Water level
The Hindu
The water level in Papanasam dam on Friday was 134.55 feet (maximum permissible level is 143 ft.) with an inflow of 447.69 cusecs and discharge of 1,104.75 cusecs. The level in Manimuthar dam was 116.
The water level in Papanasam dam on Friday was 134.55 feet (maximum permissible level is 143 ft.) with an inflow of 447.69 cusecs and discharge of 1,104.75 cusecs. The level in Manimuthar dam was 116.40 ft (118 ft) with an inflow of 285 cusecs and discharge of 285 cusecs. The rainfall (in mm) recorded during the last 24 hours ending 6 a.m. on Friday was as follows: Manimuthar: 18.4, Nambiaru: 7, Kodumudiyar: 2, Cheranmahadevi: 7, Nanguneri: 9, Palayamkottai: 1 and Tirunelveli recorded 0.2.

The Ministry of Railways has announced a rationalisation of passenger fares, effective from December 26, aiming to balance rising operational costs while keeping passenger impact minimal. Suburban services and Monthly Season Ticket holders remain unaffected, while ordinary and AC classes see small increases. The move is expected to generate ₹600 crore in revenue and strengthen safety and efficiency across the railway network.












