A new beginning for the obsolete Mukkombu dam
The opening of the Mettur dam gates has brought life to the Upper Anaicut (Mukkombu dam), located some km away from the city, which had otherwise remained obsolete for the past few years.
View ArticleGovt Siddha doctors warn against quacks
Too often people are lured by ads promising quick Siddha-based cures for sexual problems.But government Siddha doctors dismiss such claims and ask people not to get fooled.
View ArticleBird-hit grounds Singapore flight in Trichy
Ninety-four passengers and five crew members of Tiger Airways' Singapore-Trichy flight underwent some anxious moments after the aircraft suffered a bird-hit that damaged its windshield while landing at...
View ArticleNight shelters on the anvil for those living on the streets
In a major relief for the elderly and beggars in the city, who spend their nights on pavements and street corners, the Trichy Corporation is planning to put an end to their troubles by constructing...
View ArticleSales dip in Tasmac outlets in Trichy; concerned officials step up vigil
The dip in sale of liquor in several Tasmac (Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation) outlets in the district has set the alarm bells ringing among the officials and the administration.
View ArticleFour of a family charred to death in Trichy
Four people of a family, including two girl children, were charred to death in a fire accident at their house in a slum in Trichy in the early hours on Wednesday.
View ArticleFour of family killed in fire at slum
Four people of a family, including two girls, were charred to death in a fire accident that took place at their house in a slum in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar here in the early hours of Wednesday.
View ArticleHomes fail to adhere to guidelines set by government
The guidelines stressed the need for proper building, round-the-clock security, health check-up, hygienic food etc.
View Article‘There is no bigger asset than breastfeeding your baby’
Breastfeeding is the only asset and treasure that mothers can offer their children other than anything, exhorted doctors at the breastfeeding week celebrations here on Thursday.
View ArticleSrirangam govt hospital loaded with facilities, but lacks patients
A chief minister’s constituency has its own advantages. And, Srirangam, is no exception as it is always got due recognition.
View ArticleMettur dam to be opened on August 15
With the southwest monsoon bringing copious flows from reservoirs in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday announced that the Mettur dam would be opened on August 15.
View Article'Farmers must adopt new techniques'
The projects named ClimaRice and Climaadapt reportedly proved that the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), which is being promoted by the state government, emits 20 to 25% less methane through trial...
View ArticleContract labourer dies after fall from roof at factory at OFT
A contract labourer, who was employed under manpower contractor of military engineer service (MES) at Ordnance Factory Trichy (OFT), died on Friday morning after he plummeted from the building while on...
View ArticleSchools collecting exorbitant fees from students: Parents
Complaints are pouring in from students of a private school charging that the institution was collecting exorbitant fees from them.
View ArticleStudents exhorted to innovate technology as disruptive tool
“Shedding the techno-coolie mindset is the biggest step forward to innovate and young graduates of this technology-era need to innovate using technology as a disruptive tool,” said V S Ramamurthy,...
View ArticleBHELSIA demand govt intrusion in contract case
Members of the BHEL Small Industries Association (BHELSIA) staged a protest in the city on Monday demanding the stage government’s interference to resolve the issue over awarding of contract to BHEL...
View ArticleCleaning of Uyyakondan river underway ahead of water release
The public works department (PWD) has begun cleaning work at the Uyyakondan river channel following the release of water from the Mettur reservoir.
View ArticleFirst-ever auction at cold storage unit held
One of the major occupations for farmers in the district after paddy is banana cultivation, but they have been suffering heavy losses as the produce is highly perishable.
View ArticleBDU hostel students protest, seek removal of assistant warden
At least 300 students of Bharathidasan University (BDU) in Trichy, on Monday, staged a sit-protest in front of the campus demanding the removal of an assistant warden of their college hostel, who they...
View ArticleDog attacks nine college students in Thanjavur
Nine students of Kundavai Nachiyar Government College for Women in Thanjavur and two others were bitten by a stray dog on Monday morning creating panic among students.
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