Stakeholders at a CII conference in Trichy outline a collaborative plan to boost medical tourism, leveraging the city's airport connectivity and affordable care to attract international patients.
Residents of Pisoli, Undri, Mohammadwadi & NIBM Road in Pune demand water, roads & sewage before PMC elections. Read their charter of demands.
BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran criticises CM Stalin's 'selective secularism', alleges corruption & law & order failure. Details on Modi's Jan 9 rally.
A 25-year-old woman in Trichy died by suicide following an argument with her husband about Christmas purchases. Police investigation underway. If you need help, call TN health helpline 104.
Four new speed breakers installed on a deadly 23km Trichy-Karur NH stretch after 44 deaths last year. Officials aim to curb speeding on this Cauvery river-adjacent road.
AAI allocates Rs 11 crore for a new stormwater drainage system at Trichy International Airport to ensure smooth operations during monsoon. The 8-month project will cover critical zones.
NTK chief Seeman criticizes TVK founder Vijay for branding DMK an 'evil force' after voting for them in 2021. He also questions TVK's decision to skip bypolls. Read more.
With less than a month for PMC elections, aspirants across parties are finalizing manifestos focusing on water, health, and traffic. Read how they plan to connect with Pune's voters.
FIEO and EIFT trained 118 Tamil Nadu exporters on market access. Trichy's $142M export potential hinges on dedicated cargo flights to Gulf & Southeast Asia. Learn more.
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.
The Aam Aadmi Party announces its ambitious plan to contest 227 seats in the upcoming Maharashtra civic body elections, marking a major expansion of its political footprint beyond Delhi and Punjab.
Residents of Pune's Ward 11 present a manifesto to election candidates, demanding action on encroachments, noise pollution, and better public transport. Read their key civic demands.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Trichy Corporation cleared a vacant site in Woraiyur following residents' complaints of drug abuse by youths. Officials plan to develop public facilities after securing NoC from HR&CE. Read more.
Trichy MP Durai Vaiko demands a status report from SAIL on steel supply for the delayed Maris Road Overbridge. He warns further delays will prolong reconstruction, impacting key city connectivity. Read more.
Tangedco's Trichy circle launched an Energy Conservation Awareness Week, promoting efficient electricity use. An EV campaign was flagged off, and pamphlets were distributed across the district.
As Maharashtra gears up for crucial municipal corporation elections in January 2025, we analyze if the BJP can hold its 2017 dominance amidst fractured alliances and party splits. Read the full analysis.