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19 hours, 6 minutes ago

Dindigul has most drowning deaths in south Tamil Nadu

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

3 days, 19 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 …

Trains Murugan Tiruchendur Railway Station Operate Tiruchendur Railway Station

5 days, 19 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

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

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

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, 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 …

Rain District Thoothukudi Widespread Rain

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 …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Man held for ₹52.11 lakh share market scam

The Hindu

Thoothukudi cyber wing police have arrested a man from Kerala on charges of defrauding ₹52.11 lakh through share market trading scam via whatsapp. According to the police, the complainant, from KTC Nagar received a message in WhatsApp stating that money could be earned with huge profit through share market trading. The victim clicked the link and downloaded the application called …

Thoothukudi Whatsapp Share Market Trading

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Integrated crop management training for farmers begins in Thoothukudi district

The Hindu

The Agricultural Department officials organised a farm school training programme for farmers on integrated crop management in paddy cultivation. The programme was conducted under the support of State Extension Programmes for Extension Reforms at the Kalankarai village in Thoothukudi district. Experts from the SCAD Agricultural and Science Centre T. Masanaselvam and P. Muthukumar explained the significance of the application of …

Farmers Thoothukudi

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pilot project to screen infants for hearing impairment launched in Thoothukudi

The Hindu

“According to the World Health Organisation, hearing impairment will become a major global health issue in the next 20 years. Currently, in India six out of thousand children are born with hearing disabilities,” said Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi at the launch of the pilot project of infants hearing screening programme in Thoothukudi on Friday. The project was launched at …

Hearing Thoothukudi Impairment Hearing Impairment

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Constable suspended for stealing hundial money from Sankarankovil temple

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: A police constable was arrested and placed under suspension pending inquiry for stealing Rs 17,710 from the hundial of a temple in Sankarankovil. Sources said, Maheswari, the constable, along with her relatives volunteered for the hundial counting at the Sankaranarayana Swamy Temple on November 26. An investigation by the Sankarankovil town police based on a complaint revealed that four …

Constable Maheswari Sankarankovil

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Woman seeks patta land to care for mentally ill husband in Thoothukudi

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: Seeking free patta land to build a house, a woman with speech and hearing impairment on Wednesday petitioned District Collector K Elambahavath alleging that the owner of her rented house forbade her husband from entering it since the latter often made loud noises owing to his mental illness. The petition was submitted by Hyer Nisha of Paramankurichi during the …

Nisha Patta Land House Owner

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Balavinayagar Temple Road in Thoothukudi made a one-way to ease traffic congestion

The Hindu

The Thoothukudi police on Sunday made the busy Bala Vinayagar Temple Road a one-way to ease traffic congestion. After examining the possibilities, the police proposed to ban entry of vehicles from Anna statue intersection to Bala Vinayagar Temple Road. Vehicles from Palayamkottai Road intending to go to Bala Vinayagar Temple Road hvae to reach the Cruz Fernandez Statue and then …

Traffic Congestion Road Bala Vinayagar Temple Road

3 weeks, 2 days ago

12 fishermen released by Sri Lankan government arrive in Thoothukudi

The Hindu

Twelve fishermen from Tharuvaikulam, who were released by the Sri Lankan government, arrived in Thoothukudi in the early hours of Saturday. The Sri Lankan navy arrested a total of 22 fishermen hailing from Tharuvaikulam in Thoothukudi district on August 5 on charges of allegedly crossing the Maritime boundary. The Sri Lankan authorities also seized the boats and detained all 22 …

Sri Lanka Fishermen Lanka Sri Thoothukudi Sri Lankan Tharuvaikulam

3 weeks, 3 days ago

DRI flags smuggling of poppy seeds through Indian ports including Chennai, Thoothukudi

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has recently flagged a nation-wide alert regarding the smuggling of poppy seeds from Malaysia and other southeast Asian countries through ports across India, including Chennai and Thoothukudi, by either misdeclaring the cargo or concealing it in some other consignment. Obtained from the poppy plant which is also the source of opium, poppy seeds are …

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Red alert for heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu; coastal districts to witness intense rain for next 5 days

Live Mint

As a deep depression is developing over the Bay of Bengal, which is moving towards Sri Lanka, the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai said Tamil Nadu's coastal and delta districts are likely to experience intense rainfall activity for the next five days from Tuesday, November 26. Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in …

Tamil Nadu Chennai Districts Heavy Rainfall Thoothukudi Karaikal Nagapattinam

1 month ago

Tamil Nadu: Schools closed today in 5 districts as heavy rains intensify

Live Mint

Tamil Nadu Rains: With the northeast monsoon gaining strength, Tamil Nadu has been experiencing intense rainfall, leading to the closure of schools in several districts. Tamil Nadu Rains: Schools Closed in Affected Districts The Tamil Nadu administration has announced that the schools will remain closed in Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Tiruvarur districts due to the ongoing heavy rainfall. Tamil …

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Schools in THESE five districts of Tamil Nadu closed today due to heavy rainfall, check full list

India TV News

In view of heavy rain in various parts of Tamil Nadu, the administration has announced the closure of schools in several districts on Wednesday after continuous rainfall overnight. Schools in Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Tiruvarur districts will remain closed today, as per the information shared by the concerned district collectors. Additionally, schools will also remain closed in the Kanniyakumari …

Tamil Nadu Heavy Rainfall Schools Heavy Rain District Thoothukudi

1 month ago

Schools closed in several Tamil Nadu districts as northeast monsoon intensifies

India Today

The ongoing Northeast Monsoon has intensified across Tamil Nadu, bringing heavy rainfall to various districts, particularly in southern and delta regions. In Tirunelveli, heavy rains over the past two days have prompted District Collector KP Karthikeyan to declare a holiday for all government and private schools on Wednesday. The rains, caused by an intensified Northeast Monsoon and an atmospheric upper …

Tamil Nadu Rain Districts District Heavy Thoothukudi Tirunelveli

1 month ago

Schools closed in some Tamil Nadu districts as heavy rainfall continues

India Today

Heavy rain lashed parts of Tamil Nadu, prompting the closure of schools in several districts. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai predicted heavy downpours accompanied by thunder in ten districts, including five in the Delta region and five in the south, between 7 am and 10 am on Tuesday. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is expected across …

Tamil Nadu Rain Districts Heavy Rain Thoothukudi Delta Karaikal

1 month, 1 week ago

SC dismisses review plea by Vedanta against closure of copper smelting plant in Thoothukudi

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has dismissed a review plea filed by Vedanta group against the closure of its copper smelting plant in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi. The top court had on February 29 dismissed Vedanta's plea for re-opening of its copper smelting plant in Thoothukudi, closed since May 2018 over pollution concerns, while underlining the importance of health and welfare …

Review Thoothukudi Vedanta Copper Smelting Plant

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Autonomous surface vessel completes 1,500-km voyage from Mumbai to Thoothukudi

The Hindu

An autonomous surface vessel built by Sagar Defence Engineering has completed a 1,500-km voyage from Mumbai to Thoothukudi under without human intervention, in an endeavour supported by the Indian Navy. “This first-of-its-kind journey highlights India’s growing expertise in autonomous maritime technology and establishes a significant milestone in developing cutting-edge, unmanned systems for national security,” the company said in a statement …

India Defence Autonomous Sagar Sagar Defence Engineering Surface Vessel

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Dindigul has most drowning deaths in south Tamil Nadu

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

Locals struggle amidst slow rebuilding works of Eral, Authoor bridges

Kanimozhi inspects flood-affected areas in Thoothukudi

Incessant rain floods Thoothukudi collectorate, disrupts public life

Heavy rainfall triggers major flooding in Thoothukudi

Portrait of freedom fighter Pandiyapathy revealed at Thoothukudi Collectorate

Widespread rain in southern districts of Tamil Nadu

Chennai rain forecast: Showers expected to continue through the night

Man held for ₹52.11 lakh share market scam

Integrated crop management training for farmers begins in Thoothukudi district

Pilot project to screen infants for hearing impairment launched in Thoothukudi

Constable suspended for stealing hundial money from Sankarankovil temple

Woman seeks patta land to care for mentally ill husband in Thoothukudi

Balavinayagar Temple Road in Thoothukudi made a one-way to ease traffic congestion

12 fishermen released by Sri Lankan government arrive in Thoothukudi

DRI flags smuggling of poppy seeds through Indian ports including Chennai, Thoothukudi

Red alert for heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu; coastal districts to witness intense rain for next 5 days

Tamil Nadu: Schools closed today in 5 districts as heavy rains intensify

Schools in THESE five districts of Tamil Nadu closed today due to heavy rainfall, check full list

Schools closed in several Tamil Nadu districts as northeast monsoon intensifies

Schools closed in some Tamil Nadu districts as heavy rainfall continues

SC dismisses review plea by Vedanta against closure of copper smelting plant in Thoothukudi

Autonomous surface vessel completes 1,500-km voyage from Mumbai to Thoothukudi