Empowered villages key to Viksit Bharat 2047: Vice President Radhakrishnan

October 30, 2026 3:40 PM

Empowered villages key to Viksit Bharat 2047: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday called for holistic rural development to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, saying villages must have quality infrastructure, essential services and livelihood opportunities that enable residents to lead dignified lives. Addressing the Golden Jubilee Celebrations and 39th Convocation of Gandhigram Rural Institute in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, he said India’s strength lay in its villages and rural development must remain a fundamental pillar of na...

Level 2 flood warning issued in TN; Vaigai Dam set to reach capacity within 48 hours

August 5, 2025 10:36 AM

Level 2 flood warning issued in TN; Vaigai Dam set to reach capacity within 48 hours

A Level 2 flood warning has been issued for residents living along the banks of the Vaigai River in Tamil Nadu’s Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram districts, as the Vaigai Dam is expected to reach its full storage capacity within the next 48 hours. The alert follows continuous rainfall in the region and increased inflow from the Mullaperiyar Dam, raising concerns over possible flooding in downstream areas. Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable zones to remain ca...