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Watch: Tamil Nadu fisherfolk mark 21 years since devastating 2004 tsunami
Families of tsunami victims gathered along Tamil Nadus coast to mark 21 years since the 2004 disaster that claimed more than 8,000 lives in the State. Fisherfolk held prayers and silent tributes in Nagapattinam, Kanyakumari, Cuddalore and Chennai, the worst-hit districts.
Chaos at Thiruvananthapuram Central Station over delayed announcements, schedule changes
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Confusion continues to grip passengers at the Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station as last-minute changes in the timetable force them to sprint across the already crowded foot overbridge and board trains from the wrong side. The problem is most acute in the evening when three trains, Guruvayur Intercity Express (5.30pm), Kanyakumari-Punalur Passenger (5.35pm), and Vanchinad Express (5.45pm), are scheduled to leave in quick succession. Passengers are usually kept guessing as officials announce the order of departure and platform of arrival at the very last moment. On some days, the Kanyakumari-Punalur Passenger is held back to allow Vanchinad to depart first, and vice versa. There is no guarantee, said Liyons J, secretary of the WhatsApp network Friends on Rails. People wait on the footbridge to dash to the platform of their trains. Passengers regularly enter trains from the wrong side. When large groups gather, the risk of a stampede is real. Yet, the railways does not have a mechanism to manage crowds. He added that the congestion also inconveniences passengers of other trains. Passenger associations have long demanded advance announcements, raising the issue as far back as six years ago. Railways can make the announcement when a train reaches Nemom, but officials are least bothered, Liyons said. The State Human Rights Commission had directed the railways to maintain punctuality and issue advance alerts. While one order was quashed after the railways appealed against SHRCs intervention, the directive on advance announcements remains valid. Similar problems, he added, persist at Kayamkulam Junction during the departure of Sabari Express and Netravati Express. Railway officials, however, cite practical difficulties. At a busy station like Thiruvananthapuram Central, it is difficult to finalise platforms in advance. We announce as soon as platform availability is confirmed, an official explained. He denied reports of overcrowding on the foot overbridge, pointing to the presence of RPF and ticket-checking staff.
Congress Wiped Out From Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Raina
SRINAGAR: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravinder Raina on Sunday visited Changoo village in Dooru area of Anantnag to offer condolences to the family of Gul Mohammad Shah, a Forest Department employee who lost his life while performing firefighting duties. Raina expressed solidarity with the bereaved family and paid tribute to the deceased for []
Serial offender involved in over 50 cases nabbed in Chittoor
The accused belonging to Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu has over 50 criminal cases registered in TN and one in Chittoor district, say police
Cyclone Ditvaah has caused widespread disruption, leading to school closures in several southern regions. Meanwhile, local holidays have been declared in Tiruvannamalai and Kanyakumari districts on December 3 for religious festivals. Tamil Nadu remains on high alert for further intense rainfall.
Violin maestro A. Kanyakumari honoured with Mudhra Award of Excellence
The Sangeetha Mudhra Awards were also presented during the inauguration of Mudhras 31st Fine Arts Festival
150 Riders Salute Sardar Patel
The 4,249 km Kashmir-to-Kanyakumari expedition featuring nine riders from Hyderabad concluded on November 17, marking a powerful tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patels 150th birth anniversary
TN man dies of rabies, ignored dog bite for 3 months
Tamil Nadu: A 31-year-old from Tamil Nadus Kanyakumari district succumbed to rabies infection on Monday, November 10, after he did not get treated for a dog bite from three months ago. The victim, Ayyappan, was a construction worker and had been working at a site in the Kaval Kinaru area of the district when he Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tamil Nadu Man Dies Of Rabies After He Refused Treatment For Dog Bite
A 31-year-old construction worker in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district has died of rabies, three months after he was bitten by a dog.
Cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal may trigger heavy rains from October 27
A fresh low-pressure area formed over southeast Bay of Bengal on Friday is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 27 and may cause heavy rainfall across Odisha and some parts of West Bengal for three days starting Monday, officials said. Bhubaneswar meteorological department director Manorama Mohanty said the weather system has moved west-northwestwards over the past three hours and is likely to move in that direction further. It will become a depression over the southeast and adjoining central Bay of Bengal by October 25, a deep depression by October 26, and a cyclonic storm over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal by the morning of October 27, Mohanty told reporters here. Asked whether the system will make landfall on the Odisha coast, she said, It is too early to predict, but wherever it makes landfall, Odisha is likely to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from October 27 to 29.The coastal districts are expected to be most affected. The IMD has issued a yellow warning for light to moderate rainfall in 12 districts on Friday, 21 districts each on Saturday and Sunday, and across the entire state on Monday. Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said the state government was closely monitoring the situation and prepared to face any eventuality. October is generally considered a cyclone-prone month. There is no need to panic. The government is fully prepared to handle the situation, Pujari said. The system is also likely to bring heavy rainfall in south Bengal districts comprising North and South 24 Parganas, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram and Howrah between October 28 and 30, weather officials said. Thunderstorms with lightning are likely in Kolkata and adjoining Hooghly district on October 28. North Bengal districts of Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Dakshin Dinajpur and Malda are also likely to get heavy rain between October 29 and 30, they said. The low pressure has also triggered a fresh spell of northeast monsoon rains in the North coastal region of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai . An orange alert has been issued for Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Tiruvallur districts on October 27, warning of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Parts of Chengalpattu and Ranipet are also expected to receive intense showers during the said period. According to the IMDs five-day forecast, heavy rains are likely in Chennai and neighbouring districts till October 28 with possibilities of waterlogging in low-lying areas. In the last 24 hours ending 8.30 am on Friday, widespread rainfall were reported across several districts, with Pallipattu in Tiruvallur recording the highest at 15 cm, followed by Nalumukku in Tirunelveli (12 cm) and Oothu (11 cm). Arakonam in Ranipet district recorded 10 cm, while Medavakkam in Chennai received 9 cm. Several parts of southern Tamil Nadu, including Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli, also witnessed moderate to heavy spells. Chennai Corporation officials said field teams have been placed on alert to clear stormwater drains and ensure swift water discharge ahead of the rains this weekend. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea as strong winds are likely to prevail along the Tamil Nadu and south Andhra coast in the coming days. With the northeast monsoon active, IMD officials cautioned that intense rainfall episodes may continue over the next week, particularly in northern coastal districts. (With inputs from SV Krishna Chaitanya , PTI)
Tamil Nadu: IMD predicts light to moderate rain, thunderstorms in Kanyakumari, other districts
The India Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in southern Tamil Nadu districts until Thursday morning. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin confirmed the Northeast monsoon is active, with potential for heavier rainfall than last year. The state has already seen 16,000 hectares of farmland inundated, with compensation planned for damaged crops.
Millions celebrated Diwali 2025 nationwide. Ayodhya set a Guinness World Record for lighting over 2.6 million lamps. Markets saw a shopping frenzy for festive essentials. Concerns over air pollution led to the allowance of green firecrackers. Families embraced traditions, blending them with environmental awareness for a joyous festival.
Sports Ministry to organize 2-week cycling expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari
Excelsior Sports Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 17: Fit India, the flagship mission of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, is set to organise a two-week cycling expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari (K2K) starting October 31. The expedition will cover a mammoth distance of 4,480 kilometres, beginning in Srinagar and passing through the states of Punjab, Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka before culminating in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, on November 16. A total of 150 riders will take part in the [] The post Sports Ministry to organize 2-week cycling expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mysuru Dasara: Hundreds take part in Heritage Cycle Ride
Mysurus ultra cyclist Naveen D.S. Solanki, who has cycled from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, says the city provides an ideal environment for cycling
Internet divided : When ishowspeed said Who is Pushpa?
Hyderabad: Pushpa 2: The Rule has turned Allu Arjun into a pan-India superstar and a global style icon. The movie smashed box office records, with fans from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and beyond hooked on Pushpa Rajs swagger. From Virat Kohli celebrating on the pitch with the Thaggede Le pose to Rashid Khan shaking a leg Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Congress hails Rahuls Bharat Jodo Yatra on launch anniversary
New Delhi: On the third anniversary of the launch of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, the Congress on Sunday said it was a transformative milestone in the countrys politics and continues to resonate and reverberate. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the Bharat Jodo Yatra began three years ago today at Kanyakumari, with a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The Congress party commemorates the third anniversary of the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Jairam Ramesh highlights the Yatra's focus on economic inequalities, social polarization, and political authoritarianism. Rahul Gandhi and Bharat Yatris walked 4,000 km from Kanyakumari to Kashmir over 145 days. The march included public meetings, interactions, and participation from various celebrities, veterans, and opposition leaders.
New Delhi, Sep 7: On the third anniversary of the launch of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, the Congress on Sunday said it was a transformative milestone in the countrys politics and continues to resonate and reverberate. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the Bharat Jodo Yatra began three years ago today at Kanyakumari, with a visit to the Swami Vivekananda rock memorial and other iconic places and finally a public meeting. The Yatra was undertaken to highlight the [] The post Transformative Milestone In Countrys Politics: Cong Hails RahulS Bharat Jodo Yatra On Launch Anniversary appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Karnatakas guarantee schemes now a model from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, says MLC
