Petrol and Diesel Prices Unchanged in Chennai, Ragging Case Registered in Coimbatore College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu: The petrol and diesel prices in Chennai remain unchanged today, with one liter of petrol priced at Rs.102.63 and diesel at Rs.94.24 per liter. In other news updates from Tamil Nadu:
– In Madurai, the police fired at robber Stephen Raja in Post Telegraph Nagar, injuring him. Raja is currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
– A first information report has been released regarding the ragging of a private college student in Coimbatore. The seniors allegedly assaulted the student by demanding money, resulting in a case being registered under 8 sections.
– The Tamil Nadu public health department has instructed all hospitals to prepare for Diwali and to keep burn treatment facilities, surgeons, and burn medicines ready.
– Former AIADMK minister RB Udayakumar stated that there are no waterlogged roads in Madurai, disputing claims of stagnant water at the collector’s office.
– Actress and BJP leader Ranjana Nachiar expressed dissatisfaction with the actors’ union for not speaking up for her after her arrest for beating up students in a government bus.
– The popular video chat site Omegle is reportedly shutting down, bringing an end to an era for 90s youth.
– The legislature has passed a bill to raise reservation to 65% in Bihar, with an addition of 10% for upper caste poor, bringing the total reservation to 75%.
– Talks between India and the United States are scheduled to take place tomorrow, aiming to strengthen the relations between the two countries.
– The Madras High Court has ruled that the online gambling prohibition act, which was passed after the formation of the DMK government, will go into effect.
– Chennai and several other areas in Tamil Nadu have been experiencing heavy rain, with a chance of heavy rain in 21 districts, as reported by the Chennai Meteorological Department.
– Tragedy struck in Chennai when a cleanliness worker was killed in a car collision in Thiruvanmiyur.
– Chief Minister Chandrasekhara Rao has filed his nomination to contest from the Gajvel constituency in the upcoming Telangana Assembly Elections.
– The Supreme Court has left it to the High Courts to decide on a case seeking a lifetime ban on convicted MPs and MLAs from contesting elections.
– The Chief Electoral Officers and Police Officers of five states, including Tamil Nadu, are set to participate in a consultation meeting regarding preparations for the 2024 parliamentary elections.
– Prices of jewelry gold in Chennai have fallen, with a gram of gold now priced at Rs.44,920 and Rs.5,615 for 24k and 22k respectively.
– In Kotagiri, Nilgiris district, the highest rainfall of 23cm was recorded in the last 24 hours in Tamil Nadu.
– An elderly man named Karuppan died after being attacked by a wild elephant near Alandurai in Coimbatore.
– Special buses will be operated for three days in Tamil Nadu to facilitate travel for the Diwali festival, with about 2,100 buses running daily from Chennai and 4,575 special buses operating over the course of three days.
– Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has ordered to give a 20% bonus to the workers of the Tamil Nadu Tea Estate Association (TANTEA) and to pay the revised daily wage of Rs.438 per day to TANTEA workers.
– A 6-lakh-truck strike took place in Tamil Nadu today, emphasizing various demands related to vehicle taxes and sand quarries.
– Heavy rainfall has led to school holiday declarations in five districts of Tamil Nadu, while moderate rain is expected in 17 districts over the next three hours.
Given the rainfall alerts and ongoing news developments, the public is advised to stay updated on the latest news and weather conditions.