A power struggle erupted when Lt. Governor K. Kailashnathan unilaterally appointed a Health Department director without consulting CM N. Rangaswamy, who holds the health portfolio. In protest, the CM and AINRC ministers boycotted their offices for three days. The confrontation highlighted deeper administrative friction between the LG and elected government. After tense talks, a temporary truce...
Puducherry – Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently stated that First Information Reports (FIRs) in Puducherry should be registered in Tamil. This directive emphasizes the importance of using the local language in official legal processes within the Union Territory
Puducherry takes a massive leap toward green energy with the inauguration of its first utility-scale floating solar power plant at Ousteri Lake. This project, a collaboration between the Power Department and private tech firms, is designed to generate enough electricity to power nearly 5,000 households. Beyond energy, the plant uses specialized cooling tech to reduce water evaporation,...
The Puducherry Police Department has announced a significant escalation in penalties aimed at completely curbing underage driving. Effective immediately, vehicle owners or parents who permit minors to operate vehicles face severe consequences, including hefty fines of up to ₹25,000 and potential imprisonment for up to three years.
In a further move, the vehicle's registration will be...
From July 1 to September 30, Puducherry is implementing a Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign in all Gram Panchayats. Inaugurated in Ariyankuppam, the initiative aims to enroll residents in schemes like PMJDY, PMJJBY, PMSBY, and Atal Pension Yojana, and assist with digital re-KYC and unclaimed deposit filings. Special camps will be conducted in each village to ensure universal access to...
Educational institutions across the Puducherry and Karaikal regions officially buzzed back to life yesterday as they reopened their gates following the lengthy summer vacation. The reopening applies to a wide range of students, covering Kindergarten through Classes 1 to 10.
To mark the immediate commencement of the new academic session on a positive note, the School Education Department made...
Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy has officially approached the Union Petroleum Minister, urgently requesting the continuation of a crucial special diesel supply arrangement for the region's fishing community. Highlighting the severe economic hardship caused by currently inflated fuel prices, the Chief Minister is strongly urging the Central Government to either provide diesel to...
In a remarkable display of medical expertise, surgeons at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) in Puducherry successfully performed a rare and complex surgery yesterday. The team removed a massive tumor weighing approximately 15 kilograms from the abdomen of a 73-year-old male patient.
This challenging procedure is being hailed as a major medical...
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