Jallikattu Organisers Protest Online Token System
Organisers of the Salapalayam jallikattu protested against the Namakkal district administration's online token issuance for the Jan 27 event, demanding manual distribution of at least 300 tokens.
Organisers of the Salapalayam jallikattu protested against the Namakkal district administration's online token issuance for the Jan 27 event, demanding manual distribution of at least 300 tokens.
A temporary worker in Pallipalayam municipality blocked a TNSTC bus and staged a sit-in protest after the driver failed to stop when she signalled earlier in the day.
Jayalakshmi faced threats from DMK members in Tiruchengode after drawing a kolam with the Tamilaga Vettrik Kazhagam flag for a Pongal festival competition on Thursday.
Over 30 Tasmac liquor shops in Namakkal district remained closed as employees protested the burden of pasting stickers on bottles under the empty bottle return scheme.
Borewell operators in Tamil Nadu continue an indefinite strike as drill bit prices soar from Rs 25,000 to Rs 55,000. Over 2,000 vehicles are idle. Read on to understand the crisis and its impact.
A 20-year-old pharmacy student in Namakkal died after jumping from his college building following a hostel inspection where drugs were found. Police have registered a case. Read the full report.
Congress and Kongu organisations in Namakkal demanded renaming Salem Railway Junction or Salem airport after T M Kaliyannan on his 105th birth anniversary. Read about the political legacy and the call for clean politics.
Borewell truck owners in four Tamil Nadu districts are on strike, demanding a sharp increase in drilling charges due to rising diesel and spare parts costs. Read about their demands and the impact.
Namakkal police arrested a four-member gang for stealing copper wires from private companies. They seized a goods auto with 200kg of wires, a jeep, and five bikes. Read the full story.
A 36-year-old farmer and cattle trader, Suresh, died after his pickup truck overturned on Thokkavadi new ring road in Namakkal. The accident occurred while he was transporting a cow. Read the full details.
A tragic accident in Namakkal's Periyasoorampalayam claims a labourer's life after a truck loaded with quarry dust fell into a 400-foot-deep pit. Driver seriously injured. Police investigation ongoing.
A school van carrying 30 overturned in Tiruchengode after its fan belt snapped. Six were injured, including five students. All victims received treatment. Read for details.
A VAO, village assistant & her husband arrested in Namakkal for demanding Rs 40,000 bribe from a farmer. DVAC used chemical notes in the trap. Read the full details.
Farmers in Namakkal blocked a truck, alleging cooperative officials demanded bribes for procuring sugarcane under the state's Pongal gift scheme. Read the full report on the protest and irregularities.
Police in Namakkal arrested Saran, a 29-year-old with over 30 theft cases, for stealing gold jewellery worth Rs 8 lakh from a locked house. The stolen gold was gifted to his estranged wife. Read the full story.
Namakkal district administration and Animal Husbandry Department conduct surprise inspections at poultry farms to prevent bird flu spread from Kerala. Collector Durga Murthy leads the drive.
A four-year-old boy drowned in an uncovered drainage pit in Namakkal on New Year's evening. The corporation has issued a notice to the contractor, and the family has been granted compensation.
Egg prices in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu's poultry hub, surge to Rs 6.40 per egg at the farm gate, bringing relief to farmers after prolonged losses. Learn about the causes and market impact.
A massive garland of 1.08 lakh vadas is being crafted in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, for Hanuman Jayanti. Discover how 33 expert artisans are creating this unique offering for Lord Hanuman.
Tamil Nadu Transport Minister S S Sivasankar vows to legally resolve three key demands of lorry owners, including fee hikes, ahead of a nationwide protest on December 9. Read the full story.
A 28-year-old man from Namakkal's Kaveri RS area was arrested for threatening to kill a police sub-inspector on social media after a drunk driving check. Read the full details of the case and charges.
Egg prices in Namakkal district remain at record Rs 6.10 for nine days due to festive demand and production decline. NECC warns prices may rise further in December. Read more about the market trends.
AICC observer T Bellaiah Naik announces Congress party restructuring in Namakkal districts to strengthen organization horizontally and vertically across India.
A viral video shows a snake trapped in a car's side mirror on Namakkal-Salem Road. Discover the chilling details and crucial safety tips for drivers during cold weather.