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Seek 10,000 crore from Centre, says MK Stalin

Immediately after the storm, Stalin issued a similar statement asking party cadres to help people affected by Vardah.

14 Dec 2016 6:24 AM IST

Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam interacting with people during his visit to Pulicat on Tuesday (Photo: DC)

O Panneerselvam visits Pulicat, offers promises and hope

The Chief Minister promised to take action on their petitions and consoled them.

14 Dec 2016 6:22 AM IST

Fishermen attempt to retrieve their boats, which had overturned due to the impact of cyclone Vardah, to safer grounds on Tuesday (Photo: N. Sampath)

Post Vardah: Livelihood of 25,000 fishermen families hit

Raja of Kasimedu Kuppam said â€œthe cyclone reminded us of 2004 tsunami. After the disastrous tsunami the fishermen were...

14 Dec 2016 6:19 AM IST

In most cases worldwide, people have been infected with the Zika virus by mosquitoes. (Photo: AP)

Tamil Nadu on vigil against outbreak of diseases

An additional of 18 ambulances will join the force on Wednesday, the health secretary added.

14 Dec 2016 6:15 AM IST

Total number of people involved in Clearing uprooted trees 8,400.

Cyclone Vardah mellows down

There will be no significant rains to Chennai and its neighboring districts for the next few days, said weather...

14 Dec 2016 6:11 AM IST

The roof at Alandur metro rail station pulled out by gusty winds (Photo: DC)

Water enters OMR houses, IT offices damaged after effect of cyclone...

The lively economic hub wore a deserted look with shops being shut and power not being restored for the second...

14 Dec 2016 6:08 AM IST

Residents looking at the uprooted trees in an area worst hit due to the Cyclone Vardah, in Chennai on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Chennai citizens' spirit shines on streets

Though there was no need of relief camps, people were alert in tracking the situation and stocking up the groceries to...

14 Dec 2016 6:04 AM IST

BSNL mobile services worked for most part of the day, but internet connectivity in those phones were also down on Tuesday.

Post Vardah: Erratic mobile, internet connectivity puts off...

Even 24 hours after the cyclone made its landfall, mobile networks were erratic and data on them did not work for most...

14 Dec 2016 6:01 AM IST

AIADMK treasurer and finance minister O. Panneerselvam

Release Rs 1,000 crore as immediate relief: O Panneerselvam to PM

Mr Panneerselvam also asked Mr Modi to depute a team from the Government of India to study the extensive damages caused...

14 Dec 2016 5:58 AM IST

AIADMK treasurer and finance minister O. Panneerselvam

Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam's relief meet at Ripon Buildings

As a ripple effect, senior ministers and top IAS officers camped at the corporation office until late Wednesday...

14 Dec 2016 5:55 AM IST

An EB cable hangs on the road at Madipakkam, posing a threat to motorists. (Photo: DC)

Post Vardah: Power supply to chennai suburban areas in 3 days

A senior Tangedco official said that almost all the areas in the suburbs have overhead cables and so the damage was very...

14 Dec 2016 5:53 AM IST

Residents look at the uprooted trees in a residential area which have been the worst hit due to the cyclone Vardah that brought life to a stand still across Chennai on Tuesday.(Photo: AP)

Post Vardah: Shed a tear for the trees

To say the least, the number officially given out 12,000 in Chenai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram was conservative.

14 Dec 2016 2:16 AM IST