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Weather dept predicts rain in two TN districts, dry weather to continue elsewhere in state

Chennai, March 14 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast the possibility of light rainfall in isolated places in Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts over the next two days, while most other parts of Tamil Nadu are expected to experience dry weather conditions.

According to the weather department, one or two locations in Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts may receive very light rain today and tomorrow.

However, the rest of the State is likely to remain largely dry, with no significant rainfall expected in most districts.

Meteorological officials said the brief spell of rain in the southern coastal districts is due to minor atmospheric changes over the region.

Though the rainfall is expected to be minimal, it may provide temporary relief from the rising temperatures in these areas.

The department further noted that there is unlikely to be any significant change in the maximum temperatures across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal in the coming days.

However, temperatures may rise slightly in some regions, resulting in warmer daytime conditions.

Weather experts have advised residents to prepare for increasingly warm weather as summer gradually intensifies across the State. With the absence of widespread rainfall, several districts are expected to continue experiencing dry and hot conditions during the daytime.

In Chennai, the weather is expected to remain partly cloudy on Saturday.

The Regional Meteorological Centre has predicted that the maximum temperature in the city will hover between 34 degree Celsius and 35 degree Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to range between 24 degree Celsius and 25 degree Celsius.

Despite the partly cloudy skies, the city is unlikely to receive rainfall, and the weather is expected to remain largely stable over the next 24 hours.

Humidity levels are likely to remain moderate, which could add to the feeling of warmth during the afternoon hours.

Meteorological officials said that such isolated rainfall activity is typical during this transitional period between winter and summer in Tamil Nadu.

While southern coastal districts occasionally experience light showers due to localised weather patterns, most parts of the State generally remain dry during this time.

The department continues to monitor weather patterns across the region and has advised the public, particularly those working outdoors, to stay hydrated and take precautions against heat exposure as temperatures gradually rise in the coming weeks.

—IANS

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MP CM to inaugurate two-day tourism conclave in Rewa

Rewa, July 26 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate a two-day regional tourism conclave at the Krishna Raj Kapoor Auditorium in Rewa on Saturday, aimed at unlocking the untapped tourism potential of Madhya Pradesh’s Vindhya region.

Organised by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, the conclave will focus on promoting tourism investment, fostering industry partnerships, and creating new economic opportunities within the state’s growing tourism ecosystem. The event is part of a series of initiatives leading up to the Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart, scheduled to be held in Bhopal this October.

Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, Tourism, Culture and Religious Trusts Minister Dharmendra Singh Lodhi, and Principal Secretary of Tourism and Culture Shiv Shekhar Shukla, who also serves as Managing Director of the Tourism Board, will be present at the event. Bollywood actor Mukesh Tiwari and actress Sanvika Singh, known for her role in the web series Panchayat, will also mark their special presence.

According to official sources, top investors from the hospitality sector will be felicitated during the conclave. Chief Minister Yadav is expected to launch several key projects, including digital and infrastructural initiatives. Notably, the PM Paryatan Air Service Booking Portal, integrated with the IRCTC platform, will be unveiled.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) will be signed between the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board and MakeMyTrip to enhance tourism promotion and outreach.

In a virtual ceremony, the Chief Minister will also lay the foundation stone for the Spiritual Experience Project at Chitrakoot Ghat in Satna district and inaugurate a Tourist Facilitation Centre (FCI) in Shahdol.

The conclave, set to begin at 6 PM, will feature a series of sessions highlighting investment opportunities in the tourism sector. These sessions will include interactive dialogues between tour operators, hoteliers, investors, and government representatives, aimed at exploring strategies for development and marketing.

To conclude the event, a Familiarisation Tour (FAM Tour) will be organised for selected guests and tourism professionals, offering first-hand exposure to Rewa’s tourism assets and surrounding areas.

–IANS

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Man detained for beating his mother to death in Kolkata

Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) A son has been accused of brutally beating his mother, resulting in the death of the elderly woman in West Bengal’s Beliaghata area of Kolkata, police said on Saturday.

The incident took place on Saturday afternoon.

The deceased woman has been identified as 65-year-old Nandita Basu. Her son Mainak Basu has been detained on charges of murder.

A case has been registered against the accused.

According to the police, around 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, they received information that a 65-year-old woman was lying unconscious in her house on Kabi Sukanta Sarani in Beliaghata area.

When the police went to see the victim, they found blood coming out of her mouth and her body was cold.

The woman’s body was recovered and sent to the NRS Medical College and Hospital for post-mortem.

During the investigation, the police found out that Nandita Basu lived in that house with her son Mainak.

On Saturday, she had an argument with Mainak, who is 35-years-old.

At that time, Mainak brutally beat his mother following which she died.

“Prima facie it appears that she died after being beaten up by her son. However, the cause of death will be ascertained once we get the post-mortem report. The son has been detained. A case has been registered against him. An investigation has started,” a senior Kolkata Police officer said.

The police officers are investigating why the youth beat his mother so brutally.

They are also trying to find out the reason why both engaged in an argument on Saturday.

Initial investigation revealed that Nandita often had problems with Mainak for various reasons.

There was a dispute between the mother-son duo on Saturday as well.

The incident, however, created a lull in the area as people were shocked to see a son beating up his mother, resulting in the latter’s death.

Sources said that issues related to a property dispute could be the reason for a fallout in the relationship between the mother and the son.

–IANS

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