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கனமழை எதிரொலி: 15 மாவட்ட பள்ளிகளுக்கு இன்று விடுமுறை

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கனமழை எதிரொலி: 15 மாவட்ட பள்ளிகளுக்கு இன்று விடுமுறை

Updated : நவ 11, 2021 06:32 | Added : நவ 11, 2021 06:29

சென்னை: தமிழகத்தில் கனமழை எதிரொலி காரணமாக சென்னை, சேலம், கடலூர் உள்ளிட்ட 14 மாவட்ட பள்ளி, கல்லூரிகளுக்கு இன்று(நவ.,11) விடுமுறை அறிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. கோவை மாவட்டத்தில், பள்ளிகளுக்கு மட்டும் இன்று விடுமுறை அறிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

தமிழகத்தில் வடகிழக்கு பருவமழை தீவிரம் அடைந்துள்ளது. அதி கனமழை காரணமாக, தமிழகத்தின் பெரும்பாலான மாவட்டங்களில் நீர்நிலைகள், அணைகள் நிரம்பி வெள்ளப் பெருக்கு ஏற்பட்டுள்ளது. இந்நிலையில், வங்கக்கடலில் உருவாகியுள்ள காற்றழுத்த தாழ்வு மண்டலம், இன்று கரையை கடக்கும் என்றும், அதுவரை மாநிலத்தின் பெரும்பாலான மாவட்டங்களில், அதி கனமழை வரை பெய்யும் என சென்னை வானிலை ஆய்வு மையம் எச்சரித்துள்ளது. இந்நிலையில் கனமழை காரணமாக பல மாவட்ட பள்ளி, கல்லூரிகளுக்கு இன்று விடுமுறை அளித்து அந்தந்த மாவட்ட கலெக்டர்கள் உத்தரவு பிறப்பித்துள்ளனர்.

பள்ளி, கல்லூரிகளுக்கு விடுமுறை:

1. சென்னை

2. காஞ்சிபுரம்

3. திருவள்ளூர்

4. செங்கல்பட்டு

5. கடலுார்

6. நாகப்பட்டினம்

7. தஞ்சாவூர்

8. திருவாரூர்

9. மயிலாடுதுறை

10. ராமநாதபுரம்

11. வேலூர்

12 ராணிப்பேட்டை

13. விழுப்புரம்

14. சேலம்

15. திருவாரூர்

பள்ளிகளுக்கு மட்டும் இன்று விடுமுறை:

15. கோவை

Vegetable prices rise in Kerala as supply from TN dips due to floods

Vegetable prices rise in Kerala as supply from TN dips due to floods

The shortage of supplies from other states, especially Tamil Nadu, which was badly hit by floods, has resulted in a surge in vegetable prices in Kerala.

Published: 11th November 2021 03:53 AM 

The Ernakulam vegetable market | A Sanesh

By Express News Service

KOCHI: The shortage of supplies from other states, especially Tamil Nadu, which was badly hit by floods, has resulted in a surge in vegetable prices in Kerala. In the last three weeks, the prices of vegetables including tomato, beans and drumstick have seen a three-fold surge. Wholesale dealers said that even before the beginning of Deepavali, there was a shortage of supply from Tamil Nadu, from where over 60 per cent of supplies are coming to Kerala.

This has resulted in a sudden surge in prices of vegetables. Schools reopened in the state last week and there was an increase in demand for vegetables. This was also another reason for the price hike.

"There is a 30 per cent dip in overall quantity of loads arriving from Tamil Nadu every week.

The suppliers have informed us that the cultivation in low-lying areas was severely affected due to floods. The volume of cultivation was also low during the last few months resulting in a dip in supply," said Ernakulam Market Stall Owners Association president K K Ashraf. He said that other than Chinese potato (Koorkka,) the prices of all other vegetables have witnessed a surge in the last couple of weeks.

Among vegetables, tomato price in the retail market touched Rs 80 on Wednesday. Ashraf said that in the wholesale market, tomato is priced at Rs 55 and the retailers will add their margin to the actual price, which has resulted in the surge. There are also complaints from consumers that there is no uniformity in price and it varies from shop to shop. "The vegetable vendors/retailers are charging as per their will for vegetables. If we get a kilogram of tomato for Rs 80 from one shop, another shop nearby will charge Rs 75 or Rs 85, as per their will. Most of the shops do not display the price list," said Harikrishnan, a resident of Vazhakkala.

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Depression to cross north TN on Thursday, state on edge

Depression to cross north TN on Thursday, state on edge

With rainfall of over 20 cm forecast for capital, people urged to stay safe indoors

Published: 11th November 2021 03:15 AM 

(Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)

By SV Krishna Chaitanya

Express News Service

CHENNAI: As rains continued in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, two people, including a four-year-old, died in a wall collapse in Thanjavur district, and 55,000 hectares of agricultural fields went underwater. The showers intensifed at night as a well-marked low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal concentrated into a depression.

Located in the southwest Bay about 430 km from Chennai, it is very likely to near the north TN coast by Thursday morning. It is expected to cross north TN and the adjoining south Andhra coasts between Karaikal and Sriharikota near the north of Puducherry the same evening.

With extremely heavy rainfall (over 20 cm), forecast in and around Chennai from Wednesday night to Thursday afternoon, the regional meteorological centre issued a red alert for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Vellore, Tiruvanamalai, Kallakurichi, Salem and Tirupattur. Surface winds reaching 30 kmph are also likely over Chennai and its suburbs during the day.

Revenue Minister KKSSR Ramachandran said all arrangements were made and people shouldn’t step outdoors unnecessarily. In the 24 hours ending 8.30 am Wednesday, Nagapattinam recorded a whopping 310 mm of rainfall, followed by Karaikal (290 mm). Several observatories clocked over 250 mm. However, through Wednesday, rainfall reduced with Ennore Port receiving 45 mm, followed by Cheyyur 38 mm and Chennai AWS 33.5 mm. Nonetheless, Ashok Nagar, T Nagar, Pulianthope and West Mambalam in Chennai remained inundated for the fourth day.

Statewide, 3,691 irrigation tanks are brimming, while in Madurai, a third flood alert was issued as the flow in the Vaigai reached 5,000 cusecs. Another low-pressure area is likely to form in the South Andaman Sea around November 13.

Madras HC stays order cancelling admissions to dental college

Madras HC stays order cancelling admissions to dental college

The Madras High Court on Tuesday stayed the order of the selection committee for medical admission cancelling admissions to a private dental college in the State.

Published: 11th November 2021 02:55 AM 

Madras High Court

By Express News Service

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Tuesday stayed the order of the selection committee for medical admission cancelling admissions to a private dental college in the State. The admissions were cancelled since the college exceeded the prescribed distance to a tie-up hospital.

The selection committee on November 2 cancelled the admissions to PG courses at Rajas Dental College in Kavalkinaru, Tirunelveli district, following an order of the Union government dated August 2, 2021, and a consequential order of the Dental Council of India dated October 28, 2021. The orders said the distance from the college to the tie-up hospital is more than 10 km, which violated the amended Dental Council of India Regulations, 2006.

The hospital management approached the Madras HC challenging cancellation of the admissions. It said since the college was established in 1987, and was approved under the 1993 regulations, the provisions of the 2006 regulations regarding location of the tie-up hospital do not apply to it. Staying the order, Justice M Dhandapani noted that prior to the 2006 regulations, it was not contemplated that the distance (by road) should be within 10 km.

Hot pongal, upma from Chennai Corp kitchens keep urban poor full

Hot pongal, upma from Chennai Corp kitchens keep urban poor full

Serving up pongal, rava upma and 10 other dishes at a rapid pace, the city corporation’s common kitchens across 15 zones have kept urban poor from going hungry during the non-stop rains.

Published: 11th November 2021 04:59 AM 

By Omjasvin MD

Express News Service

CHENNAI: Serving up pongal, rava upma and 10 other dishes at a rapid pace, the Chennai Corporation’s common kitchens across 15 zones have kept urban poor from going hungry during the non-stop rains.

While Amma Canteens served free food to affected people during natural disasters in the previous AIADMK government, these kitchens have taken up the role now, serving rain-affected residents food round-the-clock.

According to data shared by the civic body, up to 10 lakh food parcels of various dishes were served by the 15 kitchens over the last three days. “We primarily distribute food to rescue shelters and night shelters. From Kodambakkam kitchen at Ambedkar College Road, about 12,000 people benefitted in the three days,” said an official from Revenue department, which runs the kitchen along with the corporation.

TNIE spoke to workers, who said they wake up as early as 3 am to cook. “By 6 am, the breakfast is ready. After that, it is tasted by health inspectors. Only after that we distribute it,” said a cook. These kitchens are constantly monitored by DMK MLAs, ministers and IAS officials. Recently, during a surprise visit, Chief Minister MK Stalin inspected these kitchens to taste the food.

Officials said the canteens will be offering free food until the rains are over. “Most people who avail the service are from slum board tenements, fishermen colonies and the homeless.” The CM had also recently announced that Amma Canteens too will be serving free food till the rains are over.

12K  people benefitted in the past three days of the food served from the Kodambakkam common kitchen