Novel coronavirus cases in India rise to 169
The novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 169 today after 18 fresh cases were reported from various parts of the country, according to the Health Ministry. Continue Reading
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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
Madras United Club snooker tournament: Easy win for Radesh
YMCA’s Radesh defeated Parthiban of Pondy by two frames to one on the ninth day of the Madras United Club (MUC) Singles and Doubles Snooker Tournament here. Continue Reading
Handbook of 46,000 Tamil names released in Tamilnadu
The book was released in Tiruvannamalai Monday by Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy and the first copy was received by MDMK chief Vaiko. The book has 23,000 male names and 23,000 girl child names. Continue Reading
Crime thriller ‘Mayuran’ speaks about dark side of college life
Says director Nandhan Subbarayan, “The crime thriller focuses on the events that happen inside a college hostel. A guy goes missing one night, and his friends set out to search for him. But they uncover several truths along the way.” Continue Reading
‘Thirukkural’ elocution, drawing contest to be conducted in TN, Pondy
Shriram Ilakkiya Kazhagam, the literary wing of the Shriram group, is organising Thirukkural elocution and drawing contest 2019, the annual State-level competition, from 27 July to 25 August, for school and college students across 10 centres covering Tamilnadu and Puducherry. Continue Reading
Former Pondy CM Janakiraman dies
Former Puducherry Chief Minister and senior DMK leader R V Janakiraman passed away today. He was 79. He died around 3 am at a private hospital. Continue Reading
Setback for Kiran Bedi: Supreme Court refuses to grant interim stay
The Supreme Court has refused to grant interim stay on the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court order that clipped the powers of Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi. Continue Reading
Solo trip to Puducherry this summer might be the best weekend getaway
Wishing to spend time alone this summer? Dreaming of travelling on a tight budget? Then Puducherry is perhaps the easiest solo travel to do. There are so many things to do in this town that is rich in heritage. Here are the options to make the most out of this little beach town. Continue Reading
Kamal Haasan reveals alliance plans, says peace, harmony need of the hour
“Several parties are holding talks for an alliance with Makkal Needhi Maiam. I can’t reveal details about it now,” said president of the party, Kamal Haasan. Continue Reading