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Puducherry, March 13 Puducherry Chief Minister and AINRC founder N Rangasamy held discussions with Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday, who is the election in-charge for the BJP in the union territory, regarding upcoming election-related matters.A source in the BJP, which is a partner...

Puducherry, March 13 Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy extended greetings to the newly appointed Governors of West Bengal and neighbouring Tamil Nadu on Friday.In his message to R N Ravi, the CM said he was pleased to extend his warm greetings and best wishes to him upon assuming office as...

Puducherry, March 12 The Puducherry government has established monitoring committees at the district, regional, and territorial levels to ensure the continuous and equitable supply of petrol, diesel, and LPG cylinders across the Union territory.The Director of Civil Supplies and Consumer...

Puducherry, March 12 Petrol stations in and around Puducherry have been experiencing a surge in customers, including two-wheeler riders and car owners, who are suddenly worried about a potential fuel shortage.A petrol dealer told

Puducherry, March 11 The Puducherry government said on Wednesday that there is sufficient stock of domestic LPG cylinders in the Union Territory and urged the public not to believe rumors of shortages.The Director of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs of Puducherry, in a statement, warned...

From cooktops and microwaves to firewood and solar options, restaurants, street food vendors, and catering businesses across the country are scrambling for alternatives as a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders begins to disrupt kitchens amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.With the...

Puducherry, March 11 Hotels in Puducherry are facing the risk of closure due to the unavailability of commercial LPG cylinders, as alternative measures may not be sufficient to resolve the situation in this tourist hub, industry insiders said on Wednesday.A spokesperson for the Hotels...

Puducherry, March 10 The Election Commission's Special Observer, Pratap Singh, held a meeting on Tuesday with officials from enforcement agencies to assess Puducherry's preparedness for the upcoming assembly elections.A release from the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Puducherry, P Jawhar...

Puducherry, March 10 Some hotels in Puducherry have started offering low-fuel menus due to the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, which has disrupted their service schedule.A hotel owner told

New Delhi, March 8 The top officials of the Election Commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, will undertake a two-day visit to West Bengal to assess the state's preparedness for elections, officials said on Sunday.The top poll officials, who will arrive in Kolkata on...

Chennai, March 8 Senior Congress leader Mukul Wasnik hailed the partnership between his party and the ruling DMK as a "formidable alliance" on Sunday, expressing confidence about a sweeping victory in the upcoming Assembly elections.After a two-day review of poll preparedness in neighboring...

New Delhi, March 8 – The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin on March 28, confirmed broadcasters Star Sports ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final.With less than 20 days remaining before the start of the new IPL season, the BCCI is expected to release the...

Chennai, March 8 Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President K. Selvaperunthagai said on Sunday that the Congress would lead the alliance in Puducherry, while the DMK would continue to lead the alliance in Tamil Nadu."The Congress has always been the leading political force in Puducherry, while...

Chennai, March 8 Senior Congress leader Mukul Wasnik on Sunday hailed the partnership between his party and the ruling DMK as a "formidable alliance", expressing confidence about a sweeping victory in the upcoming assembly elections.After a two-day review of poll preparedness in neighboring...

Puducherry, March 7 Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy greeted women on the eve of International Women's Day.In his message, Rangasamy said that women are playing a significant role in various sectors and particularly in education, health and administration.He said that women's role is...

Puducherry, March 5 The Puducherry government has announced that women heads in each of the 63,000 families under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category in the Union Territory will receive two months' assistance in a single payment in the coming days.The amount will be credited to the bank...

Chennai, March 4 – With the announcement of the dates for the upcoming Assembly elections expected soon, the Tamil Nadu government has directed all departments to clear pending files in the state Secretariat by March 6.This instruction comes amid strong indications that the Election Commission...

Puducherry, March 3 A Prime Minister Ekta Mall (Unity Mall) will be set up in Puducherry at a cost of ₹128 crore to promote handicrafts.According to a release on Tuesday, the Centre had approved the grant to set up the Ekta Mall under the "Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment"...

New Delhi, March 3 – The CBI has booked three individuals and launched an investigation into illegal drug manufacturing by at least two companies in Puducherry, after receiving approval from the Union Home Ministry, an official said.The federal agency filed an FIR against Vivek Venkatesan...

New Delhi, March 2 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the evolving regional situation in West Asia amid escalating tensions following recent developments in the Middle East.Sharing details of the conversation on...