Tamil Nadu: Schools closed in 20 districts after heavy rains

Following heavy rains in several parts of Tamil Nadu, the state government declared a holiday for schools in 20 districts on Wednesday. Schools in Chengalpet, Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Ranipet, Trichy, Ariyalur, Namakkal Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Vellore, and Karur will be closed today. To…

Tamil Nadu: BJP to protest in front of temples, churches & mosques against prolonged closure

The Tamil Nadu unit of BJP will protest in front of all major places of worship in the state on October 7 from 11 am to push the state government to allow people to enter the places of worship on weekends as well. In a statement issued Monday, state president Annamalai asked the general public to take part in the…