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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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Tirunelveli artisans turn palm leaf winnows into chic wall clocks

Tirunelveli’s Porunai Eco Crafters is making chic clocks with traditional palm leaf winnows

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NGT seeks report from Tamil Nadu, Kerala authorities on garbage dumping in Tirunelveli

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IMD announces arrival of NE monsoon over T.N. and Puducherry on Saturday

The monsoon would pick up pace only after the two systems move and dissipate. Most parts of the State would receive light to moderate rains for four or five days.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN govt informs HC of asking DGP to formulate SOP for regulating public events. PIL filed by S. Ayyaa of Tirunelveli, citing public annoyance & death of fans' lives. DMDK leader Premalatha Vijayakant to make announcement in Jan on electoral alliance. Jayaprada & partners of Jayaprada theatre in Chennai convicted…

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Tamil Nadu DGP will formulate SOP for regulating music concerts, movie/audio releases: State tells Madras HC

TN govt informs HC of asking DGP to formulate SOP for regulating public events to maintain public order. PIL filed by S. Ayyaa of Tirunelveli to regulate fans' behaviour. HC records submissions & disposes of PIL. Fans' hero worship culture needs to change to avoid untoward incidents & misery for…

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SETC to operate buses from Tamabaram and Poonamallee termini ahead of Ayudha Puja

SETC to operate express buses from Tambaram MEPZ & Poonamallee to decongest Koyambedu. Buses to Tiruvannamalai, Vandavasi, Senji, Panruti, Vadalur, Chidambaram, Vellore, Arani, Arcot, Thirupathur, Kancheepuram, Hosur, Tiruttani, Puducherry, Cuddalore, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Velankanni, Tiruchi, Madurai, Tirunelveli. SETC to ease congestion at Koyambedu ahead of Ayudha Pooja.

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Kumbakonam railway station to have lounges, eateries as part of redevelopment plan

DPR for Kumbakonam station, one of the major stations in Tiruchi Division, is being prepared. Cost of redevelopment estimated at ₹200 crore. Projects planned include separate departure/arrival plaza, lush green landscaping, ticket vending machines, retiring rooms, paid lounge, ramp, shelter coverage, food/beverage outlets, baggage scanners, lifts, multi-level parking, waiting halls,…

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Accused in murder of Dalit girl should not be given bail, says Congress SC cell head

Chennai Tamil Nadu Congress SC cell head urges SC/ST commission to intervene in Dalit woman's murder case. He slams police for taking 'selfies' with suspect, cites caste hegemony as reason for lack of justice. He calls for filling post of Commission of Police in Tirunelveli to prevent further incidents against…

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Udangudi Panangarupatti gets GI tag

GI tag for Udangudi Panangkarupatti recognizes its unique production process, dry climate & red sand dune soil, which gives it a distinct taste & longer shelf life. It is exported to foreign countries & has 500+ wholesale dealers in Madurai & Tirunelveli.

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AIADMK leader demands compensation to be paid to family of deceased farmer

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami demands ₹25 lakh for family of farmer who died of distress due to crop withering. He also calls for assessment of crop loss and ₹35,000/acre compensation. AMMK's T.T.V. Dhinakaran condemns arrest of farmers' leader P.R. Pandian. O. Panneerselvam thanks PM Modi for Vande Bharat train services…

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In Tamil Nadu, yet another sand storm

Madras HC orders State to ensure sand sale only with approved building plan; TN govt rolls out SOP; illegal sand mining rampant, ED conducts searches, freezes ₹12.82 cr in cash, seizes ₹2.33 cr in unaccounted-for cash, 1024.6 gms of gold; TN police have little info on ED op; 2012 team…

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SCR’s two new Vande Bharat trains to be commissioned on September 24

PM Modi to virtually flag off 9 Vande Bharat trains, incl. 2 from SCR, on Sep 24. Trains to cover dist. in 7-8.5 hrs, have halts at Mahabubnagar, Kurnool City, Anantapur, Renigunta, Yesvantpur. Other trains to run b/w Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram, Ranchi-Howrah, Tirunelveli-Madurai-Chennai, Udaipur-Jaipur, Jamnagar-Ahmedabad, Rourkela-Bhubaneshwar-Puri & Patna-Howrah.

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Tirunelveli – Chennai Vande Bharat train service to commence on September 24

PM Modi to flag off Tirunelveli-Chennai Vande Bharat Express on September 24. Train to depart Tirunelveli at 6am, arrive Chennai 1.50pm. Return journey to leave Chennai 2.50pm, arrive Tirunelveli 10.40pm (except Tuesdays). Average speed 83.30km/hr, 652.49km in 7.5hrs.

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Palladam murders: Tirunelveli native arrested for harbouring assailants; suffers leg fracture while attempting to escape

The police arrest man for harbouring accused in Palladam murders; A. Selvam of Tirunelveli met with accident while trying to escape, right leg fractured, according to police. His brother A. Venkatesh (27) alias Kutti alias Rajkumar and father P. Ayyappan (52) have already been arrested by the police.

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Madras HC stays order of single bench permitting sale of idols made of plaster of paris

MADURAI: Granting stay on the operation of the order passed by a single bench which had directed the authorities not to prevent a man from selling idols made of plaster of paris in Tirunelveli district, Madras high court in a special sitting on Sunday made it clear that there shall…

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U.S. agency approves USD 425 million financing for Tata Power’s solar cell, module manufacturing plant in T.N.

DFC approves USD 425M financing for Tata Group's 4.3GW solar cell/module plant in Tirunelveli. Plant to create 2,000 jobs, majority of which will be women from local areas. Facility to integrate advanced tech, implement industry 4.0 standards. Financing to support India's renewable energy manufacturing, 500GW clean energy target by 2030.…

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HR&CE Department concedes it constructed its offices on temple lands across Tamil Nadu

HR&CE Dept. admits to constructing offices on temple lands; promises to reimburse construction costs & pay fair rent from govt. funds. Amounts of ₹2.82L, ₹98L, ₹75L, ₹20L & ₹21.80L to be reimbursed to temples in Mayiladuthurai, Madurai, Tiruchi, Salem & Tirunelveli respectively. Arrears of rent to be paid to Tiruchendur…

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Nanguneri attack on SC siblings | Three teens accused in the case, get bail

The Juvenile Justice Board has given bail to three of the seven accused persons in the case pertaining to the attack on a Scheduled Caste teen of Nanguneri and his younger sister, on August 9.

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Health Minister finds duty doctor absent in a PHC; orders action in Tirunelveli district

Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ma. Subramanian has ordered departmental inquiry and action into the absence of a doctor at an upgraded Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Thisayanvilai in Tirunelveli district

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