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ED conducts searches at jewellery outlets in Tiruchi; S.S. Badrinath (83), founder of Sankara Nethralaya, passes away; TN Transport Dept to operate special buses for Karthigai Deepam festival in Tiruvannamalai.

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Enforcement Directorate searches jewellery outlets in Tiruchi

ED searches jewellery shops in Tiruchi; follows similar operation in Chennai. Team of 24 ED officials accompanied by 13 CRPF personnel conducted simultaneous searches at 3 shops in Diamond Bazaar & 1 outlet in Big Bazaar Street.

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TNCC, VCK call for meeting of office-bearers

TNCC preps for 2024 LS polls, VCK to hold mega rally in Tiruchi. Rally to bring together CM Stalin, CPI(M) Yechury, CPI Raja, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Kharge. TNCC to fill booth-level agent posts, VCK hopes to mobilise 2 lakh people for rally to clarify difference between faith in God and discrimination.

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No compromise in BDU building quality, PWD tells Higher Education Department

PWD Chief Engineer Tiruchi E. Senthil asserts no compromise in quality of construction of Bharathidasan Univ. building & auditorium. Costing of auditorium was in keeping with reduced budget, but no quality compromise. Lights, fans & seating to be fixed after false ceiling tiles. Sep. staircase to access rooftop & access…

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How Bharathidasan University constructed an auditorium without electrical fittings and seating arrangement

Bharathidasan Univ. in Tiruchi spent ₹4.94 crore on EICH building & auditorium, but lacked basic electrical fittings & seating. Audit report revealed serious compromises in quality of construction. PWD engineer said changes were approved, but rainwater harvesting, stairs & access to water tank were not included. Animal house infested with…

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T.N. Rains | As heavy showers begin, 27 districts gear up for disasters, many declare holiday for educational institutions

Tamil Nadu govt instructs 27 district Collectors to adhere to SOPs, gear up machinery to tackle exigency due to heavy rains predicted in various parts.

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Despite odds, Manamedu weaves a success story in Tiruchi district

Weavers in Thiruengoimalai revive handloom industry with 'Manamedu' saris; six groups in Manamedu, two in Kottathur, one each in Thulayantham Pudur and Woraiyur support nearly 1,000 weavers, producing 600 saris for Co-optex this year. Despite labour shortage, weavers are crafting local weaves, as well as Ikkat and Pochampalli from Odisha…

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Income Tax officials search house of T.N. Minister E.V. Velu’s associate in Tiruchi

On Nov 7, 2023, I-T Dept. conducted a search at the house of a businessman in Tiruchi, reportedly associated with TN Minister for Public Works, E.V. Velu. Accompanied by CRPF, a team of 10 officials arrived at Manapparai Swaminathan's house in Anna Nagar. Searches were also conducted in Tiruvannamalai, Karur,…

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Police in Tiruchi district open fire on gangster wanted for murder, injure his leg

Police Inspector defends team, fires at history-sheeter in Tiruchi district. Inspector Muthaiyan opened two rounds of fire using his service pistol on a history-sheeter who attempted to attack police team with country-made weapons. Head constable injured, history-sheeter sustained bullet wounds on left leg. Weapons seized, case registered under IPC and…

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VietJet takes off from Tiruchi to Ho Chi Minh City

Tiruchi int'l airport set to see increased passenger traffic with VietJet Air launching direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City. The first flight arrived Nov 2, 2023 with 100 passengers. The airline will operate A-320 flights with 180 seating capacity. A small function was organised to mark the launch of…

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T.N. Cabinet approves policy on port development with private participation

TN Cabinet approves port dev. policy, ₹7,108cr investments by 8 cos. to create 22,500 jobs in 5 districts. Policy to encourage private participation in recycling, ship-building and improving ports. Land granted to journalists in Salem & Tiruchi.

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Onion prices expected to rule high this festive season, say traders in Tiruchi

Prices of onions, of both the big and small varieties, are on the upswing in the markets in Tiruchi and are likely to rule high during the festive season because of apparent slump in the arrivals

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Hotels and bakeries in Tiruchi herald festive season with cake mixing ceremonies

Hotels and bakeries in Tiruchi have begun to prepare for the festive season’s Christmas cakes and confectionery through in-house and public “cake-mixing” ceremonies where large quantities of dried fruits, nuts, spices, and sugar are soaked in alcohol as a prelude to the cooking process

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Government working women’s hostel in Tiruchi receives good patronage

The government working women’s hostel established at Cantonment in Tiruchi has been receiving good patronage

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Regional consultation session in Tiruchi discusses marriage and divorce laws

Laws dealing with issues related to marriage and divorce were the focus of the Southern Region Law Review consultation meet organised by Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU) and the National Council for Women (NCW) in Tiruchi

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Jan Aushadi pharmacy to come up at Tiruchi railway junction

The Tiruchi railway junction has been identified as one of the 50 stations in the country for setting up the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadi Kendra (PMBJK) with the objective of making available medicines and consumables (Jan Aushadi products) at an affordable price

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NIT-Tiruchi selected for 5G Use Case lab

The National Institute of Technology, Tiruchi, is among the 100 institutions across the country selected for the 5G Use Case lab awarded by the Department of Telecommunications

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Aided college teachers demand Career Advancement Scheme benefits due to them

ACTA demands Govt. implement G.O. No. 5 to provide teachers CAS benefits; 20K teachers affected; protest planned in Tiruchi on Thurs. to demand CAS benefits.

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AIADMK criticises DMK’s Anti-NEET signature campaign

AIADMK challenges DMK to scrap NEET if coalition forms Centre govt. D. Jayakumar asks if DMK will organise fast or signature campaign.

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SETC to operate buses from Tamabaram and Poonamallee termini ahead of Ayudha Puja

SETC to operate express buses from Tambaram MEPZ & Poonamallee to decongest Koyambedu. Buses to Tiruvannamalai, Vandavasi, Senji, Panruti, Vadalur, Chidambaram, Vellore, Arani, Arcot, Thirupathur, Kancheepuram, Hosur, Tiruttani, Puducherry, Cuddalore, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Velankanni, Tiruchi, Madurai, Tirunelveli. SETC to ease congestion at Koyambedu ahead of Ayudha Pooja.

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Israel Hamas war | Associate professor from Tiruchi stranded near Gaza

Stranded in Israel, TN agri prof awaits rescue. S. Rathika, 40, on two-month training programme, hides in bunker during sirens. Husband T. Ramesh, TN govt, TN agri univ VC in touch to arrange rescue. Rathika's parents, 13-yr-old son anxious for her return. Indian Embassy to process request soon.

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Former Chief Inspector of Industries gets seven years RI on graft charges

Special Court in Tiruchi convicts S. Elangovan, former Chief Inspector of Industries, to 7 yrs RI for demanding & obtaining ₹2 lakh bribe from Sterlite Copper Industries in Thoothukudi in 2008. DVAC arrested Elangovan while receiving bribe & filed charge sheet in 2009. Judge R. Karthikeyan convicts & sentences him…

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IRCTC to operate Diwali Ganga Snana Yathirai Bharat Gaurav Train tour to coincide with Deepavali festival

IRCTC South Zone, Chennai to operate Diwali Ganga Snana Yathirai tour from Nov 9-17. Tourists can have 'Ganga Snanam' at Kashi on Deepavali. Tour covers holy places such as Prayagraj, Varanasi, Gaya & Rameswaram. Tourists get AC/Non-AC accommodation, transfers & Tamil veg food. Bookings can be done via website &…

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Food waste contaminates water in the teppakulam of Rockfort Temple in Tiruchi

Dead fish found in Rockfort temple's teppakulam due to dumping of waste by public; civic body to study water quality & sensitise traders to prevent further pollution.

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