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Tamil Nadu local polls: AIADMK workers bear brunt of intra-party bickering June 29, 2022 10:45 am Several AIADMK workers who aspired to contest local polls slated to be held next month to fill casual vacancies, have been left high and dry as they could not furnish requisite forms to authorities to fight elections on party's behalf in view of the …
Manual scavenging: Man asphyxiates inside Chennai Metro Water manhole June 29, 2022 12:59 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: A private contract employee died of asphyxiation and another has been admitted to a hospital in Madhavaram. They were clearing an underground drainage on Tuesday evening. The deceased, Nelson (26), from Tirunelveli, was …
Youth asphyxiates while cleaning sewer in Madhavaram June 28, 2022 7:50 pm A 26-year-old was asphyxiated while cleaning a sewer line in Madhavaram and another worker has been admitted to a hospital in critical condition. Police sources said the victim had been identified as Nelson, a native of Thanjavur. He and his friend …
Police destroy 2,082 kg of ganja in TN June 28, 2022 3:41 pm TRICHY: The central zone police and the Trichy city police on Tuesday destroyed 2,082 kg of ganja which were seized in the last three years. The police brought 2,082.34 kg of ganja to the Medicare Enviro Systems, a bio-waste disposal centre, at Sengipatti …
81 test positive in central region June 28, 2022 3:26 pm The daily count of COVID 19 cases continued to rise in Tiruchi district with 42 people testing positive for the virus on Tuesday. In all, 81 people tested positive in eight of the nine central districts, as per the bulletin issued by the Health Department. …
Two -day ‘Sagar Kavach’ exercise gets under way in coastal districts in central zone June 28, 2022 3:25 pm A two-day coastal security exercise christened ‘Sagar Kavach’ commenced in the coastal districts in the central zone on Tuesday to assess the level of preparedness and alertness of the stakeholders involved in coastal security to thwart intrusion of …
Month-long vision awareness camp June 28, 2022 1:30 pm A month-long camp to create awareness of the need for a periodical vision check-up for adults who have crossed 50 years of age has been launched in Thanjavur by Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospitals, according to T. Shanthi, Regional Medical Director of the hospital. …
Udhayanidhi Stalin asks cadres to call him Chinnavar June 28, 2022 7:13 am TRICHY: In a land of monikers, DMK youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin has sought a new name, ‘Chinnavar’ (the young guy) for his cadres to address him. Addressing a meeting to honour senior party cadres in Thanjavur on Monday, where the partymen had …
Make laws to curb religious conversion, hate speech against Hindus: VHP to states June 27, 2022 8:00 pm Announcing its action plan for 2024, when the organisation completes 60 years of its foundation, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday said all state governments must enact laws to curb illegal religious conversion, put a stop to hate speeches against …
India, EU resume negotiations for free trade pact to strengthen economic ties June 27, 2022 6:30 pm India and the European Union (EU) on Monday resumed negotiations, after a gap of over eight years, for a comprehensive free trade agreement, a move aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two regions. Senior officials from both the sides will hold …
T.N. logs 1,461 fresh COVID-19 cases June 27, 2022 4:24 pm A total of 1,461 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the State on Monday, with 36 out of 38 districts reporting fresh cases. In Chennai, fresh cases fell below the 600-mark, with 543 persons testing positive for the infection. Only two districts - …
Road sweeper commissioned June 27, 2022 12:50 pm The Thanjavur Corporation has procured a road sweeping machine to tackle the problem of sand accumulation on road kerbs in the town. The machine, bought at a cost of Rs.66 lakh, would be pressed into service at regular intervals to keep the major …
AIADMK general council meet will not take place on July 11, says Vaithilingam June 26, 2022 6:45 pm O. Panneerselvam wields strong influence all over the State O. Panneerselvam wields strong influence all over the State AIADMK deputy coordinator R. Vaithilingam, a staunch supporter of O. Panneerselvam, on Sunday claimed that the party’s general council …
68 new COVID-19 cases in central zone June 26, 2022 5:39 pm Sixty-eight persons, including 36 in Tiruchi, eight in Perambalur, seven in Thanjavur, five in Tiruvarur, three each in Karur and Ariyalur, two each in Pudukottai, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai, tested positive for COVID-19 in the region on Sunday, as …
More train services to be resumed in July June 26, 2022 4:08 pm Southern Railway has announced the resumption of some trains originating from Tiruchi Division as unreserved express specials from next month. The Tiruchi - Karaikudi special (Train No. 06887) service will resume from July 18. The train will leave Tiruchi …
19th-century letters between two sisters reveal early records of avian life in Madras June 26, 2022 1:42 pm In 1802, Mary Symonds wrote to her sister Hester James from Madras (now Chennai), “I hope now we are settled that I shall be able to send something for the curious by every opportunity.” Mary had accompanied her sister, the talented ornithologist and …
TN's silk route: Cocoon price up but output down June 26, 2022 1:11 am By Express News Service DHARMAPURI: It’s a case of glass half-full or half-empty for sericulturists in Dharmapuri as price of silk cocoon has gone up but output has dropped due to nippy weather. With the onset of southwest monsoon, there may be a further …
Demand for more POCSO special courts in T.N. to clear pendency June 25, 2022 7:56 pm Nearly a year after the government announced special courts in four districts, they are yet to come up Nearly a year after the government announced special courts in four districts, they are yet to come up As the pendency of cases filed under the …
Traditional fishermen denounce proposal to give five additional fishing hours for mechanised vessels June 25, 2022 4:01 pm Express News Service THOOTHUKUDI: Fisheries Minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan's recent announcement about the proposal to provide additional five fishing hours for mechanised vessels has not gone down well with traditional fishermen as well as marine …
Latest News | HC Upholds Rejection of Bid for Supply of Mother & Baby Care Kits June 25, 2022 2:54 pm Chennai, Jun 25 (PTI) The Madras High Court has upheld an order of the Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation, which rejected last month, a bid offered by a private firm in Thanjavur district for supply of mother and baby care kits. Also Read | Dish TV …
OPS no longer AIADMK coordinator, says EPS camp June 24, 2022 10:35 pm By Express News Service CHENNAI: The Edappadi K Palaniswami camp on Friday asserted that O Panneerselvam is no longer the coordinator of the AIADMK since the party’s general council did not ratify the amendments to the bylaws that created the posts of …
AIADMK's Palaniswami Faction Firm on Unitary Leadership, Sidelines Panneerselvam June 24, 2022 4:56 pm Chennai: The AIADMK’s dominant Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) faction on Friday asserted that the system of dual leadership that vested powers on Coordinator O. Panneerselvam (OPS) and Joint Coordinator EPS ceased to be in force, a day after the General …
36 test COVID-19 positive in central region June 24, 2022 2:49 pm Thirty six more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in the central region on Friday, according to a bulletin issued by the Health Department. Tiruchi continued to report the most number of cases in the region with 14 persons testing positive for the …
‘There were no homosexual characters in novels of the time,’ says Sudha G. Tilak, translator of Hungry Humans June 24, 2022 8:51 am Sudha G. Tilak talks about translating Karichan Kunju’s Pasitha Manidam, which is said to be the first Tamil novel with openly gay characters Sudha G. Tilak talks about translating Karichan Kunju’s Pasitha Manidam, which is said to be the first Tamil …
Thanjavur's Ponniyin Selvan' teaser launch canceled June 23, 2022 3:55 pm Mani Ratnam, the ace director of South Indian cinema, is currently working on his dream project 'Ponniyin Selvan' and the film's post-production work is underway. Now, the latest report suggests that the 'Ponniyin Selvan' teaser launch …
‘I am not just a transgender Bharatanatyam artiste,’ says Narthaki Nataraj June 23, 2022 1:23 pm As Pride month draws to a close, Narthaki Nataraj speaks about how dance healed her scars, which is why she believes that art can empower the transgender community As Pride month draws to a close, Narthaki Nataraj speaks about how dance healed her scars, …
Youth innovation takes wings in Tiruchi with the help of STEM programme June 23, 2022 11:48 am Propeller Technologies’ Youth Innovator Programme is enabling children from different backgrounds to bond together over science Propeller Technologies’ Youth Innovator Programme is enabling children from different backgrounds to bond together over science …
Tamil Nadu key news developments today June 23, 2022 5:13 am Here are key news developments from Tamil Nadu today Silk saree shops at Thirubhuvanam in Thanjavur district | Photo Credit: The Hindu Here are key news developments from Tamil Nadu today Farmers’ leader P.R. Pandian to lead a day-long fast by delta …
Woman cheats job seekers of 12.5 L June 23, 2022 4:38 am Coimbatore: The Race Course police arrested a 28-year-old woman on Tuesday for cheating two men of 12.5 lakh by promising to get jobs in the income tax department. Police said S Subashini from Bharathi Nagar at Idigarai approached K Sundaresan, 28, from …
19 new COVID cases in central region June 22, 2022 6:00 pm TIRUCHI: Nineteen new COVID cases were reported in the central region on Wednesday. The largest number of 13 active COVID cases were reported in Tiruchi district. Karur and Thanjavur accounted for one new case each, and two cases of infection were reported …
Tamil Nadu Police Seek Legal Opinion Into Woman's Complaint Against Doctor For Groping Her Mid-Air June 22, 2022 12:08 pm Chennai: Tamil Nadu police are seeking a legal opinion into the sexual harassment complaint of a 35-year-old woman against a doctor from Thanjavur for groping her mid-air, on Tuesday. The woman alleged that she was groped by the doctor during a flight from …
Coimbatore woman arrested for cheating two job aspirants of Rs 12.5 lakh June 22, 2022 7:26 am COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore city police on Tuesday arrested a 28-year-old woman for cheating two men of Rs 12.5 lakh by promising them jobs in the income tax department. The arrested woman has been identified as S Subashini, 28, of Bharathi Nagar in …
Woman files plaint against doctor for mid-air sexual harassment June 22, 2022 2:34 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: A 35-year-old woman on Tuesday filed a sexual harassment complaint against a doctor from Thanjavur, who allegedly groped her during a flight to the city from Dubai. The incident took place on Saturday and the woman had …
Advance procurement of paddy: Stalin to Modi June 21, 2022 6:45 pm Contending that the paddy harvest from kuruvai (short-term crop) is likely to commence by the end of August due to opening of Mettur Dam earlier than the appointed date, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to …
NCC units of Tiruchi Group observe International Day of Yoga June 21, 2022 10:33 am Nine National Cadet Corps units falling under the NCC Group, Tiruchi observed the International Day of Yoga on Tuesday involving institutions and students from various districts. As many as 10,055 senior division, senior wing, junior division and junior …

Railway ticket examiners seek better restroom facilities May 22, 2022 1:49 pm Railway ticket examiners are planning to approach the Human Rights Commission demanding better restroom facilities in major railway stations across the country. The Indian Railways Ticket Checking Staff Organisation (IRTCSO) has been raising a hue and cry …
Coronavirus | Weekend lockdown gave infection spread a break, says Health Secretary April 27, 2021 8:39 pm Health Secretary urged people not to come out of their homes over the next few days and follow the State government’s restrictions. The total lock down on Sunday has given the spread of COVID-19 infection a break, health secretary J. Radhakrishnan said on …
Police to procure Rs 1.73cr worth ammunition July 12, 2020 10:50 pm Thiruvananthapuram: After facing severe criticism from Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) for mismanaging ammunitions, state police are set to purchase another sizeable number of ammunitions soon. The government has given clearance to police to purchase …
When Saidapet becomes Saithappettai June 10, 2020 9:57 am Vehicle movement on Anna Salai, Saithappettai in Chennai(File image) CHENNAI: Are you a resident of Mylapore? Get ready for a name change in documents, as the state government has renamed the popular neighbourhood Mayilappoor. And that’s only one of the 1, …
CBSE 12th result 2019: Check list of top colleges, university to apply at May 3, 2019 12:19 pm Along with CBSE, many other state boards class 12 results have been announced. Express photo by Ravi Kanojia. As the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the class 12 result 2019 on May 2, a new challenge now awaits students – college …
Top 25 engineering colleges in India, 8 IITs in top 10 list: NIRF ranking 2019 April 15, 2019 2:42 pm IIT-Madras is the best engineering college in India Besides holding number one position in the overall institutes’ category, the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras has again bagged the top position in the engineering college category. President Ram Nath …
NIRF ranking 2019: President Ram Nath Kovind to announce ranking shortly April 8, 2019 12:35 pm President of India, Ram Nath Kovind will announce the varsity rankings tomorrow for different fields and courses The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India Rankings 2019 has been released on April 8. President of India, Ram Nath Kovind …
Top 25 engineering colleges in India, IIT-Madras at number 1: NIRF ranking 2019 April 8, 2019 12:35 pm IIT-Madras campus Besides holding number one position in the overall institutes’ category, the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras has again bagged the top position in the engineering college category. President Ram Nath Kovind has today announced the …

Students receive career guidance on higher education June 29, 2022 12:44 pm NAGAPATTINAM The Nagapattinam district administration has announced that a career guidance programme will be conducted for successful Plus Two candidates on the premises of ITI near the Collectorate complex on July 1. The programme will take place from 9 a …
81 test positive in central region June 28, 2022 3:26 pm The daily count of COVID 19 cases continued to rise in Tiruchi district with 42 people testing positive for the virus on Tuesday. In all, 81 people tested positive in eight of the nine central districts, as per the bulletin issued by the Health Department. …
Two -day ‘Sagar Kavach’ exercise gets under way in coastal districts in central zone June 28, 2022 3:25 pm A two-day coastal security exercise christened ‘Sagar Kavach’ commenced in the coastal districts in the central zone on Tuesday to assess the level of preparedness and alertness of the stakeholders involved in coastal security to thwart intrusion of …
Annual fishing ban hasn't helped us to net a good catch, rue Nagai boat owners, fishermen June 28, 2022 1:46 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: The excitement for the fishing season following the two-month annual ban is on the wane as mechanised boat fishermen from the coastal delta districts struggled to net a good catch. Having returned to the sea on June 15, …
Residents facing eviction for flyover works seek alternative land June 27, 2022 2:37 pm Residents from ward 10 of Periyanaickenpalayam town panchayat petitioned Coimbatore District Collector on Monday seeking alternative land as they have been served eviction notice by the National Highways (NH) Department. The petition said NH served notices …
68 new COVID-19 cases in central zone June 26, 2022 5:39 pm Sixty-eight persons, including 36 in Tiruchi, eight in Perambalur, seven in Thanjavur, five in Tiruvarur, three each in Karur and Ariyalur, two each in Pudukottai, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai, tested positive for COVID-19 in the region on Sunday, as …
More train services to be resumed in July June 26, 2022 4:08 pm Southern Railway has announced the resumption of some trains originating from Tiruchi Division as unreserved express specials from next month. The Tiruchi - Karaikudi special (Train No. 06887) service will resume from July 18. The train will leave Tiruchi …
Demand for more POCSO special courts in T.N. to clear pendency June 25, 2022 7:56 pm Nearly a year after the government announced special courts in four districts, they are yet to come up Nearly a year after the government announced special courts in four districts, they are yet to come up As the pendency of cases filed under the …
CM reviews projects for temples in Palani, Tiruttani June 25, 2022 5:16 pm HR&CE collected ₹200 cr. as rent from temple properties last year HR&CE collected ₹200 cr. as rent from temple properties last year Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday reviewed project proposals to improve facilities at Sri Dhandayudhapani …
Traditional fishermen denounce proposal to give five additional fishing hours for mechanised vessels June 25, 2022 4:01 pm Express News Service THOOTHUKUDI: Fisheries Minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan's recent announcement about the proposal to provide additional five fishing hours for mechanised vessels has not gone down well with traditional fishermen as well as marine …
36 test COVID-19 positive in central region June 24, 2022 2:49 pm Thirty six more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in the central region on Friday, according to a bulletin issued by the Health Department. Tiruchi continued to report the most number of cases in the region with 14 persons testing positive for the …
Book fair opens in Nagapattinam June 24, 2022 12:48 pm A book exhibition, organised by the district administration in association with the Book Sellers and Publishers Association of South India (BAPASI), got under way at the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) campus here on Friday. Collector A. …
TN Custodial Deaths: CM Stalin’s Promise Goes Sour As 2 Die in 48 Hrs This June June 23, 2022 4:02 pm Rajasekar, 33 was taken into police custody on 11 June by the Kodungaiyur police in connection with a theft case. He fell ill while at the station and the police took him to a nearby hospital, from where he was referred to Government Stanley Hospital. …
Fishers returning to sea after ban period instructed to keep off IMBL June 23, 2022 3:43 pm Fishermen in Nagapattinam district who are venturing into the sea in mechanised vessels have been strictly asked to keep away from the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), particularly in view of the economic crisis faced by the island nation. The …
‘I am not just a transgender Bharatanatyam artiste,’ says Narthaki Nataraj June 23, 2022 1:23 pm As Pride month draws to a close, Narthaki Nataraj speaks about how dance healed her scars, which is why she believes that art can empower the transgender community As Pride month draws to a close, Narthaki Nataraj speaks about how dance healed her scars, …
Advance procurement of paddy: Stalin to Modi June 21, 2022 6:45 pm Contending that the paddy harvest from kuruvai (short-term crop) is likely to commence by the end of August due to opening of Mettur Dam earlier than the appointed date, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to …
NCC units of Tiruchi Group observe International Day of Yoga June 21, 2022 10:33 am Nine National Cadet Corps units falling under the NCC Group, Tiruchi observed the International Day of Yoga on Tuesday involving institutions and students from various districts. As many as 10,055 senior division, senior wing, junior division and junior …
14 houses in Nagapattinam get piped gas supply June 19, 2022 1:17 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Torrent Gas Private Limited (TGPL) began supply of piped natural gas to 14 households at Seeyathamangai village in Thirumarugal block of Nagapattinam district on Saturday. The company claimed this is the State’s first …
Book fair in Nagapattinam from June 24 June 18, 2022 12:59 pm The district administration in association with the Book Sellers and Publishers Associaton of South India (BAPASI) would host a book fair in Nagapattinam from June 24 to July 4. Briefing reporters on the first book fair to be organised by the district …
Man remanded in Nagapattinam sub jail dies due to 'alcohol withdrawal' June 14, 2022 12:14 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: A 44-year-old man, who was arrested on June 9, died in Nagapattinam General Hospital on Monday while in judicial custody. Police had arrested J Sivasubramaniyan for allegedly assaulting a woman and her son. He was …
Man crushed to death by temple car in Nagapattinam; CM hands over Rs 5 lakh solatium May 1, 2022 3:44 am By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: In a tragic incident, a 30-year-old man here was crushed to death when the sapparam (temple car), whose movement he was trying to regulate during a festival procession, ran over him in the wee hours of Saturday. This …
Man loses life after temple car runs over him in Nagapattinam May 1, 2022 12:09 am By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: A 30-year-old man was crushed to death when the temple car (sapparam), whose movement he was trying to regulate during a festival procession, ran over him in the wee hours of Saturday. This comes hardly three days …
Worker run over by Uthirapathiswarar temple chariot in Nagapattinam April 30, 2022 12:32 pm A 31-year-old worker died after being run over by the chariot of the Uthirapathiswarar temple at Thiruchenkattankudi in Nagapattinam district in the early hours of Saturday. P.Deeparajan, the labourer, was engaged in placing wooden-wheel blocks for the …
Nine fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam assaulted, robbed at sea by 'Sri Lankan' assailants April 20, 2022 8:26 pm By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: As many as nine fishermen from Arukatuthurai in the district were allegedly assaulted and robbed of their equipment at mid-sea by Sri Lankan assailants, in three separate incidents on Tuesday night. According to …
Plans afoot to promote paddy-cum-fish culture in Nagapattinam April 14, 2022 3:16 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: In a bid to promote inland fishing and to provide additional income to farmers, the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department in collaboration with ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra is planning to promote paddy-cum-fish culture …
80 villages in Nagapattinam identified for integrated coconut crop management April 13, 2022 12:40 am By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Nearly 80 villages in the district have been selected for integrated coconut crop management under a State government scheme, said District Collector A Arun Thamburaj here on Tuesday. At a farmer training programme at …
Nagapattinam student suicide: Deceased laid to rest as family relents April 5, 2022 10:40 pm By Express News Service MAYILADUTHURAI: The body of the 19-year-old physiotherapy student who died by suicide in Nagapattinam last week, allegedly due to mistreatment by her college for non-payment of fees, was laid to rest on Tuesday. A day after …
Nagapattinam student suicide: Three booked under SC/ST Act April 1, 2022 2:12 am By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: A day after the death of a 19-year-old physiotherapy student by suicide allegedly over fee payment, three, including the college group chairman, were booked under the SC/ST Act on Thursday. S Subashini, who was …
Unable to pay college fee, Nagapattinam student dies by suicide March 31, 2022 12:43 am By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: A 19-year-old physiotherapy student from Nagapattinam died by suicide at her house in Amirtha Nagar, allegedly owing to depression related to payment of college fees in time, on Wednesday. S Subashini was a first-year …
Four cops suspended in Nagapattinam for negligence as suspect escapes from custody March 19, 2022 5:48 am By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: S Dhanasekaran, a 32-year-old man accused in several cases, escaped while being moved from Gopichettipalayam in Erode district to be produced at a court in Nagapattinam. G Jawahar, Nagapattinam SP, suspended a special …
1,080 kg of sea cucumber seized from building near Nagapattinam temple March 2, 2022 9:19 am By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: The Coastal Security Group (CSG) on Tuesday seized 1,080 kg of sea cucumbers and other protected species from a building in Akkaraipettai. The contraband is worth several lakhs in India and over crores in foreign …
Nagapattinam fishers marooned by marine ooze January 8, 2022 7:06 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: New Year has brought only old woes for the fishers of Pushpavanam hamlet in Nagapattinam district facing the onslaught of calcareous ooze that beaches their shoreline. The fishermen are finding it increasingly difficult …
Last of 23 Nagapattinam fishermen detained by Sri Lankan Navy repatriated December 4, 2021 6:52 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: The last of the 23 fishermen from the district who were in October arrested and detained by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly trespassing into international waters returned home on Friday. The five, who had contracted …
TN drops petrochemical cluster project in Nagapattinam November 16, 2021 5:52 am The Tamil Nadu government has decided to withdraw the proposed petrochemical cluster at Nagapattinam in the face of stiff resistance from farmers and political parties. The government has withdrawn the bid for proposed Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the …
TN govt puts off petrochem cluster bid in Nagapattinam November 16, 2021 12:35 am Express News Service CHENNAI: The State government has withdrawn the proposal for a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to establish a petrochemical cluster in Nagapattinam in the Cauvery delta, following protest from farmers. A senior official told TNIE the …
Destructive rains moving towards north Tamil Nadu; Nagapattinam receives 31 cm rainfall November 10, 2021 9:42 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: The rain bearing clouds are slowly moving from delta districts to north Tamil Nadu and heavy rains are expected to commence from Wednesday afternoon or evening. To give a sense of what the weather system can deliver, …
Worries galore, Deepavali may not just be as bright for these people in Nagapattinam November 5, 2021 7:04 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: My husband would always be home for Deepavali no matter how long he is away at sea, rues Kalaiarasi, the wife of fisherman E Sivakumar of Akkaraipettai. With the latter being among the 23 fishermen from the State who were …
Petrochemical cluster in Nagapattinam exposes DMK: Panneerselvam November 1, 2021 7:17 pm The attempt to create a petrochemical cluster in Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam district shows the double face of the ruling DMK, AIADMK Coordinator and former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam said on Monday. He said the AIADMK government had passed a law …
Battered and bruised by disasters, yet Nagapattinam's resilience stands unshaken at 30 October 21, 2021 5:37 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Battered and bruised by disasters, both man-made and natural, on several occasions, Nagapattinam district has come a long way in the 30 years since its formation, with much resilience and spirit. TNIE takes a look at the …
Nagapattinam fishermen sent to judicial custody till Oct 28 in Sri Lanka October 16, 2021 12:19 am Express News Service NAGPATTINAM: 23 fishermen from Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai, who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Wednesday for allegedly crossing the Indian Maritime Borderline, have been remanded in judicial custody till October 28. Chief …
IOC, CPCL start working on Rs 31,580-cr refinery project at Nagapattinam September 27, 2021 8:32 am State-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and its subsidiary, Chennai Petroleum Corporation (CPCL), have started working on the Rs 31,580-crore refinery project at Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu. While both the companies will hold 25 per cent each in the proposed …
Three fishermen injured in mid-sea attack near Nagapattinam September 25, 2021 6:36 am Three fishermen of Arcottuthurai near Vedaranyam were injured in an alleged attack against them by Sri Lankan fishers on Friday. According to official sources, Sivakumar, Siva and his father Chinnathambi had ventured into the sea on Friday on a boat owned …
Sri Lankan forces open fire on Nagapattinam fishers, man receives head injury August 2, 2021 4:15 pm Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Sri Lankan armed forces allegedly fired upon a group of Nagapattinam fishers when they were fishing near Kodiyakarai on Sunday evening. One fisher suffered a bullet wound to his head. E Kalaiselvan, a 33-year-old trawler …
More Covid Care Centres to be started in Nagapattinam May 27, 2021 2:20 pm The Nagapattinam administration has plans to increase the number of Covid Care Centres (CCCs) across the district, in view of the perceptible rise in COVID-19 positive cases. Asymptomatic patients are now being looked after in six CCCs. On Thursday, the …
Multiple factors aid 'Aloor' Shanavas' win in diverse constituency of Nagapattinam May 4, 2021 3:44 am By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Buoyed by multiple advantages, J. Mohamed Shanavas alias 'Aloor' Shanavas, a multi-faceted candidate from the VCK, secured a win in the diverse constituency of Nagapattinam in the State Assembly election. …
Indian Oil starts land acquisition at Nagapattinam for new refinery February 16, 2021 2:13 pm Chennai: State owned oil refiner Indian Oil Corporation has said it has commenced land acquisition in Nagapattinam region for the proposed nine million tonne per year refinery. Indian Oil and its refining subsidiary CPCL will own 25% each in a Special …
Indian Oil announces new greenfield refinery at Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu January 29, 2021 4:38 pm State-run oil refiner Indian Oil’s board of directors on Friday approved setting up a new refinery in Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu, chairman and managing director SM Vaidya said at a press conference. He said the refinery will have an annual refining …
CM inspects rain-hit areas in Nagapattinam December 9, 2020 8:43 am
Cyclone Burevi: Crop inundation woes continue for farmers in Nagapattinam December 7, 2020 5:52 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Due to Cyclone Burevi, the acreage of paddy crops under inundation in Nagapattinam has risen above 54,000 hectares or over 40 per cent of the 1,30,000 hectares under cultivation in the district. The constant downpours, …
Stalin’s ‘10-minute’ halt upsets Nagapattinam farmers December 7, 2020 12:19 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: DMK chief MK Stalin left farmers disappointed as he spent very little time with them during his visit to Nagapattinam on Sunday to inspect the damage caused by the rain. He arrived in the district from Tiruvarur after an …
Cyclone Burevi: One-fourth of Nagapattinam crops inundated, tenant farmers worst hit December 5, 2020 6:03 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Around 30,000 hectares of Samba and Thaladi crops in Nagapattinam district were completely inundated in the downpour over two days triggered by Cyclone Burevi, as confirmed by the agriculture department. With the total …
Man arrested near Nagapattinam after disabled wife dies by suicide due to dowry harassment November 27, 2020 6:01 pm By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: A 42-year-old medical representative was arrested for abetment near Mayiladuthurai on Friday after his disabled wife allegedly died by suicide and her father alleged the man had been harassing her for dowry. Nithya ( …
Robotic scavenger Bandicoot to claw its way into Nagapattinam sewers November 27, 2020 1:09 pm Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: The Nagapattinam Municipality has introduced a robot to clean its sewer network and eliminate the scourge of manual scavenging. Nagapattinam is the fifth municipal body in Tamil Nadu to introduce the robot, popularly …
Cyclone Nivar | Eerie silence in Nagapattinam-Karaikal coast November 25, 2020 9:37 pm An eerie silence prevailed along the Nagapattinam-Karaikal coast ahead of the landfall of Cylone Nivar on Wednesday. Squally weather, accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds, forced people to remain indoors. The sea was rough throughout the day. No one …
Cyclone Nivar: Nagapattinam, Karaikal fishers advised to stay at emergency halting points November 24, 2020 6:47 pm Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Around 250 fishers in 29 fishing boats from Nagapattinam and Karaikal have been advised to wait at the emergency halting points at harbours away from their home till the weather clears. At least 24 trawlers from Karaikal …
Udhayanidhi Stalin gets arrested for a second consecutive day in Nagapattinam November 21, 2020 5:11 pm By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: The police arrested DMK Youth Wing Secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin for the second consecutive day for attempting to campaign among the fisherfolk near Nagapattinam Fishing Harbor on Saturday. Udhayanidhi Stalin campaigned …
Udhayanidhi Stalin arrested on second day of campaign in Nagapattinam November 21, 2020 2:42 pm By: PTI | Nagapattinam | Updated: November 21, 2020 7:57:02 pm DMK youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi StalinDMK youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested in Nagapattinam on the second day of his party’s 75-day campaign ahead of the Tamil Nadu …
Two years on, ghost of Gaja cyclone still haunts Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam district November 16, 2020 1:12 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Sunday marked the second anniversary of Gaja cyclone which left a trail of destruction in the coastal town of Nagappatinam. The impact, 730-odd days later, still stays afresh among the locals, though the government and …
Nagapattinam: BJP cadres siege TNEB office after power disconnection over unpaid bill October 7, 2020 4:57 pm By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Dozens of BJP cadres on Wednesday sieged the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) office in Nagapattinam and demanded action against a lineman who disconnected the power supply. The TNEB disconnected the power service …
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Unlock 4.0: Velankanni church in Nagapattinam opens its doors for all September 12, 2020 9:05 am By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: The Velankanni Shrine Basilica, which was open for local parishioners for past one week, has opened its doors for all. "We have opened the Main Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health. We have also opened the …
3 VAOs assaulted by sand smugglers near Nagapattinam August 22, 2020 5:53 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Three VAOs were assaulted and threatened by a gang allegedly involved in sand smuggling on Thursday. S Arul Aravind (25), VAO in charge of Mahathanam near Nagapattinam, and two other VAOs, were assaulted by a group of …
Nagapattinam MP Selvaraj tests positive for COVID-19 August 2, 2020 10:18 pm Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Lok Sabha member representing Nagapattinam, M Selvaraj tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday. He is the first elected representative in district to get affected by the virus. Selvaraj took part in opinion hearing …
Nagapattinam BJP district secretary, spiritual wing president among 700 to join DMK July 24, 2020 7:17 pm By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Even as the Tamil Nadu unit of the BJP accuses the opposition DMK of being anti-Hindu, the saffron party’s district secretary and district spiritual wing president were among the hundreds who joined the Dravidian major …
Nagapattinam man held for raping, impregnating 14-year-old sister-in-law July 24, 2020 7:17 pm Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: A 25-year-old man from a village near Mayiladuthurai was arrested on Thursday night for allegedly raping and impregnating his 14-year-old sister-in-law. A 70-year-man from the same village has also been detained on …
Nagapattinam: Tonnes of fish seized: Protest held to allow use of purse seine nets July 12, 2020 1:37 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Fisherfolk resorted to a protest on Saturday condemning officials for continued seizure of fish caught using banned purse seine nets. They demanded that the ban affected their livelihood and appealed to the State …
Nagapattinam: Police file case against 20 protesting fishermen July 11, 2020 5:15 pm By PTI NAGAPATTINAM: Cases against 20 fishermen have been registered in connection with their agitation at Tarangambadi in Nagapattinam district during which an inspector sustained injuries, police said on Saturday. Thousands of fishermen from villages in …
Kin of youth from Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam, murdered in Malaysia, want his body back July 6, 2020 6:14 pm Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: The family members of a youth who was killed in Malaysia last week has requested the government to bring back his body to Nagapattinam. 21-year-old A Ajith from Karuvelankadai in Nagapattinam district was working as an …
Sister Hildegard Klein: A guiding light for poor girls in Nagapattinam no more June 30, 2020 4:55 pm By PTI NAGAPATTINAM: Sister Hildegard Klein, who founded 'Gnanapoo Illam', an institution, offering free education to poor girls at Porayar in Nagapattinam district, died in Germany on Monday night. She was 98. She arrived at Mayiladuthurai in 1954 …
Locals rejoice as Cauvery, Vennaru water enters Nagapattinam ahead of paddy cultivation June 22, 2020 4:57 pm Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: People in Nagapattinam rejoiced as the Cauvery and Vennaru rivers entered the district for first time in nine years, ahead of its time for Kuruvai paddy cultivation. Officials, farmers, celebrated as the waters reached …
Not an easy pass for Nagapattinam residents even with lockdown relaxations June 1, 2020 12:08 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: People in Nagapattinam cannot take advantage of the lockdown relaxations as they have to obtain e-pass to travel from one part of the district to the other by the shortest route, because a union territory lies in the …
Two ration workers from Chennai test coronavirus positive in Nagapattinam May 16, 2020 7:33 pm By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Two ration shop workers who returned to Nagapattinam from Chennai tested positive on Saturday. The two were admitted in the Nagapattinam GH as against the earlier practice of sending patients to Tiruvarur. Dr Liyakath …
Officials reveal Nagapattinam's COVID-19 positive doctor’s details, request people in contact to come forward April 12, 2020 1:09 pm Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Nagai district administration has revealed the identity of a COVID-19 patient who is a 73-year-old doctor. The officials appeal to the public to come out if they had met or received treatment from the physician in the …
Nagapattinam to be bifurcated to create Mayiladuthurai district, says Tamil Nadu Chief Minister March 24, 2020 4:04 pm Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday said Nagapattinam district will be bifurcated and a new district formed with Mayiladuthurai as its headquarters. He made the announcement at the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Local residents …
Government considering bifurcation of Nagapattinam district, says Tamil Nadu Chief Minister March 7, 2020 1:32 pm Chief Minister, Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Saturday said that the government was considering the long-pending demand for the creation of a new district with Mayiladuthurai as its headquarters, by bifurcating Nagapattinam district. Speaking at the …
Fishers in Nagapattinam demand subsidy hike for deep-sea vessels February 21, 2020 7:58 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Fishers in Nagapattinam have demanded subsidy to be increased on par with three other districts to encourage deep-sea fishing. Thirty-six Nagapattinam fishers, whose trawlers were seized by Sri Lankan navy, have been …
Marine Enforcement Wing takes off, Nagapattinam gets two units February 21, 2020 7:58 am By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: The Marine Enforcement Wing which was anticipated by the fisheries department, was officially commenced in Chennai on Wednesday. Nagapattinam is getting 14 personnel in two units. Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami …
Attempt to cast bogus vote foiled, 1 detained in Nagapattinam December 28, 2019 12:18 am By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: One person was detained for allegedly trying to cast bogus vote near Velankanni on Friday. Allegations of bogus voting and vote canvassing triggered commotion in some polling booths in the district. Bogus voting …
Christmas special prayers held after 300 years in Nagapattinam’s historic Ziegenbalg house December 25, 2019 3:56 pm After a gap of 300 years, Christmas special prayers were held at the historic house in Tarangambadi in this district, where Bartholomeus Ziegenbalg lived. Tarangambadi remained under Danish rule between 1620 to 1845. Who is Bartholomeus Ziegenbalg? …
Rodent menace worries paddy farmers in Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam December 20, 2019 5:57 am By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Rat-catchers are in demand as rodents are destroying flowering paddy crops in the south blocks of Nagapattinam. “Rats have attacked acres of crops in our block. We are finding at least a dozen rats per acre or two. We …
Wait for groynes in Nagapattinam hamlet gets longer December 14, 2019 5:04 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: The sea is continuing to erode the shores of Pattinachery in Nagore. Villagers are alleging seawater continues to enter their homes at night during the ongoing monsoon season, especially at high tide. "The …
Nagapattinam shuts over government medical college demand December 12, 2019 1:49 pm Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Normal life took a hit as Nagapattinam and several other villages went into a complete shutdown on Thursday demanding the setup of a government medical college in Orathur near the district. Over 5000 shops in …
Family of Nagapattinam youth missing in Sudan anxiously wait for information December 5, 2019 6:53 pm Anxious family members of a Nagapattinam youth employed at the ceramic factory in Sudanese capital Khartoum where many had died in a LPG tanker blast on Wednesday have pinned their hopes on the Central and State governments for authentic information about …
Nagapattinam drug bust: Ganja worth Rs 1.5 crore seized December 2, 2019 7:49 am By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: An attempt to smuggle 700 kilos of ganja worth Rs 1.5 crore into Sri Lanka was thwarted in one of the biggest drug trafficking busts near Nagapattinam on Sunday. Three suspects who posed as 'tourists' were …
Monsoon shivers: Creaking wooden bridges across Nagapattinam a concern November 29, 2019 7:41 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Wooden bridges in Nagapattinam district have come under the scanner as rainwater surges along waterways going towards the sea. Many of these bridges, which connect villages across the drain rivers and channels and …
Marine ooze continues to disrupt fishing in Nagapattinam district November 15, 2019 8:36 am Fishermen of Pushpavanam and other neighbouring villages, who witnessed a new phenomenon of marine ooze being deposited on their shores under the impact of Cyclone Gaja last year, continue to face problems due to the huge deposits of this marine clay. …
Five held in Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam for gangraping 14-year-old girl for a month November 15, 2019 2:01 am By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Five persons were arrested on Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl for a month. The assault took place six months ago and came to light as the girl is pregnant now. According to sources, the …
Cyclone Gaja taught us humanity is still alive, say residents of Dalit colony in TN's Nagapattinam November 12, 2019 11:21 pm Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Residents of a Dalit colony in Kodiyakkarai shudder while recounting the devastation caused by Cyclone Gaja. Three houses in this coastal hamlet crumbled completely, while several others were damaged. A newly-built hut …
Neighbour arrested for raping, killing Class 10 student in Nagapattinam November 10, 2019 10:46 pm Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: A 30-year-old man was arrested and booked under POCSO Act for raping a Class X girl near Sirkazhi on Saturday evening. The man had assisted the police and villagers in searching the girl. An investigating officer said, “K …
Rice Blast disease confirmed in Nagapattinam November 5, 2019 4:48 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Experts have confirmed the presence of Rice Blast fungal disease in samba crops in Iluppur and Orkudi villages near Kilvelur. Following complaints from farmers in the last one week, agriculture department officials, along …
Terror probe: NIA raids at Coimbatore, Trichy & Nagapattinam November 1, 2019 12:12 am National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials today carried out searches at the houses of two persons in Coimbatore in connection with a terror probe. According to reports, raids were also conducted in Trichy and near Nagoor in Nagapattinam district. The …
TN terror probe: NIA raids house, investigates suspect in Nagapattinam October 31, 2019 8:41 am By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today conducted raids at a house and investigated a person in Nagore near Nagapattinam. The officials visited Nagapattinam district on Thursday and investigated one Mohammed …
Four Bengaluru Tourists Drown In Sea In Nagapattinam October 29, 2019 12:18 pm In the second incident, three members of a family drowned in the sea in the same area. Nagapattinam: Four tourists from Bengaluru, who were on a visit to the famous Muslim pilgrim centre of Nagore in Nagapattinam district, drowned in the sea in two …
With one hand tied up, Nagapattinam youngster swims 10 km in sea August 23, 2019 1:37 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Twenty-year-old S Sabarinathan is an ordinary college student with extraordinary abilities. On Thursday, he swam 10 km in the sea, from Velankanni to Nagapattinam, in an attempt to create a world record. The feat was not …
Tamil Nadu: NIA raids 4 places in Chennai, Nagapattinam in Ansarulla terrorist gang case July 13, 2019 3:21 pm Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 13 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out four raids in the city and Nagapattinam district of the state here on Saturday in a case pertaining to Ansarulla terrorist gang, which had conspired to wage a …
Volunteers chip in to rebuild school in Nagapattinam district June 6, 2019 1:51 am Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: A Volunteer group and several contributors led by an engineer from Mayiladuthurai have pooled in Rs 7.7 lakh and constructed a new building for Selvam Government Aided Primary School in Thalaignayiru, which was damaged by …
Nagapattinam: TikTok spoof on police lands three in jail May 23, 2019 1:41 am By Express News Service NAGAPATTINAM: Three youth were arrested for a TikTok prank in front of a police station in Vedaranyam and remanded on Wednesday. The youth made a video of themselves in front of the All Women police station in Vedaranyam, with …
Another Pollachi? Nagapattinam driver held for sexually abusing, filming women March 16, 2019 2:02 pm By PTI NAGAPATTINAM: Amid outrage over the Pollachi sexual harassment case, a car driver from Nagapattinam was arrested Saturday on charges of sexually abusing a 22-year-old woman with police saying he might have lured several women after promising to …
Nagapattinam: Calf with 7 legs born in freak delivery February 3, 2019 9:29 pm NAGAPATTINAM: In a freak delivery, a cow delivered a genetically unusual calf with seven legs, two bodies and two tails at Vettaikaraniruppu village near Nagapattinam on Sunday. A large number of people from in and around the village visited the farmer’s …

19 new COVID cases in central region June 22, 2022 6:00 pm TIRUCHI: Nineteen new COVID cases were reported in the central region on Wednesday. The largest number of 13 active COVID cases were reported in Tiruchi district. Karur and Thanjavur accounted for one new case each, and two cases of infection were reported …
Kerala film awards: Negha wins maiden award in trans category May 27, 2022 9:25 pm Tamil Nadu-born Negha S has become the first trans-woman to have won the debut actor award in the said category for her Malayalam film Antharam. “The Kerala government had constituted a special award in any category of trans-artiste last year and the first …
Tamil Nadu registers 59 new Covid infections May 27, 2022 3:46 am On Thursday, Chennai reported 33 new cases-three more than its Wednesday tally (Representative image) CHENNAI: Fresh Covid-19 cases tally increased to 59 on Thursday compared to 56 on Wednesday. The state discharged 43 patients and by the end of the day, …
Tamil Nadu CM released water from Stanley reservoir for crop cultivation May 25, 2022 2:26 pm Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on May 24, 2022 released water from Stanley reservoir at Mettur in nearby Salem district for Kuruvai crop cultivation in the Delta region of the state, for the first time in the month of May. The water thus released …
Water from Mettur dam to irrigate 5.22 lakh acres of kuruvai in delta districts May 25, 2022 1:12 am By Express News Service COIMBATORE/CHENNAI/TIRUCHY: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday opened the sluice gates of Mettur reservoir to release Cauvery water for kuruvai cultivation in delta districts. This is the first time since Independence that …
TN CM releases water from Mettur dam for irrigation... May 24, 2022 10:05 am Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday released water from Stanley reservoir at Mettur in nearby Salem district for Kuruvai crop cultivation in the Delta region of the state, for the first time in the month of May. The water thus released will …
In a first since Independence, Mettur dam to be opened for irrigation in May May 21, 2022 9:51 am Express News Service CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday ordered the opening of the Mettur dam for irrigation from May 24 -- three weeks ahead of the traditional date of release of water from here. For the first time since …
Float Festival of Tamil Nadu Temples :: S Balakrishnan May 8, 2022 3:12 am Float Festival of Tamil Nadu Temples S Balakrishnan * Similar to the annual rath yatra (car festival) of temples, float festival is also celebrated in Tamil Nadu temples. While in the rath yatra procession the devotees directly take part by pulling the …
T.K. Murthy honoured with Subhash Chandran Memorial Award for Excellence in Percussion April 24, 2022 6:00 pm The Subhash Chandran Memorial Award for Excellence in Percussion was presented to mridangam maestro and guru T. K. Murthy at an event organised here on Sunday by the Sankara Academy of Music and Arts and Subhash Chandran Foundation. T. H. Subhash Chandran, …
Expect rain today in south TN, delta districts, Pondy & Karaikal April 18, 2022 12:48 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday forecasted light-to-moderate rainfall in some parts of South Tamil Nadu, delta districts, Puducherry and Karaikal, over the next 24 hours. File photo of rain in Chennai …
Sivakarthikeyan will never forget his roots! His latest deed is proof April 17, 2022 2:17 am Self-made star Sivakarthikeyan who rose to unimaginable heights in the film industry from a non-filmy background has built a new house at his native Thiruveezhimizhalai in Kudavasal Taluka of Thiruvarur District of Tamil Nadu. He recently visited his …
Director of Singapore-based company held for cheating Chennai businessman April 14, 2022 11:10 am The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Greater Chennai City Police on Wednesday arrested the director of a Singapore-based company on charges of cheating a businessman here to the tune of ₹1.08 crore after importing 286 tons of rice. According to the police, P. …
Generic Aadhaar opens 29 franchises in one day April 11, 2022 6:40 am Generic Aadhaar has opened 29 franchises in 29 different districts across India in a single day. Generic Aadhaar stores were inaugurated in both metro and remote cities like Chennai, Guntur, Thiruvarur, Ahmedabad, East Delhi, Navi Mumbai, Mahabubnagar, …
Jilted by medico, man steals hospital laptops April 11, 2022 12:14 am (Representational Image)CHENNAI: A 25-year-old economics graduate, who set himself the target of stealing laptops from medical colleges across the country as 'revenge' after his girlfriend, a medico, broke up with him, was nabbed in Chennai on …
To Contribute to the Earth Hour, Amazon India Commits to More Than 500 Hours of Lights off Across Its Buildings March 26, 2022 8:08 am Bangalore, Karnataka, India – Business Wire India • Amazon’s large-scale operations network and its corporate offices in India commit to energy conservation • Aims to spread awareness about the significance of energy conservation to lower the impact of …
Thunderstorm with light to moderate rain likely in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry March 5, 2022 3:34 pm Tamil Nadu and one town of Puducherry are expected to receive thunderstorms with rains. Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) of Chennai made the prediction on Friday. Several districts of Tamil Nadu and one town of Puducherry are expected to receive …
Tamil Nadu Govt. To Implement a Combined Water Supply Scheme worth Rs 1,473.16 Crore March 5, 2022 2:54 pm Tamil Nadu Govt's Combined water scheme The state government sanctioned five additional new multi-village water supply schemes for Rs 1,473.16 crore under the center’s Jal Jeevan Mission. The schemes will be funded by the state and central governments, …
Weather update: IMD predicts intense rainfall due to deep depression in these two states. Details here March 5, 2022 6:03 am Thunderstorm with light to moderate rain is likely to occur at one or two places in several districts of Tamil Nadu and one town of Puducherry within the next three hours, Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) of Chennai predicted on Friday According to a …
Man poses as CM Stalin’s assistant, cons woman March 4, 2022 4:24 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: A 51-year-old man was arrested for allegedly cheating a corporation contract worker of Rs 50,000 claiming he was assistant of Chief Minister. The accused was identified as R Jayakumar from Theni. According to the police, …
50% sit out Tambaram’s first Corporation poll February 20, 2022 1:51 am Express News Service CHENNAI: Like the neighbouring Chennai, the Tambaram Corporation recorded a low voter turnout of 49.98 per cent in the local body elections on Saturday.Elections in six wards earmarked for SC women (4, 12, 13, 27,31 and 51) and ward 52 …
Forging a writers bloc February 18, 2022 5:34 am Arunmozhivarman fought odds to become a writer in English and intends to train budding writers Arunmozhivarman fought odds to become a writer in English and intends to train budding writers Named after one of south India’s powerful kings, Arunmozhivarman …
Compensate farmers for crop loss, procure 1,500 paddy bags per day: AIADMK February 14, 2022 3:11 pm By PTI CHENNAI: Amidst complaints of accumulating losses due to damage to crops and rotting of harvested paddy due to rains by farmers in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta districts, the opposition AIADMK on Monday sought Chief Minister M K Stalin's …
Banana Farmers to Banana Experts: A Novel Initiative By ICAR-NRC On Banana February 3, 2022 7:53 am Cultivation of Banana With the objective to provide necessary Banana information to the farmers and making them experts in its cultivation, the ICAR-National Research Centre on Banana, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu has initiated an endeavor on the “Banana …
Tamil Nadu: Rate of Covid 3rd wave fall gathering speed February 1, 2022 3:18 am Photo for representative purpose onlyCHENNAI: The epidemic graph of the third wave is seeing a swift fall as fresh and active cases are making a rapid fall across all districts. On Monday, the state added 19,280 cases and discharged 25,056 patients from …
PVL: Ahmedabad Defenders announce Muthusamy Appavu as captain January 31, 2022 9:25 am Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 31 (ANI): Ahmedabad Defenders on Monday announced India international volleyball player Muthusamy Appavu as their captain for the upcoming season of Prime Volleyball League. The upcoming season of PVL will begin on …
Told to vacate hostels due to Covid, Tamil Nadu students at a loss January 7, 2022 4:47 am Express News Service CHENNAI: T Wilson had returned to the campus on January 3 after his Christmas holidays and was gearing up to get back to lessons, but the closure of colleges till January 20 has put paid to his plans. Wilson was asked to vacate his …
Social distancing forgotten as thousands leave Chennai January 7, 2022 4:47 am Express News Service CHENNAI: A day after the government imposed night curfew and increased restrictions, buses and trains recorded increased patronage on Thursday. Social distancing went for a toss as passengers, including students, made a beeline to bus …
Covid-19: Chennai has 22 active cases of Omicron variant; 8 deaths reported in Tamil Nadu on Saturday January 1, 2022 4:44 pm By Express News Service CHENNAI: The state capital Chennai has the highest number of active Omicron variant of coronavirus cases at 22 while Chengalpattu, Salem, Thiruvarur, Pudukottai, and Thiruvallur districts have 1 case each, even as the state …
Anbazhagan’s works to be nationalised: TN government December 18, 2021 11:12 pm By Express News Service CHENNAI: The State government on Saturday announced that the works of former minister K Anbazhagan, one of the stalwarts of the Dravidian movement, would be nationalised. Chief Minister MK Stalin will present the compensation for …
SBI General Insurance extends help and support to the people of Chennai affected by the heavy rains December 1, 2021 7:48 pm Emergency toll-free number 1800 102 1111, SMS <CLAIM>to 561612, email [email protected] or the Claims Intimation Section on www.sbigeneral.in. General Insurance urges its customers to stay safe and take precautionary measures to safeguard …
24-year-old man arrested under Pocso Act November 23, 2021 2:07 am Coimbatore: The Sulur police arrested a 24-year-old man on Sunday for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. The minor girl, a class XI student, was a neighbour of the man, police said. She had left her home for school on November 17 and did not return. …
Rains lash Puducherry; normal life hit November 18, 2021 1:18 pm Puducherry: Normal life was hit in Puducherry on Thursday due to incessant rains since last night. The low pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal has resulted in rains over parts of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puduchery since Wednesday. Education …
AIADMK Coordinator O Panneerselvam visits rain-hit areas in Chennai November 15, 2021 1:56 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: AIADMK Coordinator O Panneerselvam visited various rain-affected areas in the city on Sunday and offered relief materials to the affected people. According to a press statement of the party, O Panneerselvam and other …
Tamil Nadu Rain Updates: Flood warning issued in parts of state November 12, 2021 10:33 am Chennai: The flood warning has been issued in various districts of Tamil Nadu with incessant rains continuing in parts of the state on Friday. A flood warning was issued in Madurai as the water level in the Vaigai dam reached 69 feet against the full …
Tamil Nadu rain LIVE UPDATES: Schools remain closed for fifth day following incessant rainfall November 12, 2021 9:32 am Tamil Nadu rains live updates: Light to moderate rainfall in most places with heavy rainfall at isolated places is very likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema south interior Karnataka and Kerala during the next 24 hours, …
Kin to get Rs 4 lakh aid as death toll in TN rains rises to 14, Chennai red alert continues November 11, 2021 5:21 pm By Express News Service CHENNAI: Revenue Minister KKSSR Ramachandran on Thursday said that the death toll in rain related incidents across the state during the past few days has gone up to 14 and that Rs 4 lakh each will be given to the bereaved families …
Death toll in Tamil Nadu rains rises to 12; 'red alert' issued November 10, 2021 10:20 am Chennai: The death toll due to heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu stands at 12, informed Tamil Nadu Revenue and Disaster Management Minister KKSSR Ramachandran on Wednesday. 11 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and 7 teams of the State …
Heavy rains likely to lash parts of Tamil Nadu for next few days; red alert issued November 10, 2021 10:11 am Chennai woke up to heavy rainfall even today, thereby leading to waterlogging in parts of the city. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall is likely to continue over parts of Tamil Nadu for the next few days due to …
Schools and colleges in Chennai switch over to online mode November 10, 2021 6:27 am With rain holidays extended for two more days on November 10 and 11, schools and colleges in the city are switching to online mode of teaching. In view of heavy rainfall warning, the government on Tuesday declared local holiday for educational institutions …
Rains, excess water turn fields into puddles November 10, 2021 12:34 am Express News Service CHENNAI: Torrential rains that lashed the State, coupled with the release of excess water from the Madhurantakam lake, flattened several acres of paddy crops in the vicinity. Half of the crops were to be harvested in a few days. …
Rain lets up, but woes of Chennai continue November 9, 2021 6:46 pm On a day when Chennai had some respite from the rain, inundation cleared up in a few areas, but people were stranded and in need of help on Tuesday as the stagnant water was yet to be drained. Residents are approaching the next couple of days with dread as …
Coastal TN may have to brace for another intense rain spell November 9, 2021 6:54 am IMD predicts of a fresh weather system that is likely to become a depression; it is expected to reach north TN coast by early Thursday Coastal parts of Tamil Nadu may have to prepare for another intense spell of rainfall as a fresh weather system is likely …
After pandemic-induced hiatus, multiple railway projects are underway in Tamil Nadu November 7, 2021 4:39 am Some of them are part of the long-pending demands of passengers. When they are completed and if the railways keeps its word, by 2024, the State will definitely be ‘future ready’ in rail transport, experts point out Southern Railway, with one of the well- …
Catch a break midway through studies now October 29, 2021 10:57 pm Express News Service CHENNAI: In order to popularise integrated Master’s courses among students, Central University of Tamil University (CUTN), Thiruvarur, has decided to introduce an Exit and Re-entry Policy starting academic year 2022-23. “If any …
6,810 applications across Tamil Nadu to set up cracker shops October 29, 2021 6:04 am Picture used for representational purposeCHENNAI: The fire and rescue department have received 6,810 applications from traders across the state to put up cracker shops for Diwali. Of these, the department has issued no objection certificates to 6,111 …
Sasikala plans next course of action October 22, 2021 3:11 am Chennai: Having ruffled the feathers of AIADMK head honchos through her parallel celebrations to mark the party’s 50th year of founding, the ousted general secretary of the party, V K Sasikala, is all set for the next course of action, which would be a …
6,429 TN village panchayats to get 1 Gbps bandwidth connectivity in a year October 21, 2021 1:59 am Express News Service CHENNAI: As many as 6,429 village panchayats in Tamil Nadu are set to get 1 Gbps bandwidth connectivity in a year as the Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation Limited (TANFINET) signed Master Service Agreements with two firms — L&T and …
Tamil Nadu sets ball rolling on BharatNet, ties up with L&T and other firms October 20, 2021 9:42 am In an effort to ensure the availability of high-speed internet connectivity in Tamil Nadu under the BharatNet Project (Tamil Nadu Fibernet Project), the state government has initiated the project by tying up with system integrators like Larsen and Toubro, …
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin appoints 'district in-charge' ministers before monsoon, ULB polls October 20, 2021 7:00 am Express News Service CHENNAI: Ahead of the northeast monsoon and urban local body elections, Chief Minister MK Stalin has appointed 14 of his cabinet colleagues as in charge for 16 districts to expedite ongoing developmental works, to monitor the …
Chennai Traffic Police appeal to public to utilise special buses for Ayudha Pooja holidays October 11, 2021 9:52 am The Chennai Traffic Police have announced new traffic and special bus arrangements for people who will travel to various districts from the city in view of Ayudha Pooja festival. The arrangement has been made to ensure public commute from the city without …
Always there for bhakthas October 10, 2021 7:41 pm Parvathi, Ambika, Tripurasundari, Kamakshi, Visalakshi, Durga, Adi Parasakthi — many are the names Lord Siva’s Consort is known by, said M.A. Manickavelu, in a discourse. Lalitha Sahasranama gives us thousand names of the Goddess. Each devotee may have a …
Popular Tamil lyricist Piraisoodan passes away October 8, 2021 3:38 pm By Online Desk Popular Tamil lyricist Piraisoodan passed away in Chennai on Friday. He was 65. He had been unwell for the past few days. Piraisoodan was born in Nannilam in Thiruvarur district on February 6, 1956. He made a foray into Kollywood by penning …
RIP! Popular lyricist Piraisoodan passes away suddenly October 8, 2021 1:54 pm Popular film songwriter and poet Piraisoodan passed away in Chennai today at the age of 65. It is said that at around 4.15pm today (October 8th) he was speaking with his family when the end came suddenly. Piraisoodan was born on February 5, 1956 in …
Active Covid cases in Tamil Nadu rise for 19th day in succession September 27, 2021 2:27 am File photo of Covid test in ChennaiCHENNAI: After three days, the daily count of fresh Covid-19 positive cases dropped below the 1,700-mark in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. The state added 1,694 new cases and 14 deaths to the Covid-19 registry. The number of …
Chennai among 4 dists reporting over 100 new Covid cases September 27, 2021 12:10 am File photo of Covid test in ChennaiCHENNAI: All districts reported fewer than 200 new Covid cases on Saturday when the state added 1,724 cases to its Covid registry — a drop from 1,733 on Friday and 1,745 on Thursday. Yet, 17 districts, including …
Sniffer dog Roony gets 1st posting after completing training September 22, 2021 1:41 am Coimbatore: Two-year-old female sniffer dog Roony was sent to the Theni district police after the completion of six-month training to detect narcotic drugs at the detective dog training centre at the city police commissionerate here on Tuesday. Police from …
How one man’s vision is changing farming practices in TN’s delta region September 15, 2021 5:09 pm Three years ago, when Nimal Raghavan (33) visited his native village in Tamil Nadu from Dubai, where he was working, little did he imagine that a storm brewing over the Bay of Bengal would change the course of his life forever. Or that he would be …
Special Investigation Team to study fraudulent land deals during AIADMK regime: TN minister September 6, 2021 5:11 pm Express News Service CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Minister P Moorthy on Monday announced that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) would be formed to study fraudulent land registrations and other irregularities that took place during the past years. …
10 new colleges, Tamil-medium engineering diploma soon in TN August 26, 2021 11:55 pm By Express News Service CHENNAI: With a view to increase the admission ratio of students, the State government has decided to establish 10 more arts and science colleges across Tamil Nadu. Besides, from the next academic year onwards, diploma courses in …
Karunanidhi on mind, Stalin govt lines up development plans, memorial August 25, 2021 12:24 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: A memorial for former chief minister M Karunanidhi will be constructed at the Marina at a cost of Rs 39 crore, announced Chief Minister MK Stalin in the Assembly on Tuesday. During the first Rule 110 announcement of this …
Ahead of polls to urban local bodies, TN to have six more corporations, 28 new municipalities August 24, 2021 3:17 pm Express News Service CHENNAI: Ahead of elections to urban local bodies which are expected in a few months, Tamil Nadu will have six more municipal corporations and 28 more municipalities. With this, the number of municipal corporations will go up from 15 …
COVID-19 cases dip marginally to 1,896 August 16, 2021 4:27 am The daily count of COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu, which was hovering around 1,900, came down to 1,896 on Sunday, along with a marginal reduction in the number of tests. While the number of persons tested came down from 1,59,684 the day before to 1,56,973, …
Tamil Nadu government honours individuals excelling in their fields August 16, 2021 2:42 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: Individuals who rendered exceptional service in their fields and showed great courage in the face of adversities were honoured by Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday during the Independence Day celebrations at Fort St George …
Government to release document highlighting Tamil Nadu’s role in freedom struggle: CM Stalin August 15, 2021 6:59 am Express News Service CHENNAI: Hoisting the Tricolour for the first time at the ramparts of Fort St George on the occasion of 75th Independence day celebrations, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday announced that the State government would release a complete …
DesiCrew scales up AI and ML service offerings August 2, 2021 10:22 am Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 2 (ANI/NewsVoir): The Chennai-based DesiCrew, a digital transformation services company in the league of India's Tier I tech service vendors with matching offerings, is set to scale up its Artificial …
Tamil Diaspora aims to bring USD 500 million VC funds in TN through start-ups by financial year-end July 22, 2021 9:21 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: The Tamil Diaspora in United States is likely to bring the portfolio of US investor funds totalling between $250 million to $500 million by the end of this financial year nurturing start-ups in innovation, research and …
Lockdown effect: Suicide rate remains high in Tamil Nadu's central zone July 5, 2021 8:54 am By Express News Service TIRUCHY: Suicide rate continues to be high in the central zone and over 1,300 suicides have been reported in the past six months in all the nine districts. Experts have said that the extended lockdown has increased mental stress …
Covid cases still not dipping in few TN districts July 4, 2021 1:55 am Express News Service CHENNAI: Even as Covid-19 cases in Tamil Nadu has dipped to a huge extent in the last few weeks, the number of cases has stagnated or has been dipping at a very slow pace in about 10 districts, an analysis by Express found. Public …
Online fitness classes see a surge in demand in Chennai June 29, 2021 12:21 am Express News Service CHENNAI: With staying indoors becoming the new normal, the online fitness industry has witnessed a surge in demand. Fitness trainers say the demand among children too has increased, especially after the second wave of the Covid-19 …
Tamil Nadu extends COVID lockdown till June 28. Here is the list of activities allowed June 20, 2021 2:49 pm By Express News Service CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu state government has extended the ongoing lockdown till June 28 morning 6 am with some more relaxations starting Monday. The public transport such as bus service will resume in Chennai and its three …
Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till June 28, some Covid restrictions eased | What's allowed/restricted June 20, 2021 1:03 pm The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday extended coronavirus lockdown in the state for one more week, until June 28, following consultations with medical experts. However, some Covid-19 restrictions have been eased in certain districts. The state will follow a …
Tamil Nadu announces Rs 61.09 crore paddy cultivation package for farmers June 17, 2021 12:11 pm Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday announced a Rs 61.09 crore Kuruvai paddy cultivation package for more than two lakh delta farmers aiming to bring additional area under this short-term crop. The scheme, benefitting 2,07,259 farmers of …
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces Rs.61 Cr Kuruvai package for delta farmers June 17, 2021 8:21 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin today announced a Kuruvai package worth Rs.61.09 crore for delta farmers. The scheme will benefit 2,07,259 farmers in the districts of Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai and Thiruvarur and …
MK Stalin’s first month in office shows his govt means business June 8, 2021 12:45 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: It has been a month since the government led by MK Stalin assumed office, and not a single day passed without his chairing meetings on various issues, but especially Covid-19.He visited the districts where the infection …
Latest India Covid rules: What all is open & what all is closed at which place as of June week 2 June 7, 2021 2:05 am NEW DELHI: As the second wave of coronavirus in the country continues to slow down, several states have started easing the strict restrictions which were imposed to check the spread of the virus. The national capital has allowed malls and markets to open …
Hope embedded in despair June 6, 2021 7:50 am Discussions on the role of online education offer valuable insights on the way forward for higher education As the pandemic rages, all systems that have been painstakingly put in place are being sorely tested. Often, the trials faced by the people who …
Covid lockdown in Tamil Nadu extended, shopping complexes, cinema halls and malls to remain shut June 5, 2021 8:14 pm Covid-19 breath test could give you results in 60 seconds The Tamil Nadu government, on Saturday, extended the Covid lockdown for one more week from June 07 to June 14. Considering the decline in test positivity rate (TPR), authorities have decided to …
Lockdown extended in Tamilnadu June 5, 2021 12:26 pm By Chennaivision in Chennai News, News June 5, 2021 Following recommendations from officials and health experts, the State government has extended the lockdown by another week, with a few relaxations. As the complete lockdown was scheduled to end at 6 am …
TN ordered to provide Rs 3 lakh to woman as compensation for medical negligence May 13, 2021 12:21 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has recommended the Tamil Nadu government to provide a compensation of Rs 3 lakh to the family of a woman, who died allegedly due to medical negligence at the government hospital in …
TN Assembly: Appavu, Pitchandi to be Speaker and Dy Speaker May 12, 2021 1:40 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: A total of 223 newly-elected legislators took oath of office in the State Assembly on Tuesday. Senior members M Appavu and K Pitchandi of DMK were elected unopposed as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Assembly. Pro-tem …
No canals from Cabinet flow into Delta, residents pin hopes on next rejig May 8, 2021 1:39 am Express News Service CHENNAI/SALEM: The delta districts are dismayed as they have no representation in Chief Minister MK Stalin’s first cabinet, despite the DMK bagging many seats in the districts. The AIADMK-led alliance had bagged only three out of …
Tamil Nadu logs 24,898 new cases, 195 deaths May 6, 2021 9:26 pm Tamil Nadu recorded 24,898 new COVID-19 cases in the single biggest day spike so far on Thursday, pushing the caseload to 12,97,500, while a record 195 deaths in the last 24 hours took the toll to 14,974. According to a medical bulletin, 21,546 people were …
MK Stalin stakes claim to form govt in Tamil Nadu May 5, 2021 11:45 pm By Express News Service CHENNAI; DMK president MK Stalin will be sworn in as Chief Minister of the State on Friday at a formal function to be held in Raj Bhavan. Having been elected as leader of the legislative party, Stalin met Governor Banwarilal Purohit …
Tamil Nadu records 23 more Covid deaths April 11, 2021 2:38 pm Representative imageTamil Nadu recorded 11 short of 6,000 fresh Covid-19 cases and 23 deaths on Saturday as the second surge continued unabated. Active cases jumped to 37,673 as just 1,952 patients were discharged. For the second consecutive day, the state …
Dhinakaran hopes to survive TN electoral battle April 6, 2021 2:24 am Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Founder of Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) and former deputy general secretary of AIADMK, TTV Dhinakaran says he has been inspired by former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and would implement schemes …
CBI raids over 100 locations in bank fraud cases amounting to Rs 3,700 cr March 26, 2021 3:31 pm The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Thursday conducted searches over 100 places in 11 States and Union Territories (UTs) in connection with more than 30 cases of bank fraud amounting to over Rs 3,700 crore. As per a statement, the searches are part …
CBI raids over 100 places in bank fraud cases March 26, 2021 4:34 am New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Thursday conducted searches over 100 places in 11 States and Union Territories (UTs) in connection with more than 30 cases of bank fraud amounting to over Rs 3,700 crore. As per a …
AIADMK alliance is 'victorious alliance: TN CM March 18, 2021 1:43 am Thiruvarur (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 17 (ANI): With Tamil Nadu Assembly elections around the corner, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami slammed opposition parties and claimed that AIADMK's alliance will emerge 'victorious' and …
New Covid-19 cluster emerges in Thanjavur school, 56 students and a teacher test positive March 15, 2021 1:25 am A government-aided girls’ school in Ammapetai village in Thanjavur district has emerged as a Covid-19 cluster after 56 students and a teacher tested positive for the novel coronavirus. A Class XI student first tested positive for Covid-19 on March 9. As …
TN Polls: SDPI to contest on 6 seats in alliance with AMMK March 12, 2021 3:03 am Kalyani (West Bengal) [India], March 11 (ANI): Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) will contest from six seats in Tamil Nadu assembly polls in alliance with TTV Dhinakaran's Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), said SDPI Tamil Nadu President …
CM Palaniswami to lay foundation stone for Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar Link scheme on Sunday February 19, 2021 4:22 pm By Express News Service PUDUKKOTTAI: Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami will lay the foundation stone for the Cauvery-Vellaru-Vaigai-Gundar Link scheme on Sunday. He will be inaugurating the Rs 6,941 crore-first phase of the project at Kunathur in …
Modi talks of Sri Lankan Tamils ahead of TN polls February 15, 2021 2:01 pm The Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu may be only a couple of months away but Mr Modi refused to be drawn into any election-related issues Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the indigenously built Arjun Main Battle Tank Mk-1A to the Indian …
Poll panel cancels Thiruvarur bypoll January 8, 2019 5:49 am The Election Commission has cancelled its election notification for the constituency that fell vacant after the death of DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi, putting off a high-stakes poll contest for Dravidian parties DMK and AIADMK just months ahead of …
EC cancels Thiruvarur by-election January 7, 2019 1:23 pm Chennai: The Election Commission (EC) has cancelled the Thiruvarur Assembly by-election in Tamil Nadu, citing the ongoing relief work after the Gaja cyclone that devastated major parts of Thiruvarur district, giving a huge relief to major political parties …
Tamil Nadu: EC cancels Thiruvarur assembly bypoll due to Cyclone Gaja January 7, 2019 11:12 am The Election Commission had earlier announced that polling for the Thiruvarur constituency would be held January 28 with counting on January 31. The Election Commission Monday cancelled the bypoll to Tamil Nadu’s Thiruvarur assembly seat on account of the …
EC cancels Thiruvarur Assembly by-poll citing Gaja aftermath January 7, 2019 5:33 am [India], Jan 7 (ANI): The by-election to Thiruvarur Assembly constituency which was slated for January 28 has been cancelled by the Election Commission at the request of the Tamil Nadu government and the district administration (Thiruvarur) who are pre- …
EC rescinds Thiruvarur by-election January 7, 2019 4:08 am Chennai, Jan 7 (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) has rescinded its January 3 notification announcing the by-election in Tamil Nadu’s Thiruvarur Assembly constituency. In a communication to the Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu, the EC on Sunday said …
Bypoll to Thiruvarur Assembly constituency rescinded January 7, 2019 2:42 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: The Election Commission has rescinded the by-election to Thiruvarur Assembly constituency. The commission’s communication in this regard was sent to Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahu last night and the CEO confirmed …
Thiruvarur bypoll: DMK names Poondi Kalaivanan, AMMK to field S.Kamaraj January 5, 2019 7:48 am The Election Commission had earlier announced that polling for the Thiruvarur constituency would be held January 28 with counting on January 31. The Dravid Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) today named Poondi Kalaivanan, the Thiruvarur District secretary of the …
DMK fields party District Secretary in Thiruvarur by-election January 4, 2019 1:02 pm Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Ending all speculation about fielding someone from the DMK’s “first family”, the party on Friday announced the candidature of a senior leader Poondi Kalaivanan as its candidate in the Thiruvarur Assembly by-election on January 28. “ …

Dhinakaran questions DVAC’s silence on walkie-talkie scam June 29, 2022 7:57 am Edappadi K Palaniswami’s supporters affixed posters that portrayed him as Lord Murugan in Salem on Tuesday CHENNAI: AMMK leader T T V Dhinakaran on Tuesday questioned the DVAC’s silence for more than a year on the alleged corruption in procurement of …
Call-taxi driver murdered near Chengalpattu June 28, 2022 7:49 pm The Chengalpattu district police on Tuesday arrested three accused for allegedly murdering a 30-year-old call taxi driver and driving away his car. On Sunday morning, an unidentified person was found lying dead with cut injuries on his neck near a bus …
These Tourist Spots in Eastern Ghats are Ideal if you Love Forests and Wildlife June 28, 2022 7:07 pm The Eastern Ghats of India run from north Odisha through Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu in the south passing some parts of Karnataka. The region teems with rich cultural, and natural heritage that is unique in itself. Let us take a look at some of the …
81 test positive in central region June 28, 2022 3:26 pm The daily count of COVID 19 cases continued to rise in Tiruchi district with 42 people testing positive for the virus on Tuesday. In all, 81 people tested positive in eight of the nine central districts, as per the bulletin issued by the Health Department. …
Athiyur village needs pure water, good roads, say residents June 28, 2022 1:46 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Residents of Athiyur village in Kunnam taluk staged a protest at the Collectorate on Monday, demanding basic amenities, including drinking water, roads and streetlights. According to the protesters, over 300 families live …
Please add to dindigul plus one exam results June 27, 2022 6:10 pm Virudhunagar Virudhunagar district stood second in the State in overall pass percentage of 95.44 second only to Perambalur district in the 11th public examination. Out of the 23,357 students, 22,292 of them passed out. As usual, the girls came out with …
Over 90% of students clear Class XI board exams in T.N. June 27, 2022 4:24 pm Of the 8.43 lakh candidates who appeared for the Class XI State board exams in May, 90.07% had cleared them, the Directorate of Government Examinations announced on Monday. Nearly 3.55 lakh students scored less than 300 marks, and 1.68 lakh students …
TN Class 11 results: 90.7 per cent students pass exam; Perambalur records highest pass percentage June 27, 2022 7:22 am Express News Service CHENNAI: The results of HSE Plus 1 board examinations in Tamil Nadu were released today. 90.07% of the students who wrote the exams have have cleared them. The results of the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams were declared on June 20. …
90.07% of students pass Class XI board exams in T.N. June 27, 2022 6:57 am Of the 8.43 lakh candidates who appeared for the Class XI board exams, 90.07% cleared it, the Directorate of Government Examinations announced on Monday. A majority of the students have scored less than 300 marks out of 600 in the exams, data indicated. …
68 new COVID-19 cases in central zone June 26, 2022 5:39 pm Sixty-eight persons, including 36 in Tiruchi, eight in Perambalur, seven in Thanjavur, five in Tiruvarur, three each in Karur and Ariyalur, two each in Pudukottai, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai, tested positive for COVID-19 in the region on Sunday, as …
Commissioner inspects Adi Dravida Welfare hostels in Perambalur June 26, 2022 5:39 pm Commissioner of Adi Dravida Welfare S. Madhumathi inspected the Government Adi Dravida Welfare hostels for boys and girl school students at Padalur and Perambalur and the hostel for college students at Perambalur on Sunday to ascertain adequacy of basic …
Government medical college for Perambalur remains a mirage June 26, 2022 4:07 pm About 12 years have passed since the State government announced the setting up of a new medical college in Perambalur. But it is yet to become a reality. In accordance with the policy of starting a medical college in every district in the State, the then …
India News | Mandaviya Virtually Lays Foundation Stone of CGHS Wellness Centre, Lab at Avadi June 26, 2022 11:24 am Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 26 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya virtually laid the foundation stone of CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) Wellness Center and lab at Avadi, Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. …
36 test COVID-19 positive in central region June 24, 2022 2:49 pm Thirty six more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in the central region on Friday, according to a bulletin issued by the Health Department. Tiruchi continued to report the most number of cases in the region with 14 persons testing positive for the …
Latest News | FIR Against TN Youtuber Stayed June 24, 2022 1:37 pm Chennai, Jun 24 (PTI) The operation of the First Information Report (FIR) registered against Youtuber S Karthik Gopinath, alleging he had collected lakhs of rupees on the pretext of renovating a temple in Perambalur district and swindled the amount, was …
Siblings die in accident in Perambalur district June 6, 2022 12:58 pm Two brothers riding a two-wheeler died in a road accident at Udumbiyam in the district after their vehicle and a mini freight carrier collided head-on on Monday. The fatal accident occurred in the morning when the brothers, G. Pandian, 36, and G. Sasikumar …
Perambalur dist collector cautions public about fake job message June 4, 2022 2:34 pm
Widening cracks, surface irregularity make Perambalur-Manamadurai NH scary ride for motorists June 3, 2022 9:45 pm Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Commuters on the Perambalur-Manamadurai national highway seek the urgent intervention of authorities on the risks the road, particularly the stretch between four-junction road and Melamathur in the district, poses in the …
Perambalur museum for 120-million-year-old ammonites will be put on fast-track: Collector May 23, 2022 8:31 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Steps would be taken to expedite work on the museum for ammonites here to learn about the marine fossils dating to 120 million years and throw it open for the public, said District Collector P Sri Venkada Priya. Inspecting …
Government health centres dumping biomedical waste into canal along Perambalur highway, say activists May 15, 2022 9:06 pm Express News Service PERAMBALUR: The indiscriminate disposal of biomedical waste into a canal along the Manamadurai-Perambalur national highway has alarmed locals and activists alike, who allege it to be the act of local pharmacies and government primary …
Frequent outage at nights annoys residents of Tamil Nadu's Perambalur May 11, 2022 5:31 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Frequent and unannounced power cuts, especially during nights, have become a major issue for residents of Perambalur district in the past two weeks. Students appearing for Class X and XII exams have said that they are …
Palaeontologist hands over marine fossils for display at museum coming up in Perambalur district May 10, 2022 6:58 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Paleontologist-cum-researcher and the Head of Education Department in Mleiha Archaeological Centre R Nirmal Rajah, on Sunday, handed over fossils of rare marine life species found in various countries to Collector P Sri …
Perambalur villagers gherao panchayat president over resolution on private quarry closure May 1, 2022 8:44 pm Express News Service PERAMBALUR: The special grama sabha meeting convened at Sitheli panchayat in the district on Labour Day witnessed tense moments as the participants, irked by the delay in the adoption of a resolution for closing down a private stone …
School girl falls off overcrowded bus in Perambalur, injured April 25, 2022 11:59 pm Express News Service PERAMBALUR: A girl student sustained severe injuries after falling off the footboard of an overcrowded government bus on Monday. Students and relatives have linked the incident that happened near Nakka Salem in the district to a lack …
Educational centre, museum step up footfall at Perambalur's Sathanur fossil wood park April 23, 2022 9:02 pm Express News Service PERAMBALUR: In an encouraging trend, the footfall at the National Fossil Wood Park at Sathanur in the district, which according to officials was usually hovering over 10,000 and 12,000 annually, has risen to over 20,000 in the past six …
Perambalur top cop's mystery signs turn spotlight on LGBTQ issues, wins hearts April 13, 2022 12:40 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: More than a month after mysterious signboards carrying ‘Respect LGBTQ’ message cropped up across multiple locations in Peramblur town, the man behind the initiative has come out of the shadows. “I wanted to create …
Mass fish deaths in lake worry Perambalur village residents in Tamil Nadu April 11, 2022 7:21 am PERAMBALUR: Alarmed by the deaths of hundreds of fishes in a lake spread over 980 acres at Ladapuram in the district over the past ten days, locals seek immediate intervention of the authorities to discover the cause and restore the waterbody. The lake fed …
Perambalur village residents reel under monkey menace April 9, 2022 4:30 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: The monkey menace has been bothering residents of Keezhapuliyur in the district for over a year now. The primates, which enter the houses when inmates are away, have been eating all the food and damaging property. Over 150 …
No bus service, Perambalur government school students forced to walk 6 km to sit for classes March 28, 2022 6:59 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Hundreds of students at the government higher secondary school at Maruvathur in the district literally dread going to the institution, as a lack of bus services translates to covering as much as six kilometers on foot to …
Not finding Collector in attendance, Perambalur farmers walk out of grievance meeting March 26, 2022 8:13 am By Express News Service PERAMBALUR/ARIYALUR: Farmers who gathered to attend the monthly grievance meeting at the Collectorate staged a walkout on Friday after not finding Collector P Sri Venkata Priya in attendance. They also staged a dharna on the …
Quarry in Perambalur polluting lakes, says residents; seek action March 22, 2022 5:38 am Express News Service PERAMBULUR: Residents of Thiruvilakurichi on Monday petitioned the Collector seeking action against a private crusher plant and stone quarry for mixing wastewater into the village lakes. Over 1,500 families live at Thiruvilakurichi …
Tamil Nadu agri budget: Inclusion of Perambalur, Ariyalur in millet mission draws cheer March 20, 2022 7:26 am Express News Service PERMBALUR/ARIYALUR: Receiving well the State government’s inclusion of Perambalur and Ariyalur districts in its ‘millet mission’, farmers in the region sought for millet processing units, and direct procurement and its sales in …
TNIE impact: Fossil tree buried under mud road recovered in village in Tamil Nadu's Perambalur March 14, 2022 1:24 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: A day after The New Indian Express report on the disappearance of a 'fossil' tree in Perambalur owing to alleged official apathy, district revenue officials plunged into action to recover it. Officials present at …
Government apathy buried ‘fossil’ tree under road, allege Perambalur villagers March 12, 2022 7:30 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: The disappearance of a tree, considered to be a fossil and discovered in a dried-up stream near Kunnam in Perambalur district, has come as a shock to residents. Villagers cited negligence on part of the authorities for its …
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Nine MNM functionaries in Perambalur call it quits after local body poll debacle February 25, 2022 6:19 am By Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Nine Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) functionaries, including the district secretary, on Wednesday, sent a letter to the party leadership saying they are leaving the party as they continue to face defeat in Perambalur. In the …
Tamil Nadu: 'Nailing down trees with banners causing them to wither in Perambalur', rue activist January 30, 2022 7:19 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Claiming trees in the district as withering away owing to them being nailed with advertisements, activists sought official action on removing such boards off them in all places. Several areas, including Perambalur town, the …
Stray bullet lands on roof in Perambalur house January 26, 2022 4:52 pm
Tamil Nadu: 3 die in wall collapse in Perambalur January 20, 2022 2:50 am
Farmers of Tamil Nadu's Perambalur district shift to traditional crop after 20 years January 10, 2022 5:35 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: A farmer and his family cultivate traditional paddy on irrigated lands in Kurumbapalayam village in Perambalur district after 20 years. It meets their food and animal feed needs and leads a sustainable life, he said. …
Perambalur ten-year-old dies after mother brands for stealing January 10, 2022 12:30 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: A 10-year-old girl died in Perambalur on Sunday, two days after her mother allegedly branded her on her thigh and mouth for stealing. Police have registered a case of suspicious death and are investigating. The deceased …
Perambalur MLA tests positive for COVID-19 along with assistant and driver January 4, 2022 7:52 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Perambalur DMK MLA M Prabhakaran tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, in Perambalur. He has been admitted to a private hospital in Tiruchy for treatment. On Monday, he visited the Covid vaccination camp …
Panchayat in Perambalur district dumping garbage into Chinnaru river December 31, 2021 8:35 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Public and social activists complain that the panchayat has been dumping garbages into the Chinnaru river at Keezha Perambalur village in Perambalur district for a few months. Over 300 families live in Keezha Perambalur …
Perambalur innovators reuse plastic bottles in brick avatar December 28, 2021 6:09 am Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles stuffed with plastic bags are the unlikely champions of a sustainable building movement in Perambalur. The brainchild of C. Mithra, secretary of Christian Educational Institutions (CEI) and director of CEI’s social …
Farmers seek 24x7 veterinary polyclinic in Tamil Nadu's Perambalur December 25, 2021 6:47 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Farmers have demanded the setting up of a 24x7 veterinary polyclinic in Perambalur district to treat cattle round the clock, which includes major surgeries. This is essential because the farmers are forced to move to nearby …
Cheer for many as all 73 lakes in Perambalur district brimming after 35 years December 17, 2021 5:59 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Setting off cheer among the public, particularly farmers, all the 73 lakes under the Public Works Department (PWD) in the district are brimming after a gap of nearly 35 years, courtesy the copious monsoon rains. As the …
Tamil Nadu: Perambalur man resuscitates wounded monkey, video goes viral December 12, 2021 6:31 pm Express News Service PERAMBALUR: A 38-year-old man from Kunnam taluk in Perambalur is being praised on social media for saving a living being. Not a human this time, but a tailed-ape. The video of him resuscitating the wounded monkey has gone viral on …
Perambalur villagers' fight against private M-sand unit continues as construction works commence December 6, 2021 7:13 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: A hard-won battle appears to have gone down the drain for Perali residents in the district as construction of the very private M-sand unit with crusher that they were opposing tooth and nail, has reportedly commenced. Worry …
'No vaccines due to pandemic': Foot and mouth disease keeps Perambalur's farmers on the edge November 24, 2021 10:27 am By Express News Service PERAMBULUR: Farmers across the district are worried as their cattle have been affected by Foot and mouth disease (FMD) for over 10 days. They said there is no vaccine for the disease in hospitals. Most of the farmers here depend on …
Downpour leaves behind trail of woes in TN's Perambalur, residents fear spread of diseases November 22, 2021 11:08 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Residents of Perambalur municipality have raised concerns about the potential spread of diseases after sewage has accumulated in front of their houses for a week now. This is due to blockage of underground sewer canals in …
Sanitary complex no respite for Perambalur village women's hygiene woes November 8, 2021 7:19 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: A lack of facilities and maintenance at the integrated sanitary complex for women at Olaipadi village in the district despite funds claimed to having been utilised towards it till as recently as two years ago continue to …
Tamil Nadu government's free bus travel scheme continues to draw praise from Perambalur women October 27, 2021 7:37 pm Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Five months have passed by since the Tamil Nadu government's free bus travel scheme for women came into existence, but it continues to draw praise from the beneficiaries in the district. Nearly three lakh commuters have …
Complete Kottarai dam soon as it's already brimming, urge Perambalur public October 23, 2021 5:30 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Having already overshot the deadline by around three years, people in the district urge for the speedy completion of the reservoir across Marudaiyaru river in Kottarai village as they point to the partially completed …
Heavy rains lead to flooding in three Perambalur villages; crops damaged October 13, 2021 7:52 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Heavy rains caused flooding in three villages -- Sirukanpur, Nathakadu and Therku Madhavi villages of Perambalur district. More than 30 houses and 400 acres of cotton and maize fields were damaged. The Village …
Home to several tourist spots including historic fort, Perambalur yet to tap potential September 27, 2021 2:46 pm Express News Service PERAMBALUR: September 27 marks World Tourism Day, but the lack of access and basic amenities at public attractions in Perambalur district has forced even locals to shun them and visit nearby districts instead to unwind. Though home to …
Organic farming, the solution and more to this foreign returnee in Perambalur September 18, 2021 3:08 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Not only has his interest in organic farming bestowed V Nagarasan, a 43-year-old native of Keelapuliyur village in the district, with the sound health that he so yearned for that made him even his leave job abroad, it has …
Women at helm of affairs in Perambalur district of Tamil Nadu August 18, 2021 7:57 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Recent government appointments in various departments has added Perambalur district in a unique league as more than nine women officers including the District Collector are now at the helm of various government affairs. In …
HC revokes suspension of officials in Perambalur Coop Society citing no impartial inquiry August 10, 2021 11:57 pm By Express News Service CHENNAI: After observing that there was no impartial inquiry conducted by authorities concerned, the Madras High Court on Tuesday quashed the suspension order of President and a Vice-President of the Perambalur Cooperative Society. …
New SP of Perambalur takes charge June 9, 2021 1:18 pm S. Mani assumed charge as Superintendent of Police, Perambalur, on Wednesday. He succeeds Nisha Parthiban who has been transferred and posted as SP of Pudukottai district. Mr. Mani joined the police department in 2001 as Deputy Superintendent of Police. He …
Oxygen production unit in Perambalur GH to be ready soon May 29, 2021 2:05 pm Work to set up a Pressure Swing Adsorption plant, a special oxygen production unit to augment the existing oxygen capacity at the District Headquarters Hospital here, is underway. The plant, being installed under the PM-Cares Fund, is expected to be ready …
When a lab technician's death due to Covid felt across village in Perambalur May 22, 2021 11:56 pm By Express News Service PERAMBALUR: A lab technician of the Perambalur GH succumbed to Covid-19, causing much grief to her family members, coworkers, and villagers. K Indira (57), hailing from Ammapalayam, was the mother of two girls -- Divya and …
Over ₹ 11 lakh fines realised from violators in Perambalur district May 14, 2021 3:11 pm PERAMBALUR Sustained action against those failing to adhere to safety guidelines for curbing the spread of COVID-19 has resulted in the collection of ₹ 11.33 lakh as fine from the violators since March 1. The fine amount was collected from as many as 5,398 …
Perambalur, Ariyalur hopeful of development as Sivasankar becomes region's first State Minister May 8, 2021 6:40 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR/ARIYALUR: Ending a decades-long wait, a legislative member from the districts of Ariyalur and Perambalur for the first time has secured a post in the State Cabinet. DMK MLA SS Sivasankar, who won from the Kunnam Assembly …
Math teacher from Tamil Nadu's Perambalur donates Rs 50,000 for students' mobile phones May 2, 2021 4:54 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: K Bairavi is known for her philanthropy. During last year's lockdown, the government school teacher from Elambalur, a village just off Perambalur, purchased and distributed 16 smartphones to her students so that they …
Usury: Perambalur man ends life, relatives demand action against moneylender February 14, 2021 9:58 pm Express News Service PERAMBALUR: A 32-year-old man who attempted suicide allegedly due to usury died at Tiruchy GH on Saturday. A video recorded by him before taking the extreme step triggered his relatives to stage a protest demanding action. In the video …
Three arrested for forcing Dalit boys to clean up excreta in Perambalur December 12, 2020 2:09 am Tension gripped Sirukudal village in Perambalur district on Friday after three minor boys belonging to the Scheduled Castes were forced to clean up their excreta from an open ground, allegedly by some caste Hindus. Three of the six accused were arrested. …
Two lakes fill up after 11 years in Perambalur district December 7, 2020 12:19 am By Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Two lakes in Perali village in Perambalur district are brimming after 11 years, thanks to the efforts of youth who toiled for over 6 years to restore them. Ooryeri (15 acres) and Kalleri (12 acres) were restored by …
Authorities confiscate 483 tonnes of Bellary onions hoarded in Perambalur November 9, 2020 7:53 pm Express News Service PERMABALUR: Even as public are reeling under its sky-high price, officials on Monday busted a hoarding racket and seized over 450 tonnes of Bellary onions from poultry farms in the district. Trade leaders said such incidents were bound …
New taluk office opened in Perambalur November 4, 2020 1:24 pm
Audio clip of TN govt doctor’s association chief threatening Perambalur official goes viral November 1, 2020 4:35 pm By Express News Service PERAMBALUR: An audio clip purportedly of the Tamil Nadu Government Doctors’ Association president scolding the Perambalur Health Services Joint Director on a phone call has gone viral on social media on Sunday. According to the JD, …
Perambalur ‘dinosaur eggs’ hatch as memes October 24, 2020 1:19 pm
Dinosaur eggs or ammonite sediments: What was found in Perambalur? October 23, 2020 9:15 pm Pictures of ‘dinosaur eggs’ in Perambalur district of Tamil Nadu have been doing rounds on social media since Thursday. But a group of local geology and archaeology enthusiasts, who visited the area, identified them as ammonite sediments. Several images of …
‘Dinosaur eggs’ draw crowds to Perambalur October 23, 2020 9:52 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Kunnam, a quaint village in Perambalur, hogged the limelight after hordes of people converged on the place to see what they believed to be dinosaur eggs. Pictures of the ‘eggs’ went viral on social media on Wednesday when …
Perambalur Dinosaur Egg October 22, 2020 11:23 am
Dinosaur eggs found in perambalur October 22, 2020 9:37 am
Why is TANGEDCO building a substation on a lake bed, ask residents of this Perambalur village October 12, 2020 4:24 pm Express News Service PERAMBALUR: While the Tamil Nadu government and the Madras High Court have repeatedly warned against encroachments on water bodies, residents of the Periya Venmani village in Kunnam are horrified that a government body -- the TANGEDCO …
Perambalur-Manamadurai work: Farmers protest in TN October 8, 2020 2:51 pm
Piece of fossilised wood found in Perambalur village September 15, 2020 6:59 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: A two-metre-long piece of fossilised wood was found in Karambiyam village in Perambalur village. The wood, which was attached to a limestone, was found in a canal of Ponneri lake in the village on Saturday. The villagers …
Couple electrocuted near Perambalur in TN September 3, 2020 4:48 pm
Teachers invite villagers with thamboolam to admit children in Perambalur government schools August 28, 2020 7:13 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Government school teachers in Perambalur have been going door-to-door and distributing leaflets and betel-nuts to parents to increase the enrollment of students in government schools. They said that they are popularizing …
Farm owner, explosives dealer arrested in connection with death of fire-fighter near Perambalur July 14, 2020 9:15 am The Perambalur Police have arrested three persons, including the owner of a farm and a licensed explosives dealer, in connection with the death of a fireman who died of suffocation while trying to rescue a couple of labourers trapped inside an open well in …
Farmers producers company open more retail outlets in Perambalur June 15, 2020 1:51 pm While the lockdown enforced in view of COVID-19 pandemic saw quite a few farmers producers companies being involved in retail vending of vegetables as a contingency measure to help consumers, the WEFSA Farmers Producers Company in Perambalur district has …
Cannot compete with traders, re-open our market, plead Perambalur farmers June 3, 2020 8:48 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Farmers have called upon the district administration to re-open the Uzhavar Santhai in Perambalur, which was shut at the end of April following the increase in corona cases in the district. They said that without the market …
Panic in TN's Ariyalur, Perambalur as coronavirus cases spike May 5, 2020 7:58 am Express News Service ARIYALUR/PERAMBALUR: Panic gripped residents of Ariyalur and Perambalur as the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 is increasing by the day. Thirty-one persons tested positive in Ariyalur and Perambalur district on …
Saplings along Perambalur NH withering from neglect March 7, 2020 7:51 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Many saplings on the Perambalur-Manamadurai National Highway 226 near Perambalur have died due to neglect on the part of offcials. Environmental activists are now demanding the authorities plant and protect useful trees. …
‘Nellai’ Kannan arrested in Perambalur January 2, 2020 5:57 am Tamil orator ‘Nellai’ Kannan, wanted for having allegedly given a hate speech against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah at a public meeting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) at Melapalayam in Tirunelveli on Sunday last, …
Re-polling in Viralimalai, Perambalur after election symbol faux pas December 28, 2019 6:28 pm By Express News Service TIRUCHY: Re-polling has been ordered in ward 15 in Viralimalai panchayat union after the symbol of an independent candidate was printed wrongly in the ballot paper. The polling will take place on December 30. The candidate V Sekar …
Hybrid groundnuts raise hopes of good returns in Tamil Nadu's Perambalur December 18, 2019 3:21 am By Express News Service PERAMBALUR: The Agricultural Department has introduced a new variety of groundnuts called GJG 9 in the district this year. Farmers, officials claimed, would reap good yield in shorter duration than other varieties. Cotton, maize and …
After maize, castor crop affected by pest attack in Perambalur December 17, 2019 6:24 am By Express News Service Farmers are worried over pest attacks on castor crop. They said that they were devastated because many shifted from maize to castor due to fall armyworm attacks. It is of note that this crop was suggested by the Agriculture …
Kottarai dam construction on hiatus in Tamil Nadu's Perambalur December 16, 2019 5:23 am By Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Construction of Kottarai dam across the Marudaiyaru in Perambalur district has ground to a halt due to a shortage of funds. Farmers and the public have urged for work to be resumed at the earliest. The project was …
Pachamalai rain fills Perambalur lakes November 30, 2019 6:48 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Arumbavur Periyayeri (big lake) is overflowing, thanks to heavy rain on the Pachamalai hills that border Perambalur, Tiruchy and Salem districts. Data says that the annual average rainfall in Perambalur district is 861 mm. …
Perambalur youth in Singapore build Rs 35 lakh worth of welfare projects in native village November 26, 2019 7:42 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: Residents of Ayinapuram now working in Singapore have funded various development works in their village. A temple has also been built at a cost of Rs 7 lakh. They said they were fed up waiting for authorities to fix the …
Pregnant woman alleges negligence at Perambalur General Hospital November 15, 2019 5:55 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: A pregnant woman who suffered head injury alleged she was not given treatment at the Perambalur General Hospital (GH) and that she was told by a doctor to approach a private hospital or Tiruchy GH if she needs immediate …
Rattled by thunderous blasts and cracked houses, Perambalur villagers say loud ‘No’ to quarries November 5, 2019 4:48 am Express News Service PERAMBLAUR: Residents of Therani village in Perambalur district are worried over the freshly auctioned 31 stone quarries in the district. They said that sound pollution, damage to houses from mining activities and deaths by accident …
Perambalur: Dry taps force patients at govt hospital to defecate in open August 7, 2019 2:41 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR: Patients at the Perambalur GH are forced to buy water as bore wells in the hospital have run dry. At least 2,000 patients visit the super-speciality hospital every day. The situation is so worse that a few in-patients have …
1 held for deer hunting in Perambalur district June 10, 2019 3:23 am PERAMBALUR: Forest department officials on Sunday nabbed one person and are on the lookout for another five who were allegedly involved in deer hunting in the reserve forest areas in Venbavur and Maavilangai, in the district. Police sources said that a …
Now, Perambalur sexual abuse case post-Pollachi: Stalin April 26, 2019 9:01 am Chennai, April 26 (IANS) The DMK President M.K. Stalin on Friday said that even as the Pollachi sexual abuse-cum-blackmail case probe is yet to reach a conclusion, a similarly shocking incident in Perambalur district has come to light involving a leader of …
Good turn out of women voters in Perambalur constituency April 18, 2019 4:34 pm Amid heavy security arrangements in place, polling turned out to be by and large peaceful in Perambalur Parliamentary constituency on Friday with no untoward incidents. The turn out of women voters in several rural pockets was impressive in this …
Rajnath Singh defends PM Modi at Perambalur meeting April 7, 2019 11:27 pm PERAMBALUR: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday accused that the Congress of ‘spoiling’ India’s and Tamil Nadu’s culture during its rule, adding the grand old party was now attempting to get to power through backdoor. Singh made this observation …
Home Minister promises implementation of pending demands to Perambalur electorate April 7, 2019 4:09 pm PERAMBALUR: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday assured the electorate of Perambalur that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, if voted to power again in the upcoming general election, would strive to implement the long-pending demands in the …

2 killed after bike falls into 50-ft gorge June 29, 2022 4:08 am Salem: A 54-year-old man and his daughter died after the motorbike in which they were riding fell into a 50-ft gorge near Yercaud on Monday. The deceased were identified as M Elangovan, of Udayarpalayam in Ariyalur district, and his daughter Yogeswari, 27. …
TN fares poorly in digital learning: Report June 29, 2022 12:37 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: TN is one of the top five performers in the Union education ministry’s Performance Grading Index (PGI) for 2019-20, but its score in one critical category — digital learning — is not at all impressive. TN excels in key …
Low sale at Ariyalur book fair worries stall owners, publishers June 28, 2022 9:24 pm By Express News Service ARIYALUR: Bookstall owners and publishers, whop are upset over poor sales at the book fair being held in Ariyalur Government Higher Secondary School, have urged the district administration for better promotion. The footfall is low …
81 test positive in central region June 28, 2022 3:26 pm The daily count of COVID 19 cases continued to rise in Tiruchi district with 42 people testing positive for the virus on Tuesday. In all, 81 people tested positive in eight of the nine central districts, as per the bulletin issued by the Health Department. …
Big noise triggers false alarm June 28, 2022 3:25 pm A deafening noise heard by the villagers of Vangaram and Kumulur triggered rumours of a crash of a defence aircraft in a forest jungle near here on Tuesday. The villagers apparently heard a big noise around 11 a.m. close to the forest near Vangaram, …
Trichy woman dies after IVF treatment June 28, 2022 9:50 am Trichy: The Trichy city police have launched an investigation into the death of a 30-year-old woman who underwent in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment at a private hospital. V Kavitha from Sendurai in Ariyalur district died on Sunday after she developed …
Edu index: Tamil Nadu among top five achievers June 28, 2022 12:40 am Representative Purpose Only Tamil Nadu is among the top five achievers in the key parameters of education such as access, equity, infrastructure and governance processes, according to the the Union ministry of education's performance grading index (PGI …
68 new COVID-19 cases in central zone June 26, 2022 5:39 pm Sixty-eight persons, including 36 in Tiruchi, eight in Perambalur, seven in Thanjavur, five in Tiruvarur, three each in Karur and Ariyalur, two each in Pudukottai, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai, tested positive for COVID-19 in the region on Sunday, as …
More train services to be resumed in July June 26, 2022 4:08 pm Southern Railway has announced the resumption of some trains originating from Tiruchi Division as unreserved express specials from next month. The Tiruchi - Karaikudi special (Train No. 06887) service will resume from July 18. The train will leave Tiruchi …
Government medical college for Perambalur remains a mirage June 26, 2022 4:07 pm About 12 years have passed since the State government announced the setting up of a new medical college in Perambalur. But it is yet to become a reality. In accordance with the policy of starting a medical college in every district in the State, the then …
Tamil Nadu’s active COVID-19 caseload goes over 6,500 June 25, 2022 4:16 pm Nearly 46% of the active cases are in Chennai; 1,383 persons have tested positive Nearly 46% of the active cases are in Chennai; 1,383 persons have tested positive With another 1,382 persons testing positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Saturday, the …
Subdued rainfall activity expected over Tamil Nadu for the next few days June 24, 2022 3:19 pm Places like Chennai may continue experiencing thunderstorms with light rain till Monday Places like Chennai may continue experiencing thunderstorms with light rain till Monday There will be subdued rainfall activity over most parts of the State for the …
Tamil Nadu logs 1,359 fresh COVID-19 cases June 24, 2022 3:19 pm The number of fresh COVID-19 cases remained above 1,000 for the second day in a row in Tamil Nadu on Friday. The State logged a total of 1,359 fresh cases, with 45% of them being reported in Chennai. The overall test positivity rate in the State rose to 5. …
36 test COVID-19 positive in central region June 24, 2022 2:49 pm Thirty six more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in the central region on Friday, according to a bulletin issued by the Health Department. Tiruchi continued to report the most number of cases in the region with 14 persons testing positive for the …
Orientation training for newly recruited Veterinary Assistant Surgeons June 24, 2022 12:48 pm An orientation training for the newly recruited 136 Veterinary Assistant Surgeons from Tiruchi, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Karur and Pudukottai districts was organised by the Animal Husbandry department here on Thursday to provide guidance to them on the …
COVID-19 cases breach 1,000-mark after 123 days June 23, 2022 7:21 pm After 123 days, the number of persons who tested positive for COVID-19 on a single day exceeded 1,000 in Tamil Nadu on Thursday. A total of 1,063 persons tested positive for the infection in the State, with 35 of the 38 districts reporting fresh infections …
Daily COVID-19 Cases Breach 1,000 Mark In Tamil Nadu June 23, 2022 6:06 pm Daily Coronavirus infections breached the 1,000 mark in Tamil Nadu on Thursday and Chennai alone reported close to half that number. The State reported 1,063 fresh cases, while Chennai accounted for 497 infections today, taking the state tally to 34,64,131 …
Soil excavation sounds death knell for Ariyalur lake? June 9, 2022 8:40 pm Express News Service ARIYALUR: The collector’s permission last month to excavate soil from ponds and lakes in the district has further reduced the prospects of the revival of Eman lake, which was once the largest waterbody and lifeline for T Palur and its …
Erratic waste collection raises a stench in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur May 31, 2022 9:05 pm Express News Service ARIYALUR: Though residents of Ariyalur have been raising complaints with the town municipality about garbage being constantly dumped at streets and public places - an unpleasant result of irregular garbage collection by the …
4 members of family die in Ariyalur accident May 23, 2022 2:22 pm
Government cement plant mine expansion plan a threat to basic amenities, say Ariyalur villagers May 5, 2022 8:54 pm By Express News Service The public consultation meeting held at a village in the district over a government cement plant’s limestone mine expansion plan witnessed heated moments on Thursday as locals and activists opposed the project, citing threat to …
Farmers from Tamil Nadu's four districts board train from Ariyalur to meet Chhattisgarh CM April 19, 2022 9:48 pm Express News Service ARIYALUR: Farmers from Tamil Nadu Cauvery Farmers' Protection Association boarded a train from Ariyalur on Monday to meet and congratulate Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, who has been implementing various schemes for …
Ariyalur town residents' health takes a hit after broken pipeline supplies sewage-mixed water April 4, 2022 4:08 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: It was a harrowing two weeks for over 2,000 families in Ariyalur town as a broken pipeline not being attended to reportedly led to supply of sewage-mixed water to a section of residents in the municipality. While a majority …
Appeal for functional amenities gone unheeded for years, say Ariyalur village residents April 3, 2022 6:42 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: The village of Ambapur at Kavanur panchayat in the district is home to over a hundred families, but their complaints over lack of potable water supply, roads and lighting facility in the streets have reportedly gone unheeded, …
People turn to private labs as Ariyalur government hospital lacks technicians March 29, 2022 6:32 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: Patients arriving at the District Headquarters Government Hospital in Ariyalur, which has been upgraded into a medical college hospital, are unable to take CT scans and X-Rays owing to the lack of adequate technicians. …
25-cm clay pot, brick structure found during excavation at Ariyalur's Maligaimedu March 27, 2022 7:21 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: A 25-centimeter-tall clay pot and a brick structure were found during excavation at Maligaimedu near Gangaikondacholapuram in the district on Friday. According to sources, the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology began …
Lack of maintenance makes swimming pool at Ariyalur sports stadium out of bounds for public March 27, 2022 5:10 am Express News Service Yet another summer is here but the swimming pool at the District Sports Stadium continues to be out of reach for the public, especially school children who look forward to learning swimming during their vacation, for the fourth …
Tamil Nadu agri budget: Inclusion of Perambalur, Ariyalur in millet mission draws cheer March 20, 2022 7:26 am Express News Service PERMBALUR/ARIYALUR: Receiving well the State government’s inclusion of Perambalur and Ariyalur districts in its ‘millet mission’, farmers in the region sought for millet processing units, and direct procurement and its sales in …
Ariyalur Medical College Hospital staff accused of bribery March 18, 2022 8:03 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: Ever since the Ariyalur Medical College Hospital was inaugurated in January this year, it is seeing an average footfall of 2,000 patients a day. When a majority of the crowd is those who can’t afford private healthcare, they …
Amma Unavagams in Ariyalur closes temporarily due to cylinder shortage March 16, 2022 6:35 am By Express News Service ARIYALUR: Tense moments prevailed at the Amma Unavagam (canteen) functioning out of the Ariyalur bus stand premises on Tuesday after AIADMK functionaries gathered at the spot on learning it to not be serving food in the morning. …
Independents hold trump card in Ariyalur municipality February 23, 2022 5:51 am By Express News Service ARIYALUR: Even as the DMK has sealed its place in several local bodies across the State, its victory in Ariyalur municipality is in the hands of four independent candidates who won the civic body election. As many as 89 candidates …
Barely 3, Ariyalur toddler earns plaudits from India Book of Records January 22, 2022 8:17 am By Express News Service ARIYALUR: SK Dhakshith, a toddler from Ariyalur has made his way to appreciation in the India Book of Records for his eidetic memory. He was commended for his ability to identify as many as 29 famous leaders, 14 deities, 14 car …
Road laid, but left unfinished owing to caste discrimination, allege Scheduled Community residents in Ariyalur village December 22, 2021 4:40 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: The joy of Kuzhumur village residents in the district when their years-long demand for paved roads was finally taken up a few months ago was short-lived, as a section of them allege caste discrimination behind one such road …
Ariyalur Collector walks the talk December 13, 2021 3:52 pm In a bid to highlight the importance of minimising usage of motor vehicles in day-to-day life towards preserving the environment, Collector P. Ramana Saraswathi decided to walk to her office on Mondays. As usual, her driver had kept ready her official car …
Ariyalur district BJP president arrested for making provocative speech; threatening to carry out 'suicide attack' December 3, 2021 11:51 am By Express News Service ARIYALUR: Police in Ariyalur have arrested BJP district president K Ayyappan under six sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for his provocative speech during a protest in front of the District Collector's office on December 1 …
Police arrest Ariyalur district BJP president for making provocative remarks December 3, 2021 10:10 am Ariyalur Police have arrested the district unit president of the BJP, Ayyappan (48), on Friday on charges of making provocative remarks. While speaking at a demonstration organised by the party in front of the Ariyalur District Collectorate on Wednesday …
288 tanks reach full capacity in Ariyalur November 20, 2021 1:10 pm With Ariyalur district receiving more than average rainfall during North East monsoon already, 288 out of the 2,477 tanks and ponds under the control of Public Works Department and local bodies have filled up. Disclosing this here on Saturday, Collector P. …
NMC gives nod to Ariyalur Government Medical College for intake of 150 students in 2021-22 November 13, 2021 7:38 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: The Medical Assessment and Rating Board of the National Medical Commission has approved admission to 150 medical seats at Ariyalur Government Medical College for the academic year 2021-22. This has left the public, students, …
Come heavy rains, Ariyalur villagers forced to carry bodies in hip-deep water to reach graveyard November 13, 2021 7:38 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: It was a sad day for residents of Kazhuvanthondi village in the district on Friday, when they had to carry a couple of bodies to a graveyard in hip-deep water owing to an overflowing lake, once again. This, the villagers said …
Ariyalur’s handlooms are back in action, thanks to timely intervention by the TN government October 31, 2021 12:21 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: Single bulb hangs over K Amsavalli as the sole spectator to her magic. Her fingers skillfully transform yarn and thread to colourful six-metre saris with carefully-woven gold borders, a skill passed down through generations. …
Five years on, no end in sight to road woes for Ariyalur village residents October 18, 2021 5:25 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: The northeast monsoon is around the corner, and residents of Chetti Thirukonam in the district dread of having to endure yet another year of hardship from the lack of proper roads in the village. While funds were finally …
Tamil Nadu: Ariyalur girl, 17, ends life over NEET September 15, 2021 1:10 am
TN reports second case of suicide in Ariyalur over NEET September 14, 2021 11:40 pm Ariyalur (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 14 (ANI): Another medical aspirant has allegedly died by suicide in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district fearing failure in the NEET exam, days after a 19-year-old student from Salem district allegedly killed himself …
NEET exam: Girl dies by suicide over fear of failure in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district September 14, 2021 5:46 am By Express News Service ARIYALUR: Days after a 19-year-old boy killed himself before the scheduled NEET exam, a female student from Sathampadi village in Ariyalur district died by suicide over the fear of not clearing the entrance test. The victim was …
How Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district vaccinated all its pregnant residents against Covid-19 August 30, 2021 4:46 am By Express News Service ARIYALUR: The Health Department in Ariyalur has vaccinated 7,187 pregnant women, making the district the first in Tamil Nadu to achieve 100 per cent coverage in inoculating such women. According to sources, a significant number of …
TN: Ariyalur vaccinates 99% of expectant mothers August 19, 2021 6:47 am
Tamil Nadu rejects ONGC’s application for digging in Ariyalur and Cuddalore June 24, 2021 9:41 am Industries Minister Thangam Thennarasu said the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority had rejected the applications of ONGC since they lacked details about the projects’ socio-economic and environmental impact Reiterating that the State government …
A retired NLC officer's land of many thousand trees in Ariyalur June 14, 2021 9:25 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: Life after retirement might seem dull for many. Good health and a peace of mind are what one would yearn for. A profitable income would be an added bonus. Well, this retired NLC officer has it all and shares the secret. E …
Friends rally behind woman to feed the homeless in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur May 30, 2021 10:44 pm Express News Service ARIYALUR: K Kanimozhi of Alagappa Nagar in Ariyalur points out that she cannot help everyone. But she adds that she knows the pain of hunger. Forming a WhatsApp group with 11 of her friends to coordinate and raise funds, the 27-year- …
Perambalur, Ariyalur hopeful of development as Sivasankar becomes region's first State Minister May 8, 2021 6:40 am Express News Service PERAMBALUR/ARIYALUR: Ending a decades-long wait, a legislative member from the districts of Ariyalur and Perambalur for the first time has secured a post in the State Cabinet. DMK MLA SS Sivasankar, who won from the Kunnam Assembly …
Different faiths, same heartbeat: A ‘till death do us apart’ kind of friendship in Ariyalur, quite literally April 9, 2021 4:00 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: They were friends since their youth and residents of the same street. Despite belonging to different communities, they spent their lives together as the best of friends. They remained so for over four decades and, sadly, died …
24 injured in Ariyalur jallikattu February 22, 2021 7:14 pm
Tamil Nadu’s rights not protected, says Udhayanidhi at Ariyalur December 25, 2020 12:41 am By Express News Service ARIYALUR: DMK’s youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday accused the AIADMK government of failing to protect the State’s rights. Addressing a meeting as part of his campaign in the town, Udhayanidhi said “When Jayalalitha …
Tamil Nadu: No halls to write their tests, Ariyalur students occupy bus stands and stadiums December 22, 2020 2:03 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: Students of Government Arts College in Ariyalur search by the roads and bus stops to locate a comfortable spot where they could write their exams. Ten days ago, the college announced semester examination for all students. …
₹1.10 lakh seized, case booked against Ariyalur RTO December 19, 2020 7:24 am Officials of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) on Saturday seized ₹1.10 lakh of unaccounted for cash and registered a case against a Regional Transport Officer, Ariyalur, and seven others. A group of DVAC officers, who began the …
CM inaugurates infra projects in Ariyalur December 17, 2020 11:18 am
The Ramco Cements Ltd enters into MoU with Government of Tamil Nadu for establishment of an Apex Skill Development Centre at Ariyalur September 24, 2020 12:33 pm The Ramco Cements Limited Chief Executive Officer Mr.A.V.Dharmakrishnan and Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation Mr.V.Vishnu, IAS, signed MOU on 19th September 2020,in the presence of Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. …
Journey to burial ground a regular 'adventure' for residents of this Ariyalur village September 23, 2020 7:59 pm By Express News Service ARIYALUR: A villager’s last journey -- to the burial ground -- was not the sombre, peaceful affair one would expect. The deceased’s fellow villagers from Marakurichi in Ariyalur district had to wade through knee-deep mud on Monday …
Ariyalur bank branch manager caught in Hindi-row transferred to regional office in Tiruchy September 22, 2020 7:53 pm Express News Service ARIYALUR: The senior branch manager of a nationalised bank in Gangaikondacholapuram in Ariyalur district was transferred to the bank’s regional office in Tiruchy on Tuesday after a retired government doctor alleged the manager had …
Retired govt doctor in Ariyalur claims nationalised bank refused to give loan as he didn't know Hindi September 21, 2020 5:31 pm Express News Service ARIYALUR: Can a bank loan be refused simply because the applicant does not know Hindi? That is the allegation put forward by a retired government doctor in Ariyalur district. Hurt by the treatment allegedly meted out to him at the …
Why does this Ariyalur village panchayat president still live in a hut? September 20, 2020 5:48 pm Express News Service ARIYALUR: Despite the change in his relative fortunes, Kadugur panchayat president, 70-year-old S Dharmalingam, is happy to live where he always has: in a hut. For the former agricultural labourer, electoral success was only a means to …
Anitha’s Ariyalur bids adieu to another NEET aspirant, kin says poor connectivity harmed his preparations September 10, 2020 6:51 pm Express News Service ARIYALUR: “Always be larger than your task,” reads a line in V Vignesh’s neat handwriting on the top of the two sheets of paper pasted to the dark walls of the tiny tile-roofed house he inhabited with his parents and younger brother in …
Ariyalur collector conducts grievance meet online September 7, 2020 12:49 pm
Ariyalur dist to hold weekly grievance meet online September 5, 2020 4:55 pm
Periyar bust defaced in Ariyalur, cops have it cleaned, repainted September 3, 2020 6:57 pm Express News Service ARIYALUR: A bust of Dravidian leader EV Ramaswamy ‘Periyar’ was found desecrated with tar in Ariyalur district on Thursday. The bust is located at the entrance to the Periyar Memorial Samathuvapuram at Mannuzhi village that falls under …
When landlocked Ariyalur was a sea bed September 1, 2020 6:18 pm Who would have imagined Ariyalur which is more than 100km inlands now was once a seabed? In the Cretaceous period, the third and final period of the Mesozoic Era that lasted from about 145 to 66 million years ago, Ariyalur and the areas surrounding it were …
Two rescued from bonded labour in Ariyalur August 27, 2020 4:48 am Two male siblings employed as bonded labourers have been rescued from a sheep-rearing unit in Ariyalur by an NGO and a team of revenue officials. The boys aged 15 and 12 years belonging to Kuvagam village have been working as shepherds in lieu of a loan of …
Ariyalur: Needle pricks leave Covid patient unable to use arm August 25, 2020 9:45 pm Express News Service ARIYALUR: A farmer who underwent treatment for Covid has complained that he lost action of his arm allegedly due to negligence of doctors. Saminathan (60), of Kundapuram near Thirumanur, was admitted to Ariyalur district headquarters …
Library shut for over eight years in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur August 23, 2020 9:28 pm Express News Service ARIYALUR: For eight long years, the store house of knowledge - library - has been shut in Vickramangalam village of Ariyalur district due to lack of proper maintenance. Cries of students and activists for opening it grew louder in the …
TN: Ariyalur collectorate to shut for three days July 11, 2020 3:58 pm
Ariyalur Collectorate closed till Monday after employee tests COVID-19 positive July 11, 2020 8:10 am The Ariyalur Collector’s Office has been closed for three days after an employee of the Department of Cooperation tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. The employee was said to have contracted the virus from his wife, also a government employee in the …
Chief Minister lays foundation stone for Ariyalur Medical College Hospital July 7, 2020 9:53 am Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday laid the foundation stone (through video-conferencing) for the construction of a Government Medical College Hospital in Ariyalur district, and inaugurated several other infrastructures in various hospitals …
TN: Ariyalur gets mobile Covid-19 testing lab June 15, 2020 3:15 pm
Speeding limestone lorries back to haunt Ariyalur residents May 31, 2020 8:45 pm Express News Service ARIYALUR: Ariyalur residents complained that they are scared to travel on the Ariyalur-Jayankondam road because of the constant movement of speeding lorries of cement factories to and from limestone quarries. Residents said they suffer …
Will Centre’s package help revive SIDCO estate in Ariyalur, stop migration? May 18, 2020 5:55 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: Residents and activists of Ariyalur district have appealed to the district administration to take measures to bring industry to the hitherto empty State Industries Development Corporation (SIDCO) Industrial Estate using the …
330 guest workers sent to Bihar from Ariyalur May 16, 2020 2:04 pm
It’s survival, we will go back to Koyambedu: Ariyalur returnees May 15, 2020 2:12 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: The fear of being rendered jobless is a greater threat than the coronavirus itself for workers who returned to Ariyalur from the Koyambedu market. With no big companies in the district offering well-paying jobs and cement …
Corona-hit Ariyalur up in arms against opening of liquor shops May 8, 2020 6:48 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: Due to the large number of coronavirus cases in Ariyalur district, people and social activists are demanding the closure of liquor shops till the end of the lockdown. They said if this was not done, the cases would further …
No room for self-isolation in many homes in Ariyalur May 8, 2020 2:07 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: Persons found to be COVID-19 positive and sent home by the Ariyalur district administration are having a rough time of it in their villages. As their houses do not have enough rooms for them to self-isolate, family members …
Koyambedu effect: 188 new cases in Ariyalur in a day May 7, 2020 12:43 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: Ariyalur saw a major spike in cases on Thursday, with 188 people testing positive. A vast majority of them are those who returned from Koyambedu and their contacts. Many work as loadmen. While Koyambedu cluster started …
Ariyalur cop tests positive for coronavirus, but quarters not sealed May 6, 2020 9:43 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: The public in Ariyalur are worried as the district administration and health officials were yet to set up containment zone in the police quarters where a 32-year-old handler in the dog squad on May 1 tested positive for …
Panic in TN's Ariyalur, Perambalur as coronavirus cases spike May 5, 2020 7:58 am Express News Service ARIYALUR/PERAMBALUR: Panic gripped residents of Ariyalur and Perambalur as the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 is increasing by the day. Thirty-one persons tested positive in Ariyalur and Perambalur district on …
With no money left, rural Ariyalur returns to barter system April 27, 2020 2:12 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: Given that many have spent most of their money and have very little or no opportunity of finding work, people have found it easier to purchase essential commodities using the barter system in rural parts of Ariyalur. Though …
Rural Ariyalur complains of fleecing, wants roll out of mobile veggie units April 11, 2020 8:36 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: People in rural areas of Ariyalur have complained that they were shelling out more for vegetables. They alleged that the district administration had ignored their needs and that mobile vegetable vehicles were doing the rounds …
Elderly man in coronavirus isolation ward commits suicide in Ariyalur General Hospital April 10, 2020 8:14 pm Express News Service ARIYALUR: A 60-year-old man who was in the Corona isolation ward of Ariyalur Government Hospital committed suicide. The deceased Narayanasamy (60) was a native of Arakkattalai near Kadambur in Ariyalur district. He was working as a …
Colour-coded curfew passes in Ariyalur April 6, 2020 12:36 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: In a novel idea to keep a tab on people coming out to buy essential commodities, Ariyalur district administration is distributing colour-coded passes. People with specific colour cards would be allotted specific days to …
Tamil Nadu: Female COVID-19 patient in Ariyalur denies making TikTok video with sanitation workers April 3, 2020 6:28 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: A female coronavirus patient in Ariyalur has denied making a TikTok video with sanitation workers at Ariyalur District Headquarters Government Hospital. She clarified that the workers borrowed her phone for an "emergency …
3 sanitary workers quarantined in Ariyalur GH March 28, 2020 5:46 pm
25-year-old woman working at Chennai mall tests positive for COVID-19 in Ariyalur March 27, 2020 3:04 pm By Express News Service ARIYALUR: A 25-year-old woman working at a mall in Chennai has tested positive for COVID-19 at her hometown of Ariyalur. Following this, 14 members of her family were quarantined at home and samples from them will be taken soon. The …
Ariyalur resident, who worked in a Chennai mall, tests positive for COVID-19 March 27, 2020 1:51 pm A 25-year-old woman tested positive for COVID-19 ,making her the first case of the infection in Ariyalur district. She is under observation at the Ariyalur Government Hospital and is being closely monitored, doctors said. The woman, a native of Ariyalur …
Key revenue document in short supply in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur February 21, 2020 7:58 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: Since Adangal forms are not available in the village administrative offices in Sendurai union of Ariyalur district, the farmers are forced to buy it for Rs 10 or Rs 20 from the photocopy shops. Adangal forms are necessary for …
Pulwama anniversary: Amid tears, Ariyalur villagers pay tributes to their martyred son February 15, 2020 1:30 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: The four-month-old daughter of CRPF trooper Sivachandran (33), who died in the Pulwama terror attack last year, was christened Sivamathi as per her father’s wishes. Mother Gandhimathi’s heart still pounds lamenting he was not …
DMK Ariyalur district secretary’s e-book draws police attention December 8, 2019 12:17 am Express News Service ARIYALUR: Police Intelligence wing in Ariyalur district reportedly enquired about the e-book written by the DMK district Secretary S Sivasankar. The book titled ‘Thozhar Cholan’ was released for Amazon Kindle four days ago. The book is …
TN rain: holiday declared for schools in Ariyalur district December 3, 2019 1:58 am All schools will remain closed in Ariyalur district on Tuesday due to heavy rain, according to Collector D. Rathna. Most parts of the district received heavy rain for the last one week. More than 75% of the tanks in the district have already reached to …
One dead after boat capsizes in Ariyalur, search on for others September 13, 2019 2:34 am By Express News Service THANJAVUR: Fire and rescue personnel conducted search operations for three persons reported missing after the boat in which they were travelling capsized in Ariyalur on Wednesday. Rani (40) of Puthur, T Suyamprakasam (58) of South …
Ariyalur: Bus conductor murdered over extra-marital affair May 14, 2019 12:42 am Ariyalur: The Ariyalur district police have arrested an auto-rickshaw driver for allegedly murdering a state-owned TNSTC bus conductor who allegedly had an affair with his divorced daughter and to also avenge his daughter’s death take at Vridhachalam in …
Dalits come under attack in Ariyalur April 18, 2019 8:43 pm At least 20 houses belonging to Dalits were damaged at Ponparappi, in Ariyalur district, after a clash broke out between members of the community and Vanniyars as polling was under way in the Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency on Thursday. But for this and …
IG relieved of election duty in Ariyalur for firing in the air April 1, 2019 3:32 am A senior police officer of the Haryana cadre, deputed as the Police Observer for the Chidambaram (Reserved) Parliamentary constituency, caused a flutter when he fired in the air in the early hours of Sunday. Later in the day, the Election Commission …
A trip through the fossil-rich grounds of Ariyalur in Tamil Nadu March 30, 2019 3:40 pm At the fork of two roads leading to Sathanur, 62 km from Tiruchi, a rusty signboard stating “Kalmaram Poonga (Fossil Tree Park) points up to the sky. A woman farmer stacking dried cornstalks on her two-wheeler sets us on the right path to the celebrated …
Casteist slur: Woman raped at knifepoint in Ariyalur dt March 7, 2019 3:25 am Chennai: A woman was raped and accosted with a knife by a man after he hurled casteist slurs at her in Ariyalur district. Rani*, 26, was on her way to a ration shop to buy groceries for her family on February 27 when Muthu intercepted her and began arguing …

19 new COVID cases in central region June 22, 2022 6:00 pm TIRUCHI: Nineteen new COVID cases were reported in the central region on Wednesday. The largest number of 13 active COVID cases were reported in Tiruchi district. Karur and Thanjavur accounted for one new case each, and two cases of infection were reported …
Kerala film awards: Negha wins maiden award in trans category May 27, 2022 9:25 pm Tamil Nadu-born Negha S has become the first trans-woman to have won the debut actor award in the said category for her Malayalam film Antharam. “The Kerala government had constituted a special award in any category of trans-artiste last year and the first …
Tamil Nadu registers 59 new Covid infections May 27, 2022 3:46 am On Thursday, Chennai reported 33 new cases-three more than its Wednesday tally (Representative image) CHENNAI: Fresh Covid-19 cases tally increased to 59 on Thursday compared to 56 on Wednesday. The state discharged 43 patients and by the end of the day, …
Tamil Nadu CM released water from Stanley reservoir for crop cultivation May 25, 2022 2:26 pm Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on May 24, 2022 released water from Stanley reservoir at Mettur in nearby Salem district for Kuruvai crop cultivation in the Delta region of the state, for the first time in the month of May. The water thus released …
Water from Mettur dam to irrigate 5.22 lakh acres of kuruvai in delta districts May 25, 2022 1:12 am By Express News Service COIMBATORE/CHENNAI/TIRUCHY: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday opened the sluice gates of Mettur reservoir to release Cauvery water for kuruvai cultivation in delta districts. This is the first time since Independence that …
TN CM releases water from Mettur dam for irrigation... May 24, 2022 10:05 am Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday released water from Stanley reservoir at Mettur in nearby Salem district for Kuruvai crop cultivation in the Delta region of the state, for the first time in the month of May. The water thus released will …
In a first since Independence, Mettur dam to be opened for irrigation in May May 21, 2022 9:51 am Express News Service CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday ordered the opening of the Mettur dam for irrigation from May 24 -- three weeks ahead of the traditional date of release of water from here. For the first time since …
Float Festival of Tamil Nadu Temples :: S Balakrishnan May 8, 2022 3:12 am Float Festival of Tamil Nadu Temples S Balakrishnan * Similar to the annual rath yatra (car festival) of temples, float festival is also celebrated in Tamil Nadu temples. While in the rath yatra procession the devotees directly take part by pulling the …
T.K. Murthy honoured with Subhash Chandran Memorial Award for Excellence in Percussion April 24, 2022 6:00 pm The Subhash Chandran Memorial Award for Excellence in Percussion was presented to mridangam maestro and guru T. K. Murthy at an event organised here on Sunday by the Sankara Academy of Music and Arts and Subhash Chandran Foundation. T. H. Subhash Chandran, …
Expect rain today in south TN, delta districts, Pondy & Karaikal April 18, 2022 12:48 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday forecasted light-to-moderate rainfall in some parts of South Tamil Nadu, delta districts, Puducherry and Karaikal, over the next 24 hours. File photo of rain in Chennai …
Sivakarthikeyan will never forget his roots! His latest deed is proof April 17, 2022 2:17 am Self-made star Sivakarthikeyan who rose to unimaginable heights in the film industry from a non-filmy background has built a new house at his native Thiruveezhimizhalai in Kudavasal Taluka of Thiruvarur District of Tamil Nadu. He recently visited his …
Director of Singapore-based company held for cheating Chennai businessman April 14, 2022 11:10 am The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Greater Chennai City Police on Wednesday arrested the director of a Singapore-based company on charges of cheating a businessman here to the tune of ₹1.08 crore after importing 286 tons of rice. According to the police, P. …
Generic Aadhaar opens 29 franchises in one day April 11, 2022 6:40 am Generic Aadhaar has opened 29 franchises in 29 different districts across India in a single day. Generic Aadhaar stores were inaugurated in both metro and remote cities like Chennai, Guntur, Thiruvarur, Ahmedabad, East Delhi, Navi Mumbai, Mahabubnagar, …
Jilted by medico, man steals hospital laptops April 11, 2022 12:14 am (Representational Image)CHENNAI: A 25-year-old economics graduate, who set himself the target of stealing laptops from medical colleges across the country as 'revenge' after his girlfriend, a medico, broke up with him, was nabbed in Chennai on …
To Contribute to the Earth Hour, Amazon India Commits to More Than 500 Hours of Lights off Across Its Buildings March 26, 2022 8:08 am Bangalore, Karnataka, India – Business Wire India • Amazon’s large-scale operations network and its corporate offices in India commit to energy conservation • Aims to spread awareness about the significance of energy conservation to lower the impact of …
Thunderstorm with light to moderate rain likely in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry March 5, 2022 3:34 pm Tamil Nadu and one town of Puducherry are expected to receive thunderstorms with rains. Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) of Chennai made the prediction on Friday. Several districts of Tamil Nadu and one town of Puducherry are expected to receive …
Tamil Nadu Govt. To Implement a Combined Water Supply Scheme worth Rs 1,473.16 Crore March 5, 2022 2:54 pm Tamil Nadu Govt's Combined water scheme The state government sanctioned five additional new multi-village water supply schemes for Rs 1,473.16 crore under the center’s Jal Jeevan Mission. The schemes will be funded by the state and central governments, …
Weather update: IMD predicts intense rainfall due to deep depression in these two states. Details here March 5, 2022 6:03 am Thunderstorm with light to moderate rain is likely to occur at one or two places in several districts of Tamil Nadu and one town of Puducherry within the next three hours, Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) of Chennai predicted on Friday According to a …
Man poses as CM Stalin’s assistant, cons woman March 4, 2022 4:24 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: A 51-year-old man was arrested for allegedly cheating a corporation contract worker of Rs 50,000 claiming he was assistant of Chief Minister. The accused was identified as R Jayakumar from Theni. According to the police, …
50% sit out Tambaram’s first Corporation poll February 20, 2022 1:51 am Express News Service CHENNAI: Like the neighbouring Chennai, the Tambaram Corporation recorded a low voter turnout of 49.98 per cent in the local body elections on Saturday.Elections in six wards earmarked for SC women (4, 12, 13, 27,31 and 51) and ward 52 …
Forging a writers bloc February 18, 2022 5:34 am Arunmozhivarman fought odds to become a writer in English and intends to train budding writers Arunmozhivarman fought odds to become a writer in English and intends to train budding writers Named after one of south India’s powerful kings, Arunmozhivarman …
Compensate farmers for crop loss, procure 1,500 paddy bags per day: AIADMK February 14, 2022 3:11 pm By PTI CHENNAI: Amidst complaints of accumulating losses due to damage to crops and rotting of harvested paddy due to rains by farmers in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta districts, the opposition AIADMK on Monday sought Chief Minister M K Stalin's …
Banana Farmers to Banana Experts: A Novel Initiative By ICAR-NRC On Banana February 3, 2022 7:53 am Cultivation of Banana With the objective to provide necessary Banana information to the farmers and making them experts in its cultivation, the ICAR-National Research Centre on Banana, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu has initiated an endeavor on the “Banana …
Tamil Nadu: Rate of Covid 3rd wave fall gathering speed February 1, 2022 3:18 am Photo for representative purpose onlyCHENNAI: The epidemic graph of the third wave is seeing a swift fall as fresh and active cases are making a rapid fall across all districts. On Monday, the state added 19,280 cases and discharged 25,056 patients from …
PVL: Ahmedabad Defenders announce Muthusamy Appavu as captain January 31, 2022 9:25 am Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 31 (ANI): Ahmedabad Defenders on Monday announced India international volleyball player Muthusamy Appavu as their captain for the upcoming season of Prime Volleyball League. The upcoming season of PVL will begin on …
Told to vacate hostels due to Covid, Tamil Nadu students at a loss January 7, 2022 4:47 am Express News Service CHENNAI: T Wilson had returned to the campus on January 3 after his Christmas holidays and was gearing up to get back to lessons, but the closure of colleges till January 20 has put paid to his plans. Wilson was asked to vacate his …
Social distancing forgotten as thousands leave Chennai January 7, 2022 4:47 am Express News Service CHENNAI: A day after the government imposed night curfew and increased restrictions, buses and trains recorded increased patronage on Thursday. Social distancing went for a toss as passengers, including students, made a beeline to bus …
Covid-19: Chennai has 22 active cases of Omicron variant; 8 deaths reported in Tamil Nadu on Saturday January 1, 2022 4:44 pm By Express News Service CHENNAI: The state capital Chennai has the highest number of active Omicron variant of coronavirus cases at 22 while Chengalpattu, Salem, Thiruvarur, Pudukottai, and Thiruvallur districts have 1 case each, even as the state …
Anbazhagan’s works to be nationalised: TN government December 18, 2021 11:12 pm By Express News Service CHENNAI: The State government on Saturday announced that the works of former minister K Anbazhagan, one of the stalwarts of the Dravidian movement, would be nationalised. Chief Minister MK Stalin will present the compensation for …
SBI General Insurance extends help and support to the people of Chennai affected by the heavy rains December 1, 2021 7:48 pm Emergency toll-free number 1800 102 1111, SMS <CLAIM>to 561612, email [email protected] or the Claims Intimation Section on www.sbigeneral.in. General Insurance urges its customers to stay safe and take precautionary measures to safeguard …
24-year-old man arrested under Pocso Act November 23, 2021 2:07 am Coimbatore: The Sulur police arrested a 24-year-old man on Sunday for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. The minor girl, a class XI student, was a neighbour of the man, police said. She had left her home for school on November 17 and did not return. …
Rains lash Puducherry; normal life hit November 18, 2021 1:18 pm Puducherry: Normal life was hit in Puducherry on Thursday due to incessant rains since last night. The low pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal has resulted in rains over parts of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puduchery since Wednesday. Education …
AIADMK Coordinator O Panneerselvam visits rain-hit areas in Chennai November 15, 2021 1:56 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: AIADMK Coordinator O Panneerselvam visited various rain-affected areas in the city on Sunday and offered relief materials to the affected people. According to a press statement of the party, O Panneerselvam and other …
Tamil Nadu Rain Updates: Flood warning issued in parts of state November 12, 2021 10:33 am Chennai: The flood warning has been issued in various districts of Tamil Nadu with incessant rains continuing in parts of the state on Friday. A flood warning was issued in Madurai as the water level in the Vaigai dam reached 69 feet against the full …
Tamil Nadu rain LIVE UPDATES: Schools remain closed for fifth day following incessant rainfall November 12, 2021 9:32 am Tamil Nadu rains live updates: Light to moderate rainfall in most places with heavy rainfall at isolated places is very likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema south interior Karnataka and Kerala during the next 24 hours, …
Kin to get Rs 4 lakh aid as death toll in TN rains rises to 14, Chennai red alert continues November 11, 2021 5:21 pm By Express News Service CHENNAI: Revenue Minister KKSSR Ramachandran on Thursday said that the death toll in rain related incidents across the state during the past few days has gone up to 14 and that Rs 4 lakh each will be given to the bereaved families …
Death toll in Tamil Nadu rains rises to 12; 'red alert' issued November 10, 2021 10:20 am Chennai: The death toll due to heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu stands at 12, informed Tamil Nadu Revenue and Disaster Management Minister KKSSR Ramachandran on Wednesday. 11 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and 7 teams of the State …
Heavy rains likely to lash parts of Tamil Nadu for next few days; red alert issued November 10, 2021 10:11 am Chennai woke up to heavy rainfall even today, thereby leading to waterlogging in parts of the city. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall is likely to continue over parts of Tamil Nadu for the next few days due to …
Schools and colleges in Chennai switch over to online mode November 10, 2021 6:27 am With rain holidays extended for two more days on November 10 and 11, schools and colleges in the city are switching to online mode of teaching. In view of heavy rainfall warning, the government on Tuesday declared local holiday for educational institutions …
Rains, excess water turn fields into puddles November 10, 2021 12:34 am Express News Service CHENNAI: Torrential rains that lashed the State, coupled with the release of excess water from the Madhurantakam lake, flattened several acres of paddy crops in the vicinity. Half of the crops were to be harvested in a few days. …
Rain lets up, but woes of Chennai continue November 9, 2021 6:46 pm On a day when Chennai had some respite from the rain, inundation cleared up in a few areas, but people were stranded and in need of help on Tuesday as the stagnant water was yet to be drained. Residents are approaching the next couple of days with dread as …
Coastal TN may have to brace for another intense rain spell November 9, 2021 6:54 am IMD predicts of a fresh weather system that is likely to become a depression; it is expected to reach north TN coast by early Thursday Coastal parts of Tamil Nadu may have to prepare for another intense spell of rainfall as a fresh weather system is likely …
After pandemic-induced hiatus, multiple railway projects are underway in Tamil Nadu November 7, 2021 4:39 am Some of them are part of the long-pending demands of passengers. When they are completed and if the railways keeps its word, by 2024, the State will definitely be ‘future ready’ in rail transport, experts point out Southern Railway, with one of the well- …
Catch a break midway through studies now October 29, 2021 10:57 pm Express News Service CHENNAI: In order to popularise integrated Master’s courses among students, Central University of Tamil University (CUTN), Thiruvarur, has decided to introduce an Exit and Re-entry Policy starting academic year 2022-23. “If any …
6,810 applications across Tamil Nadu to set up cracker shops October 29, 2021 6:04 am Picture used for representational purposeCHENNAI: The fire and rescue department have received 6,810 applications from traders across the state to put up cracker shops for Diwali. Of these, the department has issued no objection certificates to 6,111 …
Sasikala plans next course of action October 22, 2021 3:11 am Chennai: Having ruffled the feathers of AIADMK head honchos through her parallel celebrations to mark the party’s 50th year of founding, the ousted general secretary of the party, V K Sasikala, is all set for the next course of action, which would be a …
6,429 TN village panchayats to get 1 Gbps bandwidth connectivity in a year October 21, 2021 1:59 am Express News Service CHENNAI: As many as 6,429 village panchayats in Tamil Nadu are set to get 1 Gbps bandwidth connectivity in a year as the Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation Limited (TANFINET) signed Master Service Agreements with two firms — L&T and …
Tamil Nadu sets ball rolling on BharatNet, ties up with L&T and other firms October 20, 2021 9:42 am In an effort to ensure the availability of high-speed internet connectivity in Tamil Nadu under the BharatNet Project (Tamil Nadu Fibernet Project), the state government has initiated the project by tying up with system integrators like Larsen and Toubro, …
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin appoints 'district in-charge' ministers before monsoon, ULB polls October 20, 2021 7:00 am Express News Service CHENNAI: Ahead of the northeast monsoon and urban local body elections, Chief Minister MK Stalin has appointed 14 of his cabinet colleagues as in charge for 16 districts to expedite ongoing developmental works, to monitor the …
Chennai Traffic Police appeal to public to utilise special buses for Ayudha Pooja holidays October 11, 2021 9:52 am The Chennai Traffic Police have announced new traffic and special bus arrangements for people who will travel to various districts from the city in view of Ayudha Pooja festival. The arrangement has been made to ensure public commute from the city without …
Always there for bhakthas October 10, 2021 7:41 pm Parvathi, Ambika, Tripurasundari, Kamakshi, Visalakshi, Durga, Adi Parasakthi — many are the names Lord Siva’s Consort is known by, said M.A. Manickavelu, in a discourse. Lalitha Sahasranama gives us thousand names of the Goddess. Each devotee may have a …
Popular Tamil lyricist Piraisoodan passes away October 8, 2021 3:38 pm By Online Desk Popular Tamil lyricist Piraisoodan passed away in Chennai on Friday. He was 65. He had been unwell for the past few days. Piraisoodan was born in Nannilam in Thiruvarur district on February 6, 1956. He made a foray into Kollywood by penning …
RIP! Popular lyricist Piraisoodan passes away suddenly October 8, 2021 1:54 pm Popular film songwriter and poet Piraisoodan passed away in Chennai today at the age of 65. It is said that at around 4.15pm today (October 8th) he was speaking with his family when the end came suddenly. Piraisoodan was born on February 5, 1956 in …
Active Covid cases in Tamil Nadu rise for 19th day in succession September 27, 2021 2:27 am File photo of Covid test in ChennaiCHENNAI: After three days, the daily count of fresh Covid-19 positive cases dropped below the 1,700-mark in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. The state added 1,694 new cases and 14 deaths to the Covid-19 registry. The number of …
Chennai among 4 dists reporting over 100 new Covid cases September 27, 2021 12:10 am File photo of Covid test in ChennaiCHENNAI: All districts reported fewer than 200 new Covid cases on Saturday when the state added 1,724 cases to its Covid registry — a drop from 1,733 on Friday and 1,745 on Thursday. Yet, 17 districts, including …
Sniffer dog Roony gets 1st posting after completing training September 22, 2021 1:41 am Coimbatore: Two-year-old female sniffer dog Roony was sent to the Theni district police after the completion of six-month training to detect narcotic drugs at the detective dog training centre at the city police commissionerate here on Tuesday. Police from …
How one man’s vision is changing farming practices in TN’s delta region September 15, 2021 5:09 pm Three years ago, when Nimal Raghavan (33) visited his native village in Tamil Nadu from Dubai, where he was working, little did he imagine that a storm brewing over the Bay of Bengal would change the course of his life forever. Or that he would be …
Special Investigation Team to study fraudulent land deals during AIADMK regime: TN minister September 6, 2021 5:11 pm Express News Service CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Minister P Moorthy on Monday announced that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) would be formed to study fraudulent land registrations and other irregularities that took place during the past years. …
10 new colleges, Tamil-medium engineering diploma soon in TN August 26, 2021 11:55 pm By Express News Service CHENNAI: With a view to increase the admission ratio of students, the State government has decided to establish 10 more arts and science colleges across Tamil Nadu. Besides, from the next academic year onwards, diploma courses in …
Karunanidhi on mind, Stalin govt lines up development plans, memorial August 25, 2021 12:24 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: A memorial for former chief minister M Karunanidhi will be constructed at the Marina at a cost of Rs 39 crore, announced Chief Minister MK Stalin in the Assembly on Tuesday. During the first Rule 110 announcement of this …
Ahead of polls to urban local bodies, TN to have six more corporations, 28 new municipalities August 24, 2021 3:17 pm Express News Service CHENNAI: Ahead of elections to urban local bodies which are expected in a few months, Tamil Nadu will have six more municipal corporations and 28 more municipalities. With this, the number of municipal corporations will go up from 15 …
COVID-19 cases dip marginally to 1,896 August 16, 2021 4:27 am The daily count of COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu, which was hovering around 1,900, came down to 1,896 on Sunday, along with a marginal reduction in the number of tests. While the number of persons tested came down from 1,59,684 the day before to 1,56,973, …
Tamil Nadu government honours individuals excelling in their fields August 16, 2021 2:42 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: Individuals who rendered exceptional service in their fields and showed great courage in the face of adversities were honoured by Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday during the Independence Day celebrations at Fort St George …
Government to release document highlighting Tamil Nadu’s role in freedom struggle: CM Stalin August 15, 2021 6:59 am Express News Service CHENNAI: Hoisting the Tricolour for the first time at the ramparts of Fort St George on the occasion of 75th Independence day celebrations, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday announced that the State government would release a complete …
DesiCrew scales up AI and ML service offerings August 2, 2021 10:22 am Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 2 (ANI/NewsVoir): The Chennai-based DesiCrew, a digital transformation services company in the league of India's Tier I tech service vendors with matching offerings, is set to scale up its Artificial …
Tamil Diaspora aims to bring USD 500 million VC funds in TN through start-ups by financial year-end July 22, 2021 9:21 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: The Tamil Diaspora in United States is likely to bring the portfolio of US investor funds totalling between $250 million to $500 million by the end of this financial year nurturing start-ups in innovation, research and …
Lockdown effect: Suicide rate remains high in Tamil Nadu's central zone July 5, 2021 8:54 am By Express News Service TIRUCHY: Suicide rate continues to be high in the central zone and over 1,300 suicides have been reported in the past six months in all the nine districts. Experts have said that the extended lockdown has increased mental stress …
Covid cases still not dipping in few TN districts July 4, 2021 1:55 am Express News Service CHENNAI: Even as Covid-19 cases in Tamil Nadu has dipped to a huge extent in the last few weeks, the number of cases has stagnated or has been dipping at a very slow pace in about 10 districts, an analysis by Express found. Public …
Online fitness classes see a surge in demand in Chennai June 29, 2021 12:21 am Express News Service CHENNAI: With staying indoors becoming the new normal, the online fitness industry has witnessed a surge in demand. Fitness trainers say the demand among children too has increased, especially after the second wave of the Covid-19 …
Tamil Nadu extends COVID lockdown till June 28. Here is the list of activities allowed June 20, 2021 2:49 pm By Express News Service CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu state government has extended the ongoing lockdown till June 28 morning 6 am with some more relaxations starting Monday. The public transport such as bus service will resume in Chennai and its three …
Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till June 28, some Covid restrictions eased | What's allowed/restricted June 20, 2021 1:03 pm The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday extended coronavirus lockdown in the state for one more week, until June 28, following consultations with medical experts. However, some Covid-19 restrictions have been eased in certain districts. The state will follow a …
Tamil Nadu announces Rs 61.09 crore paddy cultivation package for farmers June 17, 2021 12:11 pm Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday announced a Rs 61.09 crore Kuruvai paddy cultivation package for more than two lakh delta farmers aiming to bring additional area under this short-term crop. The scheme, benefitting 2,07,259 farmers of …
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces Rs.61 Cr Kuruvai package for delta farmers June 17, 2021 8:21 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin today announced a Kuruvai package worth Rs.61.09 crore for delta farmers. The scheme will benefit 2,07,259 farmers in the districts of Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai and Thiruvarur and …
MK Stalin’s first month in office shows his govt means business June 8, 2021 12:45 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: It has been a month since the government led by MK Stalin assumed office, and not a single day passed without his chairing meetings on various issues, but especially Covid-19.He visited the districts where the infection …
Latest India Covid rules: What all is open & what all is closed at which place as of June week 2 June 7, 2021 2:05 am NEW DELHI: As the second wave of coronavirus in the country continues to slow down, several states have started easing the strict restrictions which were imposed to check the spread of the virus. The national capital has allowed malls and markets to open …
Hope embedded in despair June 6, 2021 7:50 am Discussions on the role of online education offer valuable insights on the way forward for higher education As the pandemic rages, all systems that have been painstakingly put in place are being sorely tested. Often, the trials faced by the people who …
Covid lockdown in Tamil Nadu extended, shopping complexes, cinema halls and malls to remain shut June 5, 2021 8:14 pm Covid-19 breath test could give you results in 60 seconds The Tamil Nadu government, on Saturday, extended the Covid lockdown for one more week from June 07 to June 14. Considering the decline in test positivity rate (TPR), authorities have decided to …
Lockdown extended in Tamilnadu June 5, 2021 12:26 pm By Chennaivision in Chennai News, News June 5, 2021 Following recommendations from officials and health experts, the State government has extended the lockdown by another week, with a few relaxations. As the complete lockdown was scheduled to end at 6 am …
TN ordered to provide Rs 3 lakh to woman as compensation for medical negligence May 13, 2021 12:21 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has recommended the Tamil Nadu government to provide a compensation of Rs 3 lakh to the family of a woman, who died allegedly due to medical negligence at the government hospital in …
TN Assembly: Appavu, Pitchandi to be Speaker and Dy Speaker May 12, 2021 1:40 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: A total of 223 newly-elected legislators took oath of office in the State Assembly on Tuesday. Senior members M Appavu and K Pitchandi of DMK were elected unopposed as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Assembly. Pro-tem …
No canals from Cabinet flow into Delta, residents pin hopes on next rejig May 8, 2021 1:39 am Express News Service CHENNAI/SALEM: The delta districts are dismayed as they have no representation in Chief Minister MK Stalin’s first cabinet, despite the DMK bagging many seats in the districts. The AIADMK-led alliance had bagged only three out of …
Tamil Nadu logs 24,898 new cases, 195 deaths May 6, 2021 9:26 pm Tamil Nadu recorded 24,898 new COVID-19 cases in the single biggest day spike so far on Thursday, pushing the caseload to 12,97,500, while a record 195 deaths in the last 24 hours took the toll to 14,974. According to a medical bulletin, 21,546 people were …
MK Stalin stakes claim to form govt in Tamil Nadu May 5, 2021 11:45 pm By Express News Service CHENNAI; DMK president MK Stalin will be sworn in as Chief Minister of the State on Friday at a formal function to be held in Raj Bhavan. Having been elected as leader of the legislative party, Stalin met Governor Banwarilal Purohit …
Tamil Nadu records 23 more Covid deaths April 11, 2021 2:38 pm Representative imageTamil Nadu recorded 11 short of 6,000 fresh Covid-19 cases and 23 deaths on Saturday as the second surge continued unabated. Active cases jumped to 37,673 as just 1,952 patients were discharged. For the second consecutive day, the state …
Dhinakaran hopes to survive TN electoral battle April 6, 2021 2:24 am Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Founder of Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) and former deputy general secretary of AIADMK, TTV Dhinakaran says he has been inspired by former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and would implement schemes …
CBI raids over 100 locations in bank fraud cases amounting to Rs 3,700 cr March 26, 2021 3:31 pm The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Thursday conducted searches over 100 places in 11 States and Union Territories (UTs) in connection with more than 30 cases of bank fraud amounting to over Rs 3,700 crore. As per a statement, the searches are part …
CBI raids over 100 places in bank fraud cases March 26, 2021 4:34 am New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Thursday conducted searches over 100 places in 11 States and Union Territories (UTs) in connection with more than 30 cases of bank fraud amounting to over Rs 3,700 crore. As per a …
AIADMK alliance is 'victorious alliance: TN CM March 18, 2021 1:43 am Thiruvarur (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 17 (ANI): With Tamil Nadu Assembly elections around the corner, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami slammed opposition parties and claimed that AIADMK's alliance will emerge 'victorious' and …
New Covid-19 cluster emerges in Thanjavur school, 56 students and a teacher test positive March 15, 2021 1:25 am A government-aided girls’ school in Ammapetai village in Thanjavur district has emerged as a Covid-19 cluster after 56 students and a teacher tested positive for the novel coronavirus. A Class XI student first tested positive for Covid-19 on March 9. As …
TN Polls: SDPI to contest on 6 seats in alliance with AMMK March 12, 2021 3:03 am Kalyani (West Bengal) [India], March 11 (ANI): Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) will contest from six seats in Tamil Nadu assembly polls in alliance with TTV Dhinakaran's Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), said SDPI Tamil Nadu President …
CM Palaniswami to lay foundation stone for Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar Link scheme on Sunday February 19, 2021 4:22 pm By Express News Service PUDUKKOTTAI: Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami will lay the foundation stone for the Cauvery-Vellaru-Vaigai-Gundar Link scheme on Sunday. He will be inaugurating the Rs 6,941 crore-first phase of the project at Kunathur in …
Modi talks of Sri Lankan Tamils ahead of TN polls February 15, 2021 2:01 pm The Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu may be only a couple of months away but Mr Modi refused to be drawn into any election-related issues Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the indigenously built Arjun Main Battle Tank Mk-1A to the Indian …
Poll panel cancels Thiruvarur bypoll January 8, 2019 5:49 am The Election Commission has cancelled its election notification for the constituency that fell vacant after the death of DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi, putting off a high-stakes poll contest for Dravidian parties DMK and AIADMK just months ahead of …
EC cancels Thiruvarur by-election January 7, 2019 1:23 pm Chennai: The Election Commission (EC) has cancelled the Thiruvarur Assembly by-election in Tamil Nadu, citing the ongoing relief work after the Gaja cyclone that devastated major parts of Thiruvarur district, giving a huge relief to major political parties …
Tamil Nadu: EC cancels Thiruvarur assembly bypoll due to Cyclone Gaja January 7, 2019 11:12 am The Election Commission had earlier announced that polling for the Thiruvarur constituency would be held January 28 with counting on January 31. The Election Commission Monday cancelled the bypoll to Tamil Nadu’s Thiruvarur assembly seat on account of the …
EC cancels Thiruvarur Assembly by-poll citing Gaja aftermath January 7, 2019 5:33 am [India], Jan 7 (ANI): The by-election to Thiruvarur Assembly constituency which was slated for January 28 has been cancelled by the Election Commission at the request of the Tamil Nadu government and the district administration (Thiruvarur) who are pre- …
EC rescinds Thiruvarur by-election January 7, 2019 4:08 am Chennai, Jan 7 (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) has rescinded its January 3 notification announcing the by-election in Tamil Nadu’s Thiruvarur Assembly constituency. In a communication to the Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu, the EC on Sunday said …
Bypoll to Thiruvarur Assembly constituency rescinded January 7, 2019 2:42 am By Express News Service CHENNAI: The Election Commission has rescinded the by-election to Thiruvarur Assembly constituency. The commission’s communication in this regard was sent to Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahu last night and the CEO confirmed …
Thiruvarur bypoll: DMK names Poondi Kalaivanan, AMMK to field S.Kamaraj January 5, 2019 7:48 am The Election Commission had earlier announced that polling for the Thiruvarur constituency would be held January 28 with counting on January 31. The Dravid Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) today named Poondi Kalaivanan, the Thiruvarur District secretary of the …
DMK fields party District Secretary in Thiruvarur by-election January 4, 2019 1:02 pm Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Ending all speculation about fielding someone from the DMK’s “first family”, the party on Friday announced the candidature of a senior leader Poondi Kalaivanan as its candidate in the Thiruvarur Assembly by-election on January 28. “ …

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