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Puducherry: News

08 Dec 2025
Tamil Nadu

No roadshow, QR-only entry for Vijay's Puducherry meet post-Karur tragedy

Actor-politician Vijay is scheduled to address a public meeting in Puducherry on December 9.

30 Nov 2025
Air India

Cyclone 'Ditwah': North TN, Puducherry on red alert; landfall unlikely

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts as Cyclone "Ditwah" approaches.

29 Nov 2025
Delhi

Kiran Bedi urges ban on air purifiers in government offices

Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Kiran Bedi has called for a ban on the installation of air purifiers in government offices and official residences.

29 Nov 2025
M K Stalin

Cyclone 'Ditwah' nears Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka counts deadly toll

Cyclone "Ditwah" is moving toward the coast of Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh, India.

22 Oct 2025
Bay of Bengal

Tamil Nadu readies shelters for possible cyclone; schools closed  

Tamil Nadu is bracing for a possible cyclone as the Northeast monsoon intensifies.

31 Aug 2025
Bengaluru

Chennai witnesses cloudburst, heavy rainfall disrupts air travel

Chennai's Manali area witnessed a cloudburst on Saturday night, leading to heavy rainfall.

BJP gets new state chiefs; national president election soon 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is one step closer to electing a new national president.

31 Mar 2025
Eknath Shinde

Prashant Kishor stands by 'friend' Kunal Kamra amid 'gaddar' row 

Former election strategist and Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor has come out in support of comedian Kunal Kamra.

19 Mar 2025
MK Stalin

Puducherry shops, establishments must display names in Tamil: CM Rangasamy 

Puducherry CM N Rangasamy has announced that the government will issue circulars making it compulsory for all shops and establishments to display their names in Tamil.

05 Jan 2025
Indian Army

2 ex-armymen vanish for 19yrs after killing woman, babies; arrested 

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two former Indian Army personnel in Puducherry.

13 Dec 2024
Bengaluru

Rainfall predicted for Bengaluru, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry till December 18

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru, warning residents of heavy rainfall over the next four days starting Thursday.

02 Dec 2024
Chennai

Tamil Nadu rains: 7 trapped after mudslide in Tiruvannamalai

Cyclone Fengal, which has been lashing Tamil Nadu with heavy rainfall, caused a mudslide in Tiruvannamalai district on Sunday.

02 Dec 2024
Cuddalore

Schools, colleges closed in TN's Nilgiris due to heavy rain

All educational institutions in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district remain shut on Monday following heavy rainfall. District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya announced the closure.

02 Dec 2024
Bengaluru

Cyclone Fengal: Are Karnataka schools shut amid heavy rainfall

Bengaluru and parts of South Interior Karnataka have been put on high alert as heavy rainfall is expected due to Cyclone Fengal.

01 Dec 2024
Chennai

Cyclone Fengal makes landfall: 4 electrocuted, airport reopens in Chennai 

Cyclone Fengal, which struck the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast on Saturday evening, has wreaked havoc in Chennai. The cyclone caused heavy rains and flooding in several parts of the city.

30 Nov 2024
Chennai

Cyclone Fengal: IndiGo suspends all flights at Chennai airport 

IndiGo Airlines has suspended all flight operations at Chennai airport temporarily in light of the inclement weather conditions caused by Cyclone Fengal.

30 Nov 2024
Chennai

Cyclone Fengal landfall today; schools, colleges in TN, Puducherry shut 

Cyclone Fengal is likely to make landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry on Saturday afternoon.

29 Nov 2024
Chennai

Cyclone Fengal: Deep depression heads to Puducherry coast, schools shut

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to strike the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast close to Puducherry on Saturday.

27 Nov 2024
Supreme Court Of India

'Fraud on Constitution': SC slams religious conversion for quota benefits 

The Supreme Court of India has rejected a woman's claim for Scheduled Caste (SC) benefits, calling her religious conversion a "fraud on the Constitution."

26 Nov 2024
Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Fengal to form over Bay of Bengal, impact TN

A deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into Cyclone Fengal by Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned.

13 Nov 2024
Bay of Bengal

TN: Schools, colleges closed in several districts amid heavy rain

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu owing to a low-pressure system over the southwest Bay of Bengal.

23 Oct 2024
Arunachal Pradesh

IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rains in these states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in several Indian states on Wednesday.

16 Oct 2024
Andhra Pradesh

Bay of Bengal depression to bring rain to these states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for southern states after a depression formed over the Bay of Bengal.

15 Oct 2024
Andhra Pradesh

Heavy rain lashes Tamil Nadu; Kerala, Andhra Pradesh on alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted intense showers in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh after heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu.

15 Oct 2024
Andhra Pradesh

Chennai on high alert for heavy rain, schools shut

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has directed information technology (IT) companies in the state to implement work-from-home policies till October 18.

03 Jul 2024
Tamil Nadu

3 men hospitalized after consuming packaged liquor in Tamil Nadu

Three men from Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, were hospitalized on June 30 after consuming liquor distributed in packets.

24 Jun 2024
MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy death toll rises to 57

The Kallakurichi hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu has resulted in 57 fatalities as of Monday, as per the district administration's latest update.

21 May 2024
Delhi

Severe heatwave in north India for 3 days

North India is currently in the grip of a severe heatwave, with temperatures in several parts of Delhi surpassing the 47 degrees Celsius mark on Monday.

Lok Sabha elections: BJP releases fourth list of 15 candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday released its fourth list of 15 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

17 Jan 2024
Travel And Tourism

India's most serene babymoon destinations

Taking a babymoon is a wonderful way to commemorate the experience of anticipating parenthood.

08 Jan 2024
Tamil Nadu

TN: Heavy rains shut schools, colleges, trigger massive traffic jams

Torrential rains on Sunday caused massive traffic jams, creating difficulties for commuters in various parts of Tamil Nadu, especially Chennai.

Heavy rainfall forecast in TN, Kerala; cold wave in north 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in southern India on Sunday and Monday, which will likely affect normal life in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Lakshadweep.

14 Dec 2023
Christmas Day

Christmas 2023: Visit these Indian destinations for unforgettable celebrations

As the festive season approaches, the merry spirit of Christmas permeates the air throughout India.

08 Dec 2023
Travel And Tourism

Warmest places in India to visit during winter

As winter paints the northern regions of India in cool hues, there's a beckoning call to escape the chill and bask in the warmth of the sun.

Cyclone Michaung intensifies; high alert in Andhra, Tamil Nadu

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heavy rainfall alerts for Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha as Cyclone Michaung intensified into a "severe cyclonic storm" over the Southwest Bay of Bengal on Monday.

IMD forecasts rainfall in Mumbai; Yellow alert in Gujarat, TN

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall in Mumbai and other coastal areas of Maharashtra from Saturday.

20 Nov 2023
Travel And Tourism

Top surfing destinations in India

India, often overlooked for surfing, surprises with its expansive coastline harboring remarkable surfing havens.

04 Aug 2023
Shopping

Must-buy souvenirs to bring from Puducherry

When you are in Puducherry, you can totally feel those French vibes. It used to be the capital of French colonies in India and it still has a lasting influence evident in its architecture.

10 Dec 2022
Cyclone

Cyclone Mandous leaves roads waterlogged, uproots trees in Chennai

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday announced that the severe cyclonic storm "Mandous" has weakened into a deep depression over the northern coast of Tamil Nadu.

08 Dec 2022
Cyclone

Cyclone Mandous: IMD issues heavy rain alert for TN, Andhra

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released an alert for the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry (Union Territory) on Thursday morning as the depression over the southeast and southwest of the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic story.

07 Dec 2022
Cyclone

Cyclone Mandous: NDRF, navy on alert in TN, Andhra, Puducherry

Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry (Union Territory), and Tamil Nadu are currently on high alert, with a cyclone picking up pace in the Bay of Bengal.

15 Jun 2022
Goa

5 best places in India to try scuba diving

Scuba diving has become an extremely popular water sport in India in the last few years.

19 Nov 2021
Karnataka

IMD issues flash flood warning for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a flash flood warning for the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry.