Being a successful actress who came into prominence in the mid-1960s, she worked in almost 140 movies between 1961-1980 primarily in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages. She entered into politics and joined AIADMK in 1982 when MG Ramachandran was Tamil Nadu's chief minister.
The single-phase election was held to fill up 12,838 posts in 21 corporations, 138 municipalities, 490 town panchayats and 649 urban local bodies in the state. A total of 74,416 candidates including many independents entered the fray.
As many as 57,778 candidates are in the fray for 12,607 posts of ward members in 648 urban local bodies including municipal corporations, municipalities and town panchayats and the voting exercise began in over 31,000 polling stations.
The Company is accelerating its focus on new business segments for sustainable growth and converting 7,000 conventional Retail Outlets into Energy Stations providing multiple fuelling options, which will also include EV charging facility, in the medium to long term.
Naidu said that Bhogi is an occasion that reminds us of the importance of embracing positive changes into our lives.
In the last 7 years, MBBS seats have increased by 79.6%, PG seats increased by 80.7% & there has been an 80% rise in the total number of medical seats in the country. Number of medical colleges have increased from 387 to 596.
It may be noted that 3 people lost their lives in Chennai due to electrocution and four subways were closed due to waterlogging.
Heavy rainfall has caused waterlogging, traffic congestion in several parts of Chennai. Red alert has been issued in Chennai and surrounding districts of Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur, and Chinglepet.
Tamil Nadu govt on Thursday had informed Madras High Court that Nalini was granted a month's parole by govt after repeated requests from her ailing mother Padma.
Announcing certain relaxations, Chief Minister MK Stalin said classes for students from Standard 6-12 and higher education institutions will no more be held on a rotational basis but will be 'normal' from next month.
After the incessant rains that caused havoc in Tamil Nadu, the prices of vegetables had shot up and the tomato prices had crossed above Rs 100 per kg.
After many roads and subways were closed, Chennai city is grappling with traffic woes and vehicles have to take diversions.
The officer was posted in New Delhi and he was on a vacation to Kovalam along with his family, the release added.
Thunderstorms with heavy rains are likely to occur at isolated places over Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi districts and thunderstorm with moderate rains is likely in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Cuddalore on Friday.
In a democracy, people's will has to be respected, he said in a tweet, responding to Modi's announcement made through a televised address to the nation.
As per IMD, Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Ranipet are expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall due to the low pressure around the coast on Thursday.
Parts of Tamil Nadu witnessed heavy rainfall over the next few days due to depression over Bay of Bengal, leading to waterlogging in parts of the state.
The depression, that moved towards the metropolis on Thursday is all set to cross the coast here soon while the authorities used heavy-duty motors, robotic excavators and deployed its full manpower to pump out water, de-clog drains, remove trash and uprooted trees.
The death toll due to heavy rainfall in the state of Tamil Nadu stands at 14 now.
The government has declared holidays in Chennai and adjoining districts and the principals and teachers do not want the children to face a gap in their studies again due to the festival holidays and now due to rains.
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