Top Tamil Nadu news developments today
The Hindu
Stay updated with the latest news and updates from Tamil Nadu
Read more news from Tamil Nadu here.
Chief Electoral Officer tells officials to ensure round-the-clock security at AUCE strongroom in Vizag. Adhere to the Election Commission of India guidelines in this regard, and never allow any unauthorised persons near the area, says Mukesh Kumar Meena. He directs the Collector to ensure three-layer security at the strongrooms and continuously monitor it.
Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi remain dry while parts of Kanniyakumari district get moderate to heavy rain
The “red alert” of India Meterological Department predicting “heavy to very heavy rainfall” in Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Thoothukudi districts on May 18 turned to be a damp squib as there was no rain in any part of these three districts throughout the day
The June 3 Legislative Council elections in Karnataka has two BJP rebel candidates from the coastal belt in the fray. Both claim that they are “filling a void” as the saffron party has “sidelined” Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts by not fielding locals in the South West Graduates’ and the Teachers’ constituencies this time. In fact, many in the party cadre are sulking as they feel that they have been “taken for granted” in the BJP strongholds.