Tag: Tamil Nadu

In a shocking incident, the Sri Lankan Navy opened fire on a group of Indian fishermen, injuring two of them, despite having valid permission to fish in the region until January 28. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday morning, has raised concerns over the safety and livelihood of fishermen operating in the Palk Strait.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, with predictions of intense weather conditions on Sunday, January 12. The department has forecasted heavy rain in parts of Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukottai districts, and Karaikal. The rain is expected to be isolated but severe in certain areas, and the IMD has warned of possible thunderstorms and lightning during the period.

Chennai: Tamil Nadu erupted in protest on Tuesday after the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) website displayed its main page in Hindi, prompting outrage and accusations of linguistic imposition. The state-run insurer blamed the issue on a "technical problem" and issued a clarification, but the controversy has reignited longstanding anti-Hindi sentiments in the state.

Madurai experienced significant waterlogging on Friday after a sudden downpour of 10 cm, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The most intense rainfall occurred between 3 pm and 3:15 pm, during which 4.5 cm fell, leading to severe flooding in several low-lying areas of the city.

In a startling development, three prominent hotels in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, received bomb threats via email, prompting immediate action from law enforcement agencies. The threats, which have been met with a swift police response, mentioned several high-profile individuals, including Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi, the wife of Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, and Tamil Nadu's Director General of Police (DGP) Shankar Jiwal.