Tamil Nadu rains | Holiday declared for schools in six districts
The Hindu
Heavy rain leads to holiday in six districts: Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari, Tenkasi and Pudukottain on Nov 23. MeT dept. predicts trough in easterly running over Comorin area to west-central Bay of Bengal off Andhra Pradesh coast.
Due to heavy rain, authorities have declared holiday for schools and colleges in about six districts on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
Due to wide spread rain, Virudhunagar Collector V. P. Jayaseelan, has declared holiday for schools in Virudhunagar district on Thursday.
Similar announcement on holiday were made by the concerned districts Collectors of Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari, Tenkasi and Pudukottai due to incessant rains.
Accofrding to MeT department, a trough in easterly running over Comorin area to west-central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast would influence rainfall over the State.
Malayalam actor Kannan Pattambi, known for his supporting roles, has passed away at 61 in Kozhikode.
Indian badminton stars, including Lakshya Sen and P.V. Sindhu, aim for a strong start at the 2026 Malaysia Open.
China aims to strengthen ties with Ireland, emphasising mutual respect and open trade during a meeting between Xi Jinping and Micheal Martin.
Experience the thrilling Suryakiran Aerobatic Team's aerial displays in Hyderabad during Wings India 2026 on January 28-29.
Amit Shah urges urgent action in Gandhinagar as typhoid cases surge due to water pipeline leak, ensuring swift government response.
Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank’s step-sister, passes away at 96, leaving a lasting legacy in education.
In , the grape capital of India and host of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela every 12 years, environmental concerns over a plan to cut 1,800 trees for the proposed Sadhugram project in the historic Tapovan area have sharpened political fault lines ahead of local body elections. The issue has pitted both Sena factions against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which leads the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra. While Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief, and Uddhav Thackeray, chief of the Shiv Sena (UBT), remain political rivals, their parties have found rare common ground in Tapovan, where authorities propose clearing trees across 34 acres to build Sadhugram and a MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) hub, as part of a ₹300-crore infrastructure push linked to the pilgrimage.
Kanthapuram urges India to oppose U.S. attacks on sovereign nations and promote Kozhikode as a cultural capital.
Follow The Hindu for live updates on the Supreme Court verdict of Umar Khalid, others in Delhi riots case on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Trump reaffirms desire to annex Greenland for U.S. security, amid tensions with Denmark and military actions in Venezuela.
AI being built into humanoid robots remains a work in progress, with human tele-operators overseeing their operation remotely.
Joe Root's century propels England to 336-6 against Australia in the fifth Ashes Test, despite series lead for the hosts.
Shri Ganga Sabha urges Uttarakhand government to restrict Kumbh Mela area access for non-Hindus before the 2027 Ardh Kumbh.