The Latest Breaking News from Sravan Kumar Jatavath

Tamil Nadu hooch deaths: In grief-stricken village, anger against official ‘apathy’

As you walk down the streets in Karunapuram village of Kallakurichi district in Tamil Nadu, you see pandals cover the front of house after house. Families and acquaintances gather in grief in front of nearly every street in the village. Of the 34 total deaths linked to liquor poisoning deaths,…

Newslaundry · Jun 21, 2024

Candidates briefed about counting process in Kallakurichi

District Election Officer and Collector Sravan Kumar Jatavath briefs candidates on counting guidelines for Kallakurichi Lok Sabha constituency.

The Hindu · May 9, 2024

Kallakurichi Collector inspects counting centre

Kallakurichi District Election Officer inspects security measures at Chinnasalem counting centre for upcoming elections.

The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024

Three men in Kallakurichi detained under Goondas Act for posting morphed photographs of women online

Three persons detained under Goondas Act for morphing photos of women enrolled in MGNREGS in Kallakurichi. Police arrested trio on Sept 21 and Collector Sravan Kumar Jatavath ordered their detention. Orders served on accused in Cuddalore Central Prison.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Kallakurichi Collector warns of stern action against diversion of eggs meant for supply to noon meal centres

Kallakurichi Collector warns of action against diversion of eggs meant for noon meal & ICDS centres. Officials found two crates of eggs with govt seal at 'Heart Beat' hotel.

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Panchayats in Kallakurichi district asked to ensure safety of optic fibre equipment

Kallakurichi district is laying fibre optic cables to provide broadband access to rural areas. 85% of the network will be through existing power lines, 15% underground. The local panchayats are responsible for the safety of the equipment, and any damage or theft will be met with criminal action.

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

After eight years of dispute, peace returns to T.N. village as warring communities agree to bury the hatchet

Close on the heels of Pandiyankuppam village holding its first Gram Sabha meeting in 11 years after prohibitory orders were lifted in May this year, the Kallakurichi district administration has now managed to get two communities in another village, Seshasamudram, who have been at loggerheads for the last eight years,…

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Panchayat secretary suspended in Kallakurichi district over inconsistencies in records

The secretary of Madapattu panchayat was placed under suspension by Kallakurichi District Collector Sravan Kumar Jatavath on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

The Hindu · May 31, 2023

Mobile app for grievance redressal to be rolled out in Kallakurichi district

If an official fails to act on a grievance, it will reflect on the dashboard of the Collector

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2022

Four accused in Kallakurichi riots case detained under Goondas Act

The orders were served to the accused, who are lodged in the Tiruchy and Cuddalore central prisons

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2022