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'Sri Lankan' pirates assault six TN fishermen at sea off Nagapattinam

NAGAPATTINAM: Six fishermen from Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts were allegedly assaulted and robbed at sea by assailants said to be from Sri Lanka on Friday night. Sources said fishermen C Kumar, K Jegan and N Lakshmanan -- all from Mayiladuthurai camping in Nagapattinam's Kodiyakarai for the past two months -- on Friday afternoon ventured into sea in a motorised boat. …

Sri Lanka Fishermen Kodiyakarai Mayiladuthurai Nagapattinam

1 week ago

Empowered through government schemes: A PwD entrepreneur’s inspiring journey

The Hindu

Chokkalingam M., a 35-year-old Person with Disability and an M. Com graduate from Cholanpettai panchayat in Mayiladuthurai district, has turned his 70% disability into a strength, building a successful business with the help of government schemes. During a sightseeing trip to north India, Mr. Chokkalingam said mementos and shields were much cheaper there compared to the local market. Mr. Chokkalingam …

Pwd Mayiladuthurai Government Schemes Chokkalingam

1 week, 1 day ago

Mettur dam nears full capacity

New Indian Express

MAYILADUTHURAI: With the Mettur dam nearing maximum capacity following the heavy rains last week and the surplus water being released into the Kollidam, the district administration in Mayiladuthurai has advised residents in vulnerable areas along the river to shift to safety. According to the water resources department, the storage level of the Mettur dam on Saturday stood at 117 feet …

Cauvery Cusecs Mettur Dam Dam Nears

1 week, 2 days ago

Mayiladuthurai most vulnerable to climate change, action plan unveiled

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Mayiladuthurai became the first district in Tamil Nadu to get a District Climate Action Plan, an ambitious move to tackle the pressing challenges posed by climate change. The DCAP prepared by Anna University’s Climate Studio with the support of the Department of Environment and Climate Change, was released by Chief Minister M K Stalin during a recent meeting of …

Climate Change Change Climate Water District Mayiladuthurai Dcap

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, …

Tamil Nadu Districts Tamil Heavy Puducherry Nadu Heavy Rains

1 week, 5 days ago

Heavy rain predicted across Tamil Nadu, orange alert in several districts

India Today

A growing low pressure weather system over southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining east Equatorial Indian Ocean is likely to reach Tamil Nadu coast sometime today, bringing fresh spell of intense rainfall across the state, especially over delta regions and north Tamil Nadu districts. The low pressure system could bring widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu on Thursday and RMC Chennai …

Tamil Nadu Chennai Districts Heavy Rain Low Heavy Puducherry

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Goondas Act invoked against two murder accused in Mayiladuthurai

The Hindu

Two persons have been arrested under the Goondas Act in connection with the murder of a man in Sirkazhi taluk of Mayiladuthurai district. According to the police, Rafiq, 50, a resident of Kovilpathu Main Road in Sirkazhi, was killed by his son Mohammed Yusuf, 22, along with his friends Subash, 22, and Mohammed Basith, 19. Given the severity of the …

Act Goondas Act Mayiladuthurai Rafiq Mohammed Yusuf Sirkazhi Subash

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rains continue in Tamil Nadu, standing crops hit in Cauvery delta areas

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: Rains continued on Wednesday in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta areas affecting standing paddy crops, and leader of the opposition, Edappadi K Palaniswami urged the state government to provide appropriate relief to farmers. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami expressed shock over reports that 1,500 acres of paddy crop have been affected in Thiruthuraipoondi and demanded that officials inspect rain-hit …

Chennai Areas Heavy Delta Mayiladuthurai Very Heavy Rain Nagapattinam

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rains continue in Tamil Nadu, standing crops hit in Cauvery delta areas

Deccan Chronicle

Rains continued overnight in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta areas affecting standing paddy crops and the India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said heavy to very heavy and extremely heavy rainfall is likely in a few places in Cuddalore and Mayiladuthurai districts, also part of the delta region.Rains submerged crops, partially and completely, at several places including those in and around Tiruvarur, …

Chennai Rain Heavy Delta Cuddalore Nagapattinam Tiruvarur

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Rains continue to batter Tamil Nadu, standing crops damaged in Cauvery delta region

New Indian Express

Rains submerged crops, partially and completely, at several places including those in and around Tiruvarur, Thiruthuraipoondi, Muthupettai, Mayilduthurai, Vedaranyam and according to farmers' rough estimates, crops over at least 2,000 acres were affected. The deep depression is very likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm on November 27 and heavy to very heavy rain at a few places and …

Places Chennai Rain Heavy Cuddalore Mayiladuthurai Nagapattinam

Tamil Nadu Rains: IMD issues red alert, NDRF teams deployed, several schools closed; Cyclonic storm brewing

Live Mint

Tamil Nadu Rains: The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for Wednesday, November 27, amid heavy rains in the region. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in a few places with isolated extremely heavy rainfall over Coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on November 26 and 27. Deep depression likely to become …

Tamil Nadu Sri Lanka Tamil Cyclonic Likely Heavy Puducherry

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Heavy rains lash across Tamil Nadu's coastal delta; normalcy affected

New Indian Express

NAGAPATTINAM: Heavy to moderate rains poured across delta districts on Tuesday. The downpours were severe in coastal delta districts where the Red Alert was issued by the meteorological department. The rainfall is heavy in coastal districts like Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Karaikal and moderate in Pudukkottai, Thanjavur and Tiruchy on Tuesday. The Regional Meteorological Center of the Indian Meteorological Department …

Districts Karaikal Tiruchy Thanjavur Mayiladuthurai Nagapattinam Tiruvarur

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Rain likely in Chennai, delta from November 25-28

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: A new low-pressure area that has formed over East Equatorial Indian Ocean and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal on Saturday morning is expected to bring rain to delta region, Chennai and surrounding districts and southern districts from November 25 to 28. The weather system formed under the influence of upper air circulation prevailing in the area since Friday is …

Chennai Rain Heavy

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Fix dangerous pathway near school in Mayiladuthurai, say activists

The Hindu

A deteriorating pathway on Ma Marathu Medi Street in Ward 28, leading to Kittappa Municipality School in Koranad, has become a safety hazard for students, commuters, and residents. The small bridge, built over an underground canal carrying water from the Old Cauvery to Chandri Kulam, is damaged at both ends, making it difficult and dangerous to cross. “This shortcut is …

3 months ago

Residents in Mayiladuthurai demand badly damaged roads to be repaired before onset of monsoon

The Hindu

Several roads within Ward 20 of Mayiladuthurai municipality, particularly in parts of Pudhu Agraharam, R.K. Golden Nagar, Rajarajeswari Nagar, Cholan Nagar, Abdul Kalam Nagar, Ramjayam Nagar, and Anna Nagar, have gone without repairs for over 20 years, affecting around 50,000 residents. Despite being a key route, especially for a prominent private school with over 1,000 students and pilgrims travelling to …

Roads Nagar Ward 20

3 months, 3 weeks ago

SIDCO estate in Mayiladuthurai emerging as a key hub for small-scale units

The Hindu

The Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Limited Industrial Estate in Kulichar, near Mayiladuthurai, is gaining momentum as a key hub for small-scale industries. He said the centre offers a 25% capital subsidy for new industries and a 20% electricity subsidy for the first five years, encouraging entrepreneurs to set up their businesses. Mr. Sekar said the district could see …

Estate Industries Mayiladuthurai

4 months ago

Migrants toil in Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta

The Hindu

Migrant workers from other parts of India are slowly making their presence felt in the agricultural fields in the Cauvery delta, in Tamil Nadu, often referred to as the granary of South India. The gradual influx of migrant workers in agriculture has, however, not set alarm bells ringing as yet among trade unions or local labourers as the numbers in …

India Tamil Nadu Farmers Work Workers Migrant Workers Tamil

4 months ago

Residents struggle as condition of Puthutheru deteriorates in Mayiladuthurai

The Hindu

Residents of Mayiladuthurai and the nearby villages to the west are struggling as the one-km-long Puthutheru, once well paved, has now deteriorated into a rough dirt track. “Thousands of people, including students, commuters, and farmers, use this road daily to reach Mayiladuthurai. The condition of the road worsens during special events as it has several marriage halls, leading to traffic …

Road Mayiladuthurai

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mayiladuthurai MP submits petition to Railway Minister with list of long-pending demands

The Hindu

Mayiladuthurai Member of Parliament R. Sudha called on Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, to present a charter of demands on behalf of the people of her constituency. The petition highlights the need for additional carriages on the MEMU trains from Mayiladuthurai to Salem and Tiruchi, which have been reduced to eight carriages, leading to severe overcrowding. She called for the extension …

Train Services Railway Mayiladuthurai

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mayiladuthurai welcomes River Cauvery, water to be distributed for irrigation needs this week

New Indian Express

MAYILADUTHURAI: Nearly a week after the Mettur dam was opened for irrigation, the released River Cauvery water entered Mayiladuthurai district on Saturday night. The river water will be distributed for the district’s irrigation needs this week, said sources. Water Resources Department officials released the river water, which entered Thiruvalankadu in Kuthalam block as distributary 'Vikraman Aaru', from the Thiruvalankadu head …

Water Cauvery Wrd Vennar

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Passengers urge railways to operate Mayiladuthurai-Tiruchi and Mayiladuthurai-Salem Express with conventional coaches

The Hindu

Commuters, especially those in the delta region, have urged the railways to continue operating the Mayiladuthurai-Tiruchi-Mayiladuthurai Express with conventional ICF coaches instead of MEMU rake. Following the extension of the Mysuru-Mayiladuthurai Express to Cuddalore a few days ago, the Mayiladuthurai-Tiruchi Express is being operated with 10 conventional ICF coaches. “The eight-car MEMU train will be insufficient to accommodate the crowd …

Tiruchi Train Express Coaches Memu Operate Mayiladuthurai

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Girl ends her life in Mayiladuthurai, relatives accuse the school of humiliating her over malpractice

The Hindu

A girl studying in class VIII in a private school in Mayiladuthurai ended her life after allegedly being pulled up for copying in a class test. The girl was allegedly caught cheating during a class test on Wednesday. Upon receiving the information, Mayiladuthurai town police sent her body to Mayiladuthurai Government Hospital for post-mortem. Meanwhile, relatives of the girl accused …

Her Life Mayiladuthurai Relatives

5 months ago

Extension of Mysuru-Mayiladuthurai Express up to Cuddalore causes dismay among rail users in Tiruchi

The Hindu

While the extension of the Mysore-Mayiladuthurai Express train up to Cuddalore has been largely welcomed by travellers in the delta region, it has caused much consternation among people of Tiruchi as they believe getting accommodation in the only train service to Bengaluru from here would get even tougher for them now. At present, the Mysuru Express is the only train …

Bengaluru Tiruchi Train Demand Cuddalore Mayiladuthurai

5 months ago

Mysore-Mayiladuthurai Express extended to Cuddalore Port Junction

The Hindu

The Railway Board has approved the extension of the Mayiladuthurai-Mysore-Mayiladuthurai Express to Cuddalore Port Junction. The inaugural service will run from Mayiladuthurai to Cuddalore Port at 10.55 a.m. on July 19 via Sirkazhi and Chidambaram. The regular service of the extended train Cuddalore Port–Mysuru–Cuddalore Port Express will be from July 19 from both ends. The train will leave Cuddalore Port …

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'Sri Lankan' pirates assault six TN fishermen at sea off Nagapattinam

Empowered through government schemes: A PwD entrepreneur’s inspiring journey

Mettur dam nears full capacity

Mayiladuthurai most vulnerable to climate change, action plan unveiled

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

Heavy rain predicted across Tamil Nadu, orange alert in several districts

Goondas Act invoked against two murder accused in Mayiladuthurai

Rains continue in Tamil Nadu, standing crops hit in Cauvery delta areas

Rains continue in Tamil Nadu, standing crops hit in Cauvery delta areas

Cyclone Fengal: Rains continue to batter Tamil Nadu, standing crops damaged in Cauvery delta region

Tamil Nadu Rains: IMD issues red alert, NDRF teams deployed, several schools closed; Cyclonic storm brewing

Heavy rains lash across Tamil Nadu's coastal delta; normalcy affected

Rain likely in Chennai, delta from November 25-28

Fix dangerous pathway near school in Mayiladuthurai, say activists

Residents in Mayiladuthurai demand badly damaged roads to be repaired before onset of monsoon

SIDCO estate in Mayiladuthurai emerging as a key hub for small-scale units

Migrants toil in Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta

Residents struggle as condition of Puthutheru deteriorates in Mayiladuthurai

Mayiladuthurai MP submits petition to Railway Minister with list of long-pending demands

Mayiladuthurai welcomes River Cauvery, water to be distributed for irrigation needs this week

Passengers urge railways to operate Mayiladuthurai-Tiruchi and Mayiladuthurai-Salem Express with conventional coaches

Girl ends her life in Mayiladuthurai, relatives accuse the school of humiliating her over malpractice

Extension of Mysuru-Mayiladuthurai Express up to Cuddalore causes dismay among rail users in Tiruchi

Mysore-Mayiladuthurai Express extended to Cuddalore Port Junction