Chennai News Updates: Amit Shah visits Aurobindo Ashram, Bharathiyar Memorial Museum in Puducherry
In his address at the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Sri Aurobindo in this union territory, Shah heaped praises on the latter for his contributions to the nation and said to understand India
Apr 24, 2022, 16:54 PM IST
Puducherry schools to reopen for LKG, UKG students from today
According to the circular issued by the Director of School Education, the head of schools need to ensure that schools must strictly adhere to the Covid protocol and standard operating procedures
Mar 14, 2022, 07:51 AM IST
Puducherry shuts schools for class 1-9 amid rising COVID-19 cases
Classes 1 to 9 will be conducted in online mode across the UT until further orders.
Jan 09, 2022, 16:41 PM IST
Puducherry marks Saturdays as 'Pink Licence' days: What it means
The purpose of earmarking Saturdays for the issue of the licences to women is to ensure expeditious availability of the licences.
Dec 13, 2021, 19:30 PM IST
Puducherry makes vaccination compulsory for all with immediate effect
The Puducherry Administration on Sunday made the COVID-19 vaccination compulsory for everyone in the Union Territory with immediate effect. The UT Administration of Puducherry had earlier intensified
Dec 05, 2021, 10:17 AM IST
Puducherry declares two-day holiday for schools, colleges amid heavy rainfall
Education Minister A Namassivayam told the media that heavy rains have been pounding the regions and hence holiday was declared for two days from Monday (November 29) for the educational institutions
Nov 28, 2021, 19:33 PM IST
Puducherry extends corona curfew till October 31 to contain COVID-19 spread
According to the official statement, there will be a daily Corona curfew from 11 pm till 5am in Puducherry and the restrictions will be effective from October 15 to October 31, 2021.
Oct 16, 2021, 00:03 AM IST
Puducherry schools, colleges to reopen from July 16: CM N Rangaswamy
With the second wave of pandemic slowing down and coronavirus cases dropping significantly, Puducherry has decided to reopen all schools.
Jul 11, 2021, 16:23 PM IST
Puducherry goes to polls tomorrow: Security arrangements include 105 flying squads, 35 video surveillance teams
Polling for 30 assembly seats in Puducherry will be held on April 6. The counting of votes will take place on May 2.
Apr 05, 2021, 21:05 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to visit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, lay foundation stone of several projects: Check details
Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate a 100-bed girls’ hostel at Lawspet, Puducherry. It has been constructed for female athletes at a cost of about Rs 12 crore, under the aegis of the Sports Authority
Feb 23, 2021, 23:49 PM IST
Political crisis in Puducherry: Chief Minister V Narayanasamy faces floor test
This comes after two Congress MLAs A John Kumar and Lakshmi Narayanan and DMK MLA K Venkatesan resigned from their Assembly membership. Earlier, the Lt Governor ordered a floor test in assembly on
Feb 22, 2021, 10:50 AM IST
Puducherry ruling alliance loses two more MLAs a day before floor test
In a dramatic development, Congress' K Lakshminarayanan and DMK`s K Venkatesan announced their resignations. Puducherry`s in charge Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararjan on February 18 had asked Chief
Feb 21, 2021, 20:14 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi demands separate fisheries ministry, BJP leaders retort in Italian
Rahul Gandhi had sought a separate ministry to address grievances of the fishing industry during his Puducherry visit. Giriraj Singh, Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, started
Feb 17, 2021, 21:11 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi assured all help to Puducherry to deal with Cyclone: CM
Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Tuesday(November 24) said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured of necessary assistance and support to the union territory from the Centre to deal with cyclone '
Nov 24, 2020, 14:43 PM IST
Puducherry imposes new lockdown measures to contain rising COVID-19 cases; all shops to function till 2 PM only
The total number of coronavirus cases by 8 AM on Monday in Puducherry has touched 366, out of which 218 are still active.
Jun 22, 2020, 15:40 PM IST
Kiran Bedi can't interfere in day-to-day affairs of elected Puducherry govt: Madras HC
The court said that Kiran Bedi cannot interfere under the guise of supremacy or public interest when there is an elected government in power.
Apr 30, 2019, 12:56 PM 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
PM Narendra Modi's visit will galvanize Puducherry administration: Kiran Bedi
Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the union territory and said his visit will galvanize Puducherry administration.
Feb 26, 2018, 09:43 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi visits Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the Sri Aurobindo Ashram here and paid homage to its founder Sri Aurobindo.
Feb 25, 2018, 14:37 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to take part in golden jubilee celebrations of Auroville today
On his maiden visit to Puducherry after assuming office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the golden jubilee celebrations of Auroville International township in neighbouring
Feb 25, 2018, 10:24 AM IST
