Sudan conflict impact felt on matchbox export units in TN
Once Pakistan, Indonesia, and Vietnam were major players in the export market of manufactured matchboxes, but now the production has come to a...
Ryots delighted over move to get GI tag for ‘Andarkulam brinjal’
10 April 2023 1:05 AMThe ‘Andarkulam brinjal’ is prized for its taste, aroma, fresh quality, appearance and texture.
Keeladi museum in Sivaganga leaves visitors, history buffs awestruck
3 April 2023 1:30 AMThe spacious and picturesque museum, which contains a treasure trove of artifacts and displays of ancient history dating back to the Sangam Age,...
Seaport users hail proposed widening of road to VOC Port
27 March 2023 1:11 AMHailing the announcement, P Jeyanth Thomas, vice president of Tuticorin Ship Agents Association, said the much-awaited express highway would help ease...
Salt exports from Thoothukudi on a declining trend
20 March 2023 1:30 AMAs for Prabhakaran John, a salt exporter from Thoothukudi, exports have came to a naught over last two years.
Rain-fed Ramnad tops in chilli production again
27 Feb 2023 1:19 AMSince weather conditions are conducive to grow chilli in several parts of Ramanathapuram district, the crop thrives on this arid land, said...
Ramanathapuram’s Mundu Chilli & Vellore’s Spiny Brinjal get GI tags
26 Feb 2023 1:30 AMThe spiny brinjal, known for its special spines, was made famous when former president R Venkataraman took some of them to New Delhi as he loved the...
Mechanised boats strike ends, but seafood prices stay high
13 Feb 2023 1:30 AMNow, the standoff between fishermen and boat owners has almost been resolved after a weeklong strike following several rounds of talks with...