Ariyalur
3 events, 1956 to 2017.
1956
A train fell into the Marudaiyaru river near Ariyalur after a bridge collapsed in heavy rain, killing over 150 passengers.
2001
Ariyalur district carved out of Perambalur
Carved from Perambalur district in 2001, Ariyalur district was formed again on 23 November 2007.
2017
Death of S. Anitha and the NEET protests
Dalit student S. Anitha, who had challenged NEET in the Supreme Court, died by suicide, triggering protests across the state.