Thoothukudi Archives

October 22, 2026 12:36 PM

Tamil Nadu: Heavy rainfall forces school closure in Thoothukudi, IMD forecasts more rain in coming days

Schools in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu will remain closed on Thursday due to heavy rainfall, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy downpours across parts of the state over the coming days. In Thooth...

October 21, 2026 12:38 PM

Huge number of devotees participate in Soorasamharam at Tamil Nadu’s Kulasekarapattinam temple

A huge number of devotees participated in the Soorasamharam, the grand concluding event of the ten-day Dasara festival, at the Sri Mutharamman Temple in Kulasekarapattinam, Thoothukudi district, with devotees describing the occasion as a spiritual ex...

September 29, 2026 10:42 AM

Tamil Nadu: Large number of flamingos spotted in Thoothukudi salt pans along eastern coastal areas

A large flamboyance of flamingos was spotted in salt pans along the eastern coastal areas of Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district. The flamingos have been gathering in the shallow water bodies formed in the salt pans, creating a striking sight along th...

June 11, 2026 2:37 PM

Tamil Nadu: Large flocks of migratory flamingos spotted in Thoothukudi salt pans; experts stress habitat protection

Large flocks of migratory flamingos have been spotted inhabiting the salt pans region of Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, drawing attention to the ecological significance of the coastal habitat and the need for stronger conservation measures during the mig...

May 14, 2026 2:15 PM

India signs landmark MoU for first mega greenfield shipyard in Thoothukudi under Maritime Vision 2047

India’s maritime sector received a major boost with the signing of a landmark tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the country’s first mega greenfield shipyard at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu. The agreement was signed...

December 18, 2025 3:52 PM

Heavy rainfall creates temporary bird habitat in Thoothukudi salt pans

Weeks of heavy rainfall have led to large-scale accumulation of water in salt pans located in the suburban areas of Thoothukudi, transforming landscapes once used exclusively for salt production into temporary water bodies. The unusual conditions ha...

February 28, 2024 1:02 PM

PM Modi unveils development projects worth Rs 17,300 crore in Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a series of development projects valued at over Rs 17,300 crores in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday, marking a significant stride towards enhancing the region's socio-economic landscape. One of the key ...