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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.

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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…

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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…

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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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Investment above ₹1 crore invited for developing MSMEs in Virudhunagar

Virudhunagar district invites MSMEs to invest ₹1cr+ in district-level meet. Agreements for ₹1,550cr signed so far. Aim is to develop MSMEs & attract mega industrial units. Meet held at Saraswathi Mahal on Nov 22 to help achieve Vision Tamil Nadu 2023.

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T.N. Rains | As heavy showers begin, 27 districts gear up for disasters, many declare holiday for educational institutions

Tamil Nadu govt instructs 27 district Collectors to adhere to SOPs, gear up machinery to tackle exigency due to heavy rains predicted in various parts.

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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

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₹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…

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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.

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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.

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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;…

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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.

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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.

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SC partially relaxes travel restriction on former AIADMK Minister

Supreme Court partially relaxes travel restrictions on former AIADMK Minister K.T. Rajenthra Bhalaji, accused in job scam case. Allowed to travel within India, but not abroad without High Court permission. Bail extended, Tamil Nadu govt denies accusations of “personal vendetta”. Two FIRs registered by Virudhunagar police over promised jobs in…

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Inexperience and poor handling cause fire accidents in crackers units, says Minister

Firecracker units in Tamil Nadu have seen an increase in accidents due to inexperienced workers, increased production and poor handling of finished products. The State has 1,482 units, 1,085 of which are in Virudhunagar district. The Chief Secretary and Collectors are monitoring safety measures, and the DMK govt. increased the…

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Assault at gram sabha meeting: panchayat secretary charged with attempt to murder

Virudhunagar police alter assault case to attempt to murder after elderly farmer kicked by suspended panchayat secretary. Thangapandian and accomplice Rasu absconded, but Rasu later arrested and sent to judicial custody. Thangapandian obtained advance bail from court. BDO suspended Thangapandian and police transferred for failing to arrest him.

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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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Tamil Nadu information panel asks Virudhunagar Collector, SP to send report on probe into allegation of ostracisation

P. Thamarai Kannan, State Information Commission, directs Virudhunagar Collector and SP to check if investigation into alleged case of ostracisation of P. Manimaran and family was done properly. Manimaran had exposed corruption and anti-social activities in Vanniyampatti village. Leaders of a particular community ostracised Manimaran and family, barring them from…

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Two panchayat presidents killed as car rams stationary lorry in Pudukottai

Two panchayat presidents died, three injured in car accident near Vanathirayanpatti diversion road in Pudukottai district. Group of four from Virudhunagar district was en route to Chennai for rally in support of demands when car lost control, hit median, then trailer lorry. Driver suspected of dozing off. Injured receiving treatment…

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Second phase of T.N. BJP leader Annamalai’s yatra to commence from Sept. 3

TN BJP President K. Annamalai's yatra 'En Mann En Makkal' to start from Sept 3 in Alangulam, Tenkasi. 1st phase ends on Aug 28, covering 41 constituencies. 2nd phase to cover Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Nilgiris & Coimbatore, ending on Sept 27 in Singanallur.

The Hindu

T.N. announces ₹181 crore relief package for six drought-hit districts to benefit 1.87 lakh farmers

TN govt sanctions ₹181 cr to provide input subsidy relief to 1.87 lakh farmers in 6 southern districts affected by moderate agricultural drought. 98,354 hectare & 1.34 lakh farmers in Ramanathapuram, 19,082 in Sivaganga, 18,677 in Tenkasi, 4,908 in Pudukkottai, 1,776 in Virudhunagar & 32 in Thoothukudi affected. Govt notified…

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Virudhunagar railway station is to get a facelift, says Congress MP Manickam Tagore; lashes out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah

The Virudhunagar Railway Station would soon get a facelift at a cost of ₹25 crore, said Congress MP Manickam Tagore at Virudhunagar on Saturday, July 29.

The Hindu

Focus is now on AIADMK’s willingness to accommodate more allies

AIADMK-BJP alliance needs to rope in AMMK & MNM to win 16 LS seats in TN; AMMK can help in Virudhunagar & Tirunelveli, MNM in Coimbatore & South Chennai.

The Hindu

DVAC sleuths nab Food Cell SSI with ₹4.35 lakh unaccounted money near Srivilliputtur

Virudhunagar unit of Vigilance and Anti-corruption (DVAC) on the night of June 10 seized ₹4.35 lakh of unaccounted money from a Special Sub-Inspector of Police, attached to Civil Supplies

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