Tamil Nadu minister's car attacked by mob during visit to Cyclone Gaja-hit areas
Six people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Dec 07, 2018, 14:48 PM IST
Cyclone Gaja: Centre releases 2nd installment of disaster aid as interim relief to help Tamil Nadu
The cyclone has claimed 63 lives, with Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur and Pudukottai being the worst affected districts.
Dec 01, 2018, 20:57 PM IST
Cyclone Gaja: Kerala Cabinet sanctions Rs 10 Crore as emergency aid to Tamil Nadu
The Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday sanctioned Rs 10 crore as emergency aid to Tamil Nadu after the state was earlier hit by Cyclone Gaja.
Nov 28, 2018, 22:20 PM IST
Cyclone Gaja: Central team holds talks with Tamil Nadu CM
The cyclone has claimed 63 lives, with Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur and Pudukottai being the worst affected districts.
Nov 24, 2018, 15:06 PM IST
Cyclone Gaja: Tamil Nadu CM submits memorendum, seeks Rs 15,000 cr aid from Centre
Palaniswamy added that he has also requested PM Modi to depute a central team to carry out the cyclone's assessment.
Nov 22, 2018, 13:07 PM IST
IMD warns of heavy rain in Tamil Nadu; school, colleges shut in Chennai
In view of the warning from the Met office, schools and colleges have been ordered to remain closed on Thursday. The order has been passed by Chennai collector.
Nov 22, 2018, 10:20 AM IST
Gaja: CM to seek relief from Centre, TN releases Rs 1,000 Crore
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami will brief Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday about the devastation caused by the cyclonic storm 'Gaja' and seek a comprehensive central assistance package to tide over the situation.
Nov 21, 2018, 21:06 PM IST
Cyclone Gaja: Death toll rises to 45, protests break out over relief work
Palainiswami said 1.7 lakh trees had been uprooted, 735 cattle died, 1.17 lakh houses damaged and 88,102 hectare agricultural land affected in six districts due to the cyclone.
Nov 19, 2018, 11:24 AM IST
Cyclone Gaja likely to intensify again; alert sounded in Lakshadweep
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday warned that the Cyclone Gaja, which has already claimed 33 lives, is likely to intensify again. A cyclone alert was sounded in Lakshadweep for the next 12 hours.
Nov 17, 2018, 23:14 PM IST
Cyclone Gaja: Indian Navy joins rescue work; chopper, 2 ships reach affected areas
Cyclone Gaja crossed the Tamil Nadu coast early on Friday between Nagapattinam and Vedaranyam, leaving behind a trail of destruction besides claiming 13 lives.
Nov 17, 2018, 12:03 PM IST
Rameswaram-Dhanushkodi road in Tamil Nadu closed due to cyclone Gaja reopens after 3 days
PM Modi has said that all assistance would be provided to the people of Tamil Nadu affected by cyclone Gaja.
Nov 17, 2018, 09:13 AM IST
Cyclone Gaja crosses coast, rainfall pounds Tamil Nadu; 13 lives lost
The cyclonic storm crossed Tamil Nadu's coast between Nagapattinam and nearby Vedaranyam early hours Friday, bringing in heavy rains in the coastal regions, according to a weather bulletin.
Nov 17, 2018, 00:32 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi assures all possible help from Centre after Cyclone Gaja leaves 13 people dead in Tamil Nadu
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, PM Modi expressed grief at the lives lost due to the cyclone and offered prayers for the injured.
Nov 16, 2018, 21:42 PM IST
Rajnath Singh assures Tamil Nadu government of central help to deal with cyclone 'Gaja'
The storm has so far claimed 11 lives.
Nov 16, 2018, 13:46 PM IST
Cyclone Gaja claims 11 lives in Tamil Nadu; CM announces compensation for families of victims
Palaniswami announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund (CMPRF) for the families of the victims.
Nov 16, 2018, 13:15 PM IST
Cyclone Gaja crosses Tamil Nadu coast, over 76,000 people evacuated from 6 districts
A holiday has been declared for educational institutions in Nagapattinam.
Nov 16, 2018, 07:10 AM IST
Cyclone Gaja likely to cross Tami Nadu coast early hours Friday, says IMD
At the time of landfall, wind speed of 80-90 kmph gusting up to 100 kmph and heavy rains were likely along the region, the Met office said.
Nov 16, 2018, 00:55 AM IST
Cyclone Gaja live updates: Eye of storm expected to touch land in one hour, says Chennai MET
In view of the cyclonic storm Gaja, the Navy, NDRF, SDRF and other agencies are on standby to carry out relief and rescue operations.
Nov 15, 2018, 07:52 AM IST
Indian Navy on alert as Cyclone Gaja likely to make landfall on Thursday
At least one P8I aircraft, Dornier aircraft and helicopters are also standing by to undertake rescue operations.
Nov 15, 2018, 00:06 AM IST
