Puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy said 15 cm rainfall was recorded in the last two to three days and cabinet ministers, MLAs have been dispatched to the affected areas to provide relief measures.
Chief Minister N Rangasamy said that with the Centre slashing the excise duty on petrol by Rs 5 and on diesel by Rs 10, the territorial government decided to reduce the VAT on the petroleum products by Rs 7.
A Namassivayam, K Lakshminarayanan, C Djeacoumar, Chandira Priyanga and A K Sai J Saravana Kumar were sworn in as ministers by Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan in front of the Raj Nivas.
Sources said the list has two names from the BJP, which was earlier demanding better representation in the Cabinet, and four names from Rangasamy's NR Congress.
AINR Congress leader and former Chief Minister N Rangasamy has made it clear that he will be the CM if the alliance wins; in fact, it was on that condition that the party entered the NDA alliance. But the BJP isn't backing down either.
Assam orchids to Navi Mumbai’s lotus design: India on most beautiful airports list
Lifestyle40 min ago
Guwahati and Navi Mumbai airports have been recognized as two of the world's most beautiful airports in 2026 by Prix Versailles. These airports showcase the region's culture and natural beauty, incorporating elements like bamboo and lotus-inspired designs. This prestigious award not only recognizes the airports' unique architecture but also brings attention to Northeast's rich cultural heritage.
