The Latest Breaking News from Virudhunagar

Bid on VAO’s life over withdrawing POCSO case booked against youth in Virudhunagar

VAO K. Muthiah assaulted by gang threatening to withdraw POCSO case against youth for marrying minor. Marimuthu abused Muthiah, threatened to bump him off. VAO escaped, police booked Marimuthu and three others for attempt to murder, wrongful restraint, threatening to give false evidence and criminal intimidation.

The Hindu · Dec 12, 2023

Feudalism beyond the farmland: The Dalit workers in Sivakasi’s firecracker units

The death of more than a dozen workers at a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar last month was yet another reminder of the hazards of working in this sector. But the horrific incident, which is the latest of many, did little to deter thousands of mostly Dalit workers like 40-year-old Mariammal…

Newslaundry · Dec 11, 2023

Enthusiastic turnout for Virudhunagar’s ‘Our State Our Taste’ cooking competition

Virudhunagar's 'Our State Our Taste' cooking competition saw an enthusiastic turnout. Vennila Vasu won the round with Virudhunagar oil parota, mutton gravy, vetrilai laddu etc. M. Shanthi and Asma R. secured 1st and 2nd runner-up positions. Final showdown in Chennai on Dec 16. Grand prize ₹1 lakh, 2nd & 3rd…

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Four persons going to Kerala arrested, 120 kg of ganja seized from them in Virudhunagar

After a hot pursuit, the Virudhunagar district police arrested four persons from Kerala and seized 120 kg of ganja that was being smuggled to Thiruvananthapuram from Andhra Pradesh on Sunday

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

₹11.50 lakh unaccounted money seized from residence of Joint Registrar in Madurai

Vigilance sleuths seized ₹11.50 lakh unaccounted money from the residence of Joint Registrar (in-charge) in Madurai, a day after ₹1.25 lakh was seized from his possession near Virudhunagar. The sleuths found he had collected bribe from document-writers using secret codes. People can contact DVAC ADSP to alert about corrupt practices…

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

Sparks of danger | Tamil Nadu’s tragedies-plagued firecracker industry

Tamil Nadu’s firecracker industry, concentrated in Sivakasi, is much more dispersed in now. Small units, both legal and illegal, are coming up across districts. Many of these units function with little supervision, monitoring, or official inspections, which has led to a spate of tragedies in recent months.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Panneerselvam slams DMK regime, says its lackadaisical approach led to Virudhunagar fireworks unit deaths

O. Panneerselvam blames DMK govt's "lackadaisical approach" for 14 deaths in Virudhunagar fireworks units. Demands ₹10L to families of deceased & ₹3L to injured. Govt should have inspected units & stopped production at illegal ones.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

At least 11 persons killed in firecracker factory fire in Virudhunagar. TN CM announces ₹3 lakh solatium for families of deceased, ₹1 lakh for injured. Madras HC directs TN govt to reconsider request to permit 5 shows of 'Leo' from 7am-1.30am. Balamani arrested in Kumarapalayam for involvement in selling infants;…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

14 workers die in blasts in two TN fireworks units

VIRUDHUNAGAR: Fourteen workers died in blasts in two fireworks manufacturing units near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

At least 14 dead in two fireworks units in Virudhunagar district

At least 8 killed in Virudhunagar fire accident; 2 incidents reported; workers testing crackers when accident occurred; death toll likely to rise; investigation ongoing.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023