The Latest Breaking News from Tirupattur

Seven women killed in road accident near Natrampalli in Tirupattur on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway

Seven women killed in accident on NH 44 near Natrampalli in Tirupattur. Ten injured, incl. five women. Victims from Pernambut, Vellore.

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

Delay in bridge work makes students from A.P. villages to cross railway track to reach school near Tirupattur

Inordinate delay in ROB work near Pachur railway station in Natrampalli, TN, forces hundreds of students from A.P. to walk across track. Limited use vehicular subway being built by Southern Railway to provide safe access. Work for new bridge yet to start; subway work moving slowly. 550 students incl. 90…

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

Workers accidentally damage water pipeline in Ambur town

In Ambur, near Tirupattur, contract workers damaged the main pipeline carrying water to the town, resulting in thousands of litres of drinking water going to waste. The municipality quickly responded and managed to minimize disruption in water supply. The incident highlighted the water scarcity issue in the arid region, where…

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Man arrested for posing as motor vehicle inspector near Jolarpet town

34-yr-old man from Madurai posing as MVI arrested in Tirupattur. Collected 'fine' from educational institutions citing offences. Accomplices fled when RTO & police arrived. Teams formed to nab them. Case filed by Vaniyambadi taluk police. Selvakumar arrested.

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Farmers steal Vinayaka idol from ancient temple in Tirupattur to bring luck to their village

Four farmers arrested for stealing Lord Vinayaka idol from ancient temple near Alangayam. Suspects were marginal farmers from Maruthavallipalayam village. Villagers believed stolen idol would bring prosperity, so four farmers targeted temple near Alangayam. Arrested and lodged in Central Prison, Vellore.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Workers employed under MGNREGA stage road roko in Tirupattur

Workers employed under MGNREGA stage road roko in Tirupattur

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Four-year-old boy drowns in pond at village near Vaniyambadi

A four-year-old-boy drowned at a community pond that was dug as part of the district administration’s initiative to save rainwater at Sunnambupalam village, near Vaniyambadi town, in Tirupattur.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

TNSTC Vellore zone to operate special buses every weekend starting July 29

TNSTC to operate 30 extra buses from Chennai to Vellore, Hosur, Tirupattur & Dharmapuri on Sat, July 29. Special buses from Vellore to Chennai, Bengaluru & Tambaram. Five special buses from Vellore to Vettavalam & Padavedu villages in Tiruvannamalai. Special squads to oversee operations.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Yelagiri Hills police to be upgraded to become tribal friendly

Tribals in Yelagiri Hills, near Tirupattur, no longer need to travel to Jolarpet to know status of cases filed by them as police station there will be upgraded soon. This will speed up investigation & provide more manpower, funds & better monitoring of lodges & tourists rest houses.

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Health Department withdraws renewal certificate issued to quack to run clinic in Tirupattur

JDHS in Tirupattur revokes renewal certificate issued to quack, files complaint with police. Collector orders inquiry after certificate, picture of quack go viral on social media. JDHS admits to signing 50 certificates at once, including quack's, realising mistake later.

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023