Tiruvannamalai

A gang was arrested for assaulting a commuter on a government bus in Tiruvannamalai. The suspects were captured from their hideout in a village.

Residents in Tiruvannamalai are demanding the operation of an overhead tank to ensure regular water supply. They currently travel 5-10 km to Kilpennathur and Tiruvannamalai towns to fetch water due to irregular supply.

Entry to Tiruvannamalai’s Idukku Pillayar Temple is restricted for obese, elderly, and ailing persons following the death of 36-year-old S. Manikumar from Andhra Pradesh’s Godavari district, who died of cardiac arrest while exiting a narrow passage after worship. The temple authorities implemented the restriction after the incident on July 25.

A headmaster was arrested and a teacher suspended in Tiruvannamalai over alleged sexual harassment. The incident involves two school staff members facing disciplinary and legal actions.

Civic bodies in Vellore, Ranipet, and Tiruvannamalai are accelerating mass vaccination and sterilization programs for community dogs.

A man from Andhra Pradesh died of cardiac arrest near the Arunachaleswar temple in Tiruvannamalai. He fainted and was taken to the hospital, where he was declared dead.

A man was arrested for using duplicate keys to allow devotees to worship at the Arunachaleswarar temple in Tiruvannamalai. The incident involved unauthorized access to the temple premises.

Villagers near Cheyyar in Tiruvannamalai are opposing a new stone quarry and crusher unit due to concerns about groundwater and waterbody pollution, which could impact agricultural activities.

Two individuals from Vellore and Tiruvannamalai, C. Vinaya Kumar and S. Ravisankar, died in a Vietnam boat tragedy after traveling there as part of a trip organized by Lava Mobiles. Their families have lost their sole breadwinners.

A cath lab has been inaugurated at Government Medical College Hospital in Tiruvannamalai, marking an expansion of healthcare infrastructure in the region.

Residents blocked Kanchi Road near Girivalam Path in Tiruvannamalai to demand the resumption of water supply. The protest highlights local concerns over water distribution disruptions.

Four persons were held in Tiruvannamalai for possession of gutka. The incident highlights enforcement against prohibited substances in the region.

Bengal foxes in Tamil Nadu are monogamous and now inhabit only specific pockets in Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Salem, Madurai, and Villupuram. Forest Department officials note their shrinking habitat.

Five persons were arrested in Tiruvannamalai in connection with the death of a farmer. The incident has led to criminal charges being filed against the accused.

Railways plans to establish help desks at key stations in districts like Tiruvannamalai, Puducherry, Karaikal, Vellore, and Villupuram to assist candidates traveling to NEET examination centers. The initiative is led by Tiruchi Railway Division.

A man was arrested for killing an elderly woman in Tiruvannamalai. The incident involved a criminal act resulting in the woman's death.

A ticket booking agent was arrested in Tiruvannamalai for deceiving devotees. The incident involves fraudulent practices related to ticket bookings.