Theni District News

Survey approved for proposed 95-km Theni-Erumeli broad-gauge rail line

Mother Dies After Consuming Poison with Two Children Due to Husband's Death in Bodinayakanur

A woman died and her two children are receiving treatment after they consumed poison in Bodi, unable to cope with the death of the family's head.

Protest to 'lock' Tasmac shop in Chinnamanur

The CPI(M) held a protest against a Tasmac shop near a school in Chinnamanur, resulting in an official assurance of relocation within six months.

Substandard Oil Seized in Bodi

Food safety officials seized substandard and unlabelled oil being sold as 'cold-pressed' in Bodi.

Robbery Targeting TASMAC Employees

Police are investigating a robbery where Rs. 3 lakh was snatched from TASMAC employees near Devadanapatti.

Electric vehicle center of excellence opened at Nadar Saraswathi College, Theni

An electric vehicle center of excellence was inaugurated at the Nadar Saraswathi College in Theni.

Free jute bag making training in Theni

Free training for jute bag making is being offered at the Canara Bank training center in Theni.

Three arrested near Devathaanpatti for allegedly storing and selling illicit liquor

Police arrested three men near Devathaanpatti on charges of storing and selling illicit liquor; contraband was seized and inquiries are ongoing.

Tourists bathing at check dams as local waterfalls run dry

With reduced rainfall drying up local waterfalls in Theni, tourists have shifted to bathing and picnicking at nearby check dams.

Large turnout for Aadi first-week special worship at Kucchanur Saneeswarar temple

Special Aadi-week worship at Kucchanur Saneeswarar temple (Theni) saw large attendance with abhishekam, decorations and other rituals.

Waterbirds move to Vaigai reservoir as other waterbodies dry up

Shrinking local water sources have pushed water-dependent birds to the Vaigai reservoir, where they are hunting fish and concentrating in large numbers.