Classes, I to VIII in Puducherry to open from November 8

Puducherry, Oct 27 (BPNS) The Union Territory of Puducherry will open classes for students of I to VIII from November 8. This was announced by the state education minister, A. Namassivayam on Wednesday. The education minister while addressing media persons said that classes will be held on alternate days in both state and private schools […]

Orange alert in coastal Tamil Nadu for Friday and Saturday

Chennai, Oct 27 (BPNS) The Meteorological department, Chennai has issued an orange alert in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu on Friday and Saturday. This is following the possibility of heavy rains and the intensity may increase to ‘very heavy rainfall. The orange alert is for the concerned government departments to prepare themselves to handle […]

AIADMK leader and former TN Transport minister M.R. Vijayabhaskar summoned by DVAC on October 25

Chennai, Oct 20 (BPNS) Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption (DVAC) of Tamil Nadu has summoned former state transport minister and AIADMK leader, M.R. Vijayabhaskar in a case related to disproportionate asset accumulating case. The DVAC had searched 26 places including the residential and office premises of the former minister as well as his associates […]

TN mechanized boat fishermen association protests against Sri Lankan Navy over attack on Indian fishermen

Chennai, Oct 20 (BPNS) The Tamil Nadu Mechanised Boat  Fishermen Association has called upon the Central and State governments to take up the issue of Sri Lankan Naval personal regularly attacking Indian fishermen near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) President of the association M. Asan Mohaideen while speaking to IANS said, “The Sri Lankan […]