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18 hours, 32 minutes ago

Death of two TN electricity department contract workers: NHRC issues notice to Chief Secretary, DGP

The National Human Rights Commission, has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that two persons, working as contract labourers with the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation died due to electrocution while repairing a high-tension overhead power line near Olaiyur Ring Road in KK Nagar, Tiruchi on December, 18, 2024. According to a statement, the Commission has observed …

Commission Nhrc

18 hours, 32 minutes ago

Dindigul has most drowning deaths in south Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express

MADURAI: With nearly 315 of instances of drowning deaths reported between 2022 and 2024, Dindigul accounted for the highest number of such cases among the 10 districts in southern Tamil Nadu, according to data from the police department. Of the total 1,948 drowning deaths in the past three years, 280 deaths were reported in Thoothukudi, followed by 254 in Kanniyakumari, …

Madurai Thoothukudi Tirunelveli Kanniyakumari Dindigul Tenkasi Sivaganga

1 day, 22 hours ago

Four held for abduction of financier

The Hindu

CMBT Police on Saturday arrested four persons including a woman for allegedly abducting a financier and assaulting him over a business rivalry. Police said the complainant Durai Ragupathi, 30, a native of Thoothukudi is a financier for cars and he is running an office in Saligramam. He posted an After conducting an investigation, a team of police personnel arrested the …

Car Gautham

3 days, 18 hours ago

Improve infrastructure in Tiruchendur railway station, operate more trains, demand rail passengers

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: The demands to enhance infrastructure at Tiruchendur railway station to operate more trains from the temple city, have been growing over the years. The public has also called for a flyover across Arumuganeri manual railway gate on Thoothukudi- Tiruchendur NH road, where massive traffic congestion is commonplace during festivals at the Tiruchendur Murugan temple and Kulasekarapattinam Dasara. Though the …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

Locals struggle amidst slow rebuilding works of Eral, Authoor bridges

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: Even as a year has passed since the historic floods ravaged parts of Thoothukudi and other southern district of Tamil Nadu, in December 2023, the state and central governments have failed to repair and restore the bridges across the Thamirabarani at Eral and Authoor. During the unprecedented rain and subsequent floods on December 17 and 18, 2023, nearly 100 …

Bridge Thoothukudi Eral

1 week, 1 day ago

Minister reviews restoration works on highways in Tenkasi

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Minister of Public Works, Highways and Minor Ports E.V. The meeting focused on restoration works and ongoing projects under the highways department in Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Thoothukudi districts. Speaking at the meeting Mr. Velu said, “An assessment of the damage caused by the rainfall to roads, causeways, and bridges in the Tenkasi district has been completed and officials …

Work Tenkasi

1 week, 1 day ago

Kanimozhi inspects flood-affected areas in Thoothukudi

The Hindu

Around 1,585 individuals were accommodated in 33 flood relief shelters across the district, said Thoothukudi Lok Sabha Member K. Kanimozhi. Addressing the media during her inspection, she said that around 1,585 persons had been relocated to flood relief shelters across the district as a precautionary measure due to the flood threat from the Tamirabharani river. During her visit, Ms. Kanimozhi …

Kanimozhi Flood Inspection

1 week, 1 day ago

Inflow to Thamirabarani receding, 52k cusecs flowing into sea: Collector K Elambahavath

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: Residents living along the Thamirabarani riverbank need not panic as inflow is gradually receding due to declining rainfall, said Collector K Elambahavath on Saturday. In the wake of heavy rainfall triggered by low pressure, Thamirabarani was in full spate on Saturday and submerged two old bridges at Authoor and Eral, and inundating several villages. Speaking to TNIE, Collector Elambahavath …

Collector Thamirabarani

1 week, 1 day ago

Incessant rain floods Thoothukudi collectorate, disrupts public life

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: As heavy rainfall paralysed public life in Thoothukudi on Saturday, the district collectorate campus stood marooned making the premises inaccessible for public servants. "The water level suddenly rose as Soreespuram tank started overflowing," said one S Sahararaj, while returning from the SP office. The Uppar odai, infamous for flooding the Thoothukudi corporation areas, was brimming due to heavy rain …

Water Tank Thoothukudi Korampallam Collectorate Campus Uppar

1 week, 2 days ago

Karisal lit fest an occasion to celebrate people of the land, says MP Kanimozhi

The Hindu

“The ‘Karisal,’ festival celebrated in Virudhunagar district is not just a ceremonious event, but an occasion to remember and celebrate the people and culture of the land through art and literature created by various writers,” said Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi. The festival which is being held in Virudhunagar, she said brings to fore the livelihood, culture, language, food practices of people …

Land Writers Virudhunagar Event Fest Tamil Lit Karisal Literature

1 week, 2 days ago

Heavy rainfall triggers major flooding in Thoothukudi

The Hindu

Heavy rainfall for the third consecutive day led to major flooding and inundation in many areas in Thoothukudi district. The already persisting low pressure area brought heavy downpour to Thoothukudi from the late hours of Friday. In Thoothukudi city, heavy rainfall resulted in waterlogging in major areas such as TMB Colony, Rajiv Nagar, Thabal Thandhi Colony and Palayamkottai High Road. …

Water Heavy Rainfall Thoothukudi

1 week, 2 days ago

Chennai and Bengaluru face more rain: Yellow alert issued for districts in Tamil Nadu

India Today

Tamil Nadu has experienced significant rainfall, surpassing the seasonal average, with the state recording 53.4 cm of rain against the usual 44 cm. Bengaluru Rainfall: According to the India Meteorological Department, Bengaluru and other regions of south interior Karnataka are set to experience a brief dry spell starting Sunday, with overcast skies and occasional drizzle expected until then. The IMD …

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Chennai rains: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in THESE districts; schools open or closed? details here

Live Mint

Chennai rains: The India Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rainfall across most areas of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning at isolated locations. Here are the top ten updates: The IMD also predicts isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall, with extremely heavy showers at one or two places, particularly in the Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, and …

Tamil Nadu Sri Lanka Places Chennai Rain Districts Heavy Rainfall

1 week, 3 days ago

54 cm rainfall recorded in Tirunelveli, Chennai dams open flood gates

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has experienced unprecedented rainfall over the past 24 hours, leading to significant water accumulation in major reservoirs and prompting flood alerts in several regions. The state witnessed heavy downpours, with Tenkasi's Ayikudi recording over 30 cm of rainfall, propelling the district from a deficit to an excess in the northeast monsoon season. In Tirunelveli district, Oothu received …

Tirunelveli District Cusecs Prompting

1 week, 3 days ago

Bait arches constructed sans nod eat into beach near Tiruchendur temple

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: The construction of bait arches near Amali Nagar fishing hamlet, reportedly being constructed without Coastal Regulation Zone clearance, has led to heavy soil erosion along the coast near the Tiruchendur Murugan Temple, putting the safety of the centuries-old structures at risk. The fisheries department has built five bait arches, three detached breakwater structures and an auction hall. As per …

Bait Arches

1 week, 3 days ago

Portrait of freedom fighter Pandiyapathy revealed at Thoothukudi Collectorate

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: In recognition of the contributions of Don Gabriel De Cruz Parathavarma Pandian, also known as Pandiyapathy, as a freedom fighter, the Tamil Nadu government has installed his portrait in the photo gallery for freedom fighters at the Thoothukudi Collectorate. The Union Ministry of Culture recognised Pandiyapathy’s contributions after a detailed report on him was published by The New Indian …

India Freedom Freedom Fighter Pandiyapathy Thoothukudi Collectorate

1 week, 4 days ago

Widespread rain in southern districts of Tamil Nadu

The Hindu

Widespread rainfall since late Wednesday night across the southern districts of Tamil Nadu led to the district administrators announcing a holiday for schools in Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi on Thursday. Incidentally, there was not much rain in Theni district during the last 24 hours ending 6 a.m. on Thursday and the IMD prediction was ‘very light rainfall.’ This came …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu Rains: SpiceJet issues travel advisory for flights to and from Chennai amid widespread downpours

Live Mint

Tamil Nadu rains: SpiceJet issued an advisory for its passengers as widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on December 12. The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai predicted heavy rains at isolated places over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Karur, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi districts of Tamil Nadu, …

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Heavy Rainfall Lashes Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: Parts of Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rainfall on Thursday, with forecasts predicting more showers across the state. According to Tamil Nadu Weatherman, South Tamil Nadu is on alert for heavy rain until Friday, with interior districts expected to bear the brunt of the downpour as a low-pressure system moves from the Gulf of Mannar to the Arabian Sea. Coutrallam, …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu Rains Heavy Showers Lash State Schools Shut In Chennai 10 Districts Today More Rains Predicted

ABP News

Tamil Nadu rains: Widespread shower batter Chennai, Dindigul and Thoothukudi districts from Wednesday night. The 11 districts including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, and Cuddalore have declared school closures for the day. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Rain lashes parts of Thoothukudi In light of the heavy rain forecast, a holiday has been declared for schools in various …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Chennai rain forecast: Showers expected to continue through the night

India Today

A low-pressure system over the Southeast Bay of Bengal has developed into a deep depression, according to the India Meteorological Department. The depression is crossing near Rameswaram and Thoothukudi in the Gulf of Mannar, triggering heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu on the night of December 11. MORE RAINFALL FOR INTERIOR DISTRICTS On Thursday morning, dense clouds were reported over coastal …

Tamil Nadu Chennai Rain Rainfall Tamil Nadu Thoothukudi

1 week, 6 days ago

Boy who went missing in Kovilpatti found dead

The Hindu

A 10-year-old boy, who had been missing since noon on Monday, was found dead in the early hours of Tuesday in Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi district. The police said the boy, Karuppasamy, lived with his parents Karthik Murugan and Balasundari and his older brother Manikandan, at Gandhi Nagar in Kovilpatti. At around 11 a.m., when Karuppasamy’s grandmother came to the house to …

Missing Kovilpatti Karuppasamy Balasundari

2 weeks ago

Two TN men arrested for stealing gold from passenger who landed at Thiruvananthapuram airport

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Valiyathura police have arrested two Tamil Nadu natives accused of stealing gold from a passenger, who had landed at the International Airport here, by posing as cops. Thoothukudi natives Manikya Raj, 23, and Pechi Durai, 23, were arrested for robbing gold ornaments weighing six sovereigns from a Thirunelveli native, who had arrived from Singapore on November 12. As …

Valiyathura

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects

The Hindu

Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has said that the DMK will win 200 seats in the next Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Addressing the DMK southern zone Adi Dravidar welfare committee’s review meeting held in Tiruchendur on Saturday, the MP said: “As DMK leader M.K. Stalin’s tenure, the DMK has constantly worked towards the development of oppressed communities, weather it was 18% …

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Death of two TN electricity department contract workers: NHRC issues notice to Chief Secretary, DGP

Dindigul has most drowning deaths in south Tamil Nadu

Four held for abduction of financier

Improve infrastructure in Tiruchendur railway station, operate more trains, demand rail passengers

Locals struggle amidst slow rebuilding works of Eral, Authoor bridges

Minister reviews restoration works on highways in Tenkasi

Kanimozhi inspects flood-affected areas in Thoothukudi

Inflow to Thamirabarani receding, 52k cusecs flowing into sea: Collector K Elambahavath

Incessant rain floods Thoothukudi collectorate, disrupts public life

Karisal lit fest an occasion to celebrate people of the land, says MP Kanimozhi

Heavy rainfall triggers major flooding in Thoothukudi

Chennai and Bengaluru face more rain: Yellow alert issued for districts in Tamil Nadu

Chennai rains: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in THESE districts; schools open or closed? details here

54 cm rainfall recorded in Tirunelveli, Chennai dams open flood gates

Bait arches constructed sans nod eat into beach near Tiruchendur temple

Portrait of freedom fighter Pandiyapathy revealed at Thoothukudi Collectorate

Widespread rain in southern districts of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Rains: SpiceJet issues travel advisory for flights to and from Chennai amid widespread downpours

Heavy Rainfall Lashes Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Rains Heavy Showers Lash State Schools Shut In Chennai 10 Districts Today More Rains Predicted

Chennai rain forecast: Showers expected to continue through the night

Boy who went missing in Kovilpatti found dead

Two TN men arrested for stealing gold from passenger who landed at Thiruvananthapuram airport

Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects