The Latest Breaking News from Thoothukudi

Heavy rainfall in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi hits normal life

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…

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

CERC approves hard cost of ₹689.61 crore for installing emission control system at NLC Tamil Nadu’s power plant in Thoothukudi

.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 CEA recommended hard cost of ₹45 lakh/MW, but CERC approved higher cost due to outdated CEA norms.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

‘Our State Our Taste’ event sees enthusiastic turnout in Thoothukudi

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,…

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

Pudukottai, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi should be declared caste atrocity-prone districts, NGO demands

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…

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

Thoothukudi village hopes for safe return of fishermen

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.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Restaurant run by Sri Lankan refugees in Thoothukudi completes one year, wants to spread its wings

Olaiputtu, a restaurant run by Sri Lankan refugee women in Thoothukudi, has completed 1 year. With help from UNHCR, Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi, Social Welfare Minister P. Geetha Jeevan, Thoothukudi Mayor N. P. Jagan and the Collector, the women have been able to make the restaurant self-reliant. The Thoothukudi Corporation…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Vasan demands more patrolling by Indian Coast Guard to protect T.N. fishermen

Tamil Maanila Congress president G.K. Vasan appeals to State and Union governments to take measures to secure the release of 12 fishermen from Thoothukudi district arrested by Maldives authorities. He urges Indian Coast Guard to strengthen patrolling to protect TN fishermen from frequent arrests by Sri Lankan authorities and mid-sea…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

A Bengali novel on Thoothukudi fishermen and Thanjavur devadasis

A Bengali novel on Thoothukudi fishermen and Thanjavur devadasis

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Four killed in road accidents in Thoothukudi district

Four persons killed in two separate road accidents in Thoothukudi district on Monday. First accident at Susaipandiapuram Pass, K. Antony Suresh Kumar, 41, and Veeramani, 62, died. Second accident near Kayalpattinam, R. Raghavan, 17, and S. Hariharan, 21, died. Third bike rider fled. Police registered case.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

AIADMK’s sudden affection for minorities due to fear of losing in LS election, says CM Stalin

DMK Chief Minister M.K. Stalin accused AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami of making false claims on developmental schemes, and questioned his sudden affection for minorities. He listed the welfare schemes implemented by his government, such as Illam Thedi Kalvi, Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam, free electricity connections for two lakh farmers, and…

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023