The Latest Breaking News from Tiruchi

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

ED conducts searches at jewellery outlets in Tiruchi; S.S. Badrinath (83), founder of Sankara Nethralaya, passes away; TN Transport Dept to operate special buses for Karthigai Deepam festival in Tiruvannamalai.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Enforcement Directorate searches jewellery outlets in Tiruchi

ED searches jewellery shops in Tiruchi; follows similar operation in Chennai. Team of 24 ED officials accompanied by 13 CRPF personnel conducted simultaneous searches at 3 shops in Diamond Bazaar & 1 outlet in Big Bazaar Street.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

TNCC, VCK call for meeting of office-bearers

TNCC preps for 2024 LS polls, VCK to hold mega rally in Tiruchi. Rally to bring together CM Stalin, CPI(M) Yechury, CPI Raja, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Kharge. TNCC to fill booth-level agent posts, VCK hopes to mobilise 2 lakh people for rally to clarify difference between faith in God and discrimination.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Despite odds, Manamedu weaves a success story in Tiruchi district

Weavers in Thiruengoimalai revive handloom industry with 'Manamedu' saris; six groups in Manamedu, two in Kottathur, one each in Thulayantham Pudur and Woraiyur support nearly 1,000 weavers, producing 600 saris for Co-optex this year. Despite labour shortage, weavers are crafting local weaves, as well as Ikkat and Pochampalli from Odisha…

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Income Tax officials search house of T.N. Minister E.V. Velu’s associate in Tiruchi

On Nov 7, 2023, I-T Dept. conducted a search at the house of a businessman in Tiruchi, reportedly associated with TN Minister for Public Works, E.V. Velu. Accompanied by CRPF, a team of 10 officials arrived at Manapparai Swaminathan's house in Anna Nagar. Searches were also conducted in Tiruvannamalai, Karur,…

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

Police in Tiruchi district open fire on gangster wanted for murder, injure his leg

Police Inspector defends team, fires at history-sheeter in Tiruchi district. Inspector Muthaiyan opened two rounds of fire using his service pistol on a history-sheeter who attempted to attack police team with country-made weapons. Head constable injured, history-sheeter sustained bullet wounds on left leg. Weapons seized, case registered under IPC and…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

VietJet takes off from Tiruchi to Ho Chi Minh City

Tiruchi int'l airport set to see increased passenger traffic with VietJet Air launching direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City. The first flight arrived Nov 2, 2023 with 100 passengers. The airline will operate A-320 flights with 180 seating capacity. A small function was organised to mark the launch of…

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

T.N. Cabinet approves policy on port development with private participation

TN Cabinet approves port dev. policy, ₹7,108cr investments by 8 cos. to create 22,500 jobs in 5 districts. Policy to encourage private participation in recycling, ship-building and improving ports. Land granted to journalists in Salem & Tiruchi.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Onion prices expected to rule high this festive season, say traders in Tiruchi

Prices of onions, of both the big and small varieties, are on the upswing in the markets in Tiruchi and are likely to rule high during the festive season because of apparent slump in the arrivals

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Hotels and bakeries in Tiruchi herald festive season with cake mixing ceremonies

Hotels and bakeries in Tiruchi have begun to prepare for the festive season’s Christmas cakes and confectionery through in-house and public “cake-mixing” ceremonies where large quantities of dried fruits, nuts, spices, and sugar are soaked in alcohol as a prelude to the cooking process

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023