Jindal Steel commissions 3 MTPA new capacity, eyes 15.6 MTPA by March. Near-term earnings face pressure, but volume-led growth and cost reset could transform its profile by FY28. Read the full analysis.
Vizag Steel Plant management opens VRS window from Jan 1-20, 2026, aiming to cut 570 permanent jobs. This third phase continues a major workforce reduction strategy amid union criticism. Read the full details.
A major fire at a Salem incense sticks unit caused Rs 50 lakh in damage. No casualties reported. The blaze, caused by an electrical short circuit, took firefighters 3 hours to control. Read the full report.
In a daring theft in Salem, unidentified men broke into a locked house in Uthamacholapuram, stealing 60 sovereigns of gold jewellery, Rs 65,000 cash, and the CCTV hard disk. Police investigation is underway.
Manaksia Coated Metals & Industries Ltd announces a ₹50 crore investment to upgrade its Continuous Galvanizing Line, boosting capacity to 1,80,000 MTPA. This strategic move aims to enhance product quality and market competitiveness.
Eight people, including six women, were injured when an autorickshaw overturned after hitting a pedestrian near Nehru Nagar church in Mettur. All victims hospitalized. Mettur police registered a case.
Odisha's crude steel production surges to 18.07 million tonnes. Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma details green steel initiatives & policies for MSMEs in Rajya Sabha. Read the full report.
Providence police issue arrest warrant for Brown University shooter suspect. Investigators probe possible link to MIT professor's murder. Two students killed, nine injured.
Madras High Court directs a Salem tahsildar, found guilty of contempt, to personally fund a new girls' toilet at a school. Justice P T Asha's order emphasizes judicial dignity.
Four people died in a horrific multi-vehicle collision on Thoppur ghat road in Dharmapuri. Details on the accident, victims, and the dangerous history of this highway stretch. Read more.
The Neelambur-Madukkarai highway stretch sees 100 fatal accidents yearly. NHAI's Rs 1,800 crore plan for six lanes, flyovers & underpasses aims to curb deaths. Read the full report.
A notorious 27km bottleneck on the Salem-Kochi NH sees ~100 fatal accidents yearly. NHAI's ₹1800 crore plan for six lanes, underpasses & flyovers awaits approval. Read the full plan to enhance safety.
A fatal accident at Agarwal Steel Industries in Rangaipally, Hyderabad, claimed one life and left another worker critically injured after a high-temperature furnace failure. Police are investigating potential negligence.
A fatal accident at Agarwal Steel Industries in Rangaipally, Hyderabad, claimed one life and left another worker critically injured after a high-temperature furnace failure. Police are investigating potential negligence.
More than 70 students hospitalised after suspected food poisoning at Vinayaka Mission's medical college in Salem. Contaminated water suspected. Kitchen sealed.
A unique temple in Salem, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to an 'Alien God' has gone viral. The creator claims contact with extraterrestrials, sparking mixed reactions online. Discover the full story.
Former AIADMK MLA K Arjunan faces charges for assaulting a 65-year-old woman in a road widening dispute near Mecheri. The victim was hospitalized. Read the full details of the police case.
ESL Steel Limited inks pact with Indian Oil for Piped Natural Gas supply to its Bokaro steel plant, marking a major shift towards cleaner fuel and sustainable operations. Read more.
Salem district collector detains P Karthik under Goondas Act for crimes spanning from LPG theft to murder. Read the full details of the case and police action.
Salem police investigate illegal felling and sale of a 25-year-old municipal tree. Activist alleges restaurant owner's role and official inaction. Read for details.
Salem health officials arrested two individuals for conducting illegal sex determination tests on three expectant mothers in Belur. The accused were caught in a raid based on a tip-off. Read the full details.
Salem railway police swiftly recovered a handbag with 8 sovereigns of jewellery and ₹3000 lost by a woman on Nagercoil Express. Read how the prompt action restored the couple's belongings.
Despite a 10% price hike due to clay scarcity and rising costs, demand for traditional akal lamps surges for Karthigai Deepam in Salem region. Potters seek government support to revive the declining industry.
In a major political shift, more than 200 AMMK members from Thiruvarur joined AIADMK in Salem. EPS welcomed them with shawls. Read the full story.
Canadian steel giant Algoma Steel will slash 1,000 jobs and shut its blast furnace in Ontario, blaming US tariffs for heavy losses. The layoffs start March 23, 2025. Read more.
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy announces detailed project report worth Rs 4,000 crore to revive Sir M Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant in Bhadravathi. Read about the revival plan.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy announces massive ₹4,000 crore revival of Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant. Detailed project report for 40-year operation plan underway. Read more about this industrial revival.
Steel ministry officials reveal Visakhapatnam Steel Plant must achieve 19,000 tonnes daily output for survival. Centre's financial aid unlikely, making production crucial. Read the full analysis.
WRD issues urgent relocation advisory for residents along Thoppaiyar riverbanks as dam releases surplus water due to heavy rainfall. Stay safe with latest updates.
Two young wall painters died after their speeding two-wheeler crashed into a stationary truck near Thammampatti. Both victims leave behind young wives and children. Read the tragic details.