Rough sea alert off Rameswaram keeps country boats on shore
The Hindu
IMD issues high wave alert and heavy wind forecast for Tamil Nadu coast, fishermen advised to stay on shore.
As high wave alert along with heavy wind forecast has been issued by the Indian Meteorological Department from Tuesday, Fisheries Department has informed the country boat fishermen in Rameswaram and Pamban to remain on shore until next update from IMD.
The IMD has predicted squally weather with wind speed of 40 kmph to 50 kmph gushing to 60 kmph likely to prevail over Tamil Nadu coast, Gulf of Mannar and Comorin area.
As heavy wind speed warning has been issued for four days (May 27 to May 30), the sea will be rough and unfavourable for country boats.
According to sources, high wave alerts have been given to the Ramanathapuram coast from Rochma Nagar to Theerthaandathanam. High waves in the range of 3- 3.5 metres are expected. So vocational and recreational activities along the coast must be restricted,” the official added.
During the ban period for mechanised boats, officials said about 3,500 country boats were venturing into the sea. Until normalcy returns, Till a favourable situation is announced by the IMD, fishermen should not venture into the sea, the official added.
Further, people visiting Dhanushkodi should not get into the sea for performing any rituals.
CPI(M) activists in Ongole demand the continuation of the old MGNREGA scheme to ensure financial security for rural communities.
The group of doctors arrested in connection with the November 10 Red Fort car-borne suicide attack that killed over a dozen people, were allegedly conspiring to bomb the outlets of a global coffee chain, whose founder is a Jew, a source in the government told The Hindu.
A communication from British Council Chennai notes the physical library shuts down on February 15. Library services will however continue in an enhanced digital format. In a larger development, the Council will be shifting to a new space, relinquishing its famous address, 737 Anna Salai
Neelambur junction in Coimbatore faces severe evening traffic congestion, prompting calls for immediate management and infrastructure improvements.
Sunetra Pawar is set to become Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister amid ongoing discussions about NCP leadership and reunification.
Following public outrage over tobacco-related advertisements on State-run buses, Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Friday directed all road transport corporations in the State to immediately stop carrying advertisements linked to tobacco products and remove those already displayed.
A.P. Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad demands an error-free Resurvey 2.0 to build trust among farmers.
Residents in Tirupattur protest against lorries' 24x7 operation to a stone quarry, demanding closure for safety and environmental concerns.
Farmers complain about brick kilns operating in violation of rules
The Barke police have arrested a 44-year-old Madikeri resident allegedly involved in 12 crimes, including seven theft cases of bags of passengers travelling in KSRTC buses
T.G. Sitharam emphasizes the need for increased gross enrolment in higher education to achieve India's vision of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.
Mangled cars to be displayed to remind drivers against over-speeding
Part of Aruppukottai West Bypass road opened for public use