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Special camps to submit claims and objections in draft electoral roll held in Salem
Palestinian attacker kills 2 in Israel with car; IDF raids his hometown
Jerusalem: A Palestinian attacker rammed his car into a man and then stabbed a young woman in northern Israel on Friday afternoon, killing both, police said. The Israeli military swiftly launched an operation in the assailants hometown in the occupied West Bank. The attack started in the northern city of Beit Shean when the Palestinian 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 .
Salem City Police detain 127 persons under provisions of Goondas Act this year
One killed in multiple-vehicle collision in Salem
Salem West MLA R. Arul lodges complaint against PMK leader Anbumani
His complaint comes in response to another complaint lodged by the Anbumani faction against the proposed general council and executive committee meeting of the party to be convened by Dr. Ramadoss in Salem on Monday (December 29, 2025).
Jewellery, cash stolen from house in Salem
Last week I took a fascinating trip through the temples of Salem and Namakkal. I spent my time happily documenting games etched on the floors of temples and monuments while my friends watched, amused. They did have a very pertinent question for me. If I already knew about a game, why did I photograph every instance of its appearance on these floors? The answer is simple. Most traditional games belong to the oral tradition, and there is very little evidence about their presence, popularity, or geographic spread, as they were often drawn on sand with a stick or with chalk on stone floors. These are the only tangible and physical evidence we have. As I have spent a couple of decades documenting them and visiting many temples, I see patterns emerge. This is not unlike the Pensieve in Harry Potter books, where Dumbledore remarks, I use the Pensieve. One simply siphons the excess thoughts from ones mind, pours them into the basin, and examines them at ones leisure. It becomes easier to spot patterns and links, you understand when they are in this form. While I do not have a Pensieve, I do examine the photographs at my leisure to notice links. For example, multiple boards of the same game in a single temple could give clues to its popularity. A game that has no local presence could indicate migrant craftsmen. Simple patterns repeated in numerous temples could be clues to forgotten games. The list goes on. Sometimes, games can provide deeper insights. One example of this was at the Tharamangalam temple. While most etchings of games are executed with lines, I saw a very interesting style in the temples of the Hoysala period. Many of the games were executed by a series of cup marks little depressions to indicate the points where game pieces could be placed or moved. As these are usually at the intersection of lines, one could visualise the board. I mentally started associating this style with the Hoysalas. Imagine my surprise when I encountered a game etched with cup marks on one of the platforms of the temple. While I am no history scholar, I was surprised to find this style in Salem and reached out to a historian. What I learned was fascinating. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of Tharamangalams epigraphs is the presence of Hoysala dynasty inscriptions. Two records (dated 1254 CE and 1279 CE) cite Posala Mannan Veera Ramanatha Devar referring to Vira Ramanatha, a Hoysala prince-turned-king. These inscriptions provide evidence of the Hoysala empires incursion into the western Tamil country and their patronage of local temples. Vira Ramanatha was a Hoysala ruler who, after 1254 CE, governed the southern part of the kingdom. His father, King Vira Someshwara, split the empire between Ramanatha and his brother Narasimha III. Ramanathas dominion included the Tamil territories conquered by the Hoysalas. Essentially, from the 1250s to 1290s, there was a Hoysala presence in Tamil Nadu, in rivalry and conflict with the Pandya dynasty. Historical records note that Ramanathas inscriptions (1257-1294 CE) are all in Tamil and found across his Tamil territory. The Tharamangalam inscriptions are a perfect illustration of that: even though he was a Kannada monarch, the records here are composed in Tamil, the local tongue, to address the local population and priesthood. The use of the term Posala (Tamil for Hoysala) in the inscription underlines that identity. While it was documented history, one humble etching by a player hundreds of years ago gave us a clue to the history of the region. Such is the power of games.
Blast in Gaza wounds soldier, Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
Jerusalem: An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the US-backed ceasefire. It was the latest incident to threaten the tenuous truce that has held since October 10 as each side accuses the other of violations. The blast came as Hamas met with 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 .
Four-day special camps to be held in Salem for electoral roll revision
Rubber bushes mandatory on bulls horns in jallikattu events: Salem Collector
Israel defense minister vows to stay in Gaza, establish outposts
JERUSALEM: Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday vowed Israel will remain in Gaza and pledged to establish outposts in the north of the Palestinian territory, according to a video of a speech published by Israeli media. His remarks, reported across Israeli media, come as a fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holds in Gaza. []
Salem meet not an official event: Anbumani camp
Tourism Minister distributes bicycles, lays foundation stones for development works in Salem
Israel passes law to shut Al Jazeera offices in Jerusalem
The Knesset, Israels Parliament, passed a law on Tuesday, December 23, to shut down the office of Al Jazeera in Jerusalem. The law, also known as the the Al Jazeera Law, was applicable fortwo yearsunder which the Middle Easts biggest news networks office was closed and its work in Jerusalem and Israel was banned on 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 .
WRD to take up large scale recharge shafts project in January to boost groundwater table in T.N.
The project involves drilling 576 artificial recharge shafts across districts, including Tirupattur, Vellore, Karur, Ranipet, Thanjavur, Salem, Cuddalore, and Villupuram
Salem DRUCC reviews passenger needs,infrastructure works
Israel demolishes east Jerusalem building, evicting Palestinians
Israeli bulldozers razed a four-storey building in east Jerusalem on Monday. Scores of Palestinian residents were left homeless after a midnight eviction. Authorities cited unauthorized construction. Local officials called it a systematic policy to displace Palestinians. The building housed about 100 people.
Two get life imprisonmentfor murder in Salem
Two persons die in accidents in Salem
Salem, Vijays Next Rendezvous?
Petitions seeking permission for holding the meeting at an open ground in Salem
8.12 lakh voters removed from voter lists in Salem, Namakkal, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts
TVK chief Vijay to hold public meeting in Salem soon: Arunraj
PMKs State executive, general council meeting in Salem on Dec. 29, says G.K. Mani
Salem Government Hospital denies allegations on lack of water supply
Israel fires mortar into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10
Jerusalem: Israeli troops fired a mortar shell over the ceasefire line into a Palestinian residential area in the Gaza Strip, in the latest incident to rock the tenuous ceasefire with Hamas. Health officials said at least 10 people were wounded, and the army said it was investigating. The military said the mortar was fired during 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 .
1.47 lakh SHG members receive identity cards in Salem district, says Minister Rajendran
Three persons die in separate accidents in Salem, Krishnagiri
EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Israel PM Netanyahu on deepening bilateral ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, discussing enhanced cooperation in technology, economy, connectivity, and security. Jaishankar expressed confidence that the bilateral strategic partnership will strengthen, following discussions with President Isaac Herzog and other ministers. The visit precedes Netanyahu's planned trip to India.
India, Israel share policy of zero tolerance against terrorism: Jaishankar
Jerusalem: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday condemned the terror attack during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydneys Bondi Beach, saying that India and Israel both have a policy of zero tolerance against terrorism. Jaishankar, who arrived in Israel on Tuesday on a two-day visit, made the remarks while addressing the press alongside Israeli counterpart 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 .
India, Israel share 'policy of zero tolerance' against terrorism: Jaishankar
Jaishankar met his Israeli counterpart Gideon Moshe Sa'ar in Jerusalem. Both nations share a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. Discussions focused on deepening the strategic partnership between India and Israel. Preparations are underway for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to India.
Bike-borne men snatch gold chains from women in Salem
Israeli border police arrest 513 Palestinians staying illegally in Israel
In the Jerusalem area and Jerusalem itself, 391 illegal residents and 34 suspects of aiding illegal residence were apprehended
183 new fair price shops inaugurated in Salem district in three years, says Minister
Jaishankar to visit Israel on Tuesday to discuss bilateral and regional issues
JERUSALEM, Dec 15: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will arrive in Israel on Tuesday to meet the countrys top leadership and discuss bilateral and regional issues, according to sources here. Jaishankar will meet President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and hold bilateral consultations with his counterpart Gideon Saar during his short visit, they said. The discussions will revolve around bilateral and regional issues to continue to deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries, a source told PTI. His [] The post Jaishankar to visit Israel on Tuesday to discuss bilateral and regional issues appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ministers inspect medical camp in Salem
Over 1,000 farmers benefit under ATMA activities in Veerapandi block in Salem
Salem Corporation beginscapturing stray dogs in public places
Residents seek to fix Venkatappan Road at Ward 29 in Salem Corporation
First-level checking of EVMs and VVPATs begins in Salem
Two killed in accidents in Salem and Namakkal
Gaza aid lags behind ceasefire target, only 70% delivered since October
AP Jerusalem Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling far short of the amount called for under the US-brokered ceasefire, according to an Associated Press analysis of the Israeli militarys figures. Under the October ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Israel agreed to allow 600 trucks of aid into Gaza each day. But an average of [] The post Gaza aid lags behind ceasefire target, only 70% delivered since October appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Gaza ceasefire hangs in balance as Hamas sets conditions
Jerusalem: A Hamas leader on Tuesday threatened to not move forward into the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement until more pressure is placed on Israel to open up a key border crossing, cease deadly strikes and allow more aid into the Palestinian territory. The accusation came as Israels government says its ready to 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 .
Residents seek basic amenities at Attaiyampatti bus stand in Salem
Salem Railway Division collects 21.71 crore in penalty through ticket checkingdrives in 11 months
Salem District to get two mini stadiums at 5.62 crore
Israeli army chief claims yellow line new border inside Gaza
JERUSALEM, Dec 8: Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir said on Sunday that the yellow line demarcation is the new borderline inside the Gaza Strip. The yellow line marks the zone from which Israeli troops have not withdrawn in the Palestinian enclave, as part of the ceasefire arrangements that took effect on Oct. 10. The yellow line is a new borderline, serving as a forward defensive line for our communities and a line of operational activity, Zamir said during a visit [] The post Israeli army chief claims yellow line new border inside Gaza appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Salem district exceeds target fixed for Armed Forces Flag Day fund: Collector
Land identified in Salem to construct district prison
Endless opportunities for collaboration between Israel and India: Israeli officials
JERUSALEM, Dec 7: The ties between Israel and India are very strong and there are endless opportunities for collaboration between the two countries, Israeli officials have said while describing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project as a very good initiative. They also said the two countries can work together, along with partners in the international community, to encourage states to assert their authority over all activities within their borders and ensure that non-state actors do not play a significant [] The post Endless opportunities for collaboration between Israel and India: Israeli officials appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Minister distributes welfare assistance worth 14.04 crore to beneficiaries in Salem
Students fall sick after eating food at a hostel in Salem
Assistant jailer placed under suspension in Salem
Erigaisi defeats Anand to clinch Jerusalem Masters
After the duo drew the opening rapid games, Erigaisi struck in the first Blitz tie-break match by winning with the white pieces to take a decisive lead in the fixture
Identification of Thai agricultural workers remains leaves 1 final hostage in Gaza
BANGKOK/JERUSALEM, Dec 4: Remains that militants in Gaza handed to Israel as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal were those of a Thai agricultural worker, Israeli and Thai officials said Thursday. The return of Sudthisak Rinthalaks remains leaves just one last hostage to be returned under the agreement. Rinthalak was an agricultural worker who had been employed at Kibbutz Beeri, one of the hardest-hit communities in the attack. Israeli officials said the 42-year-old Thai was killed [] The post Identification of Thai agricultural workers remains leaves 1 final hostage in Gaza appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chess: Arjun Erigaisi defeats Viswanathan Anand to clinch Jerusalem Masters
Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has clinched the Jerusalem Masters title. He defeated five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand in an all-Indian final. Erigaisi secured the win in the blitz tie-break matches. He pocketed USD 55,000 for his victory. Anand received USD 35,000. Peter Svidler secured third place.
85% filled-in SIR enumeration forms received in Salem district
RPFsub-inspector rescues man who slipped while boarding moving train in Salem
Jayamani, who was travelling from Chennai to Kottayam, had alighted to buy a water bottle and attempted to board the train again as it began to move. He slipped and became trapped between the platform and the moving train
Three arrested for revealing sex of foetus in Salem
No takers for over 300 tonnes of manure produced at MCCs in Salem Corporation
265 petitions received during grievances day meeting in Salem
AIADMK demands Salem Corporation council meetings twice a month
T.N. Forest Dept. to conduct tree census and green space survey in six major cities
Besides Chennai, the survey will cover Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Madurai, Tiruchi, and Salem
470 fair price shops receive ISO certification in Salem district, says Tourism Minister
Residents, Hindu outfits protest against demolition of Kumaragiri temple arch in Salem
Over 24,000 people benefited under Nalam Kaakkum Stalin scheme in Salem, says Minister
Prison warder in Salem arrestedfor possessing ganja, suspended
Man hurls molotov cocktail at house in Salem
UGD works in Salem to be completed by 2027, says Corporation Commissioner
Salem Corporation council meeting ends after ruckus
Three, including a DMK functionary, die in accidents in Salem
Farmers demandbasic amenities at Thalaivasal vegetable market in Salem
Ministers distribute welfare assistance to 4,995 beneficiaries in Salem district
Israel identifies remains returned from Gaza as hostage Dror Or
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday, November 26, that Israel had identified the latest remains returned from Gaza as hostage Dror Or. That leaves the bodies of two hostages in Gaza as the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement nears a conclusion. IDF representatives informed the family of fallen hostage Dror Or, of 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 .
Israel identifies latest remains returned from Gaza as hostage Dror Or
JERUSALEM, Nov 26: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel had identified the latest remains returned from Gaza as hostage Dror Or. That leaves the bodies of two hostages in Gaza as the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement nears a conclusion. Palestinian militants released Ors remains Tuesday. Israel has agreed to release 15 Palestinian bodies for each hostage returned. Dror Or was killed by Islamic Jihad militants who overran his home in Kibbutz Beeri on October [] The post Israel identifies latest remains returned from Gaza as hostage Dror Or appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Israel dismisses reports on delay, says Netanyahu has full confidence in Indias security
Jerusalem: Israel on Tuesday dismissed media reports claiming that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed his planned visit to India due to security concerns, saying the Israeli leader has full confidence in Indias security apparatus and that both sides are coordinating new dates for the trip. The Israeli PMs office in a social media post 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 .
Four get life term for murder in Salem
Online booking for two trekking trails temporarilysuspended in Salem
Court staff seize computers from government office in Salem
Salem district receives 173.80 mm of rainfall
Minister distributes bicyclesto 656 students in Salem
Man in inebriated state attacks passengers in Erode bus
Police said the accused man reportedly stabbed a construction worker, Perumal, from Salem district earlier in the day
Guidelines to implement export promotion mission likely from next week, says Goyal
Jerusalem, Nov 23: The guidelines for the Rs 25,060-crore Export Promotion Mission (EPM) are likely to be released from next week, detailing its components and benefits for the industry, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. The government, on November 12, approved the EPM with an outlay of Rs 25,060 crore for six financial years, []
Salem and Namakkal districts register moderate rainfall
Passengers demand toilet and bus shelter at Seelanaickenpatti bypass junction in Salem
Guidelines To Implement Export Promotion Mission Likely From Next Week: Goyal
JERUSALEM, Nov 23: The guidelines for the Rs 25,060-crore Export Promotion Mission (EPM) are likely to be released from next week, detailing its components and benefits for the industry, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. The government, on November 12, approved the EPM with an outlay of Rs 25,060 crore for six financial years, beginning 2025-26, to help exporters deal with high tariffs imposed by the US. The mission will be implemented through two sub-schemes Niryat Protsahan [] The post Guidelines To Implement Export Promotion Mission Likely From Next Week: Goyal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Over 19,700 crore in loans disbursed for priorityschemes in Salem
Israel plans to seize major Roman-era historical site in West Bank
Jerusalem: Israel plans to seize parts of a major West Bank historic site, according to a government document, and settlers put up a new outpost overnight, even as the country faces pressure to crack down on settler violence in the Palestinian territory. Israels Civil Administration announced its intention to expropriate large swaths of Sebastia, a 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 .
DMK functionary shot dead in Salem
Female students invited to participate in Asmita Athletics League in Salem
