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Promises, scepticism and unanswered questions: How Karur remembers TVK stampede deaths

Velusamypuram in Karur district does not speak easily about September 27, 2025.

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Let Me Explain: Karur stampede and why India keeps failing its people

When thousands gather for a glimpse of a star, you expect joy. Celebration. Memories.

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Tamil Superstar Vijay Rally Tragedy: Stampede Leaves 40 Dead, Raising Questions About His Political Future

Tamil superstar Vijay faces scrutiny after 40 die in a rally stampede in Karur, as officials and organisers trade blame over safety failures.

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Death toll from stampede at Indian actor-politician’s rally climbs to 41

More 120 people injured in crowd crush at Vijay’s rally still in hospital

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Delays, poor crowd control: How the Karur tragedy unfolded

With 40 people dead in a stampede, including nine children, anger is mounting against the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its president Vijay. The party and Vijay are facing tough questions over mismanagement in organising the campaign event at Karur, while the police and district administration are also being criticised…

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Vijay’s Karur rally tragedy leaves at least 39 dead, TVK functionaries booked

An FIR has been filed against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionaries in connection with the Karur stampede that has claimed 39 lives so far. The case has been registered against Madhiazhagan, TVK’s district secretary for Karur North; Bussy Anand, the party’s general secretary; CTR Nirmal Kumar, joint general secretary; and…

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Low turnout in Manapparai, Vedasandur pulls down overall poll percentage of Karur LS constituency

Low turnout in Vedasandur and Manapparai Assembly segments has pulled down the overall percentage of voting in the Karur Lok Sabha constituency

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Karur Lok Sabha constituency registers 74.05% voter turnout

Karur Lok Sabha constituency registered 74.05% turnout in the Lok Sabha elections on Friday

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Lok Sabha polls | Former T.N. Minister M.R. Vijayabhaskar booked for threatening poll official

Former AIADMK Minister M.R. Vijayabhaskar and others face charges for threatening an election official in Karur.

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Sand mining case: ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’, Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu

Sand mining case: Supreme Court upholds ED's powers, criticizes Tamil Nadu Collectors for failing to appear, orders them to attend on April 25.

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AIADMK, BJP candidates file nominations for Karur constituency

The AIADMK, the BJP, and the Naam Tamilar Katchi candidates filed their nominations for the Karur Lok Sabha constituency on Monday

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Congress renominates Jothimani for Karur Lok Sabha seat

The Congress has renominated its MP S. Jothimani as its candidate for the Karur Lok Sabha constituency

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Congress election panel clears four sitting MPs from Tamil Nadu

Congress would be repeating Karti Chidambaram from Sivaganga, S. Jothimani from the Karur Lok Sabha seat, Vijay Vasanth from Kanniyakumari, and Manickam Tagore from Virudhunagar.

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Senthilbalaji case | ED searches T.N. Minister’s house at Karur for the second time

V. Senthilbalaji case: Enforcement Directorate officials search Tamil Nadu Minister's residence for the second time in money laundering case.

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Tangedco’s plan to set up solar power parks a non-starter

Tamil Nadu's ambitious plan to establish solar power parks in Tiruchi, Karur, Tiruvarur & Perambalur delayed due to difficulty in land acquisition.

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Engineering student in Karur slashed with knife by college mate

20-yr-old Nitish Kumar, ECE student in Karur, sustains cut injuries in neck after being slashed by another student, Annamalai, in college vehicle. Annamalai arrested; Nitish taken to hospital. Kulithalai Police investigating.

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Income Tax officials search house of T.N. Minister E.V. Velu’s associate in Tiruchi

On Nov 7, 2023, I-T Dept. conducted a search at the house of a businessman in Tiruchi, reportedly associated with TN Minister for Public Works, E.V. Velu. Accompanied by CRPF, a team of 10 officials arrived at Manapparai Swaminathan's house in Anna Nagar. Searches were also conducted in Tiruvannamalai, Karur,…

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Several locations in Tamil Nadu allegedly linked to DMK leaders raided by IT

The Income Tax Department conducted searches in various locations in the Karur district of Tamil Nadu.

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Two books released at Karur village in Sagar taluk

Two books by G.T. Sathyanarayana released in Karur village, Sagar taluk. Former Minister Kagodu Thimmappa released Appaiah, a book on the life of author's father, and Nenapu Nadiyagi, a collection of poems. People in Karur & Barangi hoblis faced difficulties after losing lands for Linganmakki reservoir. Appaiah depicted struggles of…

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Karur district has more than 8.72 lakh voters

There were 8,72,423 voters in four Assembly constituencies in the district, according to the draft electoral rolls released by Karur district Collector M. Thangavel on Friday.

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Infant sale racket in T.N. | Police arrest woman who was part of network in Namakkal

Police bust network selling infants; Balamani from Namakkal arrested. Anuradha, Logambal, Balamani part of network. Police registered case under IPC, Juvenile Justice Act. Logambal sold 7 infants with help of doctor. Special teams to Salem, Karur to arrest more persons.

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Enforcement Directorate carries out searches at sand quarries in Tamil Nadu’s Karur

According to sources, the officials, accompanied by a team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, arrived at the quarries at around 10 a.m. and took stock of the situation in Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu

Annamalai stresses need to revive two rivers in T.N.

Revival of Thamirabarani in Tirunelveli district, Noyyal rivers running through four districts - Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode and Karur - possible with people, NGOs: Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President K. Annamala. We need comprehensive solution, so people, govt must join hands, stop dumping plastic in water bodies, he said.

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HC judge recuses himself from hearing bail petitions of those involved in attack on I-T officials in Karur

Justice Ilangovan recused himself from hearing bail petitions of those involved in attack on I-T officials. He had earlier set aside bail granted to attackers. Chief Judicial Magistrate, Karur heard bail petitions & dismissed them. Principal District & Sessions Judge, Karur also dismissed bail petitions. Justice Ilangovan recused himself as…

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ED freezes property of Minister Senthilbalaji’s relatives in Karur

ED freezes palatial bungalow being built by Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s relatives in Karur

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