US urges its nationals to leave West Asia amid 'complex security situation'
US embassies in Jerusalem and other West Asian capitals released identical security alerts warning American nationals about travel to or within the region.
Commissioner inaugurates Census in Salem Corporation
TNPDCL assistant engineer arrested for bribery in Salem
Man undergoing treatment after fall into sewer in Salem dies
Scenic monsoon bus trips in India: Beautiful routes that should be on every traveller's bucket list
India's monsoon season offers scenic routes and vibrant destinations for travelers. The Bengaluru to Puducherry route provides coastal charm and French colonial influences. Bengaluru to Salem showcases lush countryside and serves as a gateway to hill stations. Chennai to Puducherry features dramatic coastal views during the rainy season. Journeys to Jaipur and Agra reveal Rajasthan's greener side and historic sites.
Tamil Nadu Smuggler Gets Five-Year Jail Term
RSS additional district judge Narasimha Murthy found Annamalai Murugesan, a resident of Salem district, guilty of transporting red sanders logs from the Bhimavaram forest beat in the Chittoor east forest division.
Councillors protest against drinking water privatisation in Salem Corporation council
Over 672 kg ganja, 23 tonnes of gutkha seized in West Zone districts in three months
In July so far, 325.69 kg of ganja and 12.11 tonnes of prohibited tobacco products were seized from the eight districts of Coimbatore, the Nilgiris, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri
SAIL, Krakatau Steel plan $350 million investment in stainless steel plant
India's Steel Authority of India and Indonesia's Krakatau Steel will invest $350 million. A new stainless steel slab plant in Indonesia will have 500,000 tons capacity. This plant is expected to become operational within three to four years. SAIL will consume the entire output for its Salem plant in India. Finished products will primarily supply Indian customers and some exports.
Two get life-term for murder in Salem
Money for tonsuring creates flutter in Salem
Residents demand relocation of Tasmac outlet at Gorimedu in Salem
DYFI stages protest against privatisationof drinking water supply in Salem Corporation
SC reserves order on Abu Salem's plea for release after 25 years in jail
The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on gangster Abu Salem's plea seeking release from prison, in which he argued that he has completed the maximum 25-year jail term permitted under the India-Portugal extradition agreement. During the hearing, the bench questioned his claim that remission could be counted towards the 25-year limit, while Salem's counsel argued his undertrial custody and earned remission should be considered. The Bombay High Court had earlier rejected his plea, saying the 25-year term would end only in November 2030.
Supreme Court reserves verdict on Abu Salem plea seeking premature release
The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its verdict on a plea filed by 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Abu Salem seeking premature release on the ground that, after accounting for the period spent in custody as an undertrial and the remission earned for good conduct in prison, he has already undergone more than the maximum [] The post Supreme Court reserves verdict on Abu Salem plea seeking premature release appeared first on India Legal .
Volatile silver prices hit anklet manufacturers and workers in Salem
Anahat Singh: The badminton fan who became India's first junior squash world champion
Anahat Singh made history by winning the World Junior Squash Championships title. She defeated Egypt's Ruqayya Salem in the women's singles final match. This victory ended Egypt's fourteen-year dominance in the girls' event. Anahat previously won a bronze medal at the junior world championships last year. She now aims to build on this success for the 2028 Olympics.
Anahat Singh becomes first Indian world junior squash champion
Anahat Singh achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian world junior squash champion. She defeated Ruqayya Salem of Egypt in the summit clash of the championships. Anahat secured the title after winning the women's final in straight games. She previously earned a bronze medal at last year's competition. This victory marks a significant achievement for Indian squash.
Protest against NEET held in Salem and Krishnagiri
Mixed response from farmers and villagers on the integrated textile park in Salem
Anahat Singh first Indian to reach world junior final since 2005
Anahat Singh has become the first Indian in years to reach the World Junior Squash Championship final. She defeated Barb Sameh of Egypt in a closely contested semifinal match. Singh is now one step away from becoming India's first World Junior squash champion. She previously won a bronze medal in last year's tournament. Anahat will face Ruqayya Salem of Egypt in the championship match.
Cracks deepen in AIADMK dissidents camp
Former Law Minister and leader of the rebel camp C.Ve. Shanmugam stays away from an official review meeting in Villupuram, while former Food Minister R. Kamaraj attends the event in Tiruvarur. Besides these districts, Edappadi K. Palaniswami takes stock of the partys performance in Salem and Tiruvallur (south)
Coaching is provided by 15 subject-matter experts selected by a committee headed by the Regional Joint Director; centre also offers access to 2,500 books relating to competitive exams at its library and seven newspapers to help with current affairs
Salem court fines ex-MLA, his wife for land encroachment
Nine get five years imprisonment for assaulting farmer in Salem
Fake godman gets triple life imprisonment under POCSO Act in Namakkal
A couple from Salem district approached him to remove evil spirits from their two daughters bodies in the year 2020. In the guise of performing a pooja, he sexually assaulted them
Israeli held over murder of Indian national in Jerusalem
A 31-year-old Israeli national has been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of a 40-year-old Indian man in Jerusalem's Katamon neighbourhood. Police said the victim was found dead in an apartment and the case is being investigated as a suspected criminal offence by the Jerusalem District's Central Unit.
Indian Migrant Worker Found Dead At Jerusalem Flat, Israeli Man Arrested
The investigation indicates a criminal background, and a 31-year-old man from the southern city of Eilat has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the murder.
Assistantexecutiveengineer, lineman arrested for bribery in Salem
Man kills son in inebriated state in Salem
Panchayat union primary school in Salem bags ISO certification
The 71-year-old panchayat union primary school at Kondappanaickenpatti is the first government primary school in the district to receive the recognition
Three arrested for abducting labourer in Salem
Ministers inaugurate completed projects in Salem and Namakkal
CII urges State govt. to establish MSE facilitation cell in Salem
Gang kills elderly couple in Salem to rob one sovereigngold jewellery
The gang robbed gold earrings and a nose ring totally weighing one sovereign
Gold chains snatched from women in Salem
DMK councillors husband attacks corporationstaff in Salem
Salem C. Vijiaraghavachariar, the freedom fighter who fought againstKalaPaani
Salem C.Vijiaraghavachariar, one of the doyens of the national movement during the pre-Gandhi eraand the first Tamil to become the All India Congress Committee president, was ordered to be transported toAndamansto serve a 10-year imprisonment. He appealed to the High Court of Madras and got his conviction quashed on January 9, 1883
Varadarajulu Naidu, the relentless freedom fighter and doyen of journalism
He was called the Bal Gangadhar Tilak of south India, as his accomplishments in instilling the national spirit, in public speaking and journalism were as exemplary as those of Tilak. There is no proper memorial for him in Tamil Nadu, barring an Ashoka pillar in Salem city where he lived for most of the time, wherein the plaque bears his name.
Gang robs cash and jewels in two houses in Salem
On information, Tammampatti police came to the houses and inquired. District Superintendent of Police (SP) S. Kuthalingam also came to the spot and inquired. Special teams were formed to nab the culprits
Residents demand a flyover at Ayothiyapattinam railway gate in Salem
Ayothiyapattinam Junction is 10 km away from Salem old bus stand.
Two US service members killed, one missing in Jordan after Iranian strikes, says CENTCOM
Washington DC [US], July 19 : US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday (local time) said that two US service members were killed and another remains missing in Jordan following Iranian strikes on the US military assets at the Al-Azraq Air Base. In a statement on X, CENTCOM stated that the incident occurred while American and partner forces were defending against the Iranian allistic missiles and drones assault. According to CENTCOM, the service members were killed on July 17 while performing their duties during the coordinated defence against the Iranian strikes. On July 17, two U.S. service members were killed in Jordan while performing their duties, during the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces' defense against attacks launched by Iran using ballistic missiles and drones. In addition, one service member remains among the missing, the statement said. CENTCOM further said that four US service members who sustained injuries during the attacks were medically evacuated to hospitals in Jordan. All four have since been discharged, while other personnel who received treatment for minor injuries have returned to duty. Four U.S. service members were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals, and they later left the hospitals. Other service members who had undergone medical evaluation following minor injuries have returned to duty, the statement added. The command said it would not release the identities of the deceased personnel until at least 24 hours after their next of kin have been notified, citing respect for the families' privacy. Out of respect for the families' privacy, U.S. Central Command will not disclose any additional information, including the identities of the service members who were killed, until 24 hours after their next of kin have been notified, CENTCOM said. Following the CENTCOM announcement, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth acknowledged the death of the service members, stating, Godspeed, heroes. Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve, in a post on X. On Friday, the Iranian Army said it had targeted fuel storage facilities at Jordan's Al-Azraq Air Base as part of the 14th phase of Operation Lightning, launching drone strikes against multiple US military installations in Jordan and Kuwait. According to the statement by the Iranian Army's Public Relations, the country's armed forces also targeted an ammunition depot at Al-Udairi Camp, headquarters buildings and ammunition depots at Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, as well as several communication bridges. Iran's strikes come as a retaliatory attack after US forces launched another round of military strikes against Iran, marking the seventh consecutive night of operations. (ANI)
Hospital worker receives bribe at Salem GH
Iran Renews Attacks on Gulf States after Another Night of US Strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said they struck a US military support centre at Camp Arifjan and destroyed a radar facility at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait
Unauthorised patient pick-up, drop-off through private ambulances banned in Salem GHs
Private bus owners in Salem urge government to increase ticket fare
411 ticketless passengers on single train fined by Salem Railway Division
Iran launches 'eye-for-an-eye' operation, claims strikes on US bases in Gulf
Iran's IRGC reported missile and drone strikes on US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. These actions were claimed as retaliation for recent US military strikes within Iran. The IRGC stated its aerospace forces targeted specific facilities at Prince Hassan, Sheikh Isa, and Ali Al-Salem Airbases. This operation, termed 'eye-for-an-eye,' continues in response to US military actions. Iran warned against further foreign military interference in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Guards say struck US military bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait: State media
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had struck US military targets and bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, state media reported on Monday. The official news agency IRNA cited several statements released by the Guards saying they had attacked Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan, a US military drone command centre in Bahrain and airbases including Ali Al Salem in Kuwait. bur-ceg/abs
Police introduce traffic diversions in Salem New Bus Stand area to ease congestion
Tension in Salem Over Installation of Ambedkar Statue, Five Injured
Authorities were forced to use water cannons and a mild lathi-charge to disperse the agitated crowd before cordoning off the site
Pillion riders should compulsorily wear helmet, says Salem Collector
Salem water supply: govt. says pact with private firm already signed
On June 29, Corporation Mayor A. Ramachandran announced cancellation of a tender awarded to a private company for supplying drinking water to the citys residents 24/7 for 25 years, but State government clarifies that an agreement with the company was already signed on June 19
Vijay Breaks Down, Silent For 5 Minutes While Meeting Karur Victims' Families
The Tamil Nadu government handed over jobs to 31 beneficiaries across Karur, Erode, Dindigul, Tiruppur and Salem districts in departments including Education, Revenue, Rural Development and Police.
Self-enumeration for Census 2027 to be held from July 17 to 31 in Salem Corporation
SalemRailwayDivision collects 7.11 crore in ticket checking drives
DMK functionary hacked to death in Salem
The murder triggered tension in the locality, with a large number of DMK cadre gathering at the victims residence after the news spread.
Man gets life imprisonment for murdering father in Salem
BSF jawan brings knife to Salem Collectorate
Road Inspector arrested for killing mother in Salem
Drunk driver hits 7 two-wheelers,2 cars in Salem
301 ticketless passengers on single train fined in Tamil Nadu
2.64 lakh was collected as penalty by the Salem Railway Division during a special intensive ticket-checking drive carried out on the Coimbatore-Silchar Weekly Express (Train No. 15627)
Salem Railway Division imposes fine on 301 ticketless passengers on a single train
In a release, the Salem Railway Division said a special intensive ticket-checking drive was carried out on the Coimbatore-Silchar Weekly Express (Train No. 15627) on Sunday night
Residents of Narasingapuram municipality demand bus shelters
A passenger said that on both sides of the Salem-Chennai road that passed via the municipality, people had to wait on roads for the buses to go towards Chennai or Salem
Fifty Bangladeshi nationals from Attur detention camp sent to West Bengal by train for deportation
The deportees, comprising 44 men and six women, were previously lodged at the special detention camp located within the Attur taluk office complex in Salem district
50 Bangladeshi nationals sent to West Bengal by train for deportation
Fifty Bangladeshi nationals, including 44 men and six women, were deported from Salem to West Bengal via the Howrah Express for repatriation. The group, previously held at a special detention camp, was escorted by a 40-member armed police team. Tamil Nadu police will hand them over to the Border Security Force at the Haridaspur border for final transfer to Bangladeshi authorities.
50 Bangladeshi nationals sent to West Bengal for deportation
Salem (Tamil Nadu): As many as 50 Bangladeshi nationals were deported and sent to West Bengal by train to facilitate their repatriation, police said on Saturday, July 4. The deportees, comprising 44 men and six women, were previously lodged at the special detention camp located within the Attur taluk office complex in Tamil Nadus Salem Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tamil Nadu sends 50 Bangladeshi nationals to Bengal for deportation
Police said the group consists of 44 men and six women who had been lodged at the special detention camp inside the Attur taluk office complex in Salem district. After deportation orders were issued, they were taken from the camp to Tiruchirappalli by road in three police vans on July 3 under tight security arrangements.
From 1790 to Now: Diaspora Group Maps Indian-American Journey
The journey of the diaspora can be traced back to the arrival of the first Indian to American shores -- an unnamed 'Man from Madras' who reached Salem in Massachusetts in 1790 with Captain John Gibaut.
Ministers participatein consultative meeting with farmers in Salem
The United States on Wednesday signed an agreement to build a new embassy compound in Jerusalem, a move that Israel said reflected the unbreakable alliance between the countries. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said the agreement to build Washington's permanent embassy in Jerusalem underscored the unbreakable alliance between the two countries.
Unbreakable Alliance: US Signs Deal To Build Permanent Embassy In Jerusalem
US ambassador Mike Huckabee said during a signing ceremony at Israel's foreign ministry that Washington ecognises Jerusalem as the eternal, indigenous, and forever capital of the Jewish people.
Tamil Maanila Congress claims Centre declined approval for proposed Salem textile park
Tamil Nadus elusive Bengal foxes and their shrinking space
Bengal foxes are known for their monogamous behaviour. Forest Department officials said the species are now known to occur only in pockets in Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Salem, Madurai and Villupuram.
Inspector, head constable get jail term for bribery in Salem
Conservancy workers stage protest in Salem
DMK cadre protest against Minister in Salem, arrested
Ministers participatein pulse polio immunisation camps in Salem and Namakkal
Three arrested in infant sale in Salem
CWC inquiring into alleged sale of infant in Salem
Stephen Koshy International Masters Basketball Tournament is scheduled to be held from 25th to 28th June 2026 at the Sports Council International Indoor Stadium, Kottayam, Kerala. 35 women players across 30+, 35+, 40+ and 45+ age categories will be participating in the tournament with the support of Kauvery Hospital. Kauvery Hospital is sponsoring women players participating in the Stephen Koshy International Masters Basketball Tournament 2026, which will be held from June 25 to 28 at the Sports Council International Indoor Stadium in Kottayam, Kerala. Kauvery Hospital Supports Women Players Participating in the Stephen Koshy International Masters Basketball Tournament 2026 The tournament will feature 100 teams across the mens and womens categories. Kauvery Hospital will support 35 women players who will participate in four age categories: 30+, 35+, 40+, and 45+. from Phoenix India Academy Basketball Club. The women participants come from diverse personal and professional backgrounds, including working women, married women, homemakers and mothers, from different cities and regions, including Chennai, Bangalore, Dehradun, Mumbai, Punjab, Kerala, Coimbatore and Salem. Through its support for the tournament, Kauvery Hospital aims to encourage active living, fitness, preventive health awareness and greater participation of women in sport. The initiative also highlights the importance of women continuing to prioritise their health, passion and personal fitness at every stage of life. Speaking about the initiative, Dr. Manivannan Selvaraj, Managing Director, Kauvery Hospital , said, At Kauvery Hospital, supporting this tournament is deeply meaningful for us because it celebrates women who continue to choose fitness, discipline and passion alongside their everyday responsibilities. Many of these women are professionals, homemakers, mothers and individuals who manage multiple roles in life, yet they step onto the court with remarkable energy and confidence. Their participation is a powerful reminder that health and self-care should never take a backseat, no matter the age or stage of life. Kauvery Hospital is proud to support women in sport and to stand with every woman who chooses to stay active, strong and inspired. The Stephen Koshy International Masters Basketball Tournament is expected to bring together experienced players, sports enthusiasts and supporters of active living, making it a strong platform to promote fitness, community participation and womens empowerment through sport. Kauvery Hospital continues to support initiatives that promote better health, preventive care, active lifestyles and stronger communities. About Kauvery Hospital Kauvery Hospital is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering patient-centric, ethical and advanced medical care. With a strong focus on clinical excellence, preventive health and community wellbeing, Kauvery Hospital continues to support initiatives that encourage healthier lifestyles and meaningful community engagement.
50 sovereigns of gold jewellery stolen from bus in Salem
Salem grants permission to take silt, clay from 322 waterbodies
Details about the extraction have been published in the district gazetteand uploaded on e-sevai portal
Collector inaugurates BBBP schemeawareness week in Salem
Remove Tasmac outlet in Ward 28 of Salem Corporation, demand residents, traders
Over 100 unauthorised passengers deboarded at Salem Railway Junction
Netanyahu Grants IDF Full Freedom to Act in Southern Lebanon
Jerusalem, June 22: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Monday that soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) deployed in southern Lebanon have complete freedom to act against any direct or emerging threats to themselves or residents of northern Israel. He emphasized that the instructions given to the IDF by him and the Defense ... Read more Netanyahu Grants IDF Full Freedom to Act in Southern Lebanon
