Tamil Nadu: Fire breaks out at private two-wheeler showroom, 6 fire engines deployed to control blaze

Aug 16, 2026

A sudden fire broke out at a private two-wheeler showroom on the Thoothukudi-Palayamkottai Road on Sunday, prompting the deployment of fire engines from multiple...

Tamil Nadu: Fire breaks out at factory in Thoothukudi, dousing operation underway

Mar 09, 2026

A fire broke out at a private factory located on Ettayapuram Road in Thoothukudi on Monday.

Tamil Nadu: Fire breaks out in Thoothukudi commercial complex, prompt action averts major damage

May 16, 2026

According to officials from the Thoothukudi District Fire and Rescue Services, the fire was triggered due to an electrical leakage that led to a...

Extreme heavy rainfall continues in south districts of Tamil Nadu

Dec 18, 2023

Extremely heavy rainfall continued in the south districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, as Palayamkottai recorded 26 cm, and Kanyakumari recorded 17 cm of...

Tamil Nadu: Water birds flock to rain-filled salt pans in Thoothukudi Harbour beach

Jan 20, 2026

Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu: Water birds gather in the estuary area of Thoothukudi Harbour Beach.

"Honour killing of IT employee in Palayamkottai shocking": Kamal Haasan

Jul 29, 2025

In his post on X, Haasan wrote, "The honor killing of Kavin Selva Ganesh, a 27-year-old IT employee in Palayamkottai, is shocking. I strongly...