
Water level
The Hindu
MADURAI
The water level in Mullaperiyar dam on Tuesday stood at 128.40 feet (permissible level is 142 ft.) with an inflow of 975 cusecs and a discharge of 100 cusecs. In Vaigai dam, the water level stood at 68.06 feet (maximum level 71 ft.) with an inflow of 358 cusecs and a discharge of 72 cusecs. The combined storage in Periyar credit was 7,428 mcft.

The Ministry of Railways has announced a rationalisation of passenger fares, effective from December 26, aiming to balance rising operational costs while keeping passenger impact minimal. Suburban services and Monthly Season Ticket holders remain unaffected, while ordinary and AC classes see small increases. The move is expected to generate ₹600 crore in revenue and strengthen safety and efficiency across the railway network.












