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CHENNAI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert as cyclonic storm Ditwah over the southwest Bay of Bengal moved northwards at seven kmph, posing a severe threat to northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts.At 8:30 PM IST, the storm was centred near latitude 10.5°N and longitude 80.6°E, approximately…
India braces for cyclone that left over 80 dead in Lanka CHENNAI/VISAKHAPATNAM: The slow-moving cyclonic storm Ditwah on Friday brought rainfall to south Tamil Nadu, while the northern parts, including Chennai, brace for intense showers later this weekend.The storm crawled across Sri Lanka, covering only about 70 km in 15 hours with its speed dropping…
CHENNAI: The Delta regions continued to witness heavy rainfall, while Chennai remained cloudy with intermittent showers in some parts as Cyclone Ditwah moved as forecast in the Bay of Bengal towards the East Coast. As of 5.30am, the cyclone was located 400 km south of Chennai, 300 km south-southwest of Puducherry, and 190 km from…
Gold and silver prices rose in futures trade on Friday, supported by firm global cues and increased investor expectations that the US Federal Reserve may deliver a rate cut next month.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery gained Rs 596, or 0.47%, to Rs 1,26,100 per 10 grams in a turnover…
CHENNAI: The city braces for the much-delayed heavy rainfall as Cyclone Ditwah, which formed over the Bay on Thursday, may move towards the north Tamil Nadu coast in two days. India Meteorological Department has upgraded alerts from orange to red (extremely heavy rain of more than 20cm in 24 hours) for delta and a few…
Tamil Nadu braces for heavy rains as Cyclone Senyar is set to form over the Bay of Bengal CHENNAI: Several north and delta districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall as the season’s second cyclonic storm is expected to develop over the Bay of Bengal by November 27….
Gold prices fell sharply on Monday in the futures trade, tracking weakness in global markets as a stronger dollar and cautious investor sentiment ahead of key US economic data kept bullion under pressure. As per news agency PTI, analysts said traders remained wary with crucial indicators such as US retail sales, PPI, jobless claims and…
CHENNAI: The BJP lashed out at Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for calling Sanskrit “dead language”, saying the DMK leader has become a symbol of “anarchy and division” by repeatedly insulting Hindus.Addressing a book launch event in Chennai on Friday, Stalin criticised the Union government for allocating Rs 150 crore for the development…
CHENNAI: A low-pressure area over the Strait of Malacca and adjoining south Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal next week, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.If named, the cyclone will be called Senyar — meaning “lion” — a name submitted by the United Arab Emirates. The…
The recent trade of Ravindra Jadeja from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals has stirred the pot in the IPL. Experts such as Anil Kumble and Saba Karim have expressed concerns that CSK is entering a period of significant reinvention, highlighting the urgent need to enhance their batting and bowling capabilities. NEW DELHI: Chennai Super…
