Latest Thoothukudi district News & Updates

Thoothukudi, April 8 (IANS) In view of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Thoothukudi District Collector and District Election Officer Vishu Mahajan has issued a detailed advisory mandating prior certification for all political advertisements, as part of strict enforcement of Election Commission guidelines. According to an official press release, a Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) has been constituted in the district to scrutinise and approve all election-related adve…

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Trial operations have commenced at the first 660 MW unit of the Udangudi Supercritical Thermal Power Plant in Thoothukudi district, marking a significant step toward strengthening Tamil Nadu’s power generation capacity. Officials indicated that the unit is progressing steadily and is likely to be commissioned by March.The Udangudi project, executed by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Power Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDC…

Chennai, Dec 30 (IANS) Thousands of Rosy Starlings, a migratory bird species native to Eastern Europe and Central Asia, have arrived in large numbers across Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu, turning the skies into a spectacular display of swirling wings. The seasonal visitors have spread across wetlands, agricultural lands, salt pans and even urban neighbourhoods, drawing widespread attention from bird enthusiasts and local residents.The birds have been sighted in large concentrations along th…