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TNSDMA issues ‘work from home’ advisory for private firms

TNSDMA issues advisory to private companies in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts to allow WfH for employees due to cyclonic storm Michaung. Essential staff to work only under unavoidable situations. #Cyclone #WfH #TamilNadu #TNSDMA

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Cyclone Michaung | T.N. Ministers review precautionary measures; NDRF, SDRF personnel positioned in eight coastal districts

TN govt ministers visit Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram & Tiruvallur to review precautionary measures for cyclonic storm Michaung. NDRF & SDRF teams deployed; 121 multi-purpose & 4,967 relief centres with basic amenities ready. Ministers inspect vulnerable areas & relief centres. Pumps & equipment ready. Evacuation of people to safety underway.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Cyclone Michaung | Public holiday for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu districts on December 4

Tamil Nadu govt declares public holiday in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram & Chengalpattu districts on Dec 4 due to cyclonic storm Michaung. Essential services such as police, fire, local bodies, hospitals, transport, fuel, hotels/restaurants, etc. to remain open.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

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Cyclone Michaung | Tamil Nadu’s coastal belt, delta districts to receive heavy rains

Heavy rains to pick up pace in TN delta districts on Saturday; cyclone Michaung to cross AP coast on Mon. Red-coded warning for Tiruvallur district as extremely heavy rains of above 21 cm possible. Strong winds with speeds gusting up to 70 kmph may blow in coastal region, incl. Chennai,…

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

Tamil Nadu rains | As Chennai and its fringes are pounded by torrential rains, IMD issues orange alert; holiday declared for schools

Heavy rain lashed Chennai and its suburbs on Nov 29, causing authorities to declare a holiday for schools in the districts. IMD has issued an orange alert for Chennai and its neighbouring districts on December 2 and 3.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

First heavy showers in city this Northeast monsoon leave parts of city flooded

Heavy rain in Chennai caused flooding in many areas, disrupting power supply and train services. 18 of 34 locations monitored recorded over 75 mm of rain. Minister P.K. Sekarbabu inspected Kolathur pumping station, which recorded 15 cm of rain in 90 mins. Schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram declared holiday.

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

T.N. Rains | As heavy showers begin, 27 districts gear up for disasters, many declare holiday for educational institutions

Tamil Nadu govt instructs 27 district Collectors to adhere to SOPs, gear up machinery to tackle exigency due to heavy rains predicted in various parts.

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

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Ten roads to be laid under PM’s rural road scheme in Tiruvallur district

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

Southern Railway cancels multiple suburban trains in Chennai due to engineering work

CHENNAI: Southern Railway has cancelled eight suburban trains on Saturday and 58 suburban trains on Sunday for engineering work on Chennai Central-Arakkonam section between Pattabiram yard and Ambattur yard. Passenger special trains will be operated instead of the cancelled trains.

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023

Over 15,000 submit applications for inclusion in electoral rolls in T.N. in seven days

ECI received 15,887 Form 6 applications from 38 districts in TN, incl. highest from Tiruvallur (990), Coimbatore (965) & Chennai (960). 19,036 Form 8 & 1,914 Form 7 applications also received. ECI pleased with response & organising special camps Nov 4-5 for citizens to check electoral rolls.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Fishermen urge T.N. government to keep Pulicat estuary permanently open

Fishermen urge govt to construct walls to keep estuary open, allowing exchange of sea & lake water. Will benefit lakhs of people & businesses. Tiruvallur Collector assures steps will be taken to construct training walls.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Conservation work to be carried out at Sri Adhinarayana temple in Pulicat

Restoration of Sri Adhinarayana Perumal temple in Pulicat, Tiruvallur district to be conducted using traditional materials. Funds allocated by State govt. at cost of ₹3 crore. Temple has separate sannidhis for Pankajavalli thayar, Andal, Garuda, Anjaneya. Priest N.Ananthanarayanan lights lamps daily. Resident Suman suggests cleaning temple, marking entrances, lighting to…

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

TIDCO invites EOI for allotment of industrial plots at Karani village

TIDCO invites EOI for industrial plots in Karani village, Tiruvallur district. Focus on strategic electronics, drones, urban air mobility. Land to be leased for 99 years, lease rental approx. ₹95 lakh per acre. Eligible for incentives under TN Aerospace & Defence Industrial Policy 2022. 250-acre land close to Chennai-Kolkatta highway,…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Water released from Poondi reservoir, much ahead of NE monsoon

Open Poondi reservoir to discharge 1,000 cusecs of water to Cholavaram reservoir. Tiruvallur district issues flood warning to people living near Kosasthalaiyar river. Water will be used to fill Cholavaram reservoir and recharge checkdams. Chembarambakkam reservoir opened in June due to unusual rains. Five water bodies used for city water…

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

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The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

13 persons, including 7 children, fall ill after drinking lemon juice in Ponneri

13 persons, incl. 7 children, fell ill after drinking lemon juice in Ponneri. 3 boys, 4 girls, 2 men, 4 women from Arni village in Tiruvallur district admitted to hospital. Health Minister Ma. Subramanian said ice used in juice caused illness. Patients felt better after treatment & discharged on Sunday.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

High Court disposes of petition on extraction of water from borewells in Thoothukudi

Madurai HC: In absence of any statute, no prohibitory orders can be passed against borewell owners for extracting water. PIL filed by A. Balamaniraj of Allikulam, TN, due to illegal transportation of water, groundwater table was going down. No legislation to regulate extraction of water in TN except Chennai, Kancheepuram…

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

NGT raises questions on pesticide unit in Tiruvallur functioning before getting approval

The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised doubts on a pesticide and insecticide unit in Tiruvallur district that may have been operating without necessary approvals

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Centre has created robust digital health ecosystem, says Union Minister of State for External Affairs

Centre taking efforts to ensure health equity; Union Minister launches AI-powered contactless digital health app. App helps prevent vascular death due to stroke/cardiac arrest, has telemedicine feature. 11,000 screened at Tiruvallur camp using app to detect non-communicable diseases. AI-powered app helps make people live longer, ensure health equity.

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The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

TNPCB to hold public hearing on Adani Kattupalli Port expansion on September 5

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) will hold a public hearing on the expansion of Adani group’s Kattupalli Port in Tiruvallur district on September 5.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Research institute showcases 520 recipes made from 11 millets

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research’s nutrition department showcases 520 recipes made from 11 millets in Tiruvallur and wins world record status

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Madras High Court judge requests Tamil Nadu government to consider extending conjugal rights to prisoners

Madras High Court’s Justice S.M. Subramaniam, the portfolio judge for Tiruvallur district which houses the State’s biggest central prison at Puzhal, has requested the State government to consider the possibility of allowing prisoners to have conjugal relationship with their spouses within the precincts of prisons.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Fishermen protest against building of transmission towers in Ennore Creek

Fishermen of Ennore Creek hamlets protest against Tantransco installing transmission towers in their fishing grounds. They want removal of construction debris, fly ash and other impurities from the waterbody. Villagers plan to meet Tiruvallur Collector on Friday to discuss their demands, including jobs and compensation. Jan protest also held for…

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Pattabiram residents to send postcards to CM seeking speedy completion of twin flyovers

Residents of Pattabiram fed up with waiting for twin flyovers to be completed plan to send postcards/emails to CM's Special Cell urging him to speed up work. Businesses affected, need project finished before monsoon. Highways Dept. says flyover from Avadi to Tiruvallur likely to be done by end of Sept.

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

Biogas plants installed at Kuruthanamedu in Tiruvallur district

Redington Foundation has installed 67 biogas plants at Kuruthanamedu village and renovated one pond at Thandalacherri in Tiruvallur district.

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023

Aavin dairy at Kakkalur set to go green

Minister for Dairy Development Mano Thangaraj has said Aavin dairy at Kakkalur in Tiruvallur district is on its way to become a green campus

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