Huge haul of heroin in Thoothukudi, 6 arrested
At least 21 kg of heroin worth more than Rs 21 crore was seized and six people were arrested for smuggling and selling the drug in Thoothukudi. Continue Reading
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Heavy rainfall alert issued to Tamilnadu
Many places in Tamilnadu are likely to experience rains during the weekend with the Meteorological department predicting an increase in rainfall due to prevailing weather systems and convective activity. Continue Reading
61-day annual fishing ban commences in Tamilnadu and Puducherry
Prices of fish are expected to go up as the 61-day annual ban on deep sea fishing by mechanised trawlers along the East Coast of Tamilnadu and Puducherry, commenced from midnight. Continue Reading
‘Fisheries sector contributes about 1% of India’s GDP’
The Indian fisheries sector contributes about 1 per cent to India’s GDP playing a significant role in the Indian economy, said Garware Technical Fibres Ltd. Continue Reading
TN Marine commandos rescue four fishermen
Four fishermen, who fell into the sea after their boat capsized, were rescued by the marine commandos of the Tamilnadu Fire and Rescue Services (TRNFRS) department on Wednesday. Continue Reading
Fishermen oppose Marina beautification drive
The Madras High Court had recently suggested the Greater Chennai Corporation to go ahead with the Marina beach beautification drive which will give a complete makeover to the Loop Road. Continue Reading
As rains intensify, Tamilnadu govt jumps into action
Tamilnadu and Puducherry are set to receive heavy rains due to low pressure in Bay of Bengal, said the Regional Meterological Centre today, even as Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami held a high-level meeting at the Secretariat here to review precautionary measures and preparedness. Continue Reading
Low pressure to bring heavy rains in Tamilnadu
As the week started on a wet note today courtesy rains, the Regional Metereological Department has said that coastal areas in Tamilnadu and Puducherry are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rains for the next three days due to the low pressure in Bay of Bengal. Continue Reading
Heavy rains to continue in Tamilnadu
While the Northeast monsoon has set in, the Met Department has predicted heavy showers are likely to occur over isolated places in Tamilnadu such as Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Nilgiris among many other districts until 21 October. Continue Reading
Rains to continue for next five days in Tamilnadu
With rain lashing the city from last night and posing traffic hurdles in many areas this morning with its continuous spell, India Meteorological Department today said showers will continue for the next five days in Tamilnadu. Continue Reading