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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 …

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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

MAYILADUTHURAI: Declaring that there are no more registered purse seine fishers in the district after the lone three who were permitted to resort to the fishing method are said to be switching back to trawling, the fisheries department has begun to seize the nets used for the activity from harbours. The Supreme Court early last year passed an order allowing …

The Mayiladuthurai district administration plans to rope in the civic organisations and local business establishments to maintain the 12 ponds and six parks in Mayiladuthurai town, which were recently restored after a long period. On Saturday, a meeting was held in the district collectorate involving civic organisations and others, organised by District Collector A.P. Soon, the district administration is likely …

MAYILADUTHURAI: Senior citizens across the district have welcomed the Mayiladuthurai police resuming their initiative to conduct voluntary wellness checks at their residences. In the wake of burglary reports across the state where miscreants target houses of elders staying alone, the district police began conducting wellness checks wherein a team led by inspectors, sub-inspectors and constables visited their houses and assessed …

The continuing trend of political parties fielding ‘outsiders’ has caused resentment among a section of voters in Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency. While the Congress has fielded R. Sudha from Gummidipoondi as its candidate, the Pattali Makkal Katchi has nominated M. K. Stalin who hails from Aaduthurai in Thanjavur district. However, the candidates of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and …

The group allegedly continued their blackmailing under the instigation of BJP district president K Agoram and a private school correspondent, N Kudiyarasu of Sembanarkoil. With the mutt seer, 27th Gurumaha Sannithanam Srilasri Masilamani Desiga Gnana Sambanda Paramachariya Swamigal, also “becoming depressed” over the alleged harassment, Viruthagiri gathered courage and lodged a complaint with the Mayiladuthurai police on February 25. Following …

Six fishermen from Thirumullaivasal, a coastal village near Sirkazhi in Mayiladuthurai district suffered burn injuries when the engine of a fibreglass boat caught fire mid-sea, several nautical miles off the Pazhayar coast on Thursday night. Police sources said six fishermen had ventured into the sea for fishing on Thursday evening in a fibreglass boat from the Thirumullaivasal fishing harbour. When …

Four persons were killed and four others injured in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit at Thillaiyadi village in Mayiladuthurai district on Wednesday. Official sources said eight persons were engaged in manufacturing firecrackers at the unit, located a few metres away from the residential area of Thillaiyadi village. N. Masilamani, 55, of Mutlur in Cuddalore district; R. Mariyappan, 40, …

Two men were found dead in a village near Manganallur in Mayiladuthurai district late on Monday, a few hours after they reportedly consumed liquor bought from a Tasmac shop. The Collector said the investigation revealed that the stepbrothers of Palanigurunathan, identified as Manoharan and Baskaran, purchased two bottles of liquor from a Tasmac outlet. The Perambur police, under whose jurisdiction …