News for 'Yercaud'

YOLO Spirit Ignites 2026 Travel

YOLO Spirit Ignites 2026 Travel

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The growing YOLO (You Only Live Once) mindset, coupled with a desire for immersive outdoor experiences, is driving demand, primarily across age groups from 20 to 45 years.

Yercaud Express derails

Yercaud Express derails

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

Yercaud Express derails at Logur, no casualties

Rs 10.48 lakh cash seized from AIADMK functionary in TN

Rs 10.48 lakh cash seized from AIADMK functionary in TN

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The election flying squad personnel found the cash in the car of Aythioyapattinam AIADMK union secretary A P Mani as he tried to leave his house near Yercaud in the district.

6 budget-friendly monsoon getaways

6 budget-friendly monsoon getaways

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Budget travelers, these monsoon getaways are meant for you!

Police arrest Veerappan's aide

Police arrest Veerappan's aide

Rediff.com22 May 2003

'Kutti' Veerappan was wanted in connection with a number of murder, poaching and other cases.

Boosted by bypoll win, Jayalalithaa seeks all 40 LS seats next year

Boosted by bypoll win, Jayalalithaa seeks all 40 LS seats next year

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Continuing its winning streak, the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Sunday retained the Yercaud (ST) assembly constituency, with party nominee P Saroja romping home with a massive margin of 78,116 votes against her DMK rival V Maran

Heavy rains batter TN, deep depression weakens

Heavy rains batter TN, deep depression weakens

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The India Meteorological Department said the deep depression over the Gulf of Mannar close to Ramanathapuram district's coast remained practically stationary for 18 hours and then weakened into a depression.

Indian Food: 20 Magical Secrets

Indian Food: 20 Magical Secrets

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Explore ingredients that you may have never thought to use or need to use better.

Chennai mishap: 10 trains cancelled, services badly hit

Chennai mishap: 10 trains cancelled, services badly hit

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

The Southern Railway has temporarily cancelled about 10 trains passing through Arakkonam-Katpadi section following Tuesdayday night's train mishap at Sitheri near Arakkonam.

Lockdown extended in Chennai, Madurai till July 5

Lockdown extended in Chennai, Madurai till July 5

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Government and private bus transport services, now allowed within districts barring Chennai, its nearby areas and Madurai would cease to be operational from July 1 to 15, the government said.

Lockdown to continue in Tamil Nadu till June 14 with relaxations: CM

Lockdown to continue in Tamil Nadu till June 14 with relaxations: CM

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Announcing relaxations such as allowing shops selling essential commodities to reopen and government offices to resume work, Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday announced extension of lockdown by one week till June 14 to combat COVID-19.

Polls: EC surveillance teams seize over Rs 16 cr in 5 states

Polls: EC surveillance teams seize over Rs 16 cr in 5 states

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Over Rs 16 crore in cash has been seized till now by EC-appointed surveillance teams and check squads in five poll-bound states, with Rajasthan topping the chart with the recovery of Rs 7.13 crore.

6 hill stations in South India that you must visit

6 hill stations in South India that you must visit

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Tea and coffee estates, the smell of eucalyptus in the crisp mountain air, cool nights huddled in shawls, sylvan lake rides and mountain treks... Peace and tranquility is at hand!

Heavy rains claim 19 lives in 48 hours in Tamil Nadu

Heavy rains claim 19 lives in 48 hours in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

As many as 19 persons had been killed in the last two days in various rain-related incidents including floods in Tamil Nadu, the government said on Wednesday and announced a total relief of Rs 76 lakh to their families.

A software engineer to beekeeper

A software engineer to beekeeper

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

30-year-old Krishnamurthy, founder, Honey Kart, quit his job as a technical programmer at Wipro, and borrowed money from friends to become a beekeeper. Today he is not only debt-free but also processes 500 kilograms of honey every month that sells for Rs 716 per kg.