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Makhna elephant found dead in Hosur forest division, electrocution suspected to be cause of death

Male elephant killed by electrocution in Krishnagiri district, highlighting the dangers of low-lying power lines to wildlife.

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Lok Sabha polls | Dharmapuri constituency records 81.48% voter turnout, highest in T.N.

Dharmapuri records highest voter turnout in Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha elections, Krishnagiri remains unchanged, sealing process underway.

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Lok Sabha polls | People should reject DMK that is doing politics with drug money: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman campaigns in Krishnagiri, urging people to reject DMK's alleged drug money politics.

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Lok Sabha polls | Slain forest brigand Veerappan’s daughter to contest as NTK candidate from Krishnagiri

Veerappan's daughter, Vidya Rani Veerappan, files nomination for Krishnagiri constituency in upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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New DIG for Vellore range

DIG Vellore range, Saroj Kumar Thakur, promoted from Krishnagiri SP, to succeed IGP M.S. Muthusamy.

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T.N.’s irrigation reservoirs yet to reach 50% capacity

TN's 15 major reservoirs' storage <50% of total capacity; Mettur's storage 1/3 of capacity; Sathanur, Krishnagiri, Perunchani full; 6 reservoirs had 4-digit inflows; Cauvery realisation 10.66 tmc ft in Nov, 88.5 tmc ft shortfall from normal.

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Atrocities against Dalits happen irrespective of whether DMK or AIADMK is in power: Thirumavalavan

VCK founder Thirumavalavan rejects charge of being "too soft" on DMK. VCK has protested against Dalit atrocities in Vengaivayal, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Tirunelveli. Adopted two resolutions critical of State govt. Urged to pass SC/ST sub-plan laws, conduct socio-economic caste census, end proliferation of drugs. Criticised police inaction, praised CM's intervention. Urged…

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Two elephants die of electrocution in Erode and Krishnagiri districts, another dies after delivering calf

Two elephants electrocuted in Erode & Krishnagiri districts; 6 die in western TN this year. Female elephant in Krishnagiri died after biting electric motor wire. In Erode, illegal electric fencing caused death. Protest by local villagers to release 3 farmers. Female elephant in Krishnagiri died after giving birth to calf;…

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Take action against AIADMK functionary in Krishnagiri district for ‘violence’ against Dalits: TNCC floor leader

TN Congress leader Selvaperunthagai demands action against AIADMK functionary & Sokkadi panchayat president for attacking Dalits & setting fire to their houses. He urges CM Stalin to intervene & punish those responsible, provide compensation & medical treatment to affected.

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Seven men killed in accident near Chengam in Tiruvannamalai

Seven men killed in SUV-bus collision in Tiruvannamalai. Five Assam natives, two from Krishnagiri district, and four injured. Accident occurred on Tindivanam-Krishnagiri National Highway 77.

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Krishnagiri KRP dam nears full capacity, water released; flood alert sounded in five districts

Flood alert issued in 5 districts after KRP dam neared full capacity; heavy rains in Thenpennai catchment areas increased inflow to 1,114 cusecs; 1,176 cusecs of water released for safety; Hosur received 28.3 mm of rainfall; alert issued to people living in low-lying areas along Thenpennai river.

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Five-year-old girl dies of dengue in Tirupattur town

Five-year-old girl in Tirupattur dies of dengue. The victim, M. Abinidhi, was admitted to private hospital in Krishnagiri, then to Govt. Medical College Hospital in Tirupattur. District administration is taking preventive steps including disinfecting, spray of disinfectants, medical camps, testing for symptoms. Residents asked to get discharged only after cured.

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Of the 10 lakh electric vehicles sold in India, 4 lakh EVs were made in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu leads India in EV sales, with over 4 lakh units sold this year. Ola Electric and TVS Motor have sold 1.75 lakh and 1.12 lakh units respectively from their Krishnagiri plant. The state aims to manufacture 30% of all EVs sold in India by 2030, and has rolled…

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When the body of a tribal man was not allowed into a village due to ‘superstition’

Irulars denied burial of D. Velu in his own village due to superstitious custom; officials sought amicable settlement instead of breaking back of practice. Tribals the world over don't cremate dead; survival of 60 families at stake. Officials took solace in fact it was not 'untouchability' but mere custom. Officials…

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Woman dies of postpartum haemorrhage after botched home delivery in Krishnagiri district

Krishnagiri woman, Loganayaki, died of postpartum haemorrhage after home delivery. Tea stall owner alerted VHN who intervened. Family had tried to remove placenta, leading to hours of bleeding. Couple followed YouTube link for delivery, refused medical care. Father refused vaccinations for newborn. FIR registered, RDO inquiry ordered. Health Sec informed,…

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Ashok Leyland’s dream drive campaign reaches Vijayawada

Ashok Leyland celebrates 75 yrs with Dream Drive campaign, 10 vehicles traverse India from 5 routes. Bada Dost & Partner Super 914 vehicles reach Vijayawada, heading to Hyderabad, Kurnool, Ongole, Krishnagiri & Kadapa before culminating at Hosur plant.

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District Revenue Officer, tahsildar injured in explosion during inspection of fireworks godown in Krishnagiri

An explosion at a firecracker godown when it was being inspected, left three persons, including the District Revenue Officer (land acquisition) and the tahsildar, injured, at a village in Kelamangalam in Krishnagiri district. The explosion, on Tuesday afternoon, took place, when the door to the firecracker godown was opened.

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Investigation continues into firecracker godwon blast in Krishnagiri district that killed nine persons

Inspector General of Police (West Zone) R. Sudhakar, on Wednesday inspected the site of a firecracker blast, to monitor the investigation that is currently underway into the incident, that killed nine and injured 11, in Pazhayapettai in Krishnagiri district on July 29, 2023.

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T.N. State Human Rights Comission calls for report on Krishnagiri cracker godown blast

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has called for a report from the Krishnagiri Collector and Superintendent of Police on an explosion in a cracker godown in which nine persons were killed and 11 others were injured, last week.

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Tamil Nadu: 8 killed, several injured in firecracker unit blast in Krishnagiri

The blaze spread to nearby shops and houses. Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot and carried out rescue operations. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nine killed in explosion at fireworks godown in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district

The building which had housed five shops, was reduced to a rubble with a few feared to have been trapped underneath the cement debris. Read more on The Hindu

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Five persons test positive for COVID-19 in T.N.

Five more persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Friday. It included two persons in Kanyakumari and one each in Salem and Krishnagiri. A passenger who arrived from Singapore also tested positive. As many as 11 persons were declared to have recovered and had gone went home. With…

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NGT ‘surprised’ over Krishnagiri authorities allowing quarry violators to pay penalty in instalments

NGT surprised over allowing quarry violators in krishnagiri to pay penalty in instalments

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Reality of Tamil Nadu ‘attacks on migrants’ and how media mainstreamed fake news

The bogey of north Indian migrants “under attack” in Tamil Nadu refuses to die down. The police in Tamil Nadu have filed six cases so far over such rumours and come up with a series of guidelines to quell fake news propagating similar claims.

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Pambar dam’s fourth shutter snaps open due to electrical glitch, drains out the reservoir

Of the reservoir’s full capacity of 19.69ft with 243mcft of water, the dam was drained to 100mcft.

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