A family of four from Thanjavur, including an elderly couple and their two daughters with intellectual disabilities, died by suicide at Yatri Nivas in Srirangam. Police found a note citing parental anxiety. Read the full report.
Trichy MP Durai Vaiko met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, seeking urgent action on three key NHAI projects, including the Chennai-Trichy-Thoothukudi greenfield highway and Trichy semi-ring road, vital for decongestion and economy.
Trichy faces a new stray animal challenge as ponies and donkeys are spotted on roads. Residents say owners now release livestock in the morning to evade night seizures. Read more.
A 73-year-old retired VAO in Trichy sentenced to 2 years in prison for demanding a ₹2000 bribe in 2007. The vigilance department's trap led to his conviction.
Trichy police commissioner inaugurates a new outpost with 245 CCTV control for the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival at Srirangam temple, expecting 3 lakh devotees. Read about the extensive security and traffic measures.
Cyclone Ditwah caused severe damage to paddy crops across Trichy and Cauvery delta districts. Over 1.2 lakh acres affected, with farmers facing huge losses. Govt announces relief.
An 18-year-old diploma student, S Gowtham, died after falling from a scaffold at a Trichy Airport construction site. He was gaining practical experience with his uncle.
27 students suffered minor injuries after two school vans collided near Mayiladuthurai bus stand. All children were treated and discharged. Police investigation is underway.
Trichy Corporation clears encroachments around Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple to ease traffic for Vaikunta Ekadasi. Read about the festival arrangements and special transport services.
Trichy International Airport launches biometric gates for staff entry, using retina & fingerprint scans. This automation enhances security, speeds up access, and addresses CISF personnel shortage. Read more.
Trichy Corporation designates 506 public sites as stray dog-free zones, including bus stands and hospitals, and initiates construction of four new shelters following Supreme Court directives. Read more.
Despite spending crores on widening Trichy's roads, illegal parking and vendors render projects useless. Residents decry lack of coordination between authorities. Read more.
Southern Railway's new MEMU maintenance shed in Trichy's Manjathidal is 80% complete. The Rs 61 crore facility, set for March 2026, will upgrade 36 DEMU services, enhancing suburban commute capacity and speed. Read more.
A 19-year-old arrested for stealing batteries from the critical oxygen plant at Trichy's Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital. The theft highlights ongoing security concerns at the facility. Read the full report.
Trichy mahila court convicts a 34-year-old man for the 2021 attempted rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl. He gets 10 years rigorous imprisonment. Read the full details of the case.
Tamil Nadu farmers demand immediate high-level talks to finalize the samba-thaladi paddy procurement policy before January harvests. They cite delays and seek MSP incentives matching other states.
The All India Youth Federation in Trichy has put up posters condemning illegal construction on riverbanks. They demand action against officials and threaten protests to protect vital water bodies. Read more.
Faculty from Anna University's constituent colleges demonstrated in Trichy, demanding resolution of long-pending issues like promotions and equal benefits. Read about their key demands.
A Trichy court sentenced two men to one year of rigorous imprisonment for snatching a woman's gold chain in 2019. One convict is a serial offender linked to multiple thefts. Read the full details of the investigation and verdict.
Southern Railway's new MEMU maintenance shed in Trichy's Manjathidal is 80% ready. Set for March 2026 completion, it will boost suburban train services and cut diesel use. Read more.
Trichy Corporation allocates Rs 6.2 crore for a new satellite bus terminus at Thiruverumbur to ease traffic on the accident-prone Trichy-Thanjavur NH. Construction to start before election code. Read more.
Tamil Nadu Solar Business Association's knowledge summit in Trichy focused on accelerating rooftop solar and battery storage installations. Learn about subsidy benefits and state targets.
A postage stamp for 8th-century ruler Perumbidigu Mutharaiyar has ignited a political tussle in Tamil Nadu. BJP and DMK vie for credit as they woo the influential Mutharaiyar community ahead of elections. Read more.
Trichy faces a severe shortage of beds in old-age homes, with both free and paid facilities operating at capacity. Experts warn of a growing elderly population crisis. Discover the challenges and potential solutions.
Trichy Corporation's new ₹17.6 crore private bus terminus at Panjapur, with 58 bays, is set for a late December launch. Mayor also inspected a new stormwater drain project to prevent flooding.
Farmers in Trichy held a hunger strike demanding compensation for crop damage, loan waivers, and release of a leader. Minister assured action. Read the full story.
A 17-year-old boy riding a bike with his father hit a traffic constable near Gandhi Market in Trichy. Police have booked the trio and seized the vehicle. Read the full details.
The 7th edition of Margazhi Mangala Utsavam, a free classical music festival, starts in Trichy on Dec 19. Featuring vocalists, instrumentalists & dancers. Details inside.
Trichy Corporation designates two congested stretches as no-vending zones to ease traffic. Over 500 vendors to be relocated to six new sites in a phased move. Details inside.
A 43-year-old rice noodles vendor was arrested in Karur for allegedly sexually assaulting three minor girls. The case was registered under the POCSO Act. Read for details.