1. 11 dead at two firecracker unit accidents in Virudhunagar
In a major fire accident reported at two firecracker manufacturing units at Sivakasi and Srivilliputtur in Virudhunagar district, at least 11 persons were killed on the spot.
Condoling the deaths, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a solatium of ₹3 lakh each for the families of the deceased and ₹1 lakh each for those injured.