J Jayalalithaa

Shah Rukh Khan contributes Rs 1 crore for flood-hit Tamil Nadu

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his ‘Dilwale’ team has contributed Rs.1 crore to aid flood-affected Tamil Nadu.

Dec 08, 2015, 08:21 AM IST

Never made remarks against Tamil Nadu government, says Kamal Haasan

Kamal received lot of flak for his reported comment against the government, which he denied making in the first place.

Dec 08, 2015, 08:14 AM IST

Domestic commercial flights from Chennai airport to commence from today

The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast light rains in the next 24 hours for Chennai and suburbs.

Dec 06, 2015, 05:06 AM IST

Centre must assess TN rain damages again: CPI

CPI national secretary D Raja said PM Modi's recent visit to Chennai should not remain "only a stock taking exercise".

Dec 05, 2015, 20:37 PM IST

Chennai airport to resume partial operations from Saturday

Chennai city and suburbs on Friday started picking up crumbs of life with flood waters receding in several areas.

Dec 04, 2015, 19:00 PM IST

Respite from incessant rains in Tamil Nadu; epidemic fear looms large

As a relatively dry spell brought relief to the rain-hit residents of Tamil Nadu, after many days of incessant rainfall, medical experts on Friday asked the people to take necessary precautions as chances of an epidemic loom large.

Dec 04, 2015, 17:23 PM IST

Chennai floods: TN Guv lauds rescue efforts by TN govt, Centre

The Governor also thanked President Pranab Mukherjee for his kind message and words of solace to the people of the state.

Dec 04, 2015, 14:55 PM IST

Relief for Chennai as rains stop; NDRF intensifies rescue ops, 96 trains cancelled

In a big relief for Chennai, rains have stopped here and the water level is said to be receding fast, however, the city is still cut off and life is still difficult for people here.

Dec 04, 2015, 10:38 AM IST

Chennai floods crisis: Updates on Thursday

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa conducted a survey of flood-affected areas in Chennai on Thursday.

Dec 03, 2015, 22:48 PM IST

Jayalalithaa conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas

Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa Thursday conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in Chennai and its suburbs.

Dec 03, 2015, 12:52 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa to undertake aerial survey of flood-hit areas today, IMD says more rains expected

No deaths were reported in the latest floods, but since heavy rain set in on November 12 there have been 150 deaths in Tamil Nadu.

Dec 03, 2015, 06:37 AM IST

Chennai rains: INS Airawat rushed to help relief efforts

The Navy on Wednesday rushed INS Airawat with five additional boats besides six integral boats to bolster the rescue and relief efforts in rain-battered Chennai.

Dec 02, 2015, 23:58 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal offers help to Tamil Nadu

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday offered "all resources at my disposal" towards flood relief in Tamil Nadu.

Dec 02, 2015, 20:33 PM IST

Chennai floods: Eight most-affected areas

Several areas in the Chennai and neighbouring areas have got flooded with people stranded on streets, rooftops and other places.

Dec 02, 2015, 15:11 PM IST

Tamil Nadu braces for more heavy rains

Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai has been crippled by what authorities are describing as the worst rain in a century. The rains have left the city submerged and airport flooded.

Dec 02, 2015, 13:23 PM IST

Tamil Nadu floods: PM Modi speaks to Jayalalithaa, assures all support

With Tamil Nadu hit by floods, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and assured her all possible support and cooperation from the Centre.

Dec 01, 2015, 22:26 PM IST

Heavy rains disrupt normal life in Tamil Nadu, at least 188 dead

Heavy rains on Tuesday pounded several parts of Tamil Nadu and inundating most areas of Chennai, severely disrupting flights, train and bus services.

Dec 01, 2015, 20:49 PM IST

Lankan Navy detains nine Indian fishermen, two boats

The Sri Lankan Navy detained nine Indian fishermen and seized two boats near Palk Strait in early hours of Sunday morning.

Nov 29, 2015, 10:10 AM IST

Submit flood damage report early, Jayalalithaa tells team

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday requested the central government team to complete its assessment of the damage caused by the floods in the state and submit its report at the earliest.

Nov 26, 2015, 16:46 PM IST