Karaikal

Woman poisons class 8 boy to death for faring better than daughter in studies

An envious woman killed daughter’s topper classmate because he was doing better in academics than her daughter.

Sep 06, 2022, 14:36 PM IST

IMD issues thunderstorm warning for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

Dense fog is predicted in isolated pockets over Punjab, Haryana and West Uttar Pradesh.

Dec 07, 2019, 10:17 AM IST

Heavy rain predicted in Kerala, Karnataka today

The weather forecast agency further predicted that Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are also likely to witness heavy downpour throughout the day.

Oct 15, 2019, 09:36 AM IST

Kiran Bedi shows sportswomanship, jumps over fence at Pudcherry hospital

Puducherry Lieutenant Governor (LG) Kiran Bedi on Thursday climed a fence of a governmental hospital here while she was on a field visit. The courageous IPS officer certainly showed glipmses of her past sportswomanship.

Oct 27, 2017, 07:13 AM IST

Puducherry Minister pulls up latecomers during surprise visit

 Employees at the Block Development Office here, were in for a surprise as Puducherry Minister for Agriculture, Education and Electricity R Kamalakannan made an unannounced punctuality check and issued stern warning to latecomers.

Jul 19, 2016, 12:44 PM IST

Fishermen in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry withdraw strike

The fishermen are also urging the government to secure the release of fishing boats detained by Sri Lanka.

Mar 02, 2016, 09:51 AM IST

Tamil Nadu fishermen to 'lay siege' to Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission on Feb 29

Fishermen from eight coastal districts in Tamil Nadu have decided to 'lay siege' to the Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission at Chennai on February 29, demanding release of 29 fishermen from the state, lodged in prisons in the island nation.

Feb 20, 2016, 12:39 PM IST

Puducherry: Over 8,900 hectare area under paddy lost in rain

As much as 8,955 hectare area under paddy cultivation has been damaged by the unprecedented torrential rain that has hit the union territory.

Dec 05, 2015, 11:51 AM IST

Rain continues to batter Puducherry

Heavy rains on Friday pounded Puducherry, putting a brake on rescue and relief work in the Union Territory that has been lashed by torrential rain during the last one month.

Dec 04, 2015, 11:04 AM IST

Puducherry educational institutions to remain closed today following incessant rains

The Union Territory of Puducherry has declared closure of all educational institutions on Monday following incessant rains even as normal life was hit due to the squally weather.

Nov 16, 2015, 09:57 AM IST

JIPMER to establish annexe in Karaikal on 100 acre site

The Centrally sponsored Jawaharlal Institute of Medical College and Research (JIPMER) here will have its branch in Karaikal to offer medical education and hospital services there on a 100 acre site.

Oct 30, 2015, 00:52 AM IST