Mango price touches new low; farmers seek TN govt intervention
Currently, a kilo of ‘Bangalura’ mango variety, which is the most sought after for making beverages, fetches just Rs 4 against its average market...
Thoothukudi awaits 2nd big salt consignment from Gujarat
3 May 2025 7:00 AM ISTThe largest salt producer in India, Gujarat, is sending 50,000 tonnes to Thoothukudi to replenish merchants who relied largely on Thoothukudi and are...
Adulteration fear hits watermelon sales in Dindigul
28 April 2025 6:30 AM ISTFollowed by Tindivanam, Andipatti in Palani is prominently known for watermelon, which is largely grown, and during peak season about 200 to 300...
Thoothukudi farmer’s son hailing from backward village cracks UPSC in...
24 April 2025 7:00 AM ISTThe 27-year-old Mark secured a rank of 783 at the all India level and managed to achieve his goal to become an IAS officer in the sixth attempt
Ukraine-Russia war casts shadow on tuna fishers in Tamil Nadu
21 April 2025 7:16 AM ISTPrior to the war, a kilo of tuna fish fetched Rs 100 and above, but its price has nosedived to Rs 60 a kilo, the fisherman told DT Next.
Kodaikanal kicks off tourist season with 3-day weekend rush, despite...
20 April 2025 7:29 AM ISTMany tourists from several parts of the State and neighbouring states are making their way up the hill to find respite from the hot summer.
Toll fee hike will spike logistics cost, rue stakeholders
2 April 2025 7:00 AM ISTThe former president of Tuticorin Stevedores Association, said that as Thoothukudi being the port city and a major sea gateway for the southern...
Stakeholders hope creation of TN Cashew Board will give new impetus to...
18 March 2025 7:00 AM ISTThe cashew processing factors are facing severe labour shortages and to resurrect this ailing industry, the state government should find ways to...