Suspected gas leak in Chennai: TNPCB monitors air quality

Chennai, July 15 (BPNS) The Tamil Nadu pollution control board(TNPCB) has commenced monitoring the air quality after residents complained of pungent order suspected to be due to Sulphur Dioxide leak from Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL). Residents of Tiruvottiyur and Manali in Chennai city have been complaining of a pungent smell for the past few […]

Flood alert issued in Coimbatore district of TN

Chennai, July 15 (BPNS) The Coimbatore district administration in Tamil Nadu has issued flood alerts following heavy rains. Water flow in Bhavani, Noyyal, and Amaravathi rivers has increased due to incessant rains and heavy South West Monsoon lashing the areas. The heavy rains at the catchment areas of reservoirs have increased the water flow in […]

Dharmapuri farmers get online Agri tips, improve farm skill sets

Chennai, July 15 (BPNS) The Agriculture Department of Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu has hit upon the idea of online training on new agricultural tips and the latest farm techniques for the farmers of the district. The farmers are now being educated on innovations in agricultural technologies through digital agriculture mode. Agricultural Technology Management Agency […]

Food grains, eatable manufacturers of TN to benefit as State transport buses to carry goods

Chennai, July 15 (BPNS) With the cash-strapped State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) buses to commence carrying goods in their fleet, the small-scale industries including the MSME industries of the state dealing with food grains and eatables are to benefit. The food grain and eatable manufacturers were earlier depending on trucks to transport these goods from […]

OPS expels 40 AIADMK functionaries including former ministers

Chennai, July 15 (BPNS) Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam who is fighting a bitter power struggle in AIADMK against Edappadi K. Palaniswami has expelled 40 functionaries of AIADMK including former ministers. In a statement on Friday, OPS said that the functionaries including former ministers had acted against the party principles and brought disrepute […]

K’taka PSI recruitment scandal: Cong demands lie detector test of accused

Bengaluru, July 15 (BPNS)  Karnataka’s opposition Congress on Thursday demanded a lie detector test (polygraph test) for government officers arrested in connection with the Police Sub-Inspector recruitment scandal. The CID has arrested senior IPS officer and ADGP Amrit Paul in connection with the scandal, along with many other police officers, ranking from Sub-Inspector to Deputy […]