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20,000 Still Stranded In Tamil Nadu Floods, Army Joins Rescue Ops

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Wednesday December 20, 2023, Chennai

In the wake of unprecedented floods ravaging southern districts of Tamil Nadu, the Army and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have joined hands to undertake rescue operations.

10 Dead As Heavy Rain Batters Tamil Nadu, 17,000 People Shifted To Relief Camps

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 19, 2023, Chennai

As many as 10 people have succumbed to the historic rainfall which lashed several parts of southern districts in the last two days, disrupting normal life, Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena said on Tuesday.

Madras High Court Convicts Tamil Nadu Minister In Disproportionate Assets Case

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 19, 2023, Chennai

Madras High Court Justice G Jayachandran convicted the Minister and his wife and directed them to be present in the court on December 21 for pronouncing the sentence after hearing them.

Tamil Nadu Government Skips Governor's Meeting On Flood Relief

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 19, 2023, Chennai

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday skipped a meeting chaired by Governor R N Ravi at the Raj Bhavan to review the rescue and relief operations undertaken by Central agencies and Defence forces in the state.

Video: Pregnant Woman, Infant Rescued By Chopper From Tamil Nadu Floods

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Tuesday December 19, 2023, New Delhi

A pregnant woman and a one-and-a-half-year-old child, stranded due to floods in Tamil Nadu, were among four people rescued by Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters today and taken to safety in Madurai.

3 Dead in Tamil Nadu Rain Fury, Army, Air Force Join Rescue, Relief Op

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Divyam Sharma | Tuesday December 19, 2023

Unprecedented heavy rainfall battered districts of Tamil Nadu and has brought regular life to a standstill following massive flooding in the state's southern districts.

MK Stalin Seeks PM Modi's Appointment To Discuss Tamil Nadu Floods

Press Trust of India | Monday December 18, 2023, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his appointment on December 19 to discuss rain and the flood situation in southern parts of the state.

Video: Highway In Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi Flooded, More Rain Predicted

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday December 18, 2023

Heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu unleashed floods in several districts of Tamil Nadu including Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari districts.

1 Dead In Tamil Nadu Rain Fury, Flights, Trains Hit, Schools Shut

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday December 18, 2023, Chennai

Extremely heavy rains unleashed floods across four districts of southern Tamil Nadu, disrupting normal life in Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Tenkasi and Kanyakumari districts of the state.

Oil Spill Trapped Inside Chennai's Creek Area: Coast Guard

Press Trust of India | Sunday December 17, 2023, Chennai

In the matter of oil spillage, the Coast Guard on Sunday said the oil spill is trapped inside the Ennore creek area in Chennai and there is 'nil' egress.

Madurai Firm's Assets Worth 207 Crore Attached In Money Laundering Probe

Press Trust of India | Sunday December 17, 2023, New Delhi

The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday said it has attached immovable properties worth Rs 207 crore located in Tamil Nadu as part of a money laundering probe linked to an alleged fraud perpetrated by a Madurai-based group.

First Phase Of Chennai Oil Spill Cleanup To Be Over In 4-5 Days: Minister

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday December 16, 2023, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has said that the first phase of cleanup of the recent oil spill in Chennai will be over in 4-5 days. After he surveyed the site on Friday, the minister said the cleanup will be a long process.

Concerted Campaign To Challenge India's Foundational Aspects On, Says Minister

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 16, 2023, Chennai

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said a concerted campaign to challenge the foundational aspects of India was on, but this misguided interrogation was historically inaccurate and betrayed a lack of understanding.

High Court Sentences Tamil Nadu Cop In Contempt Case Filed By MS Dhoni

Press Trust of India | Friday December 15, 2023, Chennai

The Madras High Court on Friday sentenced IPS officer G Sampath Kumar to 15 days' imprisonment in a contempt of court case filed by former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni.

Centre Withdraws DMK MP's Suspension, Says "Case Of Mistaken Identity"

Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Thursday December 14, 2023, New Delhi

DMK legislator SR Parthiban was today suspended from the Lok Sabha along with 13 other members for disrupting House proceedings.