In a precautionary move following a severe weather warning from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the district administrations of Chennai, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, and Cuddalore have declared a holiday for educational institutions on Wednesday.
Gatekeeper’s negligence confirmed in train-van Collision
The devastating train-van collision in Chemmanguppam, Cuddalore, which resulted in the death of three school students last week, has been officially attributed to the negligence of the railway gatekeeper.

