Thoothukudi District News

Tuticorin District Declares Local Holiday for August 14

Activists protest against road encroachments in Kovilpatti

Social activists in Kovilpatti held a protest against road encroachments, citing safety concerns and traffic issues caused by the unauthorized structures.

District-level volleyball tournament in Thoothukudi: Sawyerpuram Pope Memorial School team wins first place

The Sawyerpuram Pope Memorial Higher Secondary School team won the Under-14 title at the Thoothukudi district volleyball tournament.

People gather at Kovilpatti Tahsildar office demanding land pattas

Residents of Kizhavipatti gathered to demand long-pending land pattas for government-allocated house sites, dispersing after officials assured them of prompt action.

Triple celebration at St. Lourdes Church, Lourdhammalpuram in Thoothukudi

Bishop Stephen Antony presided over the triple celebration at St. Lourdes Church, which included its silver jubilee and the consecration of a new altar.

First time in South Tamil Nadu: Gallbladder removal surgery performed on 10-year-old girl

Doctors at Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital successfully performed a rare laparoscopic gallbladder surgery on a 10-year-old girl, marking a significant milestone for government healthcare in the …

District Collector inspects government projects in Ettayapuram

District Collector Vishu Mahajan reviewed welfare projects, women's self-help group activities, and the functioning of the e-Seva center during his visit to Ettayapuram.

Woman dies after car hits auto-rickshaw in Ettayapuram

Rajarajeswari, a 60-year-old woman, was killed in an accident when a car struck her auto-rickshaw near Ettayapuram.

Double life imprisonment for man who killed sub-inspector: Thoothukudi court verdict

A Thoothukudi court has sentenced Murugavel to double life imprisonment for the murder of a sub-inspector in Eral, whom he struck with his vehicle during an investigation in 2021.

Cooperative bank employees stage protest

Cooperative bank employees held a protest in Thoothukudi demanding better facilities and relief from excessive administrative burdens.

Students and parents protest to fill Headmaster post at Mudukalankulam school

Students and parents staged a sit-in protest at the Mudukalankulam elementary school, seeking the appointment of a headmaster to address teaching shortages.

Police action against alcohol consumption at Tiruchendur beach

Police are cracking down on illicit activities and alcohol consumption at the Tiruchendur temple beach following public complaints.

Will not fear the repression of the TVK government: Former DMK ministers

Former DMK ministers condemned the arrest of Vilathikulam MLA G.V. Markandeyan, labeling the action as political repression by the government.

Youth arrested under POCSO Act

Balan (18) was arrested under the POCSO Act for taking a 16-year-old student to another town under the false promise of marriage.

Woman from Naalumavadi attempts self-immolation

A woman from Naalumavadi attempted self-immolation in front of the Thoothukudi Collector's office, alleging police inaction regarding a land grabbing case.