Marks alone won't help succeed in life: Expert
Few years back, even the state topper scored only around 490.
View ArticleYatri Nivas set to greet devotees soon
In what is expected to bring cheer to the thousands of devotees visiting Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple in Srirangam each year, construction of the Yatri Nivas, proposed in 2011, has entered the last phase.
View ArticleGI for Thanjavur Veena gives makers more leverage
The renowned Thanjavur Veena added another feather to its crown after it received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag formally on Saturday.
View ArticleHeavy rain floods roads, disrupts traffic across Trichy district
Heavy rain that lashed across the district on Saturday night threw regular ways of life into disarray.The rain that lasted for two hours was more intense than typical summer rains recorded in previous...
View ArticleApplications pour in at first grievance day meet post poll
It was back to business for the district administration with the officials sweating it out on the first grievance day meeting on Monday, post elections.
View ArticleSrirangam temple elephant back to its routine after rest
After a 48-day rest, the Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple elephant, Andal, got back to its routine by taking part in the temple activities.
View ArticleAll but one clear the exam in Trichy
The district recorded a 98% pass in the Class 12 CBSE examination as per the results announced on Monday.Out of the 90 students who took the exams in the district 89 passed.
View ArticlePrices of students' stationery go up ahead of school opening
With schools set to open in another one week, city streets are buzzing with activity.Parents have commenced customary shopping for children.
View ArticleWater body in Trichy gives life to bird species
Finding a 143-acre water body in a busy city is a rare scenario these days and especially when that place is filled with water and swarmed by birds of all kinds.
View ArticleThree students killed in bus-bike collision
Three school students died on the spot and three of them were injured when a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) hit them from behind near Nachiarkoil in Kumbakonam on Thursday.
View ArticleOrganisations come together to save pond
After several hiccups, at least 42 acres were recovered from the farmers recently with collective effort from the district administration.
View ArticleThiruverumbur villagers join protest against Jallikattu ban
Thiruverumbur bull owners on Thursday staged a protest against the Supreme Court's ban on Jallikattu.
View ArticleSugar millers ordered to pay price set by state
Representatives of private sugarcane mills were disappointed after the district administration on Friday ordered them to abide by the state advisory price (SAP) for sugarcane.
View ArticleOne arrested for pelting stones at TOI office in Trichy
Thillai Nagar Police arrested a 44-year-old man on Thursday night for allegedly pelting stones at the office of The Times of India located on Sastry Road.
View ArticleTwo abandoned babies recovering in Srirangam hospital
The Srirangam Government Hospital on Friday received two female babies that were found abandoned at two different places in the city.They were found at Samayapuram and Lalgudi.
View ArticleYouth dies after setting himself on fire
A 21-year-old student of an engineering college here committed suicide after setting himself on fire on Saturday morning.The incident happened at his house at Puvalur.
View ArticleMango prices go up as supply from Andhra dips
The inflow of mangoes to the Gandhi Market and the fruit market at Amma Mandapam is lower over last year.Subsequently, most mango varieties are sold at prices 10% more than last year.
View ArticleTwo-year-old deer rescued from well near Thuraiyur
A spotted deer that had fallen into a well near Karattampatty in Thuraiyur was rescued by the fire and rescue service personnel with the help of forest department officials.
View ArticleDalits claim ban on using village roads
Dalits of Easanur village in Sivaganga district have accused the caste Hindus of blocking the general path bordering the two tanks in their village, making it difficult for them to visit the temple,...
View ArticleStudents back to school after break
Students returned to schools as another academic year commenced on Monday. Children clad in neatly-pressed uniforms, wearing new bags and shoes were spotted on roads, bus stops and vehicles in the...
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