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India, HD Hyundai advance plans for $4 billion shipyard in Tamil Nadu

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal engaged with HD Hyundai's Chairman in Seoul to discuss a significant shipyard project. The proposed USD 4 billion greenfield shipyard will be located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. A joint working group is tasked with overseeing the project development and establishing a joint venture structure. Once operational,…

The Economic Times · 56m ago

Kanni dog breed: the shy sighthound of South India and how it bonds with family

The Kanni does not announce itself. It stands at the edge of the room, watches everything, and decides whether you have earned its trust. That restraint is not a temperament flaw, it is the whole point of the breed, and the first thing a prospective owner needs to understand before…

Times Pets · Oct 23

Chennai weather today, October 14: Moderate rain likely; Latest IMD update for the city and other Tamil Nadu districts including Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram

Weather Chennai: Chennai is likely to receive moderate rain in some areas on October 14, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Heavy rain is forecast at isolated places in Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts.

The Economic Times · Oct 14

5 years on, what DMK’s environmental report card shows

When the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) returned to power in Tamil Nadu in 2021, after a gap of 10 years, it did so by capitalising on people's environmental anger. The DMK positioned itself as protectors of the environment, highlighting All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (AIADMK) complacency in sensitive environmental…

Newslaundry · Apr 21

Sathankulam horror: 9 cops convicted for brutal father-son custodial killing

A Madurai court on Monday, March 23, convicted nine police officers for the brutal custodial killing of P Jeyaraj and his son J Benniks at the Sathankulam police station in Thoothukudi district in June 2020. All nine police officers have been found guilty of murder. The quantum of punishment will…

Newslaundry · Mar 24

The lost sea world of Thoothukudi: Historic remains at Korkai and Panaiyur uncovered beneath the soil

South India is full of surprises. Thoothukudi, for instance, might not look extraordinary at first glance. But it seems this land has stories hidden deep beneath the soil, waiting patiently to be uncovered. Panaiyur village, near Tharuvaikulam, recently became the talk of archaeologists. Marine fossils and seashells were uncovered while…

The Times of India · Jan 29

IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal with thunderstorms

According to the IMD, isolated heavy to very heavy rain with extremely heavy showers at one or two places is likely to occur over Tenkasi, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts of Tamilnadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 12, 2024

Thoothukudi pushes efforts for mangrove restoration after 2023 floods

Mangroves, often referred to as "nomadic forests," thrive in saltwater along the tropical and subtropical coastlines and are key in protecting coastal regions. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 14, 2024

Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi remain dry while parts of Kanniyakumari district get moderate to heavy rain

The “red alert” of India Meterological Department predicting “heavy to very heavy rainfall” in Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Thoothukudi districts on May 18 turned to be a damp squib as there was no rain in any part of these three districts throughout the day

The Hindu · May 18, 2024

A sitting Parliamentarian’s quest to retain a coastal, industrial constituency

Thoothukudi Lok Sabha constituency profile, candidates, and key issues in the 2019 election, including DMK leader Kanimozhi's victory.

The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024