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Aranya Forest and Sanctuary: A lush green abode for-rest

During his free time, Saravanan gives guest lectures in ecology in various universities across the country.

27 Feb 2022

Bird census finds illegal poaching at Puducherry's Ousteri lake

A team from the Puducherry forest department also conducted raids in nearby areas and seized a few more bird carcasses and live avians kept for sale. 

14 Feb 2022

The Midas touch: Differently-abled TN teen scripting history, with right hand!

As you enter R Venkatasubramanian’s asbestos-roofed house in Kombakkam, you will not miss the ‘Wall of Fame’, adorned with numerous medals, trophies and awards.

06 Feb 2022

Two teenagers killed in Cuddalore building collapse

130 houses were constructed by an NGO in 2013, allegedly with poor quality-materials 

28 Jan 2022

Puducherry: Thirty health department staff test positive for COVID-19 in a week

In the last one week, 30 health department staffs including 12 doctors have tested positive and are undergoing treatment.

17 Jan 2022

Growing greens, lifting spirits: This TN teacher is no less than angel for students

At the Anganwadi, what they get in abundance is life's lessons from the teacher, the 54-year-old S Sumathi from M Pudupakkam.

16 Jan 2022

Tensions in Cuddalore's Veppur over burial ground for SC community

Nearly two acres of land is used as a cemetery by Paraiyars and Backward Communities. The Arunthathiyars bury their loved ones next to a stream.

23 Dec 2021

Birds of different feathers flock together

This part of Puducherry is a ghost town with only lethargic low tide for company.

19 Dec 2021

Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan tells residents to carry vax certificates in public places

Officials and staffs from different departments, including the police and revenue personnel, will be requested to join with the health department in checking the certificates.

13 Dec 2021

Amid Omicron threat, COVID vaccination now compulsory in Puducherry

The Director of Health and Family Welfare Services G.Sriramulu stated this in an order on Saturday night and said it woud come into immediate effect.

06 Dec 2021

Reap what you so-ught

Shanmugasundaram, the 24-year-old youth from Embalam village in Puducherry, is one of the accidental farmers.

28 Nov 2021

Father, son killed as crackers-laden scooter bursts into flames in Tamil Nadu

Since a large number of crackers were being carried, the explosion was so severe that the body pieces of the duo were thrown away and found on the roofs of nearby houses.

05 Nov 2021

This home in Tamil Nadu bringing dreams alive

Explaining his interest in farming, Raghu took this reporter along to a small banana farm behind the home where he has planted over 50 banana trees.

31 Oct 2021

Kallakurichi fire tragedy: Toll touches seven

Four of the deceased were shooting videos of the incident, say cops

28 Oct 2021

MK Stalin launches Illam Thedi Kalvi scheme

Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday evening inaugurated Illam Thedi Kalvi programme in a function held at Murthykuppam near Marakanam here.  

28 Oct 2021

Fire at cracker shop kills five in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district

According to sources, a grocery shop functioning on the Kallakurichi road opened a firecracker shop a few days back and stocked the crackers in the first floor of the building.

27 Oct 2021

TN teacher held for flogging student

A government school teacher in Cuddalore district was arrested on Friday, after a video of him purportedly flogging and kicking a boy for skipping class, went viral on social media.

16 Oct 2021

Cuddalore girl donates piggy bank savings for park renovation

A school girl’s act of generosity resulted in the district Collector taking immediate step to renovate the public park near her residence in Cuddalore.

13 Oct 2021

Education no bar: Women entrepreneurs go the grass-route 

The turning point was a project conducted in the Pitchandikulam Forest of Auroville to train rural women.

10 Oct 2021

First phase of local body election begins at Kallakurichi, Villupuram on Wednesday

District administrations are all set to conduct the first phase of local body election at eleven Panchayat Unions Ward limits  in Villupuram and Kallakurichi on Wednesday. 

06 Oct 2021

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