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Pondicherry Heritage Festival showcases French architecture in a heritage walk led by INTACH

Explore Puducherry's rich history and French influence through heritage walks and preservation efforts at Pondicherry Heritage Festival.

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Don’t add or delete names from Auroville residents register, orders Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has ordered that no name should be added or removed from the register of residents of Auroville, a cultural township in Puducherry, until furthers orders to be passed by it on writ petitions

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2,794 bottles of IMFL, smuggled from Puducherry, seized in Villupuram

Police seize 2,794 bottles of smuggled liquor in Villupuram district, leading to arrest of suspect. Investigation ongoing.

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Explore Puducherry’s hidden gems beyond beaches and cafes

Experience the charm of Puducherry at the Pondicherry Heritage Festival, celebrating the town's rich heritage through various cultural activities.

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Villupuram police quell fears over audio clip claiming attacks on highways

Villupuram police debunk fake audio clip about stone-pelting on Puducherry-Tindivanam highway, warn against spreading false information.

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Psychotropic drug seized, one held in Auroville

The Narcotics Control Bureau seized 785 gms of Tramadol, a psychotropic drug in Auroville and arrested one accused from Puducherry

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After Tamil Nadu bans sale of cotton candy, A.P. government directs officials to send samples for testing

Andhra Pradesh on high alert as Tamil Nadu and Puducherry ban cotton candy due to harmful industrial dye.

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Traffic diversions at Kandamangalam on Villupuram-Nagapattinam NH 45 A from February 21 for construction of road overbridge

The Villupuram - Nagapattinam NH 45A will be closed to vehicular traffic at Kandamangalam in Villupuram district from February 21 to facilitate construction of the bowstring steel girder road overbridge atop the railway line in Kandamangalam.

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Water released from Veedur Dam for irrigation

Minister opens Veedur Dam to release water for irrigation of 3,200 acres of agricultural land in Villupuram and Puducherry.

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Puducherry businessman wins Kerala’s Christmas-New Year bumper lottery

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As France Woos India, Its Ex-colony Recalls The Past

Seventy years after France quit once hard-fought for territories seized from India, the dwindling influence of Paris on the bustling streets of Puducherry is still reflected in language, architecture and cuisine.

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JIPMER closure for Ram temple ceremony | Madras HC records emergency services will not be disrupted

JIPMER in Puducherry closes until 2:30 pm due to temple consecration, but emergency medical services will continue.

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Traffic diversions at Kandamangalam in Villupuram from January 18 for construction of rail over bridge

Villupuram-Nagapattinam NH 45A closed for construction of Railway Over Bridge, traffic diverted via specified routes.

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Education Dept publishes list of 33 unrecognised private schools in Puducherry

Making public a list of 33 private schools that were functioning without approval in Puducherry, the Directorate of School Education on December 18 cautioned the public about getting admission for their children in such unrecognised institutions.

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14 Indian fishermen from T.N., Puducherry arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

14 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly trespassing into island nation's waters near Jaffna. Meenava Panchayathars seek Central & State govt. intervention. Over 50 arrested this month, 240 this year.

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Morning Digest | UNGA votes overwhelmingly for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza; Lok Sabha clears Bills for women’s quota in J&K, Puducherry Assemblies, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 13, 2023

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‘Fit person’ can be appointed even to administer lands and money endowed for specific purpose, rules Madras High Court

TN HR&CE Dept. can appoint 'Fit Person' to administer endowed lands/money for religious charity. Madras HC rejected argument that Fit Person can only manage religious institution. Lands are endowments as per TN HR&CE Act, 1959. Puducherry-based Devasthanam owned lands in TN. TN HR&CE appointed Fit Person to manage properties. HC…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

PM Modi offers prayers, support to those affected by Cyclone Michaung in TN, AP & Puducherry. CM Stalin seeks ₹5,060 cr interim relief. Schools & colleges in Chennai closed, exams postponed in 4 districts. Madras HC adjourns hearing on PIL against FCU to Jan 10, 2024. O. Panneerselvam urges CM…

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Cyclone Michaung | Prime Minister Modi offers support, prayers

PM Modi offers prayers & support to those affected by Cyclone Michaung in TN, AP & Puducherry. He expresses condolences to families of those who lost loved ones & wishes speedy recovery to those injured. Authorities are working to normalise the situation.

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High waves across east coast due to cyclone: INCOIS-IMD bulletin

Cyclonic storm ‘Michaung’ to bring high waves (3.5-6.6m) and swell heights (3.3m) to Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts. Gales (60-110kmph) and light-heavy rains have also been forecast.

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Morning Digest | Mizoram gears up for counting on December 4; Cyclone Michaung to bring Heavy rain to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 03, 2023

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IMD issues red alert for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts

With the deep depression intensifying into Cyclone Michaung over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a heavy to very heavy rain warning for a few places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts till Monday evening.

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Cyclone Michaung: SCR cancels 144 trains

SCR cancels 144 trains due to Cyclone Michaung: Trains running in various routes, incl. TN, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Howrah, Lucknow, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Puducherry, etc. cancelled Dec 3-7 as safety measure.

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Playing pentanque

Petanque, a centuries-old game of French India, is still popular in Puducherry. Played with heavy metal balls, it is a common sight in White Town. It was introduced by the French and is now attracting many youngsters. It is played on the lawns of the French church and the canal.…

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Cyclone alert issued to Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry; SCR cancels trains

INCOIS issues alert for rough seas, high waves (4m) along coasts of AP, Odisha, TN and Puducherry due to cyclone. Heavy wind, storm surges and light-heavy rainfall forecast for 3 days. Fisherfolk warned against venturing into sea; 142 trains cancelled.

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