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A 24-year-old man died days after being detained in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district, with his family alleging death due to custodial torture. Police have denied these allegations.
A striking dust devil, resembling a tornado, was observed by residents in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, amidst evening thunderstorms, though meteorologists clarified it was a powerful updraft.
One person has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old Class 12 girl in Thoothukudi, who went missing on March 10.
A Flying Squad Team in Thoothukudi seized whistles and 'manjappai' (yellow bags) bearing the name of the TVK political party.
District Election Officers in Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari held all-party meetings following the recent election announcement, indicating preparations for the upcoming polls.
The High Court has directed the State to file a status report on a petition seeking a CBI probe into the murder of a Class XII girl in Thoothukudi, with the petitioner also requesting an SIT and compensation.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has requested the Madras High Court to move Tamil Nadu Minister Anitha Radhakrishnan’s assets case from Thoothukudi to Madurai. The High Court has ordered notice to the DVAC on the transfer petition.
Udhayanidhi Stalin stated that Thoothukudi is emerging as a strong competitor to Chennai in terms of industrial growth.
Police in Thoothukudi's Q branch have confiscated 1,300 kilograms of beedi leaves in a recent operation.
Ahead of the Assembly Election, training sessions were conducted for 26 Returning Officers and 62 Assistant Returning Officers from five districts in southern India, including Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, and Ramanathapuram.
Staff members of the revenue department in Thoothukudi staged a sit-in protest.
Several local issues were reported in Tamil Nadu, including voter counts in Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari, a road blockade by the Kattu Nayakan community for ST certificates, demands for the arrest of a Karur BJP district president, and a crackdown on fake disability IDs in Madurai.
A severe storm, described as tornado-like, struck Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, causing significant property damage. While videos circulated showing the intense weather, the Meteorological Department clarified that it was not a tornado but adverse weather conditions.
Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.
After nearly a week of investigation with analysing CCTV and the Tower Dump method, Dharma Muneshwaran has been arrested by Tamil Nadu Police in connection with the sexual assault and murder of a 17-year-old girl in Thoothukudi.
Cash and valuables totaling ₹44 lakh have been seized in Coimbatore since the Model Code of Conduct took effect, indicating intensified election enforcement in Tamil Nadu.
Residents of Thoothukudi submitted their petitions by dropping them into a designated box at the Collectorate office.
A unique polling booth will be set up in Vellimalai, Theni district, Tamil Nadu, requiring officials to travel three hours through difficult terrain to serve only five registered voters.
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8, a port terminal in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district is quietly setting an inspiring example.
Members of the FERA organization were arrested in Thoothukudi for blocking a road, leading to a specific incident of protest and law enforcement action.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has inaugurated fishing infrastructure projects worth ₹600 crore in Kanniyakumari and Thoothukudi, aimed at boosting the local fishing industry.
Aided college teachers in Thoothukudi staged a human chain protest.
A Union Minister has inaugurated the V.O.C. Maritime Heritage Museum located in Thoothukudi, India.
Residents in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, were astonished by the appearance of a rare funnel cloud, prompting speculation of a potential tornado in the region.
Election observers have been deployed in Thoothukudi, India, and have begun their field inspections. This move is part of the preparations for upcoming elections in the region.
The Madras High Court has directed the Vilathikulam DSP to take over the probe into the murder of a Thoothukudi schoolgirl and record audio-video statements from her parents, who were asked to cooperate.
Political advertisements were removed in Thoothukudi, likely in compliance with election codes of conduct.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu formally renamed Tuticorin Airport as Thoothukudi Airport in Tamil Nadu, saying that the renaming corrects a colonial legacy and re-establishes the true…
An inspector has been suspended in connection with the murder of a teenage girl in Thoothukudi, indicating an ongoing investigation into the incident.
A 'Vision 2030' document has been released for the Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari districts in India, outlining future development plans for the region.
A capacity building workshop focusing on people-centric and climate-resilient urban mobility was conducted in Thoothukudi.
The Thoothukudi Corporation presented a ₹9.69 crore surplus Budget, which includes proposals to lay 278 new roads.
In November 2001, Tamil Nadu experienced a 16-day strike by transport employees demanding a bonus increase, during which 28 people were killed in a bus accident in Thoothukudi district.
A report highlights the potential for developing the predominantly agrarian Madurai-Thoothukudi corridor, emphasizing the need for greater attention to tourism and health infrastructure in the district.