Wedding at funeral: Son fulfils father’s last wish in V’puram

V Rajendran (65) from Peruvangur, a social worker and an active member of the DMK, had been suffering from various health issues for the past couple of years.

22 Mar 2023

Come and experience aural rejuvenation: Svaram

The place has a sound healing room, which looks like an aesthetically pleasing spa with instruments dangling from the ceiling, adorning the walls, and every single inch of the space.

19 Mar 2023

8 Irulas held for theft: NGO alleges fake case, torture

Sources said, on February 27, Katterikuppam police took A Sengeni (45) and a 17-year-old boy to the station while they were working in a brick kiln on Vazhudavur Road, Villupuram.

08 Mar 2023

Biologist aims for ‘wildlife realism’

Guptha’s foundation along with the Forest Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu is also working to safeguard the Kazhuveli Wetland ecosystem.

19 Feb 2023

Security up as 15 foreign, 50 Indian delegates arrive in Puducherry for G-20

Summit to focus on clean energy, holistic health, and connecting science to society

30 Jan 2023

Vet who opened doors for strays

Sakhti says that her parents, K Selvam and S Kalaiselvi, have acted as a major pillar of support for her, especially financially.

22 Jan 2023

Olive Ridley turtles face trawl net risk in Marakanam

Environmental activists urge govt to ensure turtles’ safety while they journey to shore during the nesting season between Dec to Feb end

11 Jan 2023

Selvam’s mission to save traditional paddy seed varieties

Selvam worked as a mechanical designer in a private company for a year in Coimbatore after finishing his diploma from Industrial Training Institute, before he started farming.

08 Jan 2023

Puducherry L-G Tamilisai Soundararajan unveils G20 logo, stickers

The Lieutenant Governor released stickers, badges and posters with G20 logo and also inaugurated a selfie booth in the presence of Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy at the event.

05 Jan 2023

Pillachavady bait curve work to commence soon, says Ponmudy 

This comes a day after 15 houses collapsed in the wake of incessant wind and choppy waves due to cyclone Mandous, and enduring sea erosion.

11 Dec 2022

Puducherry jumbo dies on routine morning walk, thousands bid adieu

While the elephant is suspected to have died of a heart attack, no official statement was issued by the government, temple management or the forest department till late in the evening.

01 Dec 2022

Teen gathering coconuts for teacher dies of electrocution 

Arasu and his classmate Athi (16) of Nallorpalayam village accompanied their teacher K Prabagaran (32) to the latter’s in-laws’ house at Oraiyur village to gather coconuts.

24 Nov 2022

‘Quack’ held after woman dies during abortion bid

Doctors declared her dead on arrival and suspected bleeding due to abortion as the cause.

23 Nov 2022

Godsent hands with a strong will

Verammal did not give up hope. She raised her grandchild, born with disabilities, to become the first graduate in the family.

20 Nov 2022

Boy drowns in rainwater in open pit dug up for bus stop near Vijayamanagaram in TN

“The boy went out of his home to play with friends in the afternoon. After nearly an hour, villagers found his body floating in rainwater in the pit,” police said.

09 Nov 2022