Friday, Mar 14 2025 | Time 15:35 Hrs(IST)
States » South


TN: Earthmover operator dies as portion of entrance arch falls on vehicle

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Feb 13 (UNI) In a tragic incident, a 32-year-old earthmover operator was crushed to death after a portion of the entrance arch fell on the vehicle while demolishing it near the MGR bus stand at Mattuthavani in the city on Wednesday midnight.
Police said the Madurai city corporation authorities have engaged a private contractor, Nallathambi, to demolish the ‘Nakkeerar Thorana Vaayil’ (Nakkeerar entrance arch) based on the Madras High Court Madurai Bench order, as it was reportedly hindering vehicular movement.
The earth mover operator, Nagalingam, was attempting to demolish the huge arch when the tragedy occurred.
More News
World Tamil Olympiad to be held every year : Thennarasu

World Tamil Olympiad to be held every year : Thennarasu

14 Mar 2025 | 3:10 PM

Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) In a bid to disseminate the glory of
classical Tamil and the excellence of Tamil culture among
Tamil youths across the globe, the 'World Tamil Olympiad'
competition will be held every year, Tamil Nadu Finance
Minister Thangam Thennarasu said on Friday.

see more..
Archaeological excavations to be carried our in 8 dists this year : Thennarasau

Archaeological excavations to be carried our in 8 dists this year : Thennarasau

14 Mar 2025 | 3:07 PM

Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government will conduct archaeological
excavations in eight districts of the State this year, Finance Minister Thangam
Thennarasu said on Friday.

see more..
Tamil couplet Thirukkural to be translated in 28 Asian, African, Euro languages : Thennarasu

Tamil couplet Thirukkural to be translated in 28 Asian, African, Euro languages : Thennarasu

14 Mar 2025 | 2:48 PM

Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) The famous Tamil couplet Thirukkural would be translated into
28 different Asian, African and European languages in the next three years by International publishers, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu announced on Friday.

see more..

Tamil book fairs in Indian metros, foreign countries : Thennarasu

14 Mar 2025 | 2:40 PM

Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) Buoyed by the success of the Chennai International
Book Fair over the last three years, Tamil book fairs will be conducted in all
Indian metros and foreign countries from this year, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister
Thangam Thennarasu said on Friday.

see more..

Anurag University ropes in actor Vijay Deverakonda as brand ambassador

14 Mar 2025 | 2:40 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 14 (UNI) Anurag University, Telangana’s first private university, has roped in Actor and film producer Vijay Deverakonda as its brand ambassador.

see more..