Puducherry

On fourth day of dharna Puducherry CM asks supporters to ensure law and order is not disrupted

Functionaries of different wings of the ruling Congress and the DMK have also joined the protest.

Feb 16, 2019, 15:06 PM IST

CM Narayanasamy's wife died as she was not wearing helmet: Puducherry L-G Kiran Bedi

Bedi also criticised Narayanasamy and said that he should have given her time to reply after writing a letter on several issues.

Feb 14, 2019, 18:52 PM IST

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi slams CM Narayanasamy over protests outside Raj Nivas

"I wrote to him (Puducherry CM) a letter that 'you are welcome to come and see me on February 21 at 10 am, as I'm on a tour till February 20 starting today," said Bedi.

Feb 14, 2019, 14:09 PM IST

Puducherry: Ruckus outside Raj Nivas as protest against Lt Guv Kiran Bedi enter 2nd day

The Rapid Action Force (RAF) was called into action as the agitated protesters tried to break the barricade and jump over it.

Feb 14, 2019, 11:44 AM IST

Puducherry CM protests outside Kiran Bedi's residence demanding sanction of govt proposals

On her part, Bedi on Wednesday evening wrote to Narayanasamy inviting him for a meeting on February 21.

Feb 14, 2019, 10:37 AM IST

Puducherry government to ban single-use plastic products from March 1, says CM Narayanasamy

Chief Minister V Narayanasamy said a massive drive would also be launched to create awareness among the merchants and the public on the necessity of the ban.

Jan 13, 2019, 22:18 PM IST

BCCI says cricketers will be disqualified if found tampering with date of birth

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday reiterated the norms for submitting fake date of birth details. 

Nov 27, 2018, 18:49 PM 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

Cyclonic storm Gaja to make landfall on Thursday; Tamil Nadu, Puducherry on alert

 While moving west-southwestwards further, it is likely to weaken gradually and cross Tamil Nadu coast between Pamban and Cuddalore on Thursday evening as a Cyclonic Storm with a wind speed of 80-90 gusting to 100 kmph.

Nov 14, 2018, 17:19 PM IST

Gaja to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm; Tamil Nadu, Puducherry may get heavy rains

Tamil Nadu is likely to receive rainfall at many places with heavy falls at isolated places over the north and south coastal part of the state and Puducherry.

Nov 14, 2018, 09:46 AM IST

Puducherry govt toes Centre's policy on irrigation, water management: Kiran Bedi

Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi has said the union territory administration toes the central government's policy on irrigation and water management.

Oct 31, 2018, 23:52 PM IST

Heavy rainfall likely in Kerala, Tamil Nadu; Coast Guard, disaster relief teams on high alert

 Coast Guard has put its formations on high alert and its Dornier aircraft and ships have been deployed off Kerala, Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands, and south Tamil Nadu seas.

Oct 08, 2018, 08:09 AM IST

Kiran Bedi a hurdle in way of development: AIADMK MLA after on stage verbal spat with Lt Governor

Anbalagan said that the MLAs are not given their due respect.

Oct 02, 2018, 19:45 PM IST

Kiran Bedi has big argument with Puducherry MLA on stage, video goes viral

The argument broke out during the MLA's speech when he was criticising the functioning of Kiran Bedi while she was present on stage. 

Oct 02, 2018, 14:05 PM IST

BCCI cancels registration of 8 Puducherry players

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday canceled the registration of eight domestic players from Puducherry for not following the eligibility criteria. 

Sep 20, 2018, 21:56 PM IST

Panic as snake found in VIP lounge at Puducherry airport

The reptile was identified as Viper, a species considered to be very poisonous.

Jun 17, 2018, 12:16 PM IST

Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' enters into top 5 charts in Australia, collects Rs 1.6 crore

Rajinikanth's gangster romantic-drama 'Kaala' hit the theatres amid loud cheers and protests at the same time. The film has not only garnered a good response at the domestic market but is also performing well internationally. 

Jun 10, 2018, 10:19 AM IST

Kiran Bedi says no free rice until Puducherry villages are open-defecation, garbage free

Many have questioned Kiran Bedi's decision and said those who cannot afford rice, cannot afford to build toilets.

Apr 28, 2018, 14:40 PM IST

4 states, Puducherry to roll out intra-state e-way bill from April 25

From April 1, the government had launched the electronic way or e-way bill system for moving goods worth over Rs 50,000 from one state to another.

Apr 23, 2018, 18:15 PM IST

South vs North: Not biased against any region, says PM Narendra Modi in Chennai over money sharing row

Modi claimed his government has suggested incentives to states that have controlled their population growth, but did not offer any details.

Apr 12, 2018, 14:36 PM IST