Tamil Nadu man goes missing in Malaysia flash flood; family seeks govt intervention
A man from Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli district including seven of his associates went missing following a flash flood at a waterfall in Malaysia. The family of the man has sought state government's urgent intervention to trace him and coordinate with Malaysian authorities for information about his whereabouts.Durai Murugan, a resident of Karuppur village in Tiruchirappalli district had been working at a private company in Malaysia for the past two-and-a-half years. He went on a trip to a waterfall with 17 friends during the Diwali holidays.Murugan's wife told ANI that she last spoke with her husband over phone around 6:30 am on November 9 when he wished her for Diwali and informed that he was going out with friends.
DMK Protests in Thuraiyur, Demands Action Against Deputy Speaker Ravi Shankar
The DMK staged a protest in Tiruchirappalli demanding action against Deputy Speaker Ravi Shankar over allegations that he assaulted a TVK member seeking civic amenities
Double Murder Suspect Shot While Attempting to Attack Police in Tiruchirappalli
A suspect in a double murder case was shot while trying to attack police in Tiruchirappalli, injuring an officer. Double Murder Suspect Shot While Attempting to Attack Police in Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli Deepavali Double Murder: Six Arrested, One Shot At
Both the injured police personnel and accused Sivaneshan were immediately taken to Srirangam Government Hospital and were later shifted to Tiruchirappalli Government Hospital
Tamil Nadu Government cancels Rs 30-crore book procurement for Trichy Kamarajar Grand Library
The Tamil Nadu government has cancelled book procurement tenders worth Rs 30 crore for the Kamarajar Grand Library and Intellectual Centre being constructed in Tiruchirappalli, following allegations of irregularities in the purchase of books for public libraries across the state. The procurement process for books worth Rs 30 crore had been initiated during the previous DMK-led regime for the library, which is being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 290 crore in Tiruchirappalli. According to Tiruchirappalli District Library Officer Shan Basha, the state government issued an order cancelling the tender on November 6. The decision comes amid allegations that fake and substandard books, including books purportedly generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI), were supplied to the Periyar Grand Library in Coimbatore. Following the complaints, the government has also reportedly put book procurement activities on hold for several newly established public libraries across Tamil Nadu. Thes...
Tamil Nadu cancels Rs 30 crore book order for Tiruchirappalli library
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Sanitation workers clear 800 tonnes of post-Diwali waste in Tiruchirappalli
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Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 9 (ANI): Diwali, one of the major Hindu festivals, was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the world on Sunday. People marked the occasion by bursting firecrackers, enjoying fireworks and lighting sparklers, largely adhering to government-prescribed time restrictions. Ahead of the festival, commercial establishments and hundreds of temporary pavement shops witnessed heavy business in several areas surrounding the historic Rockfort in Tiruchirappalli, including NSB Road, Teppakulam, Periyakadai Veethi, Chinnakadai Veethi, Melapulivaar Road and College Road. With people making large purchases of clothes and other essential items during the final phase of Diwali shopping, particularly at discounted prices, huge quantities of garbage have accumulated across the busy shopping areas. Tiruchirappalli City Corporation, which collects around 480 tonnes of garbage daily from its 65 wards, has intensified its post-Diwali sanitation operations. Ga...
Three killed in separate incidents on Diwali in Tiruchirappalli
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Empty Bus Turns Turtle After Hitting Median Near Karur, Crew Injured
The bus was returning to Tirupur empty after dropping off passengers at Tiruchirappalli
Heavy rain forecast in 7 TN districts; weather office warns of strong winds
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 8 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in seven districts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, as an atmospheric circulation over the southeastern Arabian Sea and adjoining Kerala coast continues to influence weather conditions across the state. According to the weather department, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, and Thoothukudi districts are likely to experience heavy rainfall during the day. The prevailing atmospheric system is expected to bring widespread rainfall across several parts of Tamil Nadu, particularly the Cauvery delta and southern coastal districts. Moderate rainfall has also been forecast for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Kallakurichi, Tiruchirappalli, Ariyalur and Perambalur districts. Similarly, Sivaganga, Erode, Tiruppur, Dindigul and Madurai districts are expected to receive moderate showers. The weather department has also predicted moderate rainfall in Virudhunagar, Theni, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari districts. Other parts of Tamil Nadu may experience isolated light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. The weather system is expected to remain active on Monday, with heavy rainfall forecast for seven districts, including Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram. Moderate rainfall is also expected on Monday in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Virudhunagar, Dindigul, Madurai, Theni and Thoothukudi districts. The forecast indicates that the Cauvery delta region could experience two consecutive days of significant rainfall, with agricultural areas likely to be particularly affected. The continuing rainfall is significant for the delta districts, where extensive paddy cultivation depends on seasonal water availability. While adequate rainfall could benefit agricultural operations, prolonged heavy showers may create difficulties in low-lying agricultural fields. The weather conditions could also affect normal movement in coastal and interior districts if intense rainfall occurs within a short period. The atmospheric circulation over the Arabian Sea and adjoining Kerala coast remains the principal weather feature influencing the present rainfall pattern. The latest forecast suggests that rainfall activity will extend across northern, central and southern Tamil Nadu, although its intensity is expected to vary considerably between districts. The weather departments outlook indicates that the heaviest showers will remain concentrated in the delta and southern districts over the next two days.
SIHMCT Trichy Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026
State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Tiruchirappalli (SIHMCT Trichy) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Administrative Officer. Offline applications will be accepted till 05 December 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit sihmct.org.
Heavy rain forecast for Tamil Nadu for next two days; eight districts on alert for Diwali
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 7 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast heavy rainfall in several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days, with eight districts likely to experience intense showers on Sunday, coinciding with Deepavali celebrations. According to the weather department, a trough extending from the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Kerala region towards south interior Karnataka is influencing weather conditions across Tamil Nadu, bringing widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. The RMC said isolated places in Madurai, Theni and Dindigul districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Saturday, November 7. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph are also expected in these areas. Moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds has been forecast in Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram districts. Similar weather conditions are expected in parts of Kanniyakumari, Coimbatore and the Nilgiris, besides Puducherry and Karaikal. Other parts of Tamil Nadu may experience isolated light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. The weather department has warned that rainfall activity could intensify on Sunday, November 8, when Deepavali will be celebrated across the state. Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in eight districts Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari. These districts could also experience thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph, potentially affecting outdoor festivities and travel during the festival. Meanwhile, moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds is expected in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Kallakurichi, Tiruchirappalli, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Erode, Madurai, Dindigul, Tenkasi and Tirunelveli districts, besides Puducherry. The forecast indicates that coastal and southern districts could experience relatively widespread rainfall during the festival period, while several interior districts may receive intermittent showers. Light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is also likely at isolated places elsewhere in Tamil Nadu. With Deepavali celebrations approaching, the forecast assumes significance as millions of people prepare for festival-related travel, shopping and outdoor activities. The weather departments warning highlights the possibility of lightning and gusty winds alongside rainfall during the two-day period.
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NITT) has invited offline applications for the post of Project Assistant / Project Associate-II. Applications can be submitted till 19 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit nitt.edu.
CM Vijay Holds Roadshow in Pudukkottai
The chief minister, who arrived in Tiruchirappalli by a special flight from Chennai, travelled by road to Pudukkottai and held a roadshow
Another cyclone threat over Bay of Bengal; heavy rain forecast in TN
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 1 (IANS) A low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands region is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm within 24 hours, the Meteorological Department said, forecasting rain across several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next three days. The forecast indicates moderate rainfall across the northern coastal belt, the Western Ghats districts and several interior districts on Sunday. Heavy rain is expected in isolated areas of Nilgiris, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore and Villupuram over the following two days, while other parts of the state could receive lighter showers. According to the department, Tamil Nadus northern coastal districts and districts along the Western Ghats are likely to receive moderate rain on Sunday. Similar conditions are forecast for Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Namakkal, Salem, Erode and Karur. Elsewhere in the state, light rain is likely at one or two places. The forecast points to variations in rainfall across Tamil Nadu, with moderate showers expected in the specified coastal, hill and interior areas and more limited rainfall in the remaining regions. For Monday (November 2), the department has forecast heavy rainfall in Nilgiris and Tiruvallur districts. Some places elsewhere in Tamil Nadu are likely to experience light to moderate showers during the day. Cuddalore and Villupuram are expected to receive heavy rain on both Monday and Tuesday, November 2 and 3. These two districts, therefore, feature in the heavy-rain forecast for two consecutive days as the weather system over the Bay of Bengal develops. Moderate rainfall is also likely at one or two places in the Western Ghats districts and northern Tamil Nadu during the forecast period. Other parts of the state may receive light to moderate rainfall, according to the department. In Chennai, skies are expected to remain partly cloudy on Sunday. Light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is likely in some parts of the city. The forecast indicates localised showers rather than rainfall across the entire city. The district-wise outlook places the immediate focus on moderate rain on Sunday, followed by heavier spells in selected districts from Monday. Nilgiris and Tiruvallur are covered by Mondays heavy rain prediction, while Cuddalore and Villupuram could experience heavy showers through Tuesday. The anticipated intensification of the Bay of Bengal system forms the backdrop to the departments latest rainfall outlook for Tamil Nadu.
Seeman open to Opposition support for Ambasamudram bypoll, consensus uncertain
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 31 (IANS) Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator, Seeman, has signalled his willingness to accept support from the DMK and AIADMK for the Ambasamudram Assembly bypoll, fuelling speculation about a common Opposition candidate against the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The possibility has drawn attention ahead of expected bye-elections in five constituencies: Viralimalai, Karur, Ambasamudram, Perundurai and Tiruchirappalli East. However, no agreement on a joint candidate has been announced, and the principal Opposition parties have yet to clarify their positions. Asked whether he would accept support from the Dravidian parties he has consistently criticised, Seeman responded with humour, saying NTK would welcome it if offered. Would a hungry person refuse biryani, he asked. DMK President M.K. Stalin has deferred any announcement, saying the party would spell out its stand after the election dates are declared. His recent remark at a wedding that the government would not last even six months has intensified political speculation. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has not endorsed Seeman as a common candidate. AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran, meanwhile, has argued that the AIADMK should contest, indicating that Opposition consensus remains uncertain. The discussions come against the backdrop of the ruling partys victories in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bye-elections. Opposition parties are now weighing their options to prevent gains by the government in the five pending contests. For NTK, the debate coincides with concerns over its electoral performance. Founded in May 2010, the party contested the 2016 Assembly election and subsequently expanded its vote share, securing around eight per cent in the 2024 parliamentary polls and gaining recognition as a state party. However, its recent bypoll performances indicate a decline. Its Dharapuram candidate Divya secured 6,026 votes, or 3.03 per cent, while Madurantakam nominee Janakiraman received 4,950 votes, or 2.5 per cent, in the subsequent bye-elections. Seemans willingness to receive outside backing is being viewed against this weakening electoral position and his unsuccessful Assembly bids in Cuddalore, Tiruvottiyur and Karaikudi. Entry into the legislature would offer him a platform to raise issues and strengthen his political visibility. Nevertheless, accepting support and securing votes are different challenges. Seemans sustained attacks on both major Dravidian parties could complicate cooperation between their cadres and NTK workers. Whether Opposition backing materialises, and whether voters respond favourably, will determine how seriously the proposed common candidature develops before Ambasamudram goes to the polls.
AugurAI Raises 2 Crore from Campus Angels Network to Scale AI-Powered Precision Optics Solutions
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 30: AugurAI Private Limited, a deep-tech company building Precision Optics and AI-powered Visual Inspection Systems for industrial manufacturing, has raised 2 crore from Campus Angels Network (CAN). The entire round was funded by CAN investors.
NIT Tiruchirappalli Consultant Recruitment 2026
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Tiruchirappalli) has released the official notification for the post of Consultant (Internal Audit). The offline application process will begin on 28 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 18 November 2026. Further details are available at nitt.edu.
Cybercrime police uncover two more SIM box farms in Tamil Nadu
Technical investigation reveals inter-State links in illegal SIM box network; 10 devices seized from Tiruchirappalli and Thanjavur
FM Nirmala Sitharaman says RBI aims to prevent sudden fluctuations in rupee value
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was taking measures to prevent sudden fluctuations in the value of the rupee, while clarifying that the central bank does not determine the currencys value. Speaking to reporters in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, Sitharaman said the RBIs efforts were aimed at preventing abrupt []
Five-day fishing ban from today as TN braces for heavy rain
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) Fishermen have been prohibited from venturing into the sea for five days from Sunday following a warning about a possible cyclonic storm developing over the Bay of Bengal, while heavy rain and gusty winds are forecast across several parts of Tamil Nadu. The restriction will remain in force until October 29. The Chennai weather departments forecast indicates that rainfall will be widespread initially, with conditions expected to improve over much of the state towards the end of the period. According to an earlier weather bulletin, a low-pressure area that lay over the Comorin region and adjoining southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala on October 22 was positioned over the southeast Arabian Sea and neighbouring Lakshadweep region at 8.30 a.m. on October 23. The bulletin also referred to an atmospheric circulation extending from the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep region towards the northern Tamil Nadu coast through Kerala, at approximately 1.5 kilometres above sea level. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and winds reaching 40-50 kmph is likely at isolated places in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Perambalur, Ariyalur and Tiruchirappalli districts during the initial phase of the forecast. Several other interior and coastal districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam, could also receive rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. Similar conditions are forecast for Puducherry and Karaikal. On Monday, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Pudukkottai districts, along with thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 40-50 kmph. Heavy rainfall is also forecast at isolated places in several districts, including Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Virudhunagar, Thoothukudi, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore and Tiruvannamalai. Puducherry and Karaikal could experience similar weather. Other parts of Tamil Nadu may receive moderate rainfall at some places, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. Rainfall is expected to ease on October 27, with isolated light to moderate showers likely in Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, isolated light rain is forecast. On October 28 and 29, isolated light to moderate rainfall is likely over the state's southern coastal districts. Generally, dry weather is expected across the remaining parts of the state and in Puducherry also during these two days.
TN temple from Pallava era to get gopuram after centuries
The 1,300-year-old Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple in Thiruvellarai, near Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, is set to receive a 125-foot Rajagopuram, constructed using traditional techniques and natural materials like lime mortar and specially prepared bricks.
IIM Trichy Non Teaching Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (IIM Trichy) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for 8 vacancies across various posts. The online application process will be conducted from 23 October 2026 to 12 November 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, iimtrichy.ac.in. The recruitment drive includes Editorial Assistant, Hindi Supervisor, Corporate Relations Officer, Manager, and other positions.
Heavy rain forecast for 17 TN districts; NDRF team to be sent to Chennai
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 18 (IANS) Heavy rain is likely across 17 districts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, including Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram, as persistent showers leave low-lying neighbourhoods in the state capital waterlogged and prompt preparations for possible rescue operations. The Meteorological Department attributed the rainfall to an atmospheric circulation over northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern coastal Andhra Pradesh. The weather system is expected to bring further rain to several northern, western and central districts. Besides Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram, the districts likely to receive heavy rain on Sunday are Chengalpattu, the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Salem, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Tiruvannamalai and Erode. The forecast comes as heavy showers continue in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu. Water has accumulated in low-lying areas of the capital, raising concerns over further inundation if the rainfall persists. Following heavy rain at six locations in Chennai on Saturday, a National Disaster Response Force team is being sent to the city as a precautionary measure. The personnel will be drawn from the forces battalion at Nagarikuppam, near Arakkonam. The deployment is intended to strengthen preparedness for rescue operations during heavy rain and flooding. Precautionary arrangements have been initiated to enable an emergency response should conditions worsen. The Meteorological Department has also forecast heavy rain across a wider stretch of the state on Monday, with several coastal and interior districts expected to receive showers. The districts covered by Mondays heavy rain forecast include Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Thoothukudi, Kallakurichi, Ariyalur and Perambalur. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is also likely in Tiruchirappalli, the Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Tirunelveli on Monday, according to the department. The two-day outlook indicates that rain could affect both the northern districts already experiencing showers and parts of the Cauvery delta and southern Tamil Nadu. Chennai and its neighbouring districts feature in the forecasts for both days. With waterlogging already reported in the capital, the planned NDRF deployment forms part of preparations to respond to any deterioration in conditions. The team is expected to support rescue efforts if heavy rain triggers flooding. The immediate focus remains on preparedness in Chennai, while the forecast for Monday extends the area of concern to additional districts along the coast and across the states interior regions.
Orange alert in six Tamil Nadu districts as Northeast Monsoon brings widespread rain
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 17 (IANS) Six districts in Tamil Nadu have been placed under an orange alert for Saturday, with the weather department forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall as the northeast monsoon brings widespread showers across the state. Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Villupuram, the Nilgiris and Coimbatore are likely to receive the most intense rainfall. The department attributed the prevailing wet conditions to an atmospheric disturbance over the Tamil Nadu region following the onset of the monsoon. The forecast also indicates heavy rain across several other districts, including Chennai and neighbouring Chengalpattu. Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Tiruppur, Vellore and Kallakurichi are among the districts expected to receive heavy showers during the day. Heavy rainfall has also been predicted for Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Thanjavur in the delta region, along with Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and Salem. The forecast points to wet weather across a broad stretch of northern, western and southern Tamil Nadu. The weather centre has separately forecast spells of strong rain accompanied by gusty winds in Ramanathapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Namakkal, Cuddalore, Karur, Perambalur and Ariyalur. Moderate rainfall, together with strong winds, is likely in the remaining parts of the state. The latest warning comes as rainfall has become widespread in several districts following the arrival of the northeast monsoon. While six districts face the possibility of heavy to very heavy showers on Saturday, the department expects rainfall to continue in parts of the state on Sunday. The Nilgiris is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on Sunday as well, placing the hill district among the areas facing intense showers on consecutive days. Heavy rain is also forecast on Sunday in Coimbatore, Erode, Namakkal, Ranipet, Tiruvallur and Tirupattur. Coimbatore, Ranipet and Tiruvallur therefore feature in the rainfall warnings for both days, although Saturdays forecast indicates the possibility of greater intensity in these districts. The two-day outlook indicates that the rainfall pattern will vary across Tamil Nadu, with the strongest showers concentrated in selected districts and more moderate rain elsewhere. For Chennai, heavy rain is forecast for Saturday, while the warning for neighbouring Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram includes the possibility of very heavy rainfall. The departments district-specific forecast highlights the uneven intensity of the monsoon showers, even as wet and windy conditions are expected across much of Tamil Nadu through the day, with further rainfall predicted in several districts on Sunday.
Over 500 sand lorry owners and drivers protest in Tiruchirappalli for reopening quarries
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Bus fares, airfares soar in TN ahead of Ayudha Puja holiday rush
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 15 (IANS) Passengers travelling out of Chennai for the Ayudha Puja holidays face sharply higher transport costs, with private omni bus fares rising several times above normal levels and airfares surging on several routes. The four-day holiday stretch begins with the weekend on October 17 and 18, followed by Ayudha Puja on October 19 and Vijayadashami on October 20. With train reservations already full, many residents heading to their hometowns are seeking seats on buses and flights. Passengers complained that the omni bus fares from Chennai to southern districts and other destinations had increased substantially ahead of the festive rush, making travel increasingly expensive for those yet to book tickets. On the Chennai-Kanyakumari route, tickets normally priced between Rs 800 and Rs 1,200 are now being quoted at Rs 3,420. Fares to Tirunelveli have risen from around Rs 1,300 to Rs 3,000, while those to Madurai have increased from Rs 800 to Rs 2,500. For Chennai-Coimbatore services, fares usually ranging between Rs 600 and Rs 1,000 have climbed to Rs 3,500, adding to the financial burden on holiday travellers. Air passengers are also facing steep increases, particularly for departures on October 16 and 17, when demand is building ahead of the extended break. Chennai-Madurai flight tickets available at approximately Rs 3,500 to Rs 5,500 for October 16 are being quoted between Rs 12,026 and Rs 18,626 for October 17. Fares on the Chennai-Coimbatore route, normally around Rs 3,500 to Rs 4,500, have reached approximately Rs 11,000 for October 16 and 17. Tickets to Thoothukudi, usually costing between Rs 4,000 and Rs 5,500, are now priced from Rs 11,736 to Rs 13,626. Chennai-Kolkata fares have increased from the usual Rs 6,000-Rs 7,000 range to Rs 14,117. The increase extends to shorter routes within Tamil Nadu. Chennai-Tiruchirappalli tickets, normally priced between Rs 2,300 and Rs 3,500, are being quoted at Rs 6,500 to Rs 9,500 for October 16 and 17. On the Chennai-Salem route, fares have risen from approximately Rs 1,900-Rs 3,800 to between Rs 5,600 and Rs 12,000. ' The simultaneous increase in bus and flight prices has left passengers with limited affordable options, particularly as the full train bookings reduce alternatives for families planning to travel together during the consecutive holidays and festival celebrations across Tamil Nadu and other popular destinations.
Heavy rain forecast for four TN districts today
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 14 (IANS) Heavy rain is likely in four southern districts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai said, as a low-pressure system persists over the southwest Bay of Bengal. Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari are expected to receive heavy rainfall during the day. The weather system, described in the bulletin as extending from the central Bay of Bengal towards the southwest Bay, is influencing rainfall across parts of the state. The forecast also indicates moderate rain in several northern, coastal, central and western districts on Wednesday, with Chennai among the areas likely to receive showers. Some parts of the capital could experience moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning. Chennais maximum temperature is expected to reach around 34 degrees Celsius. The forecast points to rainfall in some localities rather than uniform conditions across the city, with thunderstorms possible alongside the showers throughout the day, according to the weather centre. Other districts identified for moderate rainfall include Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam and Pudukkottai. Rain is also expected in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Theni, Dindigul, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Perambalur and Ariyalur. The rainfall outlook for Thursday covers a wider geographical area, with heavy showers forecast in parts of southern Tamil Nadu, the western belt and several districts in the central region. The hilly areas of Tenkasi and Tirunelveli are among the locations expected to receive heavy rain. Kanyakumari, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruppur, Coimbatore and the Nilgiris are also included in Thursdays heavy-rain forecast. Further inland, the districts of Erode, Salem, Namakkal and Karur could receive heavy showers, according to the outlook. The forecast extends to Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Pudukkottai and Nagapattinam, indicating that rainfall activity could affect both inland districts and sections of the coastal belt on Thursday. The two-day outlook shows a shift from heavy rainfall concentrated in four southern districts on Wednesday to a broader spread of heavy showers on Thursday. Meanwhile, moderate rainfall is expected across several other parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. For Chennai, the immediate forecast remains moderate rain with possible thunder and lightning in some areas. Elsewhere, the intensity of rainfall is expected to vary by district, with the southern districts facing the principal heavy-rain spell on Wednesday and a larger group of districts included in the following days weather outlook.
Rajinikanth Fans Offer Special Prayers for Jailer 2
Rajinikanth fans are leaving no stone unturned to pray for the success of Jailer 2! Ahead of the films scheduled October 15 release, fans in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, created a special rangoli featuring the films title at the entrance of Arulmigu Selva Vinayagar Temple in Srirangam. The celebrations also included floral decorations, traditional lamps, photographs related to the film and special prayers for the superstars upcoming release.
Heavy rain forecast for 11 TN districts today; temperatures likely to rise
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 30 (IANS) Heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, is likely at isolated places in 11 Tamil Nadu districts and Karaikal on Wednesday, the Meteorological Department said, as atmospheric systems influence weather across the region. The districts identified for heavy rainfall are Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai and Tiruchirappalli. Wind speeds could reach 40 to 50 kilometres per hour during thunderstorms, according to the forecast. Despite the rain outlook, the department said maximum temperatures in Tamil Nadu could rise above normal on Wednesday, with departures of up to four degrees Celsius. The forecast thus points to hotter daytime conditions alongside spells of rain in parts of the state. Moderate rain with thunder, lightning and gusty winds is expected at some places in other districts along the Western Ghats and across several northern, central and southern districts. These include Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Karur, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi. Puducherry is also likely to receive moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms. Winds in these areas could reach 40 to 50 kilometres per hour. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, light rain with thunder and lightning is possible at a few places. For Thursday, October 1, the department has forecast heavy rain at isolated locations in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts. Thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching 40 to 50 kilometres per hour are also likely in these areas. Parts of the rest of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal could receive light to moderate rain on Thursday, with thunder, lightning and strong winds accompanying some showers. The department attributed the weather conditions to an atmospheric circulation over northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern coastal Andhra Pradesh, extending to around 1.5 kilometres above sea level. A trough also extends from southern Telangana to the Gulf of Mannar through Rayalaseema, northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern coastal Andhra Pradesh at an altitude of about 0.9 kilometres. Meanwhile, a deep depression that had been over the northern Andaman Sea and adjoining Myanmar coast on September 28 moved north-northwestwards and crossed the Myanmar coast east of Kyaikto between 7.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. The rainfall forecast indicates that heavier showers will be confined to isolated locations, while other areas may experience lighter rainfall or moderate thunderstorms over two days.
TN: Heavy rain likely in Erode, Namakkal, Madurai today; evening showers in Chennai
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Heavy rain is likely at isolated places in Tamil Nadu's Erode, Namakkal and Madurai districts on Tuesday, the weather department said, as it forecast showers and strong winds across parts of the state over the next three days. In a weather bulletin, the department said moderate rain accompanied by strong winds could occur at isolated places in 16 districts on Tuesday. These include districts along the Western Ghats, as well as Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Dharmapuri, Salem, Tiruchirappalli and Perambalur. Chennai and its neighbouring areas could receive light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in the evening or at night. The forecast points to a spell of showers after a largely warm day, though the bulletin did not specify how widely rain would be distributed across the city. The possibility of heavier rain will shift to parts of western and northern Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. One or two places in the Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts are likely to receive heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, the department said. Moderate rain is also expected at isolated places in 16 districts on Wednesday. The forecast covers districts along the Western Ghats, and includes Tirupattur, Vellore and Sivaganga. Conditions may vary considerably within each district, as the heavier rainfall forecast applies only to one or two locations. The Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts could see heavy rain, with thunderstorms and strong winds at isolated places on Wednesday and Thursday. The two-day forecast indicates that unsettled weather may persist in the western parts of the state even as the areas under the heavy rain forecast change. Alongside the rain, the department expects higher daytime temperatures in some areas. Maximum temperatures at a few places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal may be 2 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal on Tuesday and Wednesday. The bulletin did not give district-wide rainfall estimates or indicate that every area named in the forecast would receive rain. Residents in places where thunderstorms develop may experience brief periods of strong winds, while other localities could remain dry. The departments forecast places the highest likelihood of isolated heavy rain in Erode, Namakkal and Madurai on Tuesday, before the focus moves to the Nilgiris and adjoining districts on Wednesday.
Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, becomes youngest woman grandmaster in chess history
Highlights Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, from Harrow, has become the youngest player ever to earn the Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title She secured her third and final qualifying norm while playing top board for England at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan She breaks a record held by Kateryna Lagno and matched by China's Hou Yifan, both of whom achieved WGM status aged 12 She also picked up a second International Master norm in Samarkand, putting her a step closer to chess's higher, gender-open title Bodhana Sivanandan discovered chess by accident, playing with pieces her father was about to give away. At 11, she's just become the youngest person in history to hold the title of Woman Grandmaster. What she achieved in Samarkand Sivanandan sealed the record at the 46th Chess Olympiad, playing all 11 rounds on England's top board the position reserved for a team's strongest player and finishing with eight points. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) confirmed she had already passed the 2300 rating threshold required for the WGM title before this event, and Samarkand delivered the third and final norm needed to make it official. The tournament brought a second prize too: a second International Master (IM) norm, the gender-open title that ranks above both the woman grandmaster and woman international master titles she already holds. Players need three qualifying norms and a rating of at least 2400 to become an international master; Sivanandan now has two of the three. Asked by FIDE how it felt, she kept her answer characteristically short: she was happy, but wanted to keep making history rather than stop here. 11-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan, Board 1 for England: In the 1st #ChessOlympiad I was the reserve player, and this time Im the 1st board player, so its the opposite end of the table, but Im still here to enjoy the Olympiad and playing people from all over the world! pic.twitter.com/AA9mW8j6lZ chess24 (@chess24com) September 17, 2026 The record she just broke Sivanandan takes the WGM age record from Kateryna Lagno, who has represented both Russia and Ukraine and achieved the title aged 12. China's Hou Yifan matched that age for WGM before going on to become the youngest woman ever to earn the full, gender-open grandmaster title, at 14 a benchmark Sivanandan has made clear she intends to chase next. From a discarded chess set to England's top board The story of how she got here starts with almost nothing. During the 2020 lockdown, a family friend preparing to return to India left behind some belongings, among them an old chess set her father had been ready to give away. I was fascinated by how the pieces looked, especially the knight and the queen, and I wanted to use them as toys outside of chess, Bodhana has said of that first encounter. Her father, Sivanandan Velayutham, knew only the basics himself and turned to online tutorials to teach her the rules until, before long, she was beating him. What followed was rapid by any measure. She entered her first tournament at Harrow Chess Club in July 2021, and within a year, aged seven, won all three under-eight world championships classical, rapid and blitz without losing a single game across 24 matches at the European Schools Championship. At eight, she was invited to 10 Downing Street by then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to help launch a government chess initiative. At nine, she became the youngest person ever to represent England in any sport, selected for the Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Nine-time British Women's Champion Jovanka Houska has said opposing players have told her directly that they're errified of facing Bodhana across the board. Bodhana Sivanandan, a nine-year-old chess prodigy, competes in the British Chess Championships at St. George's Hall on August 07, 2025 in Liverpool, England. The 111th British Chess Championships are taking place in Liverpool between 31 July to 10 August, with competitors vying for the title in the women's, men's, juniors' and over-60 groups. Organized by the English Chess Federation, the competition has been run annually - apart from war years - since 1904. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images The wins against senior players kept coming. In 2023, aged eight, she became the youngest player to avoid defeat against a grandmaster in a competitive game, at the European Rapid and Blitz Championship in Croatia. Last year, at 10, she beat grandmaster Peter Wells at the British Chess Championships , becoming the youngest female player in history to defeat a grandmaster. This July, aged 11 years and four months, she earned her first IM norm at the Dole Open in France and beat grandmaster Marc'Andria Maurizzi becoming the youngest girl known to defeat a player rated above 2600 in a classical game. A Tamil family, and an identity she carries onto the board Sivanandan's family traces its roots to Tiruchirappalli, in Tamil Nadu. Her father moved to Britain in 2007 and works in IT; her mother, Lakshmy Priya, has said plainly that neither parent expected their daughter's talent, since neither of them both engineering graduates are particularly good at the game themselves. At major tournaments, Bodhana has been photographed wearing a bindi and the traditional vibhuti marking on her forehead, a visible thread of identity that's travelled with her from a home in Harrow to boards in Samarkand, Budapest and beyond. She's spoken about the game in unusually practical terms for an 11-year-old, telling FIDE she enjoys the travel it brings and that it connects naturally to what she's learning in school it links to loads of school subjects, so it's really useful there as well a reminder that alongside the titles, she is, after all, still a full-time schoolgirl. What's next Sivanandan's next target is the one still out of reach: the full, gender-open grandmaster title, currently held at the youngest age by American prodigy Abhimanyu Mishra. She has one more IM norm to collect, and a rating still to build toward the 2400 threshold. This isn't her only title of the year, either. Earlier in 2026, she won the British Women's Championship in Coventry, becoming the youngest player ever to hold that title too. The tributes since Samarkand have reached well beyond chess: former Chancellor Rachel Reeves posted on X, Huge congratulations Bodhana, a chess superstar and just 11 years old. So pleased to see you continue to progress. On current form, nobody in chess is betting against her getting to grandmaster early, either.
Light rain forecast in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal; gusty winds likely
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 26 (IANS) Parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal may receive rain through Tuesday, with thunderstorms and gusty winds, the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai said on Saturday. The weather office said the deep depression weakened early on Friday over southern interior Odisha and adjoining Chhattisgarh. By 8.30 a.m. on September 25, the system had moved north-northwestwards as a low-pressure area over southern Chhattisgarh and adjoining southern interior Odisha. On Saturday, one or two places in the Western Ghats districts and in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Vellore and Ranipet may receive light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and winds reaching 40 to 50 kmph. Isolated light rain is possible elsewhere in Tamil Nadu and in Puducherry and Karaikal. For Sunday, the centre forecast moderate thunderstorms at isolated places in the Western Ghats districts. Other parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal could see isolated light to moderate rain with thunder, lightning and gusts of 40 to 50 kmph. The forecast for Monday indicates thunderstorms in the Western Ghats districts, Chennai and northern and central districts. It names Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Villupuram, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Namakkal, Karur, Erode, Tiruchirappalli, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Pudukkottai and Sivaganga among the areas where rain and strong winds are possible. Isolated light rain may occur elsewhere, including Puducherry and Karaikal. Similar isolated thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecast across the region on Tuesday. Light to moderate rain at a few places is expected on September 30 and October 1. Maximum temperatures are unlikely to change substantially through September 29, although a slight rise is possible. Daytime temperatures may be two to three degrees Celsius above normal. In Chennai, partly cloudy skies are expected on Saturday, with light to moderate thunderstorms possible in parts of the city in the evening. The maximum temperature is likely to reach 35 to 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may be 27 to 28 degrees. Fishermen have been advised to avoid the north Andhra Pradesh coast and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal on Saturday, where winds may reach 40 to 50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph. No warning was issued for Tamil Nadu coastal waters or the Arabian Sea during September 26-29.
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Watch: Periyar Walk held in Tiruchirappalli to mark Thanthai Periyars 148th birth anniversary
A Periyar Walk A Walk for Social Justice and Equality was held in Tiruchirappalli to mark Thanthai Periyars 148th birth anniversary. Led by Dravidar Kazhagam president K. Veeramani, the walk brought together people of different age groups and highlighted the ideals of social unity, equality and physical well-being.
Watch: Periyar Walk held in Tiruchirappalli to mark Thanthai Periyars 148th birth anniversary
A Periyar Walk A Walk for Social Justice and Equality was held in Tiruchirappalli to mark Thanthai Periyars 148th birth anniversary. Led by Dravidar Kazhagam president K. Veeramani, the walk brought together people of different age groups and highlighted the ideals of social unity, equality and physical well-being.
DMK Leader Named In Case Related To Temple Land Scam' In Tiruchirappalli
Ramkumar has denied the allegations and said a case in the matter is already pending before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.
TN Govt To Establish New Nursing Colleges in Six Districts
The six nursing colleges will be established in Namakkal, Tiruchirappalli, Dharmapuri, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai and Tirunelveli
Regional Meteorological Centre forecasts heavy rain in 11 districts of Tamil Nadu today
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) Eleven districts in Tamil Nadu, including the Nilgiris and Coimbatore, are likely to receive heavy rain on Saturday, according to a forecast issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre. The weather office attributed the anticipated rainfall to a trough extending from Maharashtra to the southeast Arabian Sea. Under its influence, widespread rain is expected across several parts of Tamil Nadu, with some districts likely to experience thunderstorms and gusty winds. The Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts are expected to receive heavy rain until September 22. Residents in vulnerable and low-lying areas have been advised to remain alert as intense spells of rain could lead to waterlogging and disruption of traffic. Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds is also likely at isolated places in Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Ranipet, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Tirupattur, Vellore, Kallakurichi and Madurai districts today. Moderate rainfall has been forecast for districts along the Western Ghats and several other parts of the state. Chennai and its neighbouring districts of Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu are also likely to experience intermittent showers during the day. Similar weather conditions are expected in Cuddalore, Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts. Rainfall may vary in intensity from one locality to another, with short but intense spells possible in some areas. The weather office has warned that another spell of heavy rain is likely to affect several districts tomorrow. Dindigul, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Tiruchirappalli, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Madurai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Tirupattur and Vellore have been placed under a heavy-rain alert. Cloudy conditions are expected to prevail in many parts of the state, while thunderstorms could develop during the afternoon and evening. Gusty winds may accompany rain in the interior and western districts. Motorists have been advised to exercise caution during intense spells because of reduced visibility and the possibility of waterlogging on roads. Farmers have also been urged to take precautionary measures to protect harvested crops and agricultural produce stored in the open. District administrations are expected to monitor rainfall levels and respond to any localised flooding or weather-related emergencies. The public has been advised to follow official weather updates and avoid taking shelter under trees during thunderstorms.
Tamil Nadu Delta farmers continue sit-in protest near Tiruchirappalli demanding full loan waiver
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Heavy rain likely in parts of TN; Chennai among 16 districts on alert
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast rain across Tamil Nadu on Thursday, with Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram among 16 districts likely to receive moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. According to the RMC, a trough extends at about 0.9 km above mean sea level from north interior Karnataka to the Gulf of Mannar through south interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. An upper-air circulation also persists over coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Rayalaseema at about 1.5 km above sea level. Heavy rain is likely at isolated places in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Ariyalur and Thanjavur districts on Thursday. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph may accompany the rainfall. Moderate rain is expected at a few places across other Western Ghats districts and in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Salem, Tiruppur, Erode, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Namakkal, Kallakurichi, Madurai and Sivaganga. Light rain may occur elsewhere in Tamil Nadu and in Puducherry. On Friday, isolated heavy rain is forecast in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts. The rainfall activity is expected to intensify in parts of northern Tamil Nadu on Saturday, with heavy showers possible in 11 districts, including Tiruvallur, Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, Tiruvannamalai, Salem, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri. Heavy rain may shift to parts of western, central and southern Tamil Nadu on Sunday. The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Pudukkottai and Tiruchirappalli are among the districts likely to be affected. Light to moderate rain may continue across the state until Tuesday. Chennai and its suburbs will experience partly cloudy conditions on Thursday. Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is likely in some areas during the evening or night. The maximum temperature is expected to remain between 35 and 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may range from 27 to 28 degrees Celsius. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into parts of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea until Sunday, as winds could reach 65 kmph. No warning has been issued for the Tamil Nadu coast or the Arabian Sea.
TN Crime Branch raids places linked to ex-Minister Anbil Mahesh in private school bribery case
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) Central Crime Branch (CCB) police are conducting searches at properties linked to former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi as part of an investigation into allegations of large-scale bribery connected with approvals granted to private schools. Police teams began searches at Poyyamozhis residence in Tiruchirappalli and an apartment on Greenways Road in Chennai. The operation is understood to be linked to an ongoing case concerning the alleged collection of bribes in return for securing government recognition and various statutory clearances for private educational institutions. Poyyamozhi served as School Education Minister during the previous DMK government. A prominent leader of the party, he was twice elected to the Tamil Nadu Assembly from the Thiruverumbur constituency and subsequently inducted into the Cabinet. He, however, lost his seat in the 2026 Assembly election. The searches mark a significant development in the investigation being handled by the Chennai Central Crime Branch. Authorities are examining whether money was collected from private school managements by promising to facilitate official approvals through government departments. Details of documents or electronic devices seized during the searches were not immediately available. The investigation had earlier led to the arrest of P.D. Arakumar, founder-president of the Tamil Nadu Private Schools Association and a DMK functionary. Police alleged that Arakumar had collected more than Rs 100 crore from private school operators after claiming that he could obtain government recognition and other mandatory legal permissions for their institutions. Arakumar was arrested by the Chennai Central Crime Branch and remanded in judicial custody. Investigators have since been examining financial transactions, communications and other records linked to the alleged collection of money. The searches at the former ministers properties are believed to form part of efforts to trace the wider network and determine whether public officials or intermediaries were involved. Officials have not yet issued a detailed statement specifying the evidence that prompted the searches or clarifying Poyyamozhis status in the case. No information was immediately available on whether he had been questioned during the operation. The searches were continuing, with police yet to disclose when they began. The allegations remain under investigation, and no court has established wrongdoing by the former minister. Further details are expected after the CCB completes the searches and examines any material recovered from the two locations.
Panjappur STP in Tiruchirappalli reaches capacity limit, sludge blockage causes sewage backflow
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Tamil Nadu secures Rs 15,300 crore investments during CM Vijays visit to London
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu secured investment commitments worth more than Rs 15,300 crore during Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays visit to London, with the projects expected to generate over 10,000 jobs across the State. Memoranda of understanding were signed between Guidance Tamil Nadu, the States investment promotion agency, and global companies in Vijays presence. The proposed projects cover manufacturing plants, global capability centres, research and development facilities, and engineering and logistics operations. The largest commitment came from Samvardhana Motherson International Limited, which plans to expand its design, engineering, manufacturing, integration and logistics facilities in Tamil Nadu. The group proposes investments of about Rs 11,000 crore, potentially creating nearly 7,000 jobs, in collaboration with its joint ventures and technology partners in the United Kingdom and Europe. Wilson Power Solutions, a UK-based manufacturer of high-performance transformers, will invest Rs 300 crore in the next phase of its transformer manufacturing operations in Tiruvallur district. The expansion is expected to create 400 jobs and strengthen Tamil Nadus capacity in advanced power and distribution equipment manufacturing. Two agreements were concluded for global capability centres. Swedens Sigma Technology Group, through its Indian subsidiary Shriya Solutions, will expand centres in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli, targeting 600 high-value jobs in embedded systems, electrification and industrial digitalisation. Ernst & Young will support the establishment and operation of another capability centre under a build-operate-transform-transfer model. Located in the announced GCC corridor on Chennais Mount-Poonamallee Road, the centre is expected to attract around Rs 1,000 crore and create more than 2,000 high-value jobs. A European automotive components manufacturer submitted a letter of intent expressing interest in choosing Tamil Nadu for its first manufacturing plant in India, with a proposed investment of Rs 3,000 crore. The State government assured the company of assistance in establishing its operations. Vijay separately met Hinduja Group executives, who briefed him on the progress of the groups investments, including projects covered by a Rs 2,500-crore agreement signed at the Vetri Tamil Nadu Investors Summit in August. The Chief Minister invited British and European companies to invest in Tamil Nadu and promised full government support. State officials held discussions with companies from aerospace, defence, chemicals, logistics, manufacturing, financial services, retail and legal services.
Ucchi Pillayar Temple Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi
A stunning birds-eye view of the iconic Ucchi Pillayar Temple in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, as devotees mark Ganesh Chaturthi with faith and fervour.
When EVR Broke Ganesha Idols, One Hindu Took The Fight To Supreme Court
On 27 May 1953, a public act in Tiruchirappalli placed religion, political protest and criminal law on a collision course. At a meeting held at the Town Hall Maidan, E.V. Ramaswami Naicker, widely known as Periyar or EVR, publicly broke a clay idol of Lord Ganesha. The act was presented by its organisers as a [] The post When EVR Broke Ganesha Idols, One Hindu Took The Fight To Supreme Court appeared first on The Commune .
Over 100 students rally for suicide prevention in Tiruchirappalli
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PepsiCo is bullish on India, targets top-10 global market status
Global food and beverage major PepsiCo expects India to break into its list of top 10 global markets in the coming years, as the country continues to draw investment for its expanding manufacturing footprint and rising consumption potential, its India & South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha said on Thursday. Calling India one of its most promising markets globally, he said the company remains very bullish on the country's growth potential, backed by an investment of around Rs 5,700 crore by 2030 to scale up capacity and strengthen its regional footprint. PepsiCo, which is investing to enhance capacity and scale up its supply chain network, inaugurated its fifth manufacturing plant in Nalbari, Assam, on Thursday, with an investment of Rs 778 crore. The company, which earlier this year opened a concentrate facility at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, is also setting up a plant at Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu to widen its presence in south India. Replying to a PTI query on whether India will ...
Malaysia Airlines flight diverted to Chennai after engine issue, lands safely with 186 onboard
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 7 (IANS) Emergency response teams at Chennai airport were activated on Monday after a Malaysia Airlines flight operating from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah was diverted to the city following a technical issue involving one of its engines. The Boeing aircraft, operating as Malaysia Airlines flight MH156, was carrying 186 people when it made a safe landing at Chennai airport, according to an airport official. A full emergency was declared at the airport following the reported technical problem involving Engine No. 2 of the aircraft. The aircraft was safely brought to the ground, following which the airline's technical teams and other relevant personnel began assessing the aircraft to determine the nature and extent of the problem. Further assessment of the aircraft and the technical issue is being carried out by the airline and relevant technical teams, the airport spokesperson said. Despite the emergency response, normal airport operations continued without disruption, the official added. The airline's technical personnel are expected to complete their assessment before a decision is taken on the aircraft's onward journey. Meanwhile, an Air India Express flight operating from Tiruchirappalli to Singapore was diverted to Chennai International Airport following a technical issue. In view of the situation, a local standby was declared at Chennai airport, with all necessary emergency response arrangements put in place to facilitate the aircrafts safe arrival. The aircraft landed safely and vacated the runway under its own power. No untoward incident was reported. Following the declaration of the local standby, airport operational and emergency response agencies were placed on alert and kept ready to respond if required. The airlines engineering and technical teams are assessing the reported issue. All operations are normal, an airport official said.
Watch: 15 injured as government bus overturns on Thanjavur National Highway
Fifteen people were injured after a government bus travelling from Velankanni to Tiruchirappalli overturned near Ammapet Road on the Thanjavur National Highway.
Cash-for-jobs scam: DVAC raids former TN Minister KN Nehru's residence in Tiruchirappalli
200-Year-Old Temple Hosts Special Krishna Abhishekam
Tiruchirappalli witnessed special Abhishekams at the 200-year-old Sri Venugopala Krishna Temple on the auspicious occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.
VCK Questions Tamil Nadu Governments Omission of Periyar and Ambedkar from Policy Note
Tiruchirappalli, August 30: Thol Thirumavalavan, the president of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and a Member of Parliament, raised concerns on Sunday regarding the Tamil Nadu governments policy note on the welfare of backward classes. He questioned the absence of references to B.R. Ambedkar and E.V. Ramasamy, also known as Periyar, suggesting there might be ... Read more VCK Questions Tamil Nadu Governments Omission of Periyar and Ambedkar from Policy Note
Decks Being Cleared for Dry Port Project at Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli MP Durai Vaiko informed the Union government that the state government is interested in implementing this project which will give jobs to more than 12,500 persons and indirect employment to lakhs
Tourists provoke wild tusker in Idukki
The three youths, residents of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, were attempting to take photographs of a wild tusker
Vijay Seeks Vacating Stay on Conducting Bypolls to 5 Assembly Segments
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Avani Avittam marked in Tiruchirappalli with sacred thread rituals
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Tirupati Airport Privatisation Planned Under 50-Year PPP Plan
Tirupati airport is proposed for private management under a 50-year PPP plan, with the facility to be bundled with Tiruchirappalli airport.
Tiruchirappalli artisans create eco-friendly Ganesha idols ahead of Vinayaka Chaturthi
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80th Independence Day celebrated with ceremony in Tiruchirappalli
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