Tiruchirappalli News

AIADMK MLA Leema Rose Martin warns DMK over lottery businessman husband Martin

According to reports, AIADMK MLA Leema Rose Martin has strongly objected to DMK members unnecessarily bringing up her husband, lottery businessman Martin, in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. Speaking to reporters, she clarified that her family operates the lottery business legally in other states while paying proper taxes. She added that her son-in-law, Aadhav Arjuna, has already exited the business and urged ministers to refrain from defaming her family under political pretexts.

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21 days agoSource: ABP Nadu1 sourceTrend 70

Singapore-Bound IndiGo Flight Lands Safely in Trichy After Circling for Four Hours

An IndiGo flight from Tiruchirappalli to Singapore with 127 passengers and crew landed safely back at Tiruchirappalli International Airport after a technical snag was detected in the engine. To ensure a safe landing, the pilots circled the sky for over four hours to burn excess fuel and reduce the aircraft's weight. Emergency services were kept on standby, and all passengers and crew emerged unharmed.

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24 days agoSource: ABP Nadu1 sourceTrend 47

TN Govt Clarifies Proposed Trichy Temple Hall is for Recovered Devotees

The Tamil Nadu Government's Fact Check unit clarified that the proposed Rs 1.50 crore hall at the Anbil Mariamman Temple in Tiruchirappalli is intended for devotees who have recovered from chickenpox to fulfill their vows. The statement dismissed social media rumors claiming that the hall was meant for active chickenpox patients to stay instead of seeking medical treatment, stating the project was initiated following requests from devotees.

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23 days agoSource: ABP Nadu1 sourceTrend 44

Udhayanidhi Stalin targets TVK, calling Vijay's political vision a dummy government

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has criticised the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its leader Vijay. Speaking in Tiruchirappalli, Udhayanidhi reportedly characterised Vijay's political leadership and vision as leading a "dummy government," marking an escalation in political tension between the ruling DMK and the newly launched TVK.

23 days agoSource: The Hindu — Tamil Nadu1 sourceTrend 40

Nepal Floods: Relatives in Tiruchi, Thanjavur Await News of Affected Pilgrims

Families in Tiruchi and Thanjavur are anxiously awaiting news of relatives affected by floods in Nepal. According to authorities, three women from Tiruchi and 16 individuals from Thanjavur are among those impacted. Meanwhile, the Coimbatore administration is coordinating with Indian embassies in Nepal and China to ascertain the number of missing pilgrims.

19 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 37

Singapore-bound IndiGo flight returns to Trichy due to technical snag

A Singapore-bound IndiGo flight carrying 127 passengers returned safely to the Tiruchirappalli airport after detecting a technical snag mid-air. The flight, which departed at around 6:40 PM, remained in the air for nearly two and a half hours before landing back in Trichy, reports indicated.

25 days agoSource: Hindustan Times — India1 sourceTrend 36

ICAR-NRCB introduces two new banana varieties with higher yield and Vitamin A

The ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) has introduced two new banana varieties, Kaveri Thangam and Kaveri Nadan. According to the NRCB director, Kaveri Thangam is a premium variety containing nearly ten times more Vitamin A than standard varieties. Meanwhile, Kaveri Nadan offers double the yield of traditional varieties, promising significant benefits for farmers.

25 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 35

Trichy Airport likely to be leased to private players under PPP model

Tiruchirappalli International Airport is reportedly set to be leased to private entities for 30 to 50 years under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. According to reports, Trichy Airport will be clubbed with Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati Airport as a single package for bidding under the National Monetisation Pipeline. The proposal has received in-principle approval from the PPP Appraisal Committee and awaits final Cabinet clearance.

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23 days agoSource: ABP Nadu1 sourceTrend 35

HR&CE Denies Rumors Over Temple Hall Construction in Tiruchirappalli

The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has dismissed rumors claiming that a new hall at the Anbil Mariamman Temple in Tiruchirappalli is being built to house active chickenpox patients and spread the disease. Officials clarified that the hall is intended only for devotees who have fully recovered to stay and perform their vow-fulfilment rituals.

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23 days agoSource: Dinamani1 sourceTrend 32

Three Ancient Hero Stones Discovered Near Marungapuri in Tiruchirappalli

A team from the Manapparai Government Arts and Science College has discovered three ancient hero stones (nadukal) in a cotton field near Marungapuri in Tiruchirappalli district. According to Dr. A. Selvarasu, Head of the Tamil Department, the stones depict a warrior holding a weapon and a bow, likely commemorating someone who died protecting agricultural land. The team has urged local authorities to preserve these historical artifacts.

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21 days agoSource: Dinamani1 sourceTrend 30

NIT Tiruchirappalli Announces 24 Apprentice Trainee Positions with Stipends Up to Rs 15,000

The National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) has invited online applications for 24 apprentice trainee positions. Eligible candidates with a degree, diploma, or vocational qualification can apply. Selection will be based purely on academic merit, with no written exam or interview. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of up to Rs 15,000, and applications must be submitted via the NATS portal by September 2, 2026.

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23 days agoSource: ABP Nadu1 sourceTrend 28