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Chennai, February 25 – Tension is rising along Chennai's coastline as fishermen from 12 villages between Ayodhya Kuppam in Triplicane and Srinivasapuram in Santhome are preparing for a large-scale human chain protest on the evening of March 2.The protest is aimed at urging the state government...

Chennai, February 24 AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday unveiled his party's third phase of promises for the upcoming Assembly election.The AIADMK would provide a one-time ex-gratia of Rs 10,000 to each family in order to alleviate the hardships caused by the DMK...

Chennai, February 24 AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday unveiled his party's third phase of promises for the upcoming Assembly election.The AIADMK will provide a one-time ex-gratia of Rs 10,000 to each family to alleviate the hardships caused by the DMK regime, during...

Chennai, February 24 – The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast moderate rainfall in parts of southern Tamil Nadu and the Western Ghats region until March 1, following the formation of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal.According to an official press release...

Chennai, February 23 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has no right to speak about his betrayal, as the DMK has implemented a "anti-people" government and has let down the fishermen on the Katchatheevu islet issue, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has claimed.Reacting sharply...

Mumbai, Feb 22 Senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Bhaskar Jadhav said the Opposition would boycott the customary tea party hosted by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday, the eve of the Maharashtra legislature's Budget Session.Fadnavis had personally written to senior members inviting them to...

Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu), February 21 – Fishing activities remained suspended along parts of the Ramanathapuram coast in Tamil Nadu on Saturday, following the arrest of 22 fishermen from Rameswaram and Mandapam by the Sri Lankan Navy earlier in the week.Members of various fishermen...

In Kerala, the State Disaster Management Authority has warned that prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays can lead to sunburn, skin and eye diseases, and other health problems. The authority advises people to avoid direct sunlight between 10 AM and 3 PM, when UV levels are highest. Outdoor...

Puducherry, February 19 A 33-year-old woman from Bengaluru drowned in the Bay of Bengal off the Veerampattinam coastal village here on Thursday.Police said the victim, identified as Sonia, was on a sightseeing trip in a privately operated boat along with her husband and three children...

Chennai, February 19 – In yet another incident highlighting the continuing tensions in the Palk Strait, the Sri Lankan Navy arrested 22 fishermen from Tamil Nadu on Thursday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan waters.Four mechanised...

Chennai, February 19 – As the Assembly elections approach, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has intensified its preparations, signaling a serious and structured entry into the electoral arena.The party is scheduled to release its election manifesto on...

Kolkata, February 18 – After a week, another fisherman has been killed in a tiger attack in the Sundarbans region of West Bengal, police said on Wednesday.The deceased, identified as Rampada Burman (45), was a resident of the Chhota Mollakhali Kalidaspur area in the Gosaba region of the South...

POONCH, FEBRUARY 16: Poonch Deputy Commissioner, Ashok Kumar Sharma, distributed ice boxes to local fishermen under the Jammu and Kashmir Coastal Infrastructure Project (JKCIP) to improve fish storage, preservation, and market access.Assistant Director of Fisheries, Bharat Bushan, along with...

Puducherry, February 16 Lt Governor K Kailashnathan has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, seeking his intervention for the release of 25 fishermen from Karaikal who were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy last week.A statement from the Lt Governor's office said on Monday that a...

Chennai, February 16 – The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast the formation of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal by Monday, raising the possibility of rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu and adjoining regions over the next few days.In a statement, the India...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the government is focusing on creating employment opportunities for the youth of Puducherry in emerging sectors such as Information Technology, Data Centres, and Artificial Intelligence. Addressing a public meeting in Karaikal, Mr. Shah said that steps...

Karaikal (Puducherry), February 14 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Saturday that the interests of Indian farmers and fishermen have been fully protected in the recent Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and the Indo-US trade deal signed by the country, and criticized Congress leader Rahul...

Puducherry, February 14 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, accusing him of misleading farmers and fishermen regarding the Centre's recent free trade agreements (FTAs) and trade deals signed under the leadership of Prime Minister...

Karaikal (Puducherry), February 14 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that the interests of India's farmers and fishermen have been fully secured in the recent FTAs and the Indo-US trade deal signed by the country, and slammed top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for misleading them...

Karaikal (Puducherry), February 14 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday stated that in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and trade deals, the interests of farmers and fishermen have been fully secured, and he criticized top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for misleading them with "lies."...