Tirunelveli

Tamil Nadu Election 2021: Watch Home Minister Amit Shah Live from Tirunelveli

While addressing the rally in Tirunelveli, Amit Shah said that it was the BJP that made the son of a Dalit, the President of the country. Party's state chief is also a Dalit, he added.

Apr 03, 2021, 15:04 PM IST

Watch: Elderly couple fight, chase away armed robbers in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli

Despite continuous attempts by the robbers to harm them, the elderly couple kept up a brave fight throughout.

Aug 13, 2019, 10:17 AM IST

Former Tirunelveli Mayor and DMK leader Uma Maheshwari, husband, maid hacked to death in Tamil Nadu

Former Tirunelveli Mayor Uma Maheshwari, her husband and maid were allegedly hacked to death by unidentified persons at their residence near Melapalayam on Tuesday.

Jul 24, 2019, 09:25 AM IST

Tirunelveli Lok Sabha Constituency of Tamil Nadu: Full list of candidates, polling dates

Here is the full list of candidates contesting the Lok Sabha election in 2019 from Tirunelveli Lok Sabha Constituency of Tamil Nadu.

Apr 05, 2019, 18:07 PM IST

Tirunelveli Lok Sabha Constituency

Prabakaran KRP of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is the present Lok Sabha MP of Tirunelveli Parliamentary Constituency.

Apr 04, 2019, 17:57 PM IST

Tirunelveli Collector sets precedent by sending daughter to Anganwadi centre

The Collector wants her child to rub shoulders with all sections of the society and also pick up the Tamil language quickly.

Jan 09, 2019, 13:54 PM IST

Watch: Bike catches fire at petrol pump, man sustains burn injuries

The man, identified as Alvin, sustained burn injuries.

Sep 15, 2018, 07:21 AM IST

AIADMK expels another 68 office bearers of Tirunelveli unit

Continuing with its action against dissidents since its loss in the RK Nagar by poll, the ruling AIADMK today expelled 68 office-bearers of the party's Tirunelveli unit.

Feb 07, 2018, 17:52 PM IST

Tamil Nadu cabbie, who set himself on fire after tiff with cops, dies; magisterial probe ordered

The 21-year-old cab driver had set himself on fire in full public view after a tiff with traffic policemen over spot fine on Wednesday. 

Jan 26, 2018, 16:31 PM IST

NHRC notice to Tamil Nadu over couple setting themselves, kids ablaze

The National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government over a couple setting themselves and their children ablaze after alleged harassment by moneylender and police in the state's Tirunelveli district.

Oct 25, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

Tamil Nadu: Woman hacked to death at children's home in Tirunelveli

A 40-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death by an unidentified person at a children's home in Pettai here on Tuesday, police said.

Jul 04, 2017, 16:47 PM IST

Indian ISIS operative says he met Paris bombing accused in Iraq last year

The National Investigation Agency had arrested Subahani Haja Moideen from Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu with the help of central security agencies.

Oct 24, 2016, 09:29 AM IST

Infosys techie Swathi murder: Suspected killer Ram Kumar to be brought before court today

In Tamil Nadu, the prime accused Ramkumar in the software engineer Swathi murder case will be brought before Chennai Egmore court today.

Jul 04, 2016, 10:40 AM IST

Man who hacked Infosys employee to death at railway station in Chennai arrested

The accused has been identified as Ramkumar from Sengottai in Tirunelveli, The Hindu reported.

Jul 02, 2016, 02:02 AM IST

TN assembly election 2016: Polling begins on a dull note in southern districts

In Madurai a voter, who was more than 100 years old voted with the help of his grand sons.

May 16, 2016, 10:53 AM IST

Tamil Nadu polls: Anbumani to take questions from people

PMK's Chief Ministerial candidate Anbumani Ramadoss is making efforts to reach out to the voters of Tamil Nadu ahead of the May 16 Assembly polls.

Mar 09, 2016, 14:05 PM IST

Madras HC helps Class X student to appear for board exam

The Madras High Court Bench here has allowed a class X student to appear for the board exam this year after his Tirunelveli-based private matriculation school barred him citing 'behavioural' issues.

Mar 02, 2016, 20:31 PM IST

Flood-hit Tuticorin limps back to normalcy

 The flood-affected southern district of Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu is slowly returning to normalcy with government officials and rescue workers taking steps to drain water from housing colonies.

Dec 05, 2015, 15:38 PM IST

Major railway projects will become operational soon: DRM

Electrification work on the Virudhunagar-Vanchimaniyachchi-Tutcorin-Tirunelveli section was in full swing, and overhead equipment installation work had been completed, an official of Madurai Divisional Railway said today.

Aug 15, 2014, 15:36 PM IST