Thoothukudi, May 27 (IANS) Police have launched an investigation after two people were killed and another seriously injured in a powerful explosion that occurred at an alleged illegal firecracker manufacturing unit near Kovilpatti in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district.The incident happened on Tuesday late in night. According to police sources, the explosion took place at a private building located in the Kattu Kovil area of Puliyankulam village near Kovilpatti, where firecrackers were reportedl…
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New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) A tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop India’s first mega greenfield shipyard at Thoothukudi was signed, envisaging a 2.5 million gross tonnage (GT) capacity and around 15,000 direct jobs, an official statement said on Wednesday. The statement from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said the MoU was signed between HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), National Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Park, Tamil Nadu (NSHI…
Chennai, May 6 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds across several districts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days due to a trough extending from Madhya Pradesh to Tamil Nadu. According to the weather department, the trough currently passes through the Gulf of Mannar region and stretches across Theni, Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchy, Namakkal, Erode, and the Nilgiris.As a result, many parts of the state are likely to receive i…
Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Actor-politician Joseph Vijay offered prayers at the famed Tiruchendur Murugan Temple in the early hours of Tuesday, drawing significant public attention days after polling concluded in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Dressed in a traditional silk dhoti, Vijay took part in the Viswaroopa Darshan at dawn, a ritual considered highly auspicious among devotees of Lord Murugan. Temple authorities honoured him with a ceremonial shawl upon his arrival.During his visit, …
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu recorded a mixed voter turnout in the early hours of polling on Thursday, with the Kongu region leading the state at close to 20 per cent participation, while Chennai and several southern districts lagged behind.Within the first two hours of voting, districts in the Kongu belt reported comparatively higher turnout figures. Tiruppur led with 20.38 per cent, followed by Namakkal at 19.83 per cent, Erode at 19.55 per cent, and Salem at 19.46 per cent, indicating …
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) NDA leaders on Tuesday reacted sharply over remarks made by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi regarding Bihar’s political developments and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, with some leaders saying his statements reflect a lack of seriousness and clarity in political understanding.Reacting strongly to Gandhi’s statements, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary questioned the clarity and seriousness of the Congress leader’s comments. …
Chennai, April 11 (IANS) In a significant development ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay has cancelled his scheduled campaign rally in Cuddalore district, which was set to begin at 2 P.M. on Saturday, citing safety concerns.The rally, part of a day-long campaign planned across multiple locations in the district, had already been postponed once earlier this week.The cancellation comes at a time when political parties have intensified their campaign ef…
Thoothukudi, April 11 (IANS) In a significant step aimed at conserving marine resources and ensuring sustainable fishing practices, the Tamil Nadu government will enforce an annual fishing ban along the eastern coastline from April 15 to June 14, 2026.The 61-day restriction, which includes both start and end dates, is imposed to protect fish during their crucial breeding season. The ban will apply to all mechanised fishing boats and trawlers operating along the coastal stretch from Tiruvallur di…
Tirunelveli, April 7 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is set to intensify his election campaign in southern Tamil Nadu, with a visit to Tirunelveli district scheduled for April 8, party leaders confirmed on Tuesday.The announcement was made by TVK General Secretary ‘Bussy’ N. Anand, who said the visit forms part of the party’s broader strategy to strengthen its grassroots connect and mobilise support ahead of the Assembly elections.According to …
Tirunelveli, April 3 (IANS) Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to campaign in Tirunelveli on Friday, marking a key leg of the DMK-led alliance’s intensified outreach in southern Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for April 23. According to his itinerary, Stalin will depart from Chennai at around 4.50 p.m. and arrive in Thoothukudi by flight. From there, he will travel by road to Tirunelveli, where he will address a major public meeting at the Nellai South Bypass.The rally is e…