Five key constituencies are identified as crucial in defining the outcome of the upcoming single-phase elections in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, currently governed by the DMK party.
A Sri Lankan refugee camp resident from Tiruchi, India, is preparing to cast his vote for the first time, marking a significant moment for his civic participation.
More than 38,000 senior citizens and persons with disabilities in Tiruchi district have been identified as eligible to cast their votes via postal ballots in the upcoming elections.
Households and eateries in Tiruchi are facing financial strain due to the increasing prices of cooking oil, affecting daily budgets and business operations.
A total of 258 students from Tiruchi have successfully qualified for the NMMS scholarship examination, securing their eligibility for the educational grant.
The ongoing LPG shortage is severely impacting businesses across India, with hotels in Tiruchi scaling down menus and tea sellers increasing prices, while Bengaluru clubs curtail banquets and takeaways. Amidst the crisis, a local man's 'rocket stove' has gained attention as an alternative to conventional wood-fired stoves.
Tiruchi MP Durai Vaiko has sanctioned Rs.60 lakhs from the MP’s Local Area Development Fund for the construction of a new bus shelter at Mannarpuram, inaugurating the work.
Autorickshaw drivers in Tiruchi are facing difficulties as many retail outlets have run out of LPG, leading to increased fares and fewer vehicles on the road.
Consumers in Tiruchi are experiencing a significant increase in firewood costs, with a 25-kg bundle now priced upwards of ₹300, compared to ₹150-₹200 in late February.
Ahead of his visit to Tiruchirappalli on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK, accusing it of being "rattled" by the growing popularity of the NDA in…
On an average, around 200 trips are made daily, collecting nearly 70 to 100 tonnes of garden waste from different parts of the city, say sources in the Corporation
A Union Minister inspected the venue for the Prime Minister's upcoming public meeting in Tiruchi, indicating preparations for a significant political event.
Politician Christopher Tilak has announced his intention to bring up issues concerning Tamil Nadu and specifically Tiruchi in the Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of Parliament.
The Tiruchi Corporation has planned to build 8.5 km of new storm-water drains, widen existing channels, and install silt catch pits to trap sediments and solid waste
The woman’s neighbour was also arrested following a police complaint; a clip showing the woman slamming the pups against the compount wall on March 4 went viral
The planning area of the Tiruchi Master Plan has increased to 804 sq. km, now covering the Tiruchi Corporation, Lalgudi, Thuvakudi municipalities, four town panchayats, and 104 revenue villages, excluding Manapparai and Thuraiyur.
In the Middle East, many countries have partially or completely closed airspace. Most restrictions are expected to remain in effect until Sunday, but extensions are anticipated.
The Tiruchi Corporation plans to relay important road stretches around the Central Bus Stand, including Rockins Road, McDonalds Road, VOC Road, and Williams Road, which have significantly deteriorated due to Under Ground Drainage projects.
Construction of a Corporation office building at ₹75 crore is one of the key proposals made in the budget; Mayor says 1.15 lakh drainage connections are likely to be commissioned by June and the civic body plans to collect deposit for these connections
A pre-dawn Ramzan meal service in Tiruchi, prepared by a tutor and his Hindu neighbor in a residence lent by the neighbor, is being highlighted as a testament to communal harmony.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in India's Tiruchi Division is concerned about recurring run-over incidents, identifying affected sections and conducting patrols and awareness drills.
Many projects under the Smart City initiative in Tiruchi, India, have fallen short of expectations, with assets remaining underutilised and numerous projects missing their completion deadlines due to funding constraints and extensions.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has floated a tender for the construction of vehicular underpasses and an elevated rotary in Tiruchi, costing nearly ₹205 crore, to eliminate four accident-prone blackspots on the Tiruchi-Chennai Bypass Road.
Advertisements displayed on boards at 25 designated locations to enable advertisers and organisations to put up posters in approved spaces, are also removed
DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva urged Parliament to discuss the emerging fuel crisis, which he attributed to ongoing tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, and also raised concerns about funding for rural schemes.
The Johor Menteri Besar was inspired to redouble efforts against poverty after a surprise visit to Sultanah Aminah Hospital, where he encountered a wheelchair-bound woman requesting diapers.
Three candidates from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), including two from the BJP and one from the United People’s Party Liberal, have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Assam.
The civic body has been implementing the UGD project in 45 wards under three different components — Phase II, Phase III, and revamping works — under AMRUT scheme and the Smart City Mission
About 7.6 lakh cubic metres of waste has been scientifically processed, reclaiming 39 acres of the sprawling 47.7-acre site under the initiative of the Tiruchi Corporation
Tiruchi police are bracing for upcoming visits by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will participate in multiple programs in the area.
The Tiruchi Corporation plans to conduct a survey to rehabilitate persons engaged in begging, with special care for women, children, and persons with disabilities, and accommodation for senior citizens in old-age homes.
A shortage of electricians is reportedly hindering the operation and maintenance of street lights in Tiruchi, leading to potential service disruptions.
While Aavin offers ₹38 a litre of high quality milk, industry sources say private players offer at least ₹40 a litre with much easier quality control norms for daily farmers
The Samskrita Sahitya Parishad held its 85th-anniversary celebration in Tiruchi, marking a significant milestone for the organization dedicated to Sanskrit literature.
Actor Vijay's TVK party has released its full candidate list for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, confirming that Vijay will contest from Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli East in central Tamil Nadu, marking his political debut.
In the village of Venkatanayakanpatti situated 56 km from Tiruchi, these brass bell makers are the guardians of Tamil Nadu’s legacy of ‘lost wax casting’, or cire perdue, a metalworking technique…
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has floated a tender to appoint a consultant for preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a new four-lane greenfield highway connecting Tiruchi, Karur, and Coimbatore, along with a northern bypass road in Tiruchi city.
The Tiruchi Corporation is planning to install additional solar units to meet rising energy demand and is also seeing solar-powered stoves make inroads in the city, indicating a push towards renewable energy solutions.
Traders say medium-quality sacks had become costlier by about ₹2.50 in recent days while high-quality export-grade sacks that earlier cost ₹22 were now sold for ₹24
The Indian Railways has issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the construction of an elevated rotary at the G-Corner junction in Tiruchi, paving the way for infrastructure development.
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel have commenced vehicle checks in Tiruchi, though further details on the reason or scope of these checks were not provided.
The Forest Department in Tiruchi Circle plans to raise over 3.5 lakh seedlings as part of the Green Tamil Nadu Mission, aiming to increase tree cover across community, institutional, and urban lands.
During a rally, Prime Minister Modi criticized the DMK regime, stating that the people of Tamil Nadu want to remove it, accusing the party of betraying the mandate given in 2021 and failing to fulfill promises.
Traffic diversions will be implemented in Tiruchi from March 9 due to the DMK State conference, which will be presided over by DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
In Tiruchi region, the Water Resources Department will executive 299 works at an estimated cost of ₹26.16 crore, covering the Cauvery, Cauvery East, Vennar, Grand Anicut, and Agniyar Basin Divisions
The DMK is organizing a large political gathering in Tiruchi, where Chief Minister Stalin is expected to launch his election campaign at the party's 12th State conference.
Demand for Umrah bookings is high during the month of Ramzan (which began on February 19, 2026), with prices of 15-day pilgrimage packages ranging from ₹75,000 to ₹2 lakh per person
A detailed project report is being prepared for the redevelopment of Tiruchi’s Central Bus Stand, following a ₹1 crore sanction in the Corporation’s 2023–24 Budget.
The government has sanctioned ₹95 lakh as the second tranche to complete the pending repair and civic work on the building; the museum was closed to public in 2024
The Tiruchi City Police Detective Dog Squad has inducted 'Silambu', a Belgian Malinois breed dog, after it underwent six months of specialized training in Coimbatore for narcotic substance detection missions.
Several districts in Tamil Nadu, including The Nilgiris, Tirunelveli, and Tiruchi, have seen updates to their electoral rolls, with changes in voter strength reported after a special intensive revision.