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Central team likely to visit rain-hit districts in south Tamil Nadu

Inter-ministerial central team to assess damage caused by unprecedented flooding in 4 TN districts; CM Stalin to visit tomorrow; 10 lives lost, 323 boats & 9 helicopters involved in rescue ops.

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T.N. floods | Intense relief and rescue operations underway in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi districts

Tamil Nadu rain: 10 people dead in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi & Tirunelveli districts due to floods; relief & rescue operations underway.

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DMK government’s failure to take timely precautionary measures reason behind worst floods, says Palaniswami

Edappadi K. Palaniswami visits flood-affected areas in Tirunelveli & Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu; distributes relief materials & groceries to victims.

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Tamil Nadu Rains | Flooding in southern districts leads to cancellation of trains for second consecutive day

Unprecedented rainfall leads to cancellation of several trains in Tirunelveli & Thoothukudi districts for 2 days.

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T.N. Rains | Trained police teams from central zone dispatched to southern districts for rescue operations

Police teams dispatched to Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi & Kanniyakumari to help with rescue operations due to unprecedented flooding. Fire fighters from Tiruchi join mission. Trains cancelled.

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T.N. Rains | Senior IAS officers to monitor flood, relief measures in southern districts

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin deputes Ministers, IAS officers to monitor flood relief in Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi & Tenkasi.

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T.N. Rains | Extremely heavy rains ravage southern districts triggered by a cyclonic circulation over Comorin area

Tamil Nadu districts receive unprecedented rainfall, with Kayalpattinam recording 95 cm in 24 hours. Heavy rains continue in 4 districts on Monday.

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Following widespread rain, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi Collectors caution public to stay away from Tamirabharani river

The Collectors of Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli district have cautioned the public to stay away from Tamirabharani river as the discharge has been stepped up since 8 a.m. on Sunday. In Ramanathapuram district, the overnight rainfall resulted in Theerthandanatham recording 81.40 mm followed by Vattanam 73.20 mm, Thondi 61.20 mm, and…

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Heavy rainfall in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi hits normal life

Heavy rain in Tirunelveli & Thoothukudi districts brings normal life to a halt. Residents surprised by downpour accompanied by thunder & lightning. Waterlogging in many localities, markets, roads & Corporation limits. Mayor directs engineering wing to pump out water. Rainfall recorded in Vilathikulam, Srivaikuntam & Tiruchendur. Heavy rain disrupts normal…

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Minor boy kills sister for ‘falling in love with a SC boy’ near Tirunelveli

Minor boy kills elder sister in suspected caste killing in Tirunelveli. Victim had relationship with SC youth. Brother picked quarrel & hacked her to death. Police provide security to her boyfriend. Case registered, body sent for post-mortem.

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‘Our State Our Taste’ event sees enthusiastic turnout in Tirunelveli

At the Tirunelveli preliminaries of The Hindu's 'Our State Our Taste' cooking competition, presented by Gold Winner, participants showcased their culinary skills. Srimathi won with prawn kari, carrot halwa, curd rice, veg kabab etc. M. Sherin Lathief and D Suba were first and second runner-ups respectively. Final showdown in Chennai…

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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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HC records submission to withdraw G.O. on using temple funds to construct old age homes

Madras HC disposes of PIL on G.O. to use temple funds for old-age homes. AG informs court G.O. will be withdrawn and fresh one issued after proposal from trustees. G.O. issued in 2022 for construction of homes in Palani, Tirunelveli & Chennai. Funds sourced from 3 temples. Minister P.K. Sekarbabu…

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Tamil Nadu rains | Holiday declared for schools in six districts

Tamil Nadu rains : According to the MeT department, a trough in easterly running over Comorin area to west-central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast would influence rainfall over the State.

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‘Low pressure likely to form over south Andaman Sea by November 26’

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal to experience light-moderate rain for 3 days. Heavy rain likely at isolated places in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari. Low pressure likely to form over south Andaman Sea, move west-northwestwards and concentrate into depression over south-east…

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Police excess: Human rights body recommends compensation to Tirunelveli woman

SHRC recommends ₹1 lakh compensation to TN woman assaulted by police in 2019. It also asked govt to initiate disciplinary action against Sub-Inspector and two Head Constables and recover ₹50,000 and ₹25,000 each from them. Complainant's plea to SP was ignored.

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Heavy rains witnessed overnight in and around Chennai

Chennai Rains: Chennai and its nearby areas experienced heavy rains November 14 night. RMC predicts light to moderate rains in northern and delta districts of Tamil Nadu.

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Madras HC grants injunction to restrain O. Panneerselvam from claiming to be party coordinator; I-T Dept. searches properties linked to Minister E.V. Velu; NCSC reps meet SC youths assaulted by intermediate caste youth in Tirunelveli.

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Thachanallur caste atrocity | Team of National Commission for Scheduled Castes visits assaulted SC youths in Tirunelveli

Representatives of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, including its Director, on Tuesday met two Scheduled Caste youths who were assaulted by a group of intermediate caste youth

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Pudukottai, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi should be declared caste atrocity-prone districts, NGO demands

Rising crimes against SCs in TN alarming; govt urged to declare Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi & Pudukottai as 'caste atrocity-prone' districts. 16-yr-old's suicide in Pudukottai a result of caste-based discrimination. TN govt & Minister concerned failed to contain violence against Dalits in school campuses. No action taken against perpetrators of heinous crimes…

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Vaiko urges govt., police to prevent violence against Dalits

Vaiko condemns violent assault on two Dalit youths in Tirunelveli district, urges TN govt & police to take steps to prevent such incidents. He calls attack "unpardonable" & warns it could disturb harmony between communities. Urges vigilance to nip such incidents in the bud.

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Attack on SC men in Tirunelveli | Palaniswami deplores incident, blames DMK government

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami deplores attack, robbery and urination on two SC men in Tirunelveli. He demands stringent action and relief for victims. AIADMK to hold demo on Nov 8 to demand legal action against those who attacked Perambalur Collector's office. IT wing condemns govt's fact-checking unit, claiming it stifles…

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Attack on SC men in Tirunelveli | PMK, Congress condemn incident, call for action

S. Ramadoss condemns attack on two SC men in Tirunelveli; calls for investigation & strict action. TN Congress leader Selvaperunthagai also condemns incident & seeks awareness campaign. CM Stalin urged to ensure such incidents don't recur & provide compensation to affected.

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Scheduled Caste youths in Tirunelveli assaulted, stripped and urinated upon; six arrested

Six persons arrested for assaulting, stripping, and urinating on two Scheduled Caste youths in Tirunelveli. Victims were stopped while returning from river, asked about caste, and assaulted when revealed to be Dalit. Accused took ₹5,000 and two mobiles before chasing victims away. Police registered case and arrested six persons, remanded…

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Tirunelveli Collector launches unique initiative to promote harmony on school premises

Even as the caste outfits are making their presence felt on the school premises in the volatile Tirunelveli district, Collector K.P. Karthikeyan has devised a scheme, Anbaadum Mundril, to promote love and brotherhood among schoolchildren

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