Tiruchi Corporation’s crematorium at Karumandapam will remain closed till May 13 owing to maintenance work. An official release said the crematorium had developed a snag and was temporarily shut down for repair works. The crematoriums at Pirattiyur, Panjapur, Konakarai, Ariyamangalam and Oyamari were functioning as usual, the release said.

Published - May 08, 2026 06:50 pm IST