Tamil Nadu

On Monday morning, a low-pressure was formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal. It is expected to intensify and move northwest towards the northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and southern Andhra Pradesh coasts over the coming days.

The power cuts are planned to occur from 9:00 am, with electricity supply expected to resume by 2:00 pm on both days. However, TANGEDCO has indicated that the supply could be restored earlier depending on the progress of the maintenance tasks.

In a shocking accident late Thursday evening, the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express collided with a stationary goods train near Kavarapettai in Tamil Nadu, causing six coaches to derail.

A clash between the Tamil Nadu police and Samsung workers broke out on Wednesday as their protest continues demanding higher wages and recognition of the union (Samsung India Workers Union).

CM Stalin stressed that the state government had extended significant cooperation and facilities for the event, exceeding the requests made by the IAF. "The Tamil Nadu government provided necessary administrative cooperation and facilities for the IAF airshow beyond what was requested by the IAF," he said.

DMK MP Kanimozhi expressed her sorrow over the incident. "The news of the five deaths is heartbreaking. Unmanageable gatherings should be avoided, and precautions must be taken in such public events," she said.

A major fire broke out at a Tata company in Kootanahalli, Tamil Nadu, destroying items worth lakhs. Thankfully, all workers escaped without injury. Firefighting teams are battling the blaze as local authorities oversee rescue operations and assess the damage.

Before the Supreme Court's intervention, the Madras High Court had dismissed Senthil Balaji's bail plea, citing concerns over public interest. The court had expressed that releasing Balaji in a case of such a nature could set a harmful precedent and undermine public trust.

Days after the tragic death of Ernst and Young India employee Anna Sebastian Perayil allegedly due to overwhelming work stress, another similar incident has emerged from the state of Tamil Nadu.

Governor RN Ravi addressed the 7th edition of Pondy Lit Fest 2024 in Puducherry, emphasizing the significance of Bharat Shakti in shaping a new India.