The Latest Breaking News from Mayiladuthurai

T.N. Rains | As heavy showers begin, 27 districts gear up for disasters, many declare holiday for educational institutions

Tamil Nadu govt instructs 27 district Collectors to adhere to SOPs, gear up machinery to tackle exigency due to heavy rains predicted in various parts.

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Four fishermen from Mayiladuthurai attacked, robbed mid-sea, in eighth such incident in three months

Four fishermen from Pudupettai attacked & robbed mid-sea by unidentified persons. 8th such incident since Aug. Over 40 fishermen from Nagapattinam & Mayiladuthurai districts have suffered mid-sea attacks. Attackers took battery, GPS, fish catches & torchlights. Victims admitted to hospital for treatment. Marine Police registered case & investigating.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Kalpathy delegation visits Mayiladuthurai

The visit to Tamil Nadu temples was a ritual and considered auspicious, as the festival of Mayuranathaswamy Temple at Mayiladuthurai is widely believed to be the forebear of Kalpathy car fest.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Madras HC refuses to issue direction to TN govt to conduct caste-wise census; AIADMK firm on decision not to demand removal of BJP state president; MLAs meet Union FM to address coconut farmers' issues; four killed in fire cracker unit explosion in Mayiladuthurai.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK to hold agitation in delta districts on Oct 6

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday announced that the party would hold agitation against the governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in the delta districts on October 6. Former AIADMK ministers R Kamaraj, O S Manian, C Vijayabaskar, R B Udayakumar and S Semmalai would lead the…

The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023

HR&CE Department concedes it constructed its offices on temple lands across Tamil Nadu

HR&CE Dept. admits to constructing offices on temple lands; promises to reimburse construction costs & pay fair rent from govt. funds. Amounts of ₹2.82L, ₹98L, ₹75L, ₹20L & ₹21.80L to be reimbursed to temples in Mayiladuthurai, Madurai, Tiruchi, Salem & Tirunelveli respectively. Arrears of rent to be paid to Tiruchendur…

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Madras High Court takes serious note of manual scavenging incident in University of Madras campus, Mayiladuthurai

Madras HC takes serious note of manual scavenging incidents; warns of severe repercussions. CMWSSB told to consult Safai Karamchari Andolan before implementing scheme to turn sanitary workers into sanipreneurs. Court directs CMWSSB to provide details of scheme by next hearing in Oct.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

MSSRF’s research centre wins Women Connect Challenge award of Reliance Foundation and USAID

Five fisherwomen from Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore and Ramanathapuram districts and Puducherry’s Karaikal received tabs from Soumya Swaminathan, chairperson of M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), during the launch of the Women Connect Challenge programme

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

T.N. government transfers 33 Superintendent of Police-level officers across the State

TN govt transfers 33 SP-level officers; N. Shreenatha, SP/AIG, Law & Order, DGP, Chennai; E.S. Uma, SP/AIG, HQ, DGP, Chennai; Ankit Jain, SP, EOW, Central Zone, Chennai, DCP, T. Nagar; A.K. Arun Kabilan, SP, Salem; R. Sivakumar, SP, Idol Wing CID, Chennai; S. Sakthi Ganesan, SP/AIG, HC Cases Monitoring Cell,…

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

Mayiladuthurai fishermen go on indefinite strike, demand T.N. government action on illegal purse seine fishing

Fishermen from 21 coastal hamlets in Tharangambadi in Mayiladuthurai district have launched an indefinite strike and have abstained from venturing into the sea for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, urging the T.N. government to curb the illegal usage of purse seine nets for fishing, within territorial waters.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023