Plans afoot to install CCTVs in RTOs across state
The principal secretary of the transport department, T Prabhakar Rao, on Friday, warned the officials in regional transport offices (RTO) against entertaining any touts on behalf of genuine applicants.
View ArticleRape trial of Andhra girl begins behind closed doors
The trial in connection with the rape of a 17-year-old Andhra-based girl commenced behind the closed doors in Trichy court on Friday.
View ArticleWRI ties up with German university for power source evaluation
The Welding Research Institute (WRI) has signed a protocol of intention with Leibniz University of Hannover, Germany for joint working in the area of power source evaluation facility.
View ArticleBanks to halt farm loan recovery for three months
Farmers in Trichy district who are facing severe losses due to monsoon failure on Saturday gained a reprieve from the banks out to recover dues on agricultural loans taken by them.
View ArticleNagai fishermen create immolation scare demanding release of boats
Several fishermen, who were released from the Sri Lankan prisons recently, attempted to immolate themselves at the district collectorate premises on Saturday, while demanding the state government to...
View ArticleStones pelted at Mani Shanker Aiyar's office
Mayiladuthurai police said a couple of miscreants owning allegiance to BJP tried to force their entry to the office.Since their attempt failed they threw stones at the office before taking to their heels.
View ArticleCorporation considering new sewage plan
Trichy is one among the few cities in the state, but it lacks a fair underground drainage (UGD) system.
View Article93% record turnout on first day of polio camp
The first phase of polio vaccination received massive response from the public with a 93% turnout recorded in Trichy district on the first day.
View ArticlePotters community seeks ST status
The Kulalar community, which comprises members engaged in pottery industry, conducted a state-level conference in Trichy on Sunday and urged government to include them in Schedule Tribe (ST) category.
View ArticleCattle farmers upset as milch cows fail to produce enough milk
Cattle farmers in Trichy and neighbouring districts are a worried lot as they rue that their cows are not producing enough milk.
View ArticleOne held with 1kg of gold in Trichy airport
A 28-year-old man was caught by the customs officials at the Trichy airport on Saturday night for trying to smuggle one kg of gold from Malaysia.The seized consignment is valued at more than Rs 30 lakh.
View ArticleBook 'kandu vatti' lenders under goondas, say Womenunder Goondas
The affected women, who have formed an association called the Pengal Viduthalai Munnani said the police should book the people practising 'kandu vatti' under the Goondas Act.
View ArticleDeath rates due to accidents on the decline in Trichy
R Manoharan, chief traffic warden said that the 60-odd volunteers who have a uniform of their own cooperated with the traffic police because their work was recognized by Trichy city police.
View ArticleFrantic bids to corner hoarding slots in Trichy
A scramble for booking walls for putting up political propaganda is on in Trichy ahead of the forthcoming meetings of the two main Dravidian parties in the state.
View ArticleBusinessmen robbed of cash by unidentified gang
Unidentified men robbed Rs 10 lakh from two businessmen after allegedly abducting them near Manapparai on the outskirts of Trichy in the early hours of Monday.
View ArticleHIMS to be launched soon in med college hospitals
He was in the city to inspect the Srirangam government hospital for the first time after he assumed office in November last year.
View ArticleDrought-hit farmers protest against delay in cash relief
As many as 121 farmers were arrested on Monday when they tried to stage a demonstration on the busy collectorate office road, completely disrupting traffic.
View ArticleMusical homage to soul of Carnatic music concluded at Thiruvaiyaru
The day that marks Pushya Bahula Panchami, an auspicious day in the Hindu calendar, began with uchchavrithi taken along the streets of Thiruvaiyaru, from the house of the musical genius to his samadhi.
View ArticleInfrastructure not up to the mark in Thiruvaiyaru
Though Thiruvaiyaru is renowned for the annual Thyagaraja Aradhana, the sleepy town situated 13 km from Thanjavur, is in fact an eyesore to many who arrive here.
View ArticleWoman's self-help group busy stitching tricolour ahead of Republic Day
Call it as a sign of growing patriotism, the demand for the Indian National Flag is rising every year.
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