Indian-American Ajay Bhutoria appointed to California regulatory board
Ajay Bhutoria has been appointed as a public member of California's regulatory board for engineers and geologists. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment, which does not require Senate confirmation. Previously, Bhutoria served as a Commissioner on President Joe Biden's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans. Bhutoria holds a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology in Tiruchirappalli.
TN: Heavy rain forecast in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode today
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds is likely in Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Erode districts on Thursday, the Meteorological Department said, as a trough extending across Tamil Nadu is expected to bring rainfall to several parts of the state. The trough runs from south interior of Karnataka to the Gulf of Mannar through Tamil Nadu. Under its influence, the three western districts could receive heavy showers, while several other districts are likely to experience moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning. The forecast places Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Erode among the areas expected to receive the heaviest rainfall. Strong winds could accompany the showers in these districts, according to the department. Moderate rain with thunderstorms is likely in Tiruchirappalli, Namakkal, Theni, Tenkasi, Tirupattur, Dindigul, Madurai and Virudhunagar. Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts could also receive moderate showers accompanied by thunder and lightning. The forecast indicates that rainfall will extend beyond the western districts, covering parts of central and southern Tamil Nadu. However, the intensity is expected to vary, with heavy rain predicted for the three western districts and moderate showers for the other districts mentioned by the department. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, light to moderate rain is likely at a few places. Similar conditions are expected in Puducherry and Karaikal, where the department has forecast light to moderate showers. For Chennai, the forecast points to a chance of light rain during the evening or night. The city is therefore expected to see milder rainfall than the heavy showers predicted in Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Erode. The departments outlook for the capital is limited to the possibility of light showers later in the day. It has not indicated heavy rainfall for Chennai in the forecast provided. Thursdays weather outlook highlights differing conditions across the region, ranging from heavy rain with strong winds in western Tamil Nadu to thunderstorms in several inland and southern districts and lighter showers elsewhere. The trough passing through the state is the weather feature associated with the expected rainfall. The department has linked the likelihood of heavy rain in Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Erode to its influence. While rain is possible across several districts, the forecast does not suggest uniform rainfall throughout Tamil Nadu. It identifies particular districts for heavier or thunderstorm activity and predicts scattered light to moderate showers in the remaining areas.
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.
NIT Trichy Project Staff Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Project Staff. Candidates with B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 30-09-2026. The candidate shall apply online through NIT Trichy official website.
DCPU Tiruchirappalli has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 3 Assistant cum Bench Clerk, Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk and Office Assistant posts. Eligible candidates can apply offline before 07 October 2026 through the official website, tiruchirappalli.nic.in.
Prakash Raj describes acting as profession and protests as life at Tiruchirappalli event
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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.
Heavy rain forecast in 15 TN districts, Chennai may receive evening showers
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) Several parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and the districts of Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur, are likely to receive rainfall on Sunday, the Regional Meteorological Centre said. A north-south trough extending from coastal Andhra Pradesh to the Gulf of Mannar, passing through parts of Tamil Nadu at about 0.9 km above sea level, is influencing the weather. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 4050 kmph is likely at isolated places in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Krishnagiri, Salem, Tirupattur, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Vellore, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Tiruchirappalli and Madurai districts on Sunday and Monday. Puducherry may also experience similar weather. Moderate thunderstorms are forecast over the remaining Western Ghats districts and Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Sivaganga, Erode, Ramanathapuram, Namakkal, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Karur, Pudukottai and Nagapattinam, besides Karaikal. Light thundershowers are possible elsewhere in the State. On September 22, moderate to heavy rain may occur at isolated places in the Western Ghats districts and several coastal and interior districts, including Chennai and Madurai. Gusty winds of 4050 kmph are also likely. From September 23 to 25, light to moderate rain is expected across the Western Ghats and northern coastal districts. Maximum temperatures are unlikely to change significantly until September 23 and are expected to remain close to normal. In Chennai and its suburbs, the sky will remain partly cloudy. Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms may occur at a few places during the evening or night. The maximum temperature is likely to range between 36 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may remain between 26 and 27 degrees Celsius. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea in the notified areas. Squally winds reaching 4555 kmph and occasionally 65 kmph are forecast over the Gulf of Mannar, adjoining Comorin area and the southern Tamil Nadu coast on Monday. Winds may strengthen further over parts of the Bay of Bengal on September 22 and 23, reaching 5060 kmph and occasionally 70 kmph.
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
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.
Trichy: Untreated Sewage Flows Into Koraiyar River From Panchappur Plant, Residents
Untreated sewage being discharged from the Panchappur Sewage Treatment Plant into the Koraiyar River in Tiruchirappalli has raised concerns over water pollution and public health, with video footage showing wastewater being released into the water body. The Koraiyar is connected to the canal system and eventually joins the Cauvery, raising concerns that untreated wastewater entering [] The post Trichy: Untreated Sewage Flows Into Koraiyar River From Panchappur Plant, Residents & Farmers Demand Action appeared first on The Commune .
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 .
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 ...
RDPR Tiruchirappalli Jeep Driver Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
Rural Development and Panchayat Unit Tiruchirappalli has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Jeep Driver vacancy. Eligible candidates who have passed 8th Standard and possess a valid driving license with at least 5 years of driving experience can apply offline. The last date to submit the application is 09-10-2026.
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.
Tamil Nadu DVAC unearths over 1.21 crore unaccounted money in August
The agency also reported convictions in three corruption cases during the period before the Special Courts for Prevention of Corruption Act cases and Principal District and Sessions Courts in Tirunelveli, Tiruchirappalli, and Perambalur.
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
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
The constituencies included Tiruchirappalli (East) Assembly segment, one of the two seats from where Vijay won in the April 2026 elections and resigned later
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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Watch: Tiruchirappalli: TN farmers bury themselves in Cauvery sand, seek water release
Tiruchi residents among those killed in Vietnam boat accident
N. Balaji, Sheikh Abdullah Abdul Majeed, and S. Alagurajan, were residents of Tiruchirappalli who were killed in the Vietnam boat accident
Tamil Nadu: Major fire breaks out at plastic warehouse in Tiruchirappalli's Ganapathy Nagar
Madurai Hosts 6th Leg of Kauvery Hospital-TNSTC Veterans Tennis Tournament 2026
Around 125 players from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan participated in the tournament. A total prize money of Rs. 2 lakh was distributed among the winners, runners-up, and semi-finalists across all categories. The VIth Leg of the Kauvery Hospital-Tamil Nadu Senior Tennis Club (TNSTC) Veterans Tennis Tournament 2026 was held at the Madurai Union Club from June 26 to 28, featuring Singles and Doubles events across seven age categories (40+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, and 75+). Tennis Tournament Around 125 players from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan participated in the tournament, reflecting its growing popularity among veteran tennis players across the country. A total prize money of Rs. 2 lakh was distributed among the winners, runners-up, and semi-finalists across all categories. Trophies and Prize money were distributed by Mr. Jayaraman, Chairman, and Mr. N. Narayanasamy, Secretary, TNSTC. The tournament featured several accomplished veteran players who have represented India at the World Veterans Tennis Championships. They included Sanjay Kumar (Kerala) in the 60+ category, Suresh Murthati (Telangana) and Tulasiram (Karnataka) in the 70+ category, and Venkatachalam Swaminathan (Tamil Nadu) in the 75+ category. Sanjay Kumar and Venkatachalam Swaminathan have both captained the Indian team at the World Veterans Tennis Championships. One of the highlights of the tournament was the participation of two octogenarian players, Mr. R. Nagarajan and Mr. Shivamony Moorthy. In the singles events, Srikanth (40+), Ramesh S (50+), Srinivas Reddy (55+), Senthil Kumar (60+), V. Shankar (65+), Tulasiram (70+), and Venkatachalam Swaminathan (75+) emerged as champions in their respective categories. In the doubles events, Sathish Babu and M. Ramu (40+), Ramesh S and Sathish Babu (50+), Dinesh Thampi and Srinivas Reddy (55+), Sivakumar and Senthil Kumar (60+), Alapati Suresh and V. Shankar (65+), Tulasiram and Suresh Murthati (70+), and Venkatachalam Swaminathan and Veeramani K (75+) were the winners in their respective categories. TNSTC, one of the most active veteran tennis organisations in South India, has a membership of around 550 veteran players. The club conducts four non-ranking tournaments annually at Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, and Chennai, providing veteran tennis enthusiasts with regular opportunities for competitive play and camaraderie. Kauvery Hospital played a key role in ensuring the health and safety of all participants. A dedicated medical team, supported by a fully equipped ambulance, remained on standby throughout the tournament to provide immediate medical assistance and first-aid support. The next leg of the Tamil Nadu Senior Tennis Club Veterans Tennis Tournament will be hosted in Tiruchirappalli during September 2026.
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.
Karur Assembly Seat Declared Vacant, TN Set for Bypolls in 7 Constituencies
Six vacancies were created by the resignations of AIADMK MLAs and Tiruchirappalli East constituency vacated by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay following his victory in two seats
ED Conducts Major Raids in Tamil Nadu Polytechnic Lecturer Recruitment Scam
Chennai, June 23: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched significant operations across Tamil Nadu, raiding 18 locations on Tuesday as part of its investigation into a money laundering case linked to the alleged Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) Polytechnic lecturer recruitment scam. Raids were conducted in Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, and Madurai. The agency has received allegations ... Read more ED Conducts Major Raids in Tamil Nadu Polytechnic Lecturer Recruitment Scam
Tamil Nadus Thanjavur Airport Project Receives 100 Crore DPR Approval
Tiruchirappalli, June 14: The Tamil Nadu government, in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India, has submitted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the upcoming domestic airport in Thanjavur to the central Ministry of Civil Aviation. The project has received an approval of 100 crore for administrative sanction and fund allocation. Director of Tiruchirappalli International ... Read more Tamil Nadus Thanjavur Airport Project Receives 100 Crore DPR Approval
