[ad_1] A complete report on sexual harassment cases in schools across Tamil Nadu, registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, will be released in March, said Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Sunday. A detailed status report — including on cases that have resulted in acquittals and those still…
[ad_1] A 50-year-old Assistant Headmaster of a government school in the district was arrested under the POCSO Act on Wednesday on charges of sexually harassing a few minor girl students of the school. Acting on complaints, the District Child Protection Officer along with Child Helpline staff conducted inquiries with the affected girls. A complaint was…
[ad_1] Drinking water supply will remain suspended in areas getting supply from the following overhead tanks in the city on Wednesday (January 29) because of power shutdown notified by Tangedco for maintenance work at the Srirangam substation on Tuesday: Central Prison, Sundararaj Nagar (new), Sundararajapuram (old), J.K. Nagar, Sembattu, E.B. Colony, Khajamalai (old), Renga Nagar,…
[ad_1] The Tiruchi International Airport witnessed an impressive growth in flight and passenger movements over the past year. The year-on-year growth of passenger movements surged by 13% and flight movements by 15%, Airport Director G. Gopalakrishnan said here on Sunday. “Tiruchi airport is not just a place of transit but a symbol of progress, growth, and…
[ad_1] Tiruchi Lok Sabha member Durai Vaiko on Sunday inaugurated a prayer room at the arrival side of the Tiruchi international airport on Sunday. Airport Director G. Gopalakrishnan and other airport officials were present during the inauguration. Another prayer room has been opened at the domestic departure side. Mr. Durai Vaiko offered prayers for a few…
[ad_1] The Tropical Butterfly Conservatory at Srirangam attracted a large crowd on Thursday when ‘Kaanum pongal’ was celebrated. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY A large number of people thronged popular picnic spots in and around Tiruchi on the occasion of “Kaanum Pongal” on Thursday, the last day of the Pongal festival celebrations. Many visited Mukkombu,…
[ad_1] Collector M. Pradeep Kumar flagging off the heritage walk near Main Guard Gate in Tiruchi on Thursday. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY A “Heritage Walk to Rockfort and the historical monuments” situated around the temple was taken out in Tiruchi on Thursday to showcase a slice of the city’s heritage. Collector M. Pradeep Kumar…
[ad_1] Though no one tested positive for monkeypox in Tiruchi so far, the isolation ward at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital has been set up as a precautionary measure. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY Close on the heels of the outbreak of monkeypox (Mpox)), a viral disease, in some countries, a special ward has…
[ad_1] School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi distributed tablet computers to teachers and uniforms and bicycles to students at Thanjavur on Monday. Participating in the “Muperum Vizha” at the Thanjavur Corporation Nilagiri Municipal Colony High School, the Minister distributed tablet computers to the primary school teachers, uniforms to children of Classes I to VIII and…
[ad_1] The 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate the victory of India over Pakistan during the 1999 Kargil War was celebrated in Tiruchi on Friday. An event was organised at the Major Saravanan Memorial here by the 2 Tamil Nadu Battalion NCC, Tiruchi, during which civil society members, military personnel, and ex-servicemen paid…
