![]() | No space for GSI branch office in fossil-rich PerambalurArchaeologists speculate the districts of Perambalur and Ariyalur to have been under water about 135 million years ago. |
![]() | Motorists have a tough time as share autos take over Perambalur roads in TNAs the district continues to expand, the number of motor vehicles have also multiplied, among them over 400 share autos, leading to traffic snarls on main roads. |
![]() | Beset by pollution woes from quarries, locals seek TNPCB branch office in PerambalurAlleging several mines are functioning in violation of rules residents of villages like K Eraiyur, Kalpadi and Chettikulam complain of dust pollution from the movement of hundreds of heavy vehicles. |
![]() | TN's first Obstacles Training Centre imparts rigorous training to firefighters in Perambalur and beyondEstablished with CSR funds from a private tyre factory, it was inaugurated on August 22 by Abhash Kumar, the director of the fire and rescue services. |
![]() | Decades-long wait for proper roads, ration shop at Perambalur village prolongsAs a result, commuting on the village roads, on foot or on wheels, is a challenge, especially for the farmers who seek to transport their produce. |
![]() | Railway overbridge in TN opened three years ago, but no sign of service road yet, rue commutersThe overbridge, constructed at a cost of Rs 45 crore, was thrown open for public in June 2020. |
![]() | Perambalur collector conducts surprise check, ‘reclaims’ waterbodyIt was only three months ago that the collector, while en route to another inspection, spotted the encroachment on the same stretch and ordered the authorities concerned to remove it. |
![]() | Faulty signals make life hard for motorists in TN's PerambalurDespite several complaints being made to the Perambalur police, no action has yet been taken. |
![]() | Ayikudi villagers petition Perambalur collector against digging of wellComprising over a thousand families within the Elumur panchayat, Ayikudi village relies on water supplied by the panchayat through an overhead reservoir. |
![]() | Buddhist, Jain idols in Perambalur left to the elements, history enthusiasts demand actionMahatma Selvapandiyan, a research scholar from Perambalur, told TNIE, "The sites of these statues may have been trading towns. |
![]() | Reopen public library shut for a year, Perambalur villagers urge authoritiesWith the building currently locked, the books are covered in dust and are wasted. Books were also recently purchased for the library but we do not understand what the use is." |
![]() | Panchayat building on school campus in Perambalur village draws flak from alumni, teachersTwo months ago, the panchayat administration, whose existing building has suffered damage, decided to construct a new office building within the school premises. |
![]() | Stones falling off heavy vehicles on NH 226 pose threat to motorists in TNThey say jelly powder and stones fall off the transport vehicles, posing threat to the commuters. The Perambalur-Manamadurai National Highway 226 was widened in 2016. |
![]() | Pregnant women 'forced' by health centres to take photocopies as MCP cards run out of stock in TNPregnant women approaching the 29 PHCs and 95 sub-health centres, a majority of which assist them with check-ups and even perform their deliveries, are issued the MCP card. |
![]() | Endless wait for visitors as Perambalur RTO yet to get inspectorOn Thursday alone, over 20 applicants who visited the office for obtaining a driving licence were seen waiting from 8 am to 1 pm before the inspector on deputation arrived, visitors said. |
![]() | Sanitary complex in Perambalur village not in use for eight yearsEven though several petitions were filed in this regard, the latest plaint submitted on June 19, action is yet to be taken to put the complex to use. |
![]() | Three booked under SC/ST Act in TN for 'casteist slurs' against town panchayat presidentThe trio met her seeking approval from the town panchayat for a plot. She is said to have refused as they had not complied with the rules. The men then allegedly abused her with casteist slurs. |
![]() | Man damages idol, chariots of Perambalur temple in TN, heldThe HR&CE department-administered temple, which was closed after poojas on Monday night, was found broken into by a worker the next day. |
![]() | Nine years on, ‘overlooked’ houses in TN's Perambalur municipality await sewage connectionAs a result, blockages are frequent in the areas, with sewage water spilling onto the streets, causing inconvenience to locals. |
![]() | Perambalur collector, TNROA chip in for collectorate staff's heart surgery"My brother has been taking care of the family since our father’s demise. We could not afford his medical treatment and it was not fully covered under government insurance. |
