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  Tamil Nadu: Video shows mammoth mudslide entering residential area in cyclone-hit Tiruvannamalai

  December 03, 2024 23:59 IST

  In Tiruvannamalai, tragedy unfolded as five bodies were recovered from a house crushed by a boulder that rolled down a hilltop following a mud slip on the night of December 1 during rains.

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  Cyclone Fengal: 4 bodies recovered after 7 trapped in a house die in Tamil Nadu, ex-gratia announced

  December 03, 2024 8:30 IST

  A second landslide hit the Tamil Nadu temple town of Tiruvannamalai Monday afternoon. The first took place Sunday at 4.30 pm on the lower slopes of the famous Annamalaiyar Hill after heavy rainfall.

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  Cyclone Fengal: Seven, including five children, trapped in landslide in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai

  December 02, 2024 11:15 IST

  District Collector D. Bhaskar Pandian said five children were among those trapped inside the house. They are yet to be traced. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when a landslide hit VOC Nagar, located at the foot of the Annamalaiyar Hills in Tiruvannamalai, damaging several houses.

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  Cyclone Fengal: Chennai Airport resumes operations after cyclonic storm crosses Tamil Nadu coast

  December 01, 2024 8:40 IST

  Cyclone Fengal: Cyclone Fengal made landfall on Saturday night between 10:30 pm and 11:30 pm IST, near Puducherry, with wind speeds of 70-80 km/h, gusting up to 90 km/h.

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  Cyclone Fengal makes landfall amid heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Chennai airport shut

  December 01, 2024 6:07 IST

  Parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry experienced heavy rains due to the landfall process of cyclone Fengal. Senior officials in three southern states, including Andhra Pradesh assigned to supervise and coordinate related tasks with district authorities are stationed in their respective districts.

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  Tamil Nadu weather update: IMD predicts thunderstorms, heavy rains due to Cyclone Fengal | Details

  November 30, 2024 11:35 IST

  According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal witnessed very heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours ahead of the the landfall of Cyclone Fengal.

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  Cyclone Fengal Updates: Landfall date and time, wind speed, travel advisory | All you need to know

  November 28, 2024 19:14 IST

  Cyclone Fengal Updates: Tamil Nadu's coastal and delta districts are likely to experience intense rainfall activity for the next few hours due to a deep depression, which is moving towards Sri Lanka-Tamil Nadu coasts.

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  Tamil Nadu govt won't implement PM Vishwakarma Scheme: CM Stalin writes letter to Jitan Ram Manjhi

  November 28, 2024 10:35 IST

  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said that the onus of verification of the beneficiaries in rural areas is vested with the Village Administrative Officer from the Revenue Department instead of the head of the Gram Panchayat.

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  Chennai power cut today November 28: Check full list of affected areas, timings and advisory

  November 28, 2024 7:34 IST

  Chennai power cut: Residents in the affected areas have been advised to take necessary precautions and plan accordingly to minimise the impact. The power outage will remain in place from 9 am to 2 pm.

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  Cyclone Fengal: Flight disruptions continue in Tamil Nadu, IndiGo issues travel advisory | 10 points

  November 28, 2024 6:54 IST

  Cyclone Fengal: In the wake of the severe weather conditions, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has started coordinating with Tamil Nadu state agencies to ensure the safety of seafarers, as a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclone and move towards the state.

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  Cyclone Fengal: Schools, colleges closed in Puducherry, parts of Tamil Nadu due to heavy rain

  November 27, 2024 23:49 IST

  According to an IMD's rainfall update, very heavy rainfall was recorded in several areas, including Nagapattinam (19 cm) and Chennai (13 cm), from 8.30 am on November 26 until 8.30 am the following day.

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  Chennai to face power cut for two days from today: Check timing, list of affected areas

  November 27, 2024 11:31 IST

  Chennai power cut today: The general power consumers must note that the power cut in Chennai will occur between 9 am and 2 pm, as per the dtnext.in report, which stated that electricity might be restored if the maintenance work is completed.

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  School holiday declared for Chennai, 9 districts as heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu due to cyclone

  November 27, 2024 7:04 IST

  Cyclone Fengal: Giving further weather updates, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai said that the depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression and is likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm on Wednesday.

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  Cyclone Fengal likely to hit Tamil Nadu today: Airlines issue travel advisory as rains lash state

  November 27, 2024 10:12 IST

  Cyclone Fengal: On November 27, light to moderate rain at many places with thunderstorms and lightning at one or two places is likely to occur over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

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  Chennai weather: Deep depression likely to become cyclonic storm as rains lash Tamil Nadu | Details

  November 26, 2024 21:05 IST

  Tamil Nadu is bracing for a deep depression that could intensify into a cyclonic storm on November 27, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall in coming days. While the NDRF, SDRF teams have been deployed in several districts, the state govt is bracing to deal with the effects.

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  Red alert issued for coastal Tamil Nadu as deep depression brings heavy rainfall

  November 26, 2024 11:41 IST

  A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified, prompting a red alert for Tamil Nadu's coastal and delta districts, with heavy rainfall expected over the next five days, causing potential flooding and disruption.

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  LIC faces backlash over hindi-only website, resolves issue after criticism

  November 20, 2024 0:02 IST

  The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India came under heavy criticism from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and other leaders over its website’s default display in Hindi.

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  Onboard woman air passenger found dead after international flight arrives in Chennai

  November 19, 2024 17:33 IST

  The crew checked upon the woman after the flight landed but she was unresponsive. Following this, a doctor examined her and declared her dead. The woman was travelling on the flight from Kuala Lumpur.

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  ED seizes huge cash from office of 'lottery king' Santiago Martin in Chennai

  November 15, 2024 17:28 IST

  Santiago Martin earlier came to light during the row over electoral bonds. He was the single biggest donor to political parties with over Rs 1,300 crore in electoral bonds.

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  Patient's son stabs doctor in Chennai, thrashed after being caught by hospital staff | VIDEO

  November 13, 2024 22:11 IST

  A video from Chennai's Kalaignar Centenary Hospital shows a man throwing away the knife he used to stab Dr. Balaji, who was attacked over a treatment dispute.

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  Chennai doctor stabbed 7 times by man who accused him of 'improper treatment' to mother

  November 13, 2024 13:13 IST

  According to the police, four people have been detained in the case in which the doctor is now said to be in a critical condition. The police has also recovered the weapon which was allegedly used in the crime.

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  Tamil Nadu: Rain lashes parts of Tiruvallur city, Chennai, schools closed

  November 12, 2024 10:30 IST

  In light of the heavy rain forecast, holiday has been declared for all schools in Chennai. Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also inspected preparedness of the state.

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  Tamil Nadu govt to introduce bike ambulances for remote, inaccessible areas

  November 07, 2024 17:16 IST

  According to the official statement, each of the 25 bikes being introduced will serve 25 localities of the inaccessible areas and will act as feeder units to already established networks of ambulances.

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  5 children hospitalised as gas leak in Chennai school creates panic

  November 04, 2024 22:40 IST

  The incident created panic among the parents who besieged the school gate and started questioning the school staff and teachers about how the second gas leak happened in succession after the first incident took place on October 25.

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  DMK, AIADMK react to actor Vijay's political debut at TVK event: 'Old wine in new bottle'

  October 28, 2024 14:29 IST

  While Vijay openly targeted the DMK and its first family in his debut public appearance for his party's inaugural event, DMK said it has seen many rivals in its long innings and will continue to be strong.

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  Actor Vijay calls politics a battlefield at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's first rally in Tamil Nadu

  October 27, 2024 20:57 IST

  Vijay outlined his party's foundation on Secular Social Justice ideologies, stating that TVK would act accordingly. Vijay further criticised the DMK, alleging that "one family" is looting the state through "underground dealings."

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  Over 30 students hospitalised after suspected gas leak in Chennai, probe underway

  October 25, 2024 23:06 IST

  The condition of three students admitted to the Stanley Government Medical College Hospital here was said to be stable, police said and added that nearly 30 students complained of uneasiness and throat irritation.

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  Udhayanidhi Stalin says he is Kalaignar's grandson, won't apologise on Sanatana row

  October 22, 2024 20:37 IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin said he followed Periyar, Dravidian icon CN Annadurai and late DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi and uttered only what such leaders had said in the past.