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Idol Wing CID seizes three metal idols meant for illegal sale in Pudukottai, arrests nine persons

Idol Wing CID arrests nine in connection to illegal sale of three metal idols. Team formed by Additional Superintendent of Police G. Balamurugan, received info about gangs in Chennai, Pudukottai, Tiruchi, Madurai and Kumbakonam. Negotiated with gang to purchase idols for ₹10 crore, detained four and arrested five more. Case…

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IMD issues moderate rain and thunderstorm warnings for 12 districts in Tamil Nadu for next three hours

IMD issues moderate rain and thunderstorm warnings for Chennai, Chengalpattu, Vellore, Pudukottai and 12 other districts in Tamil Nadu for the next three hours.

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Palaniswami criticises DMK regime for ‘not being able to contain the spread of dengue’

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticizes DMK govt for not containing spread of dengue in TN. Cites Madurai & Pudukottai as examples. Slams Health Minister for holding token fever camps & focussing on CM's son's coronation instead of rain-affected people.

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ED officials search businessman’s house in Dindigul; gunmen guard the premises

ED officials conducted a search in the residence of businessman Rathinam in Dindigul on Saturday. Central police force was deployed at the premises. The ED team reportedly took some incriminating documents from Rathinam's house. He is allegedly involved in sand trade in the State with two other people from Pudukottai…

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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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Three noon-meal centres in Pudukottai district bag ISO certification

Pudukottai district's three noon-meal centres have achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, providing nutritious meals to 1.5 lakh students daily. The centres have complied with Quality Management System norms, and are now a model for other centres in the district.

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Death of Dalit boy in Pudukottai | National Commission for Scheduled Castes conducts inquiry

NCSC Dir. Ravivarman conducted inquiry into death of 16-yr-old SC boy in Pudukottai, who allegedly committed suicide after being assaulted by intermediate caste students. Ravivarman discussed dept. action with district admin. and handed over ₹6 lakh to boy's father. Police registered case under SC/ST Act & IPC 306.

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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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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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Sand mining: ED searches conclude in Pudukottai district

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17 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram, Pudukottai districts arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

17 fishermen from Pudukottai and Rameswaram districts of Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on charges of trespassing.

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ED probes money laundering in sand mining business

ED launches probe into TN govt's sand mining biz; teams search 30+ sites, incl. offices/residences of contractors, officials. CAPF backs ED in investigation into suspected money laundering, GST evasion. Teams check receipts, quantum of sand mined, lorries that purchased sand. Searches halt operations at quarries, sand depots.

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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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Express train to Tambaram detained at Aranthangi in Pudukottai district, after passengers pull alarm chain

Passengers of Sengottai-Tambaram Express detained at Aranthangi station due to malfunctioning AC coach. Alarmed passengers alighted due to heat, train detained for 75 mins. Problem rectified, train left.

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More brick structures unearthed at Tamil Nadu’s Porpanaikottai, a Sangam-era site

Archaeologists unearth circular brick structure at Sangam-age site in Pudukottai district. Excavation director T. Thangadurai reports finding water channels, 355 antiques, 11 graffiti, and potsherds. Hopscotch made of rouletted ware is a rare and important find. Digging in private properties owned by 6 individuals in Porpanaikottai village.

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Disproportionate assets case | T.N. Ex-Minister C. Vijayabaskar, wife ordered to appear before Pudukottai court on Aug 29

The Principal District Court in Pudukottai has ordered former T.N. Health Minister and AIADMK sitting MLA of Viralimalai assembly constituency, C. Vijayabaskar and his wife Ramya, to appear before it on August 29, 2023, in connection with the disproportionate assets case booked against them by the Directorate of Vigilance and…

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18-month-old child from Pudukottai, treated for bleeding in the brain, dies of complications at ICH

Toddler with multiple complications at birth dies of it despite treatment at Institute of Child Health

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Blast at Pudukottai fireworks unit | Two victims succumb to injuries

Two persons succumbed to injuries in a blast that took place at a private fireworks unit in Poongudi village in Pudukottai district recently.

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Sangam-age stud, bead unearthed in Tamil Nadu

A gold stud, a bone point and a carnelian bead have been unearthed by archaeologists at Porpanaikottai in Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu.

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Four killed in road accident near Viralimalai

At least our passengers of a car were killed and another person was injured in a road accident at Lanjanmedu near Viralimalai in Pudukottai district on July 5, 2023

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17 fishermen of Pudukottai arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

About 17 fishermen men Pudukottai who were fishing near ‘Neduntheevu’ intercepted by Sri Lankan Navy, arrested

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DVAC files chargesheet against former T.N. Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar in disproportionate assets case

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) filed a chargesheet in the disproportionate assets case against former AIADMK Health Minister and sitting MLA of the Viralimalai assembly constituency, C. Vijayabaskar, and his wife Ramya, in Pudukottai, on Monday.

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No answers even months after atrocity

The Dalit victims at Vengaivayal village in Pudukottai deserve justice

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Vengaivayal incident | Blood samples of 10 more persons taken for DNA test

Blood samples of 10 more persons were taken at the Pudukottai Government Medical College Hospital on Monday, May 8 in connection with the incident at Vengaivayal village where faeces were found mixed in an overhead water tank that supplied drinking water to the Adi Dravidar families.

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VAO murder in Thoothukudi | Mortal remains laid to rest, one more arrested

The mortal remains of Village Administrative Officer Y. Lourdhu Francis of Murappanaadu, who was murdered in his office on Tuesday, were laid to rest in Pudukottai near here on Wednesday. One more accused person was arrested in the case

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