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PROTECT SOIL AFTER A YEAR OF LANDSLIDES

YEAR 2024 saw huge landslides in several places across India, causing death, injury and devastation to people and animals. July was perhaps the cruellest month for it.

Allu Arjun inhumane even after a death: CM

'ALLEGATIONS WRONG AND HUMILIATING'

PF fraud: Warrant against Uthappa

An arrest warrant was issued against former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa for alleged fraud in connection with the provident fund (PF) contributions of employees at a clothing company run by him.

Lorry topples on car, 6 of family killed

Victims crushed to death; driver lost control while trying to avoid oncoming vehicle, critical

Wild boars spotted in Dharmapuri's village, residents seek action

HARUR residents urged forest staff to take steps to prevent wild boar intrusion into urban areas, after repeated sightings.

Fire breaks out at knitwear packing firm

A fire broke out at a private knitwear packing company at Maniyakarampalayam in the city on Saturday.

Tigress dies due to parasitic infection in MTR

A postmortem examination carried out on Saturday on a female tiger aged 6-7 years revealed that it died due to an alleged parasitic infection at Theppakkadu forest range in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR).

No breakfast provided at tribal school

THE Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme was not provided at T Palayur Panchayat Union Primary School (PUPS) in Bettamugilalam panchayat of Kelamangalam block.

No med waste found at dumping sites in Kumari villages: Collector

AFTER waste was found dumped at two locations on the banks of the Parakkai south big tank, District Collector R Alagumeena inspected the sites and instructed the officials to remove the waste.

Sahitya winner: CM promised memorial for Nellai uprising

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Saturday felicitated historian AR Venkatachalapathy, who has been chosen for the Sahitya Akademi award for 2024, for his book Tirunelveli Ezhuchiyum Vaa Vuu Ciyum-1908 (Tirunelveli Uprising and V. O. Chidambaram Pillai, 1908).

Udhaya: AIADMK is a frog seeking refuge in the shadow of a snake

DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday alleged the pact between AIADMK and BJP is no more tacit and the former's support of the ruling party in the centre is now out in the open.

DMK govt not genuine on Tungsten issue: EPS

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has criticised the DMK government for its alleged lethargic attitude in handling the tungsten mining issue.

HC suggests action against cops over murder in Nellai

THE Madras High Court on Saturday directed the Commissioner of Tirunelveli city police to hold an inquiry into the alleged negligence on the part of the policemen present at the district court complex to prevent the brutal murder of an accused just outside the gates of the court.

MAN ATTACKS DALIT FOR DRINKING TEA IN HIS PRESENCE

THE Tiruppur district police have booked a 50-year-old man from a dominant community under SC/ST Act after he allegedly attacked a 36-year-old Dalit man for sitting in front of him and drinking tea at a bakery in Moolanur in Tiruppur district.

Civic polls only after delimitation, reservation works, govt tells court

Addl advocate gen says collectors will hold meetings with stakeholders to devise modalities

Stalin calls DMK MPs heroes for their good performance in Parl

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Saturday commended the DMK MPs for the manner in which they conducted themselves by raising important issues in an impactful manner during the recently concluded winter session of the Parliament.

Man dies days after suicide attempt over losing ₹2 lakh in online game

DAYS after attempting to kill himself, a 22-year-old man collapsed at home on Thursday night in Dindigul.

Government staff participate in Thirukkural quiz competition

Over 217 government employees and teachers participated in the Thirukkural quiz preliminary competition in Dindigul city on Sunday.

CMRL team inspects Madurai for metro

A technical inspection for the Madurai metro project was conducted by a team led by the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) Director (Projects) T Archunan on Saturday.

Municipality revokes contract over delay in laying pipelines

THE Virudhunagar municipality passed a resolution to revoke a contract for laying drinking water pipelines and repairing roads due to delay in work at the recent emergency council meeting.

HC: Parent duty bound to ensure child's safety

The direction was given after a man sought compensation for son who drowned in a pond

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The boy who broke free

HE air hung heavy with the stench of sweat and fear. Tiny hands, calloused and scarred, clutched at the rough fabric of a tattered shirt. Two-year-old Vinoth, his eyes wide with confusion and terror, watched as his parents were bound, their cries echoing through the cavernous rice mill in Ponneri.

A VOYAGE WOVEN WITH SALT & STARLIGHT

AS A GRADUATE IN ENGLISH LITERATURE, SUBIKSHA WORKED AT A PRIVATE BANK BEFORE PURSUING HER PASSION OF BECOMING A FISHERWOMAN AND A SEAFOOD ENTREPRENEUR

Sagging power line kills pilgrim getting off bus

A 20-year-old bus passenger, Agalya of Tirupattur, died early on Saturday after she was electrocuted by a sagging power line while alighting from the vehicle along the Arcot-Cheyyar Road.

Pegasus liable in WhatsApp suit: US court

WITH a US court finding Israel's NSO Group — which sells spyware Pegasus — liable in a lawsuit filed by WhatsApp in 2019 flagging breaches in devices, snooping is back on the front burner, including in India.

Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents

Congress says it will challenge it in court

Love-all start: Sindhu-Sai set for match close to heart

THERE is always a sprinkling of condiments to add flavour to a celebrity marriage. The brouhaha it generates is sometimes bewildering. When P V Sindhu announced her engagement and marriage to a Hyderabad entrepreneur, interest grew as the date of marriage neared, especially surrounding the identity of her to-be-husband Venkata Datta Sai.

Odisha harnesses AI potential for forest, wildlife conservation

FROM thwarting poachers and spotting forest fires to preventing accidental death of elephants, the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised forest and wildlife protection in Odisha, showcasing how cutting-edge technology can play a pivotal role in safeguarding the ecosystem.

MAPPING FLOOD, DROUGHT RISKS OF INDIAN DISTRICTS

A new report from the Department of Science and Technology and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, quantified the vulnerability of each district in the country to climate change so as to develop actionable pathways to mitigate them and evolve sustainable solutions.