Chennai, Dec 31 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin has said that the government is confident of resolving the water stagnation issue of Chennai city before the next rainy season. Stalin while speaking to reporters after inspecting the waterlogged areas of Chennai on Friday said, “ Those who were in power for the past […]
Prime Minister to participate in ‘Modi Pongal’ event at Madurai on January 12
Chennai, Dec 31 (BPNS) BJP Tamil Nadu state president, K. Annamalai has on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would participate in an event ‘Modi Pongal’ named after him. The programme as part of the Pongal festival is organized by the state unit of the BJP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the […]
Bharathiya Janata Mazdoor Maha Sangh leader Dr. D. Ganesh thanks Nirmala Sitharaman over GST
Chennai, Dec 31 (BPNS) Bharathiya Janata Mazdoor Maha Sangh Tamil Nadu state vice President, Dr. D. Ganesh profusely thanked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the GST council for not increasing the GST of textiles and apparels from 5% to 12% as proposed. Ganesh while speaking to Bharathpost.com said that he had led a delegation […]
Temples in TN to be open till midnight on New Year eve,HR&CE Minister
Chennai, Dec 31 (BPNS) The Tamil Nadu Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, P.K. Sekar Babu has said that the temples of the state would be open till midnight on New year eve. In a statement dated Thursday, Sekar Babu said that people who are visiting these temples must ensure that they adhere to […]
Aavin officials probe the role of former Minister Rajenthra Bhalaji in 30 crore irregularities
Chennai, Dec 31 (BPNS) The vigilance team of Aavin milk cooperative during the inspection at the premises of the milk cooperative that is underway since Wednesday has found irregularities to the tune of Rs30 crores. The officials of the Aavin are probing whether there was any involvement of the former Diary minister Rajenthra Bhalaji who […]
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in parts of TN in the next couple of days
Chennai, Dec 31 (BPNS) The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted extremely heavy rains in one or two areas of Nagapattinam in the next couple of days. Very heavy rains are predicted in delta districts over the next few days and in Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Kancheepuram, Chennai, and Tiruvallur districts of Tamil Nadu. Heavy to […]
BSF DG visits Odisha’s Maoist hotbed, praises troops
Bhubaneswar, Dec 31 BSF DG Pankaj Kumar Singh Thursday said the presence of the central force in the deep interiors of Odisha’s Naxal hit areas, has inculcated a sense of security among the local population and helped the implementation of the government’s developmental schemes. The BSF DG said this after meeting Odisha DGP Abhay here. […]
Uganda-returned man’s wife also tests positive
Mathura, Dec 31 A 51-year-old woman has tested positive for coronavirus here, a day after her husband was found infected with the virus upon his return from Uganda. Amit Jain (52) who had returned from Uganda a week ago was found infected with Covid, officials had said on Wednesday. “On contact-tracing, his 51-year-old wife Rinita […]
Thane’s COVID-19 case count grows by 714
Thane, Dec 31 Thane district in Maharashtra has reported 714 new coronavirus positive cases, which raised its infection count to 5,73,887, an official said on Friday. These cases were reported on Thursday, he said. As the virus did not claim any life during the day, the death toll in the district remained unchanged at 11,616. […]
Heavy rains: Government offices, schools, colleges to be closed in Chennai and adjoining districts
Chennai, Dec 31 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin has declared a holiday on Friday for all government offices except those engaged in essential services, schools, and colleges in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpatu districts of the state due to heavy rains. It may be noted that three people lost their lives in Chennai […]



