From Assam to Tamil Nadu: Here’s how the states celebrated Republic Day 2020

India celebrated its 73rd Republic Day to mark the date when the Constitution of India came into effect and the country became a republic. On the occasion, the nation showcased its military might and displayed the rich cultural diversity of the states and union territories during the parade at Rajpath at the nation’s capital, New…Continue Reading

Tamil MPs of Sri Lanka write to Indian PM Modi on implementing 13th amendment

Prominent Tamil MPs from Sri Lanka’s north and east have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting India’s assistance in ensuring that Colombo finds a long-term political solution to the island’s long-standing Tamil dilemma. On Tuesday, a team of MPs led by R. Sampanthan, a senior Tamil politician and leader of the Tamil National Alliance…Continue Reading

Rain batters Tamil Nadu, leaves parts of Chennai waterlogged, three dead

Chennai: Tamil Nadu is all set to end the year on a low note, as torrential rainfall activity battered the state for another time leaving Chennai flooded on Friday. The IMD had predicted rainfall and thunderstorms to intensify between Friday and Saturday (January 1, 2022). Following the forecast, Tamil Nadu government issued a Red Alert…Continue Reading

Tamil Nadu Assembly first session to be held from Jan 5, 2022

Chennai: The session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly for the year 2022 will be held from January 5, an official notification of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly said on Monday. The assembly session will witness a customary address of Governor R N Ravi, added the notification. “In exercise of the powers conferred upon me by…Continue Reading

MoUs signed in Tamil Nadu to serve the micro, small and medium industries

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday announced the signing of memorandum of understandings between Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation Ltd (TIIC) and Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation (TANSIDCO) to serve the micro, small and medium industries in the state. TIIC entered into two MoUs with TANSIDCO and TAICO Bank (Tamilnadu Industrial Co-operative Bank Ltd)…Continue Reading

Tamil Nadu rains live updates | Alert upgraded to red in coastal districts

Educational institutes across several districts declared a holiday owing to heavy rains With the cyclonic circulation moving over the Comorin area and the adjoining Sri Lankan coast, steady spells of heavy rain are expected to continue in the State, particularly over the coastal belt and the adjoining districts, during the weekend.The Meteorological Department has upgraded…Continue Reading

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown restrictions with some relaxations till Nov 15

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has further extended the lockdown restrictions till November 15 with some relaxations in the state to stop the spread of Covid-19. The order passed on Saturday by the state government, allows Intra and inter-district and inter-State air-conditioned buses, except Kerala to occupy 100% seats from November 1. “All school classes…Continue Reading