The Latest Breaking News from Villupuram

Three cops in Villupuram placed under suspension for hoarding seized liquor bottles

Three policemen at Kottakuppam check-post on ECR suspended for keeping IMFL bottles seized during vehicle check. SP Shashank Sai ordered suspension after enquiry. DSP Sunil led team found carton box with bottles.

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

Villupuram erupts in joy over its favourite son’s role in Chandrayaan-3’s success

Villupuram celebrates success of ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission; Mr. Palanivel overwhelmed with joy. His son, P. Veeramuthuvel, dedicated to mission, studied in Villupuram till Class X, then did diploma, B.E., postgraduation and Ph.D. Collector felicitated Mr. Palanivel for son's achievement. #Villupuram celebrates success of #Chandrayaan-3 mission. Mr. Palanivel overwhelmed with joy…

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

Nine checkpoints on Puducherry-T.N. border in Villupuram to go live with CCTVs, to curb liquor smuggling

Villupuram district to install CCTVs at nine check posts on inter-state border with Puducherry to strengthen vigil and curb illegal movement of liquor. CCTVs to be linked with District Police Office and personnel randomly changed to prevent "tie-up" with liquor shops. Police have launched crackdown on bootleggers, 370 villages declared…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

PMK functionary arrested for stoning three buses in Villupuram district

Police arrested PMK functionary for stoning 3 govt buses in Villupuram in protest against NLC India Ltd. taking possession of land. No passengers injured, CCTV footage used to identify suspect. Case registered.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

PMK announces protest against NLC land acquisition on July 28

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss to lead protest against State govt. for land acquisition for NLC. He wrote to TN CM, MPs, MLAs and popular personalities to voice for measures to tackle climate change. He also wrote to Villupuram Collector to stop work on bus terminus near water body. PMK founder…

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Three killed, two seriously injured as pick-up truck overturns on ECR in Villupuram

3 labourers killed, 2 injured in accident at Naravakkam, Villupuram. Driver Ravikumar lost control after tyre burst. Shahjahan, Arumugam, Baskar died on spot. Kumar, Ravikumar injured, admitted to PIMS. Bodies shifted to Jipmer for post-mortem.

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Villupuram BJP functionary held for derogatory remarks against former T.N. CM Karunanidhi, MP Kanimozhi

Villupuram police arrested BJP district president V.A.T. Kalivaradhan for making derogatory remarks against former CM Karunanidhi and MP Kanimozhi. Police booked him under IPC and TN Prohibition of Harassment of Woman Act.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Higher Education Minister Ponmudy taken in for questioning by ED

ED searches 13 hrs in Chennai & Villupuram, takes DMK Minister K. Ponmudy & son MP P. Gautham Sigamani for questioning in money laundering case. Documents, cash & jewellery seized. Searches conducted at 7 places. DVAC case pending in court. Assets worth ₹8.6 crore seized from Sigamani. ED probes illegal…

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

ED searches under way at residences, premises linked to T.N. Minister Ponmudy in Chennai, Villupuram

Sources said the searches were also carried out at the premises of Surya Educational Trust in Vikravandi and the residence of Tamil Nadu’s higher education minister Ponmudy’s son Gautham Sigamani in Villupuram.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

T.N. CM Stalin inaugurates industry 4.0 technology centres, women’s hostels

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin inaugurated Industry 4.0 tech centres at 45 ITIs and women's hostels in Guduvancheri, Adyar, Perambalur, Salem, Thanjavur, Tirunelveli, Vellore & Villupuram at a total cost of ₹1,572.32 crore. Ministers & officials attended the events.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023