Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu – February 5, 2025 – Over 70 members of various Hindu organizations were apprehended by the Thoothukudi police on Tuesday as they were en route to Madurai to participate in a protest related to the ongoing Thiruparankundram hill dispute. The individuals, affiliated with groups such as the Hindu Munnani, Hindu Makkal Katchi … Read more
A wave of discontent is sweeping across several states in India over the University Grants Commission‘s (UGC) draft regulations for 2025. Leading the charge, the Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, has penned a compelling letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, urging the central government to put these draft regulations on hold. This move … Read more
In a landmark move set to reshape the educational landscape, the state of Tamil Nadu has announced a significant shift in its school curriculum. Arts and physical education, traditionally relegated to the status of extra-curricular activities, are now poised to become integral components of the core educational experience for students across the state. This decision … Read more
Heavy rainfall has been lashing several districts of Tamil Nadu, prompting authorities to declare a school holiday in Madurai, Tiruchi, and several other districts on Friday, December 13, 2024. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, and Thoothukudi districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall. Affected Districts and Alerts … Read more
Cyclone Fengal, which made landfall between Puducherry and Tamil Nadu on November 30, has weakened into a deep depression. However, its impact continues to be felt across the region, with heavy rains and strong winds causing widespread disruption. Schools Closed in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu In response to the severe weather conditions, authorities in Puducherry … Read more
Tamil Nadu: traders in Erode and Madurai, two major commercial hubs in Tamil Nadu, participated in a bandh to protest against the imposition of a Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 18% on commercial property rent. The decision to shut down shops and businesses was taken by various trade associations in response to the central … Read more
Chennai, Tamil Nadu: As Cyclone Fengal continues its westward march across the Bay of Bengal, the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are bracing for its impact. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for these areas, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds. The cyclone is expected … Read more
Chennai: A heavy rain subsided on Friday in Tamil Nadu. Depression has come over the Bay of Bengal and its main landfall area is Tamil Nadu. India Meteorological Department(IMD) has now withdrawn the red alert from Chennai. On Thursday between 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm the weather system had crossed the coastal area of Tamil … Read more