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CM Stalin issues order to create Thiruvonam taluk

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin creates new Thiruvonam taluk in Thanjavur district to reduce travel distance for residents.

The Hindu

Conservation, restoration of Durbar Hall and Sharjah Maadi inside Thanjavur Palace taken up

The Department of Archaeology in association with the Public Works Department has begun the conservation and restoration work at the Durbar Hall and Sharjah Maadi, protected monuments located at Thanjavur Palace complex in Thanjavur

The Hindu

Special ward for high-risk mothers set up at UPHC in Thanjavur

A special ward for high-risk mothers has been set up in the Burma Colony Urban Primary Health Centre at Thanjavur to provide a sustained and integrated treatment

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Speed of trains on Villupuram-Thanjavur mainline section increased to 110 kmph

Southern Railway has increased the sectional speed of the Villupuram-Thanjavur mainline section via Mayiladuthurai to 110 kmph

The Hindu

Two boys from Chennai drown in Kollidam near Ariyalur, man from Thanjavur missing

Two students from Ambattur in Chennai and one student from Thanjavur district drowned in the Kollidam at Thirumanur near Ariyalur on Sunday

The Hindu

Thousands take a holy dip at the temple tank in Kumbakonam during ‘Masi Maham’

Thousands of devotees thronged the ghats of Mahamaham tank at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district to take a holy dip on the occasion of “Masi Maham” celebrated with religious fervour on Saturday

The Hindu

Construction of Yatri Nivas in Kumbakonam to begin soon

The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department is all set to begin the construction of the much-awaited Yatri Nivas in the temple town of Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district to cater to the needs of pilgrims

The Hindu

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30 persons injured during Madhakottai jallikattu in Thanjavur district

Thirty persons were injured during jallikattu at Madhakottai village in Thanjavur district on Tuesday

The Hindu

Second Bharat Gaurav train for pilgrimage to start from Secunderabad

IRCTC has announced the second Bharat Gaurav Train for “Divya Dakshin Yatra with Jyotirlinga” from Secunderabad covering Tiruvannamalai [Arunachalam], Rameswaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Trivandrum, Trichy and Thanjavur

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Watch | Making of Thanjavur’s famous ‘thalaiyatti’ dolls

Famously known as thalaiyatti, or bobble-head dolls, Thanjavur’s papier mache dolls have become tourist souvenirs in recent times

The Hindu

Fifty years ago | Heavy rain in Thanjavur Dt.

On December 29, 1973, The Hindu reported continuous and heavy rains for two days all over the Thanjavur delta that “caused anxiety to farmers”

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55 years on, scars of the gruesome Keezhvenmani massacre run deep

Survivor of 1968 Keezhvenmani massacre recounts his story of escape & the impact of Communist movement on Dalit farm workers.

The Hindu

Kaber Vasuki on his latest Tamil indie track ‘Poi’

Kaber Vasuki, a singer-songwriter from Thanjavur, India, shares his latest independent single "Poi" on YouTube with 64,000+ views.

The Hindu

Air connectivity being planned for Thanjavur

TN govt working to get passenger air connectivity for Thanjavur. Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa met Defence Secretary & Civil Aviation Sec. to expedite work. AAI has 26.5 acres of land & proposed to develop airport as civil enclave. TN govt helping to construct 4-lane approach road. Project to boost economic…

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T.N. Rains | As heavy showers begin, 27 districts gear up for disasters, many declare holiday for educational institutions

Tamil Nadu govt instructs 27 district Collectors to adhere to SOPs, gear up machinery to tackle exigency due to heavy rains predicted in various parts.

The Hindu

Kalpathy delegation visits Mayiladuthurai

The visit to Tamil Nadu temples was a ritual and considered auspicious, as the festival of Mayuranathaswamy Temple at Mayiladuthurai is widely believed to be the forebear of Kalpathy car fest.

The Hindu

Two drones seized, five arrested for taking visuals of Big temple

The Thanjavur South Police have arrested five persons for unauthorised usage of drone cameras near the Sri Brahadeeswarar Temple, a World Heritage site, in Thanjavur

The Hindu

‘Annabishekam’ performed at Shiva temples

On Sat., Annabishekam, anointing of the Shivalingam, was performed with religious fervour & gaiety at Shiva temples in Thanjavur district. 1000kg cooked rice, 900kg vegetables & fruits were used to cover the 13-ft-high Peruvudaiyar & maha arathi was performed. Later, prasadam was distributed after theerthavari. Similar events were held at…

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A Bengali novel on Thoothukudi fishermen and Thanjavur devadasis

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SETC to operate buses from Tamabaram and Poonamallee termini ahead of Ayudha Puja

SETC to operate express buses from Tambaram MEPZ & Poonamallee to decongest Koyambedu. Buses to Tiruvannamalai, Vandavasi, Senji, Panruti, Vadalur, Chidambaram, Vellore, Arani, Arcot, Thirupathur, Kancheepuram, Hosur, Tiruttani, Puducherry, Cuddalore, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Velankanni, Tiruchi, Madurai, Tirunelveli. SETC to ease congestion at Koyambedu ahead of Ayudha Pooja.

The Hindu

ED inspects sand quarries on Coleroon river bed in Thanjavur

ED inspects sand quarry sites in Thanjavur district. Team attempted aerial survey using drones at Maruvur, suspended due to weather. At Koviladi, they measured depth/breadth and conducted aerial survey. Moving to Maruvur to complete survey suspended due to weather.

The Hindu

T.N. CM Stalin announces naming of Thanjavur Agricultural College after late scientist M.S. Swaminathan

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin said that Dr. Swaminathan had been affectionate towards former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, and also recalled how the scientist had remembered Mr. Karunanidhi when he had passed away.

The Hindu

Cauvery water dispute | T.N.’s delta districts go on day-long bandh against Karnataka government

Delta Protection Movement's day-long bandh began in Thanjavur, with many shops and business establishments closed to express solidarity with farmers. Public transp., educational institutions, govt. offices running as usual. Essential commodities such as medicines, milk open. Shops closed in Mannargudi, Koothanallur, Nannilam, Thiruthuraipoondi, Kudavasal, Mayiladuthurai, Sirkazhi, Poompuhar, Tharangambadi, Kuthalam, Sembanarkoil,…

The Times of India

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK to hold agitation in delta districts on Oct 6

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday announced that the party would hold agitation against the governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in the delta districts on October 6. Former AIADMK ministers R Kamaraj, O S Manian, C Vijayabaskar, R B Udayakumar and S Semmalai would lead the…

The Times of India

One of the world's oldest optical illusions; how many animals do you see?

Hidden within the Airavatesvara Temple in Thanjavur, a city in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu, lies a nearly nine-hundred-year-old optical illusion that continues to baffle viewers. Can you spot both animals in this carving?

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