The Latest Breaking News from Thoothukudi

Tamil Nadu districts receive unprecedented rainfall, with Kayalpattinam recording 95 cm in 24 hours. Heavy rains continue in 4 districts on Monday.

The Collectors of Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli district have cautioned the public to stay away from Tamirabharani river as the discharge has been stepped up since 8 a.m. on Sunday. In Ramanathapuram district, the overnight rainfall resulted in Theerthandanatham recording 81.40 mm followed by Vattanam 73.20 mm, Thondi 61.20 mm, and…

Heavy rain in Tirunelveli & Thoothukudi districts brings normal life to a halt. Residents surprised by downpour accompanied by thunder & lightning. Waterlogging in many localities, markets, roads & Corporation limits. Mayor directs engineering wing to pump out water. Rainfall recorded in Vilathikulam, Srivaikuntam & Tiruchendur. Heavy rain disrupts normal…

.CERC approves ₹689.61cr for NLC Tamil Nadu Power to install emission control systems to meet SO2 norms. NLC awarded contracts to BHEL and Tecton for WFGD, chimney and desalination plant. CEA recommended hard cost of ₹45 lakh/MW, but CERC approved higher cost due to outdated CEA norms.

Competition in Thoothukudi heats up as Gold Winner's 'Our State Our Taste' cooking contest sees enthusiastic turnout. Selva Rani won with prawn biriyani, crab gravy, fish chukka, fish gravy. Sasi Malar 1st runner-up, S. Tulasi Meera 2nd runner-up. Final showdown in Chennai on Dec 16, prizes of ₹1 lakh, ₹60,000,…

Tamil Nadu rains : According to the MeT department, a trough in easterly running over Comorin area to west-central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast would influence rainfall over the State.

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal to experience light-moderate rain for 3 days. Heavy rain likely at isolated places in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari. Low pressure likely to form over south Andaman Sea, move west-northwestwards and concentrate into depression over south-east…

TN govt apprised HC of dept action against ex-Thoothukudi Collector & 16 others in connection with 2018 police firing. Charges framed against ex-Collector, explanations sought from police personnel & dept action initiated against revenue officials. DGP/HoPF said no criminal case against police personnel.

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.

Rising crimes against SCs in TN alarming; govt urged to declare Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi & Pudukottai as 'caste atrocity-prone' districts. 16-yr-old's suicide in Pudukottai a result of caste-based discrimination. TN govt & Minister concerned failed to contain violence against Dalits in school campuses. No action taken against perpetrators of heinous crimes…

Villagers of Tharuvaikulam anxiously await release of 12 fishermen detained by Maldivian Coast Guard for alleged poaching. Union govt. supported their multi-day deep sea fishing. Womenfolk worried, Fisheries Dept. wrote to authorities for their release. Father Churchill urges Maldivian authorities to investigate and release them.