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Shopping malls missing from the real estate landscape in Tiruchi

August 9, 2026 admin

With the main shopping centres saturated, a suitable property is not available for developing a shopping mall in the core business district of Tiruchi. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO Tiruchi’s cityscape has undergone drastic changes in recent years, indicating socio-economic growth. However, though the city is home to big brand showrooms and has an expanding…

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Walkers complain of poor upkeep of amenities on Race Course Road

August 8, 2026 admin

Several equipment at the open gym on Race Course Road in Tiruchi are rusting. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The damaged exercise equipment at the open gym on Race Course Road in Tiruchi. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Regular walkers around the Anna Stadium on Race Course Road in the city have complained of poor…

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Jamat-ul-Ulama Sabai holds prayer for rain in Tiruchi

August 1, 2026 admin

Approximately 2,000 Muslims gathered at Uzhavar Sandhai grounds to pray for rain in Tiruchi on Saturday. The congregational prayer, conducted by the district chapter of Jamath-ul-Ulama Sabai, was held from 6.30 a.m. to 7.30 a.m. and drew worshippers from various localities in the city. The rite, also known as Salāt al-Istisqa, is an Islamic tradition believed to have…

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Police constable booked on charges of harassing a woman and setting fire to her car near Tiruchi

July 31, 2026 admin

The Kollidam police have registered a case against a police constable for allegedly harassing a woman and setting fire to her car at Sankara Nagar in Kollidam Tollgate area on the outskirts of Tiruchi city recently. The case was booked on a complaint preferred by the 41-year-old woman resident of Sankara Nagar. The police said…

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Water Resources Department Work Inspector arrested by DVAC on bribery charge in Tiruchi

July 30, 2026 admin

A Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption (DVAC), Tiruchi team, on Thursday arrested a Work Inspector serving in the Water Resources Department in Tiruchi district on bribery charges. The arrest of Work Inspector G. Loganathan, 41, serving in the New Kattalai High Level Canal Section – 1 was made on the basis of a complaint…

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Income Tax Day celebrated – The Hindu

July 26, 2026 admin

The 167th Income Tax Day was celebrated at the Income Tax Office here on Friday. Jagdish P. Chandraker, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Tiruchi, presided over the function. K. E. Sunil Babu, Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, was present. In his keynote address, Mr. Chandraker highlighted the importance of the Income Tax Department and taxpayers…

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Over 3,000 cases booked on a single day in central zone against owners of vehicles plying without number plate

July 20, 2026 admin

Police teams in the central zone in Tamil Nadu encompassing nine districts booked on Sunday 3,284 cases against owners of two-wheelers and four-wheelers found plying without number plate. Of these, two-wheelers accounted for 3,088 cases. Intensive vehicle checks were conducted all over the central zone during which the police teams booked 520 cases in Karur…

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Man from Theni murdered in drunken brawl in Srirangam

July 13, 2026 admin

A 45-year-old man was found murdered on the northern bank of the Cauvery in Srirangam on Sunday. Police identified the deceased as Suresh of Theni district. He was found dead with an injury on his head on the river bank. Police sources said Suresh was a cook and was engaged in collecting and selling old…

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Tiruchi and Karur under security blanker for CM’s visit

July 9, 2026 admin

Tiruchi and Karur will be brought under enhanced security arrangements in connection with Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s visit on Friday. This will be Mr. Vijay’s maiden visit to Karur after becoming the Chief Minister. Comprehensive security plans have been drafted separately by the Tiruchi City and Karur district police as the Chief Minister will reach…

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Oilseeds cultivation to be promoted on 2,100 hectares in Tiruchi district this year

July 9, 2026 admin

Oilseed cultivation will be promoted on about 2,100 hectares in Tiruchi district under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) this year. The Agriculture department has invited farmers interested in raising groundnut and castor to avail the scheme. Tiruchi is one of the 26 districts selected across Tamil Nadu for implementation of the…

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