Before this incident, a few days ago, a sanitation worker sister also died due to electric shock from stagnant water while working. The work of rainwater drains has been going on in Chennai for the last four years.
The clay Ganesh Idols are considered to be environment friendly without causing any water pollution. They are made from Shadu Mati (clay) or other natural, biodegradable materials.
In a landmark verdict, the Madras High Court ruled that temple donations are solely for religious and charitable purposes, barring the Tamil Nadu government from using them for building marriage halls. The court warned against misuse, emphasizing the deity’s rights over devotees’ offerings.
Former BJP President Annamalai joined Coimbatore’s Vinayagar immersion, highlighting its role in unifying people. He praised Hindu Munnani’s efforts, noted rising idol installations, and criticized Congress for remarks against PM Modi’s mother. The event celebrated cultural pride and national spirit.
Isha Gramotsav is a celebration of life in rural Tamil Nadu, showcasing a variety of rural sports, art, drama, dance, music and food with great gusto. The event marks the final stages of the state-level inter-village sports competition and highlights the role of sports in rural life.
The last week of August showcased India’s monsoon diversity. While temperatures dipped below normal in many cities, conditions varied greatly. Northern and central regions saw pleasant, cloudy weather with occasional rain. The east battled humidity, the south endured heat, and the west enjoyed coolness despite rain-related disruptions.
The Chennai Meteorological Department said that Nungambakkam, Adyar, Raja Annamalaipuram and Vadapalani have received 4-5 cm of rain since morning.
More than 500 villagers gathered to watch riders who were participating in the race. The race was divided into categories based on the size of the bullocks–small bullocks and ‘poonjeettu’ bullocks. This type of race was held for the first time ever in the village.
A widely shared video of the attack shows the elephant standing between stopped vehicles and onlookers and then attacking the tourist walking on the road. As the man tried to flee, he tripped and fell, and that’s when the elephant stepped on him.
In the first incident, five fishermen were arrested on Tuesday early morning while in the second incident later the same day, nine more fishermen were nabbed near Puthalam.
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