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  DMDK leader Vijayakanth tests positive for Covid-19, put on ventilator due to breathing issues

  December 28, 2023 7:46 IST

  This is the second time that DMDK leader Vijayakanth tested positive for Covid-19. The first time he caught the infection was in September 2020.

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  Tamil Nadu: One dead after blast, fire at Indian Oil Corporation plant in Chennai

  December 27, 2023 17:31 IST

  Chennai fire: One man died after blast and fire incident took place at Indian Oil Corporation plant in Chennai's Tondiarpet on Wednesday.

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  Tamil Nadu: Ammonia gas leak detected in sub-sea pipe in Ennore, five fall ill

  December 27, 2023 10:36 IST

  People called the police the moment they smelled the gas. A few of them fell ill as Ammonia spread in the air. However, the officials fixed the leak and the affected people were taken to the local hospital.

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  Tamil Nadu: Fire breaks out in fishing boat anchored at Rameswaram's Pamban

  December 24, 2023 7:37 IST

  The fishing boat was anchored when it caught fire in Rameswaram. The locals called fire officials soon they spotted the flames.

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  Passenger smokes inside Muscat-Chennai flight, handed over to police

  December 23, 2023 18:10 IST

  A passenger was arrested for allegedly smoking inside the flight enroute to Chennai from Muscat.

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  31 dead as rains lash Tamil Nadu, Centre already released Rs 900 crore: Nirmala Sitharaman

  December 22, 2023 15:06 IST

  When such a massive disaster was taking place in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M K Stalin was in Delhi with the INDI Alliance, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.

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  Heavy rain continues to wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu: Indian Air Force, Navy conduct rescue operations

  December 21, 2023 11:05 IST

  Tamil Nadu, particularly in southern districts like Tirunelveli and Tuticorin, experienced record rainfall and subsequent flooding. Houses in Tuticorin's Alanthalai were inundated, and streets remained waterlogged, illustrating the severity of the situation.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges PM Modi for Rs 2,000 crore interim relief amid flood crisis

  December 20, 2023 14:58 IST

  Tamil Nadu CM stressed the importance of early allocation of funds to address the damage caused by Cyclone Michaung in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Tiruvallur districts.

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  Heavy rains claim three lives in southern Tamil Nadu; IMD issues yellow alert

  December 19, 2023 11:45 IST

  Tamil Nadu rain update: Water levels rising above four feet in Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli have turned bus termini into large swimming pools, affecting parked vehicles. Despite a temporary respite in some areas, dam water releases contribute to persistent waterlogging.

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  Tamil Nadu rains: Nearly 800 train passengers stranded in Thoothukudi district due to flood

  December 18, 2023 17:29 IST

  Southern Railway announced traffic suspension on the Tirunelveli-Tiruchendur section, between Srivaikuntam and Seydunganallur, as the ballast has been washed away in floods and the track is 'hanging' and water is flowing over the railway tracks.

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  Tamil Nadu's southern districts grapples with ongoing heavy rains, relief operations ramp up

  December 18, 2023 10:17 IST

  Chennai weather updates: In Thoothukudi, rainfall persists through the night, causing 40 lakes in the Kovilpatti area to reach full capacity. The IMD forecasts thunderstorms and lightning in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on December 19.

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  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin initiates Rs 6,000 flood relief for Cyclone-affected families

  December 17, 2023 15:33 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin launched a Rs 6,000 cash assistance program for families affected by recent floods caused by Cyclone Michaung.

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  As COVID-19 cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu govt take steps to tackle fresh outbreak

  December 16, 2023 20:46 IST

  A case of COVID-19 sub-variant JN. 1 has been detected in Kerala as part of an ongoing routine surveillance activity of the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG).

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  ‘Hindi is not national language’: CM Stalin after Chennai woman faces harassment by CISF official

  December 14, 2023 21:53 IST

  A CISF official at the Goa airport reportedly told an engineer from Chennai that Tamil Nadu was part of India and she should learn Hindi as it was the national language.

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  Annamalai seeks Jaishankar's help for repatriation of 12 Tamil fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy

  December 10, 2023 23:05 IST

  The arrests of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy has been a concerning issue for both the Tamil Nadu government as well as the BJP-led central government.

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  Cyclone Michaung: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin holds review meeting with ministers to assess damage

  December 09, 2023 14:52 IST

  Several people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in and around Chennai. The city and adjoining districts faced persistent rains on Monday as Michaung loomed over the north coastal areas of Tamil Nadu.

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  Cyclone Michaung aftermath: People face shortage of basic necessities in Chennai

  December 08, 2023 16:56 IST

  Cyclone Michaung aftermath in Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will be donating one month's salary to the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund to help Tamil Nadu's recovery from Cyclone Michaung havoc. The Chief Minister has also called on all MPs and MLAs to do the same.

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  Tamil Nadu: Schools, colleges in Chennai to remain closed tomorrow due to heavy flooding

  December 07, 2023 18:16 IST

  The cyclone-triggered heavy rainfall had led to inundation in localities including Velachery and Tambaram. People were seen leaving their homes in the areas surrounded with water to safer zones, carrying their children and wading through stagnant water.

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  Chennai: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas of Tamil Nadu

  December 07, 2023 13:45 IST

  Rajnath Singh is scheduled to review the situation in coordination with the State Government, aiming to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by the affected areas.

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  Cyclone Michaung: 15 trains cancelled amid flood-like situation in Chennai, other districts | List

  December 07, 2023 7:49 IST

  The Tamil Nadu government has announced a holiday for all schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu on Thursday due to severe flooding in several parts of these districts in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung.

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  Rajnath Singh to conduct aerial survey of flood-hit Tamil Nadu in wake of cyclone Michaung

  December 06, 2023 22:27 IST

  The ruling DMK demanded an immediate central assistance of Rs 5,000 crore to provide relief to the people and rebuild infrastructure in Chennai and nearby districts hit by incessant rains caused by cyclone Michaung.

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  Tamil Nadu: Chennai airport operations suspended till tomorrow 9 am as rain wreaks havoc in city

  December 04, 2023 19:21 IST

  Chennai airport: The authorities stated that the airfield closed for arrival and departure operations till 9 am on Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions.

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  Tamil Nadu: Vehicles float in Chennai as incessant rain batters city | Watch Video

  December 04, 2023 18:06 IST

  Tamil Nadu rains: The rainwater accumulated to the extent that the vehicles were completely submerged in water. Heavy spell of rain throughout the day has caused waterlogging in Chennai.

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  Cyclone Michaung: Public holiday declared in four districts of Tamil Nadu today

  December 05, 2023 6:17 IST

  Cyclone Michaung: 12 Madras Unit of the Indian Army rescued people from Mugalivakkam and Manapakkam areas in Chennai that were affected by heavy rainfall and massive waterlogging. Chennai's popular Marina Beach was flooded due to heavy downpours.

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  Tamil Nadu: Heavy rains lash Chennai, train, flight operations disrupted | DETAILS

  December 04, 2023 14:10 IST

  Heavy rains lashed parts of Chennai, and strong wind blew, uprooting treets and causing waterlogging in various parts of the city. Showers have been predicted in several parts of Tamil Nadu.

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  Tamil Nadu: IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for four districts including Chennai

  December 03, 2023 8:33 IST

  According to the IMD, heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts over the next 24 hours. Chennai's Nungambakkam area has recorded 5.88 cm rainfall in the last 24 hours while Meenambakkam received 7.12 cm rainfall.

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  Cyclone Michaung: Schools, colleges in several Tamil Nadu districts to remain closed on December 4

  December 02, 2023 18:17 IST

  Under Cyclone Michaung's influence, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and other nearby regions are likely to receive very heavy rain on December 4 and 5, the IMD said.

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  ED officer caught taking bribe: Vigilance dept continues search at sub-zonal office in TN's Madurai

  December 02, 2023 7:26 IST

  After an ED officer named Ankit Tiwari was caught red-handed while allegedly receiving a bribe of Rs 20 lakhs from a doctor in Dindigul, a team of Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption officials initiated a search at the sub-zone ED office in Madurai.