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The territory of cultural union abounds with potluck & poise

Every year, since the association was founded, people of various origins have been hosting a cultural rendezvous at the Andhra Maha Sabha.

published on : 28th May 2023
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Puducherry govt grants pension of Rs 3.3 crore to 1k fishermen

The pension amount for the months of March and April will be sent to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries soon after the event, said a release from the Chief Minister’s office.

published on : 26th May 2023
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Two including 2-year-old dead in different incidents in TN's Villupuram

A two-year-old boy and a 48-year-old-man lost their lives in two different incidents in Villupuram district on Thursday.

published on : 21st April 2023
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Puducherry stands risk of losing funds for delaying transfer of CSS funds

In March 2023, Puducherry received Rs 90.49 crore for 16 centrally sponsored schemes, out of which only Rs 22.85 crore have been transferred to the SNA (as on April 18).

published on : 21st April 2023
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Fishermen picket Puducherry Assembly protesting against alleged grabbing of temple land

The fishermen said they have been organising the annual temple festival Mayana Kollai near the New Light House for decades.

published on : 20th April 2023
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Puducherry seeks centre's funds for replacing 15-year-old buses

PRTC has a fleet size of 175 stage carriage buses and 90% of them have almost completed 15 years.

published on : 19th April 2023
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Better lake than never! A vow to save Pondy waterbodies

NGOs under the Alliance for Good Governance (AGG) have revived 47 ponds, cleaned up another seven this year

published on : 16th April 2023
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85-year-old man dies of Covid complications in Puducherry, 104 cases reported across UT

An 85-year-old male patient, who had co-morbid conditions of diabetes and hypertension, succumbed to Covid-19 in Karaikal today.

published on : 13th April 2023
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Resto bars violate excise rules, ruin public peace: Former Puducherry CM

The opposition Congress and ruling party ally AIADMK continue their demand for the closure of resto bars and pubs in Puducherry by alleging violation of excise rules.

published on : 12th April 2023
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Hop on 'beer bus' from Chennai to Puducherry from April 22

The trip, initiated by Catamaran Brewing Company, will have its inaugural run on April 22, Saturday.

published on : 12th April 2023
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Puducherry excise department to auction properties of 78 defaulters to recover kist dues of Rs 7.33 crore

Incidentally, the dues have been pending since 1968-69. At present, Rs 69 crore of kist and Rs 104 crore of interest is due from between 1968-69 to 2018-2019.

published on : 11th April 2023
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Midnight pubs, resto-bars pose threat to law and order of Puducherry: AIADMK chief

He further said that the government permitted the functioning of bars and pubs at night for additional revenue but Puducherry has now become a hub of drugs.

published on : 10th April 2023
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Bike rams into tree killing rider after drunk men chase him in Puducherry, four held

The group came out of the house in the wee hours, allegedly in an inebriated condition, to stop vehicles passing through the street.  

published on : 10th April 2023
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Puducherry makes face masks mandatory due to rise in Covid-19 cases

The number of active cases in the UT have gone up to 206 with seven in hospital and 199 in home isolation.

published on : 8th April 2023
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Teacher terminated for forging documents to enter government service in Puducherry

Official sources said that he was hired as a lecturer on an hourly basis by the SED and served from 2006 to 2014.

published on : 8th April 2023
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Fishers from TN, Pondy claim Sri Lankan navy robbed them

The fishermen then contacted their compatriots who were in another vessel for assistance. The latter, in turn, reached out to the Indian Navy, which was patrolling nearby.

published on : 7th April 2023
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Sri Lankan navy assaults, robs 12 Tamil Nadu, Puducherry fishermen off Kodiyakarai

"Around midnight, we spotted a Sri Lankan navy vessel approaching us. We realised danger was in store. We cut off our fishing nets then and tried to flee deeper into Indian waters."

published on : 6th April 2023
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Puducherry Legislative Assembly adopts unanimous resolution seeking statehood 

Moving the resolution, Chief Minister said that everyone cutting across party lines and regions has expressed the need for statehood.

published on : 31st March 2023
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Puducherry assistance for clearing prosopis boosts Karaikal farmers' hope of increased cultivation

P Rajenthiran, a farmer representative from Karaikal Regional Farmers’ Welfare Association, said, “The government aid is commendable.

published on : 30th March 2023
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Privatisation of power entity in Puducherry: Government to retain 49 per cent stake

He said the decision was taken following protests by employees and opposition MLAs.

published on : 30th March 2023
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