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Awareness programme on gender equity and workplace safety held at Tirunelveli law college • Apr. 26, 2025, 7:57 AM ET (The Hindu)
Water connection deposit goes up in Tirunelveli • Apr. 25, 2025, 5:21 AM ET (The Hindu)
Two chain snatchers held in Tirunelveli • Apr. 19, 2025, 4:32 AM ET (The Hindu)
Tirunelveli ‘Iruttukadai Halwa’ family alleges dowry harassment, appeals to CM Stalin for daughter’s safety • Apr. 16, 2025, 7:59 AM ET (The Hindu)
T.N. schoolboy machete assault: Tirunelveli school teachers to check bags of students daily for banned articles, weapons • Apr. 15, 2025, 5:02 AM ET (The Hindu)

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