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After Cyclone Michaung Disaster, Blame Game Erupts Over Chennai Oil Spill

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Tuesday December 12, 2023, Chennai

Days after an oil spill in northern pockets of Chennai - a city limping back to normalcy after flooding due to Cyclone Michaung - the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited have begun a blame game.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mk Stalin Wishes Rajinikanth On His Birthday

Asian News International | Tuesday December 12, 2023, Tamil Nadu

The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin on Tuesday extended a heartfelt birthday wish to the megastar Rajinikanth.

Tamil Nadu Hospital Under Fire For Handing Over Baby's Body In Cardboard Box

Press Trust of India | Monday December 11, 2023, Chennai

The mortuary at a government hospital here handed over the body of a baby in a cardboard carton much to the shock of the father, who struggled in vain to save his child during the floods last week.

Tamil Nadu Allocates Over 1 Crore To Clean Schools In Cyclone-Hit Areas

Asian News International | Monday December 11, 2023, Chennai

In a swift response to the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has allocated a sum of one crore and 90 lakh rupees for the cleaning work of schools in the cyclone-ravaged districts.

"PM Concerned About Chennai, Will Give All Possible Help": Minister On Cyclone Michaung

Asian News International | Saturday December 09, 2023, Chennai

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is concerned about the people and city of Chennai.

MK Stalin Announces Rs 6,000 Cash Assistance To People Affected By Cyclone Michaung

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 09, 2023, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday announced Rs 6,000 relief to people affected by cyclone Michaung and also increased payout under other categories including compensation for flood-hit crops.

Video: Chennai, Battling With Floods, Now Has An Oil Spill Problem

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Thursday December 07, 2023, Chennai

A viral video has surfaced showing layers of oil floating on floodwater in the Ennore area of Chennai. The area is home to several oil refineries, and the police are currently tracing the origin of the oil discharge.

Tamil Nadu Cyclone: Centre Releases Rs 450 Crore For Disaster Response

Press Trust of India | Thursday December 07, 2023, Chennai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the Union Home Ministry to release Rs 450 crore, the second instalment to Tamil Nadu for cyclone relief, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Thursday.

PM Modi Okays Rs 561 Crore For Chennai Flood Management Project

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Thursday December 07, 2023, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greenlighted the first urban flood mitigation project in Chennai, allocating Rs 561.29 crore for "Integrated Urban Flood Management" activities in the Chennai Basin project, Home Minister Amit Shah announced today.

Rajnath Singh Conducts Aerial Survey Of Flood-Affected Areas Of Tamil Nadu

Asian News International | Thursday December 07, 2023, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas of Tamil Nadu on Thursday and held discussions with Chief Minister MK Stalin to assess the damage due to cyclone Michaung.

Flood-Hit Chennai Limps To Normalcy, Rajnath Singh's Aerial Survey Today

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday December 07, 2023, Chennai

As Chennai limps back to normalcy after heavy rainfall and waterlogging due to cyclone Michaung, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be carrying out an aerial survey of the flooded areas today.

"Was Helping Family During Chennai Floods When...": Actor Slams MK Stalin

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Thursday December 07, 2023, New Delhi

An actor has alleged that she was asked to make way for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's convoy when she was rescuing her family that was stranded in Chennai floods.

Watch: Air Force Choppers Drop Food On Roofs For Stranded Chennai Locals

Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Wednesday December 06, 2023, New Delhi

People in Chennai and its suburbs continued to struggle with stagnant water and power outages two days after Cyclone Michuang-induced rain caused severe waterlogging in the Tamil Nadu capital.

DMK MP Apologises In Lok Sabha After Remark Sparks Row

Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Wednesday December 06, 2023

The DMK MP who sparked controversy for a remark on heartland states in the Lok Sabha yesterday has apologised.

After Heavy Damage In Tamil Nadu And Andhra, Cyclone Michaung Weakens

Edited by Divyam Sharma | Wednesday December 06, 2023

Cyclone Michaung made landfall yesterday following heavy rain in Andhra Pradesh and flooding in Chennai. The severe cyclonic storm that originated in the Bay of Bengal weakened into a depression, the India Meteorological Department said.