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Forecast for hotter, humid days in TN for next few days
Chennai, July 8: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a weather advisory predicting a sharp rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over the coming days, driven by strong westerly winds prevailing in the lower tropospheric level.
Sub-Jr Women Nationals: Puducherry, Uttarakhand win on third day
Ranchi, July 5: Le Puducherry Hockey and Hockey Uttarakhand registered victories in their respective fixtures on the third day of the 15th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women National Championship 2025 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium here on Saturday.
Puducherry, Uttarakhand register victories at 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025
Ranchi, July 5: The third day of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 saw Le Puducherry Hockey and Hockey Uttarakhand register victories in their respective fixtures at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium.
1 in 4 school-going adolescents at risk of developing mental health illness: Study
New Delhi, July 5: One in every four school-going adolescents is at risk of developing mental health illness, according to a recent study, that stressed the need for early interventions.
Sub-Jr Women's Nationals: Himachal dominate Puducherry, Assam overcome J&K 3-2
Ranchi, July 4: Hockey Himachal dominated Le Puducherry Hockey 9-0 while Assam Hockey defeated Hockey Jammu & Kashmir 3-2 on the second day of the 15th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women's National Championship 2025 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium here on Friday.
Puducherry will be TB free early compared to national goals: Lt Governor
Puducherry, July 4: Puducherry will be free from tuberculosis (TB) as early as possible, compared to national goals, Lt Governor K. Kailashnathan said on Friday.
VP Ramalingam set to take over as Puducherry BJP chief today
Puducherry, June 30: Industrialist-turned-politician V.P. Ramalingam will be formally announced as the new president of the Puducherry state unit of the BJP on Monday.
JIPMER inaugurates State-of-the-Art BHISHM Cube for disaster management
Puducherry, June 19: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) marked a significant advancement in disaster preparedness with the inauguration of the BHISHM Cube (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri), a mobile emergency medical unit designed to provide swift and comprehensive care during natural and man-made disasters, according to a Special Service and Features release.
VP Jagdeep Dhankhar arrives in Puducherry for 3-day visit
New Delhi, June 16: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar arrived in Puducherry on Sunday on a three-day official visit, according to the official statement.
Vice President Dhankhar to attend key events in Puducherry on June 16,17
Puducherry, June 15: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be on a two-day official visit to Puducherry on June 16 and 17. He is scheduled to attend key events at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) and Pondicherry University.
V-P Dhankhar to chair environment event in Puducherry on June 16
New Delhi, June 13: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be in Puducherry for three days starting Sunday to attend a series of events on environment sustainability and nation building, an official said.
Union Minister Murugan inaugurates NeVA Digital Platform for Puducherry Legislative Assembly
New Delhi, June 9: Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, L Murugan, inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for Puducherry Legislative Assembly on Monday.
TVK chief Vijay to honour Class X, XII Board exam toppers on June 4
Chennai, June 3: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President and popular actor Vijay will personally felicitate high-performing students from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry who excelled in the recent Class X and XII Board examinations.
HM Amit Shah stresses on use of fingerprint database for crime control
New Delhi, May 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that fingerprints of all arrested criminals should be recorded under the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), so that the database can be used optimally.
Ensure early implementation of new criminal laws in Puducherry, register FIRs in Tamil language only: Amit Shah to LG
New Delhi, May 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asked Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan to expedite the implementation of three new criminal laws in the Union Territory and ensure registration of FIRs in the Tamil language.
Puducherry entrance exam for B.Sc nursing under government quota on June 29
Puducherry, May 13: The Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services, Government of Puducherry, has announced the schedule for the Common Entrance Examination for admission to B.Sc. Nursing courses under the government quota.
Puducherry Assembly passes resolution for 16th time urging Centre to grant statehood
Puducherry, March 27: The Puducherry Assembly passed resolution for the 16th time urging the Central government to grant the Union Territory statehood.
Puducherry : Govt to provide home delivery of ration where no shops exist: CM Rangasamy
Puducherry, March 19: Puducherry Chief Minister Rangasamy has announced that ration items will be distributed directly to households in areas where there are no ration shops in Puducherry, according to the press statement.
CM Rangasamy presents Rs 13,600 crore Puducherry Budget
Puducherry, March 12: Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Wednesday presented Puducherry's Budget for the financial year 2025-26, with an outlay of Rs 13,600 crore in the state Assembly.
Tamannaah Bhatia to take action against cryptocurrency fraud rumors
Mumbai, Feb 28: Actress Tamannaah Bhatia has denied rumors linking her to a cryptocurrency fraud case, calling them "fake, misleading, and false."
No financial crisis in Puducherry, the centre provided the necessary funds: MoS L Murugan
Puducherry, February 10: Union Minister of State L Murugan on Sunday asserted that there is no financial crisis in Puducherry, adding that the Central Government has allocated the necessary funds for the Union Territory's development.
Now, a Tamil film featuring actors only from Puducherry!
Chennai, Jan 25: Director Bruno Savio's upcoming Tamil film 'Manidham' has become the first Tamil film to be shot entirely in Puducherry with only actors from the region.