyakumari district: Palaniswami urges DMK government

Former CM Palaniswami urges DMK govt. to take steps to ensure irrigation of farmlands in Kanniyakumari district by desilting water bodies. Water storage low in multiple dams, affecting farmers. AIADMK govt. allocated ₹250 cr for Nagercoil drinking water scheme, yet works not completed 27 months later.

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Tamil Nadu’s Jaderi ‘namakatti’, chedibutta saree and Kanniyakumari Matti banana get GI tag

Three famous products from Tamil Nadu - Jaderi namakatti, Kanniyakumari matti banana, Chedibutta saree - were given the GI tag by the Geographical Indications Registry here in Chennai on Monday.

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The transfer of Kanniyakumari to Tamil Nadu amid political struggle and police firing

Tamil Nadu Day celebrates the formation of the State, which was achieved after several obstacles, including a violent episode. The transfer of Kanniyakumari district in 1956 was a key event in the process. The States Reorganisation Commission's report allowed the transfer of four taluks, along with Shenkotta, to Tamil Nadu,…

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Three killed, five injured in accident on national highway near Tirunelveli

Rainwater stagnating on a national highway has once again resulted in a road accident near Tirunelveli, killing three persons and seriously injuring five others. The incident took place on the night of Wednesday, July 5, 2023, on NH 44, the Kanniyakumari-Tirunelveli national highway.

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