Statue of Buddha in Hindu temple: Madras HC orders archeological dept to take over temple
Chennai, Aug 2 (BPNS) The Madras High court ordered the Archeological department of Tamil Nadu to take over a Hindu temple in Salem after it was found that the temple was a Buddhist abode. The single bench of the Madras High court of Justice Anand Venkatesh directed the authorities that no pooja is held at […]
Parandur airport at Chennai to cost Rs 20,000 crore, Chief Minister: M.K. Stalin
Chennai, Aug 2 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin said that an estimated amount of Rs 20,000 crore would be required for the second airport in Chennai, coming up at Parandur. In a press statement on Tuesday, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu said that the new Parandur greenfield airport and the old Mennambakkam […]
Nagaland CM thanks Stalin for allocation free land to construct a guest houses in TN
Chennai, Aug 2 (BPNS) Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio thanked the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin for allocating free land for the construction of a guest house for the Government of Nagaland. The guest house is to be constructed for patients who are reaching the Christian Medical College, Vellore at their Vellore and […]
TN Water Department issues flood alert as water in Vaigai dam rises
Chennai, Aug 2 (BPNS) The Water Resources Department of Tamil Nadu has issued first and second flood warnings to people living on the banks of river Vaigai as water level in raises and touched 69 feet on Tuesday in the Vaigai dam. An official with the Water Resources Department told BPNS that once the water level touches […]
Heavy police posse in Erode fearing protest as TN Governor to reach on Wednesday
Chennai, Aug 2 (BPNS) The Erode district police have deployed a heavy contingent of police at the Dheeran Chninnamalai memorial Mani Mandapam in Odanilai in the district as the Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi is to attend the death anniversary programmes of the Dheeran Chinnamalai on Wednesday. R.N. Ravi was shown black flags in many […]
IMD predicts rains in TN from Monday till Thursday
Chennai, August 1 (BPNS) The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted isolated rains with thunderstorms in many parts of Tamil Nadu from Monday to Thursday. The weather department has also predicted heavy rains in Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Theni, Erode, Nilgiris, Dharmapuri, and Salem districts. The IMD said that a cyclonic circulation over Tamil Nadu is […]
Postal dept to release commemorative stamp in honour of TN freedom fighter Ondiveeran
Chennai, Aug 1 (BPNS ) The Government of India has approved a proposal by the Government of Tamil Nadu to release a commemorative postage stamp in honour of freedom fighter Ondiveeran who had fought against the British. The postal department is likely to release the commemorative stamp on August 20, 250th birthday of the freedom […]
75th Year of Indian Independence: TN to beautify 75 ration shops in each district of state
Chennai, Aug 1 (BPNS) The Tamil Nadu state government has decided to give a facelift to the ration shops in the state as part of the 75th year of Indian Independence. The Food department of the state will be modernizing and beautifying 75 ration shops in each district of the state. This means 2850 ration shops […]
Speculations rife as Dhinakaran, Sasikala meet estranged AIADMK leaders
Chennai, Aug 1 (BPNS) Political speculations are rife in Tamil Nadu after estranged interim general secretary of the AIADMK and close aide of former Chief Minister, J. Jayalalithaa, V.K. Sasikala met senior party leader Panruti Ramachandran at his residence in Ashok Nagar, Chennai. Panruti Ramachandran was a minister in the cabinet of M.G. Ramachandran. After […]
