Schools remain closed for 4 days ahead of Pongal in Puducherry, according to official notification on Monday. The notification stated, “Directorate of School Education orders closure of all government and private schools for 4 days from January 13 in view of Pongal festival.” On January 4, students of a school […]
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Puducherry CM, L-G Kiran Bedi in fresh turf war
Chief minister V Narayanasamy has declared as ‘null and void’ the order of the Lt Governor, annulling appointment of State Election Commissioner (SEC) T M Balakrishnan, triggering a fresh turf war between his government and Kiran Bedi. In his January 3 order, shared with media on Sunday, the chief minister […]
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Beggar woman found with Rs 15,000 cash, Rs 2 lakh in bank account in Puducherry
Officials of a temple here were shocked to find a beggar having cash totalling Rs 15,000 and a bank account with Rs 2 lakh to her credit. That the beggar woman had so much money came to light when the temple authorities were clearing the pavement near the place of […]