The Latest Breaking News from Tirunelveli

Thachanallur caste atrocity | Team of National Commission for Scheduled Castes visits assaulted SC youths in Tirunelveli

Representatives of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, including its Director, on Tuesday met two Scheduled Caste youths who were assaulted by a group of intermediate caste youth

The Hindu · Nov 7, 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

Vaiko urges govt., police to prevent violence against Dalits

Vaiko condemns violent assault on two Dalit youths in Tirunelveli district, urges TN govt & police to take steps to prevent such incidents. He calls attack "unpardonable" & warns it could disturb harmony between communities. Urges vigilance to nip such incidents in the bud.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Tirunelveli artisans turn palm leaf winnows into chic wall clocks

Tirunelveli’s Porunai Eco Crafters is making chic clocks with traditional palm leaf winnows

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

NGT seeks report from Tamil Nadu, Kerala authorities on garbage dumping in Tirunelveli

NGT seeks report from Tamil Nadu, Kerala authorities on garbage dumping in Tirunelveli

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

IMD announces arrival of NE monsoon over T.N. and Puducherry on Saturday

The monsoon would pick up pace only after the two systems move and dissipate. Most parts of the State would receive light to moderate rains for four or five days.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN govt informs HC of asking DGP to formulate SOP for regulating public events. PIL filed by S. Ayyaa of Tirunelveli, citing public annoyance & death of fans' lives. DMDK leader Premalatha Vijayakant to make announcement in Jan on electoral alliance. Jayaprada & partners of Jayaprada theatre in Chennai convicted…

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Tamil Nadu DGP will formulate SOP for regulating music concerts, movie/audio releases: State tells Madras HC

TN govt informs HC of asking DGP to formulate SOP for regulating public events to maintain public order. PIL filed by S. Ayyaa of Tirunelveli to regulate fans' behaviour. HC records submissions & disposes of PIL. Fans' hero worship culture needs to change to avoid untoward incidents & misery for…

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

SETC to operate buses from Tamabaram and Poonamallee termini ahead of Ayudha Puja

SETC to operate express buses from Tambaram MEPZ & Poonamallee to decongest Koyambedu. Buses to Tiruvannamalai, Vandavasi, Senji, Panruti, Vadalur, Chidambaram, Vellore, Arani, Arcot, Thirupathur, Kancheepuram, Hosur, Tiruttani, Puducherry, Cuddalore, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Velankanni, Tiruchi, Madurai, Tirunelveli. SETC to ease congestion at Koyambedu ahead of Ayudha Pooja.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Kumbakonam railway station to have lounges, eateries as part of redevelopment plan

DPR for Kumbakonam station, one of the major stations in Tiruchi Division, is being prepared. Cost of redevelopment estimated at ₹200 crore. Projects planned include separate departure/arrival plaza, lush green landscaping, ticket vending machines, retiring rooms, paid lounge, ramp, shelter coverage, food/beverage outlets, baggage scanners, lifts, multi-level parking, waiting halls,…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023