Man killed, buried by gang
Jayaprakasam had two sons and two daughters. While both his daughters are married, his younger son is working in Coimbatore after completing diploma in civil engineering.
View ArticlePoor catch after strike disappoints Rameswaram fishers
Fishermen at this coastal town had kept away from work demanding the release of 19 of their counterparts held in Sri Lankan prison from March 13.
View ArticleInadequate drainage system killing Uyyakondan river
Uyyakondan river that irrigated lands in and around Trichy has now become a cesspool of sewage as the storm water canals carrying waste from the city mingles with it during its 19-km course through the...
View ArticleMusiri villagers oppose garnet factory fearing water consumption
Residents of Soorampatti village in Musiri taluk have appealed to Trichy district collector to close down a private garnet factory in their village.
View ArticleMan dies in abandoned quarry, superintendent of police issues warning
Rasulkhan, 22, son of Sahjahan of Meenakshipuram, had gone to take bath in the water stagnated in an abandoned quarry in Othakadai, where he allegedly drowned on Tuesday.
View ArticleFire safety overlooked by organisers of Virudhunagar temple fest
Mariamman temple festival scheduled for April 7 and 8 at Virudhunagar town will be celebrated with gusto by about two-lakh people who are expected to congregate here in a few days.
View ArticleThree legal-aid clinics set up in Madurai
The Madurai District Legal Services Authority (MDLSA) has set up legal-aid clinics (LACs) at the offices of the top civil and police functionaries in the district.
View ArticleCrude oil sprayed on Vaigai river
To prevent mosquito breeding in this stagnated water where the plants are removed, corporation sprays crude oil to kill the larval growth of the mosquitoes.
View ArticleYouth attacks woman for refusing to have sex
A 24-year-old man surrendered with the police after he attacked a 48-year-old woman who refused his proposal to have sex with him in Trichy late on Tuesday night.
View ArticleStudents storm Mihin Lanka office in Trichy
Eleven pro-Eelam students were taken into custody by the police on Wednesday, as they barged into the Mihin Lanka airline's corporate office at Trichy.
View ArticleWater issue to the fore ahead of chithirai fest
The mercury level might be soaring, but that has not deterred the festive spirit of the city.
View ArticleAppoint students of all castes as priests: K Veeramani
"This is not politics, but a fight for equality of mankind including the brahmins," Veeramani said at the Dravidar Kazhagam revival meeting held in Madurai.
View ArticleRailway Mail Service staff suspended for dereliction of duty
Four staff attached to the Railway Mail Service (RMS), Trichy were placed under suspension for dereliction of duty in connection with the damage of the SSLC exam answer sheets.
View ArticleSand trucks owners demand infrastructure
Truck owners in Thiruvanaikaval went on an indefinite strike on Thursday, demanding quarry contractors to provide infrastructure like road facilities for smooth transportation of sand.
View ArticleNon-bailable warrant against actor in cheating case
The magistrate court here has passed orders issuing non-bailable warrant (NBW) to 'Power Star' Srinivasan in a cheque bouncing case.
View ArticleSub-inspector, constable shifted for taking bribe
When there is a serious concern about indiscriminate sand quarrying, a special sub-inspector and a constable were found indulging in taking bribe from sand-laden trucks in Trichy.
View ArticleTamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry delegation to take part in US expo
A trade delegation from the Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TNCCI) will be participating at the International Franchise Expo which would be held in New York from June 20 to 22.
View ArticleDespite getting bail, man not released for two days
The judicial magistrate court here in Madurai on Thursday witnessed some drama after an accused was not released from custody even though he was granted bail by the court two days ago.
View ArticleMan, daughter murdered in Tirunelveli
A 75-year-old man and his 40-year-old daughter were hacked to death near Kallidaikurichi in Tirunelveli district.
View ArticleAfter exams, students get ready for summer camps
With school examinations coming to a close in another few days, students and their parents have already began their inquiries about the various summer camps that take place during the months of April...
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