Day: August 9, 2019

Heavy and above average rainfall can be expected in Chennai and neighbouring Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur districts, while heavy rains are expected to lash several districts in the State for the next 48 hours.

A red alert was sounded at the Chennai airport following a bomb threat early today.
According to sources, security was heightened in the airport premises after an information from New Delhi airport conveyed that an explosion may take place at the premises.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the Bharat Ratna conferred on former President Pranab Mukherjee is a fitting recognition for his service to the nation. Mukherjee was conferred the highest civilian award by his successor Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday.

Sources said Purohit, who left for Delhi yesterday, called on Modi as a courtesy call. He is expected to meet Union Home Minister Ami Shah later in the day.

Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today continued his review meeting with Collectors for the second consecutive day.

Madurai Panthers survived a big scare at the hands of bottom-placed iDream Karaikudi Kaalai in the Tamil Nadu Premier League match at the India Cements-Sankar Nagar ground here on Thursday.

On the 9th day of ninra thirukolam today, Lord Athi Varadar looked enchanting, draped in baby pink vastram with a broad blue zari border. 

A 3-month long racing tournament – Champions Boat League – will be organised in Kerala this week. The event will be hosted by Kerala Tourism and is based on the pattern of IPL cricket tournament format.

The Tata Trusts and Telangana government Thursday announced establishment of a ‘connect centre’  – the Elder Spring Response System – to guide, assist and counsel senior citizens of the city.