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Crocodile rescued, safely released at Tamil Nadu’s Kallanai

September 8, 2026 admin

The crocodile rescued by firefighters and forest department personnel at Rettamalai area on the outskirts of Tiruchi on September 7, 2026 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A team comprising Forest Department and Fire and Rescue Services personnel rescued a crocodile from the Rettamalai area in the outskirts of Tiruchi city on Monday (September 7, 2026) and…

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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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Grievances meet for power consumers

June 30, 2026 admin

The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TNPDCL) will hold consumer grievances meetings at the following circle offices in the district as per the following schedule in July: July 3 – Tiruchi East; July 7 – Thuraiyur; July 10 – Srirangam; July 14 – Lalgudi, July 21 – Tiruchi Metro; July 24 – Musiri; and…

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VCK chief not to contest in byelection

June 29, 2026 admin

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader and MP Thol. Thirumavalavan on Monday reiterated that he would not contest in the upcoming byelection in Tamil Nadu. He was responding to a question from journalists regarding speculation about him trying to contest from the Tiruchi East Assembly constituency which has been declared vacant after TVK leader C. Joseph…

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Congress members protest, condemn Centre over NEET question paper leak

June 26, 2026 admin

Members of the Congress protest against the alleged question paper leak of NEET-UG and against UGC-NET in Tiruchi on Friday. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY A section of Congress members staged demonstrations in Tiruchi and in Pudukottai district on Friday condemning the BJP-led NDA government for the question paper leak in the National Eligibility cum…

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Power shutdown in parts of Tiruchi on June 17

June 16, 2026 admin

Power supply will remain suspended from 9.45 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 17 in many areas of the city owing to maintenance work to be taken up by the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., at the East Boulevard sub-station. The areas to be affected are: East Boulevard Road, Manimandapa Salai, Gandhi Market, Kalmandhai,…

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