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New year 2022: Amid Omicron rise, Chennai to ban public gatherings on beaches on Dec 31, Jan 1
India | December 13, 2021 22:57 ISTAnnouncing certain relaxations, Chief Minister MK Stalin said classes for students from Standard 6-12 and higher education institutions will no more be held on a rotational basis but will be 'normal' from next month.
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Tomato prices soar in Chennai; now being sold at Rs 100 per kg
India | December 05, 2021 12:34 ISTAfter the incessant rains that caused havoc in Tamil Nadu, the prices of vegetables had shot up and the tomato prices had crossed above Rs 100 per kg.
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Holiday declared for Chennai schools, colleges on Monday as city struggles amid heavy rains
India | November 28, 2021 21:21 ISTAfter many roads and subways were closed, Chennai city is grappling with traffic woes and vehicles have to take diversions.
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Tamil Nadu: Naval officer on vacation drowns at Kovalam beach
India | November 26, 2021 16:38 ISTThe officer was posted in New Delhi and he was on a vacation to Kovalam along with his family, the release added.
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Tamil Nadu rains: Orange alert for Chennai; schools, colleges shut
India | November 26, 2021 9:35 ISTThunderstorms with heavy rains are likely to occur at isolated places over Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi districts and thunderstorm with moderate rains is likely in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Cuddalore on Friday.
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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin welcomes PM Modi's announcement on repealing farm laws
India | November 19, 2021 12:24 ISTIn a democracy, people's will has to be respected, he said in a tweet, responding to Modi's announcement made through a televised address to the nation.
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IMD issues red alert, heavy rainfall in Chennai
India | November 18, 2021 14:33 ISTAs per IMD, Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Ranipet are expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall due to the low pressure around the coast on Thursday.
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Tamil Nadu rain LIVE UPDATES: Schools remain closed for fifth day following incessant rainfall
India | November 12, 2021 11:51 ISTParts of Tamil Nadu witnessed heavy rainfall over the next few days due to depression over Bay of Bengal, leading to waterlogging in parts of the state.
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Tamil Nadu rains: Showers, flooding toss Chennai, 14 dead in rain battered state
India | November 11, 2021 21:59 ISTThe depression, that moved towards the metropolis on Thursday is all set to cross the coast here soon while the authorities used heavy-duty motors, robotic excavators and deployed its full manpower to pump out water, de-clog drains, remove trash and uprooted trees.
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Tamil Nadu rains: Downpour likely to decrease from tomorrow; death toll mounts to 14 | Updates
India | November 11, 2021 23:42 ISTThe death toll due to heavy rainfall in the state of Tamil Nadu stands at 14 now.
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TN rains: Schools, colleges in Chennai switch to online classes, red alert for today
India | November 10, 2021 23:56 ISTThe government has declared holidays in Chennai and adjoining districts and the principals and teachers do not want the children to face a gap in their studies again due to the festival holidays and now due to rains.
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Heavy rains likely to lash parts of Tamil Nadu for next few days; red alert issued
India | November 10, 2021 10:16 ISTHeavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Thenkasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu districts and Kerala, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.
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Tamil Nadu rains: Four killed due to floods, IMD warns of more downpour | Ten Points
India | November 08, 2021 23:24 ISTFour persons lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Chennai, Theni, and Madurai districts 'in the past 24 hours and 16 heads of cattle died, an official release said.
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Chennai receives heaviest rainfall in 6 years, daily life disrupted | PICS
India | November 07, 2021 23:24 ISTAided by cyclonic circulation during monsoon, Chennai and nearby regions experienced intense rains in about 24 hours, leading to inundation of most areas here on Sunday and opening up of sluice gates of three city reservoirs to let out surplus water. Since the start of the Northeast monsoon in October, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry regions have experienced about 43 percent excess rainfall.
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After 6 year gap, Chennai sees intense showers in 24-hours
India | November 07, 2021 22:41 ISTSince the start of the Northeast monsoon in October, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry regions have experienced about 43 per cent excess rainfall, a weather official said.
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Tamil Nadu rains: Schools shut for two days in Chennai, 3 other districts
India | November 08, 2021 0:00 ISTOn Saturday night, Chennai recorded the highest rainfall since 2015 as incessant showers lashed the city overnight. Nonstop rain from 8.30 p.m. on Saturday till 5 a.m. on Sunday left the city inundated with water entering homes in several low-lying areas.
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Chennai school faces action over caste-based attendance register
Education | November 03, 2021 7:16 ISTThe school headmistress said that it was unintentional and that the students were earlier also had caste put against their name in the attendance register
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Petrol and diesel prices hiked by 0.31 to 0.37 paisa
News | October 14, 2021 11:40 ISTPetrol and diesel prices hiked by 0.31 to 0.37 paisa on Thursday after a pause of two straight days. In the national capital, petrol and diesel rates jumped 35 paise to cost ₹ 104.79 and ₹ 93.52 per litre respectively, according to Indian Oil Corporation.
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DC vs CSK, Qualifier 1: Chennai beat Delhi to reach ninth IPL final
Sports | October 11, 2021 6:25 ISTCSK reached the target of 173 with two balls to spare with captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni remaining not out on 18 off six deliveries.
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Heavy rains in Chennai and suburbs, flood alert issued
India | October 10, 2021 17:49 ISTWith the rising water level, the reservoir has commenced releasing surplus water since 2 p.m. on Sunday.
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