Assembly elections: Voter turnout nears 19% in Bengal, 17% in Tamil Nadu till 9 am

April 23, 2026 10:39 AM

Assembly elections: Voter turnout nears 19% in Bengal, 17% in Tamil Nadu till 9 am

The voter turnout in the first phase of polling in West Bengal was recorded at 18.76 per cent, while Tamil Nadu reported a turnout of 17.69 per cent as of 9 am on Thursday, according to data released by the Election Commission of India. In Tamil Nadu, Tiruppur district recorded the highest turnout at 20.38 per cent, followed by Erode at 19.55 per cent, while Chennai registered 16.51 per cent. In West Bengal, Paschim Midnapore recorded the highest turnout at 20.51 per cent, followed by Bankura ...

Moderate rain likely in TN’s Western Ghats; rest of state to remain dry

February 23, 2026 8:24 AM

Moderate rain likely in TN’s Western Ghats; rest of state to remain dry

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast moderate rainfall over parts of the Western Ghats over the next two days, while most other regions of Tamil Nadu are expected to witness largely dry conditions. In a statement, the Meteorological Department said that one or two places in the Western Ghats districts are likely to receive light to moderate rain today and tomorrow. The rainfall activity is expected to remain confined to isolated pockets in hilly and adjoining areas, with no wi...