‘Ensure social security for migrant workers’

The AITUC Tamil Nadu Manual Workers’ Federation has stressed the need to cover the migrant workers employed in various industries/trade/businesses in Tamil Nadu under the social security schemes implemented by the State government. In a resolution passed at the Federation’s State Committee meeting held in Thanjavur on January 31, the federation pointed out that several … Read more

Implementing G.O. on culling of wild boars impractical, Coimbatore farmers complain at monthly grievances redress meeting

Many farmers at the monthly grievances redress meeting on Friday sounded sceptic about the practicality of the order issued by the State government earlier this month on culling of wild boars that destroy crops in fields adjoining forests. The order permits the Forest Department personnel to shoot down wild boars found three km away from … Read more

Akkaraipettai residents oppose merger with Nagapattinam municipality

A cross-section of residents and local fishermen from 64 villages, including Keechankuppam, and leaders of Akkaraipettai, a village panchayat, is against its proposed merger with the Nagapattinam Municipality. The residents submitted petitions to the District Collector urging him to retain Akkaraipettai as a panchayat. They fear the proposed merger would impact rural welfare schemes and … Read more

Ram Sene chief accused of making animal sacrifice

Prasad Attavar, chief of Ram Sene, a right wing group, is accused of making animal sacrifice to give strength to Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the MUDA case, and another RTI activist Gangaraju. The alleged sacrifice came to light during the investigation by the Mangaluru police into the alleged ruckus created by Ram Sene activists … Read more

Police fire in the air and arrest rowdy sheeter 

The police fired a warning shot in the air to overpower a rowdy sheeter who was allegedly trying to flee and arrested him on Friday morning. Kiran, 28, whose name figures in the list of rowdies at the HAL police station, had in an earlier altercation allegedly attacked a police constable. He went into hiding … Read more

Eight patients at Salem GMKMCH develop allergic reactions, one dies

Eight patients admitted to the Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital (GMKMCH) developed allergic reactions after they were administered saline to the patients on Thursday night. While one patient died, hospital authorities denied that the death was caused by the saline. Doctors injected saline into the patients at around 9 p.m. on Thursday night at the … Read more

HC dismisses plea challenging armed guards’ appointments in SBI

The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed petitions filed by candidates who challenged the appointments made to the post of armed guards in the State Bank of India’s (SBI) Thiruvananthapuram Circle. They had sought fresh selection to the post, contending that the selection process was marred by corruption, nepotism and arbitrariness. The petitioners — ex-servicemen … Read more

HC grants liberty to resident to give his objection to merger of Kovilpappakudi with Madurai Corporation

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court granted liberty to a petitioner, a resident of Kovilpappakudi, to give his objections to the merger of the village with Madurai Corporation. The court directed the authorities to consider it and pass orders. The court was hearing a public interest litigation petition filed by S. Gnanavel of … Read more

Changes in train services – The Hindu

Southern Railway has announced changes in train services due to engineering works over various sections in Salem Division. A statement said that Train No. 16846 Sengottai – Erode Express leaving Sengottai at 5.10 a.m. on February 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10 will be short terminated in Karur. The train will be partially cancelled between … Read more

Bengaluru police arrest cyber fraudsters in Mysuru

The Bengaluru police cracked down on a cyber fraudster ring operating out of Mysuru which was involved in cheating people through social media platforms. The police said that a total of seven persons have been arrested and nine mobile phones, 11 bank passbooks, 31 ATM cards, and nine Aadhar cards were recovered from their possession. The … Read more

‘Cyberabad Traffic Pulse’ launched for real-time traffic updates

Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty and other officials launching ‘Cyberabad Traffic Pulse’ in Hyderabad on Friday. The Cyberabad traffic police launched ‘Cyberabad Traffic Pulse’, a platform designed to send out real-time alerts on traffic congestion, accidents, VIP movements and city events directly to citizens via WhatsApp, Google RCS, SMS and flash SMS in a bid … Read more

NAREDCO Telangana lauds infrastructure developments in Hyderabad

The Hyderabad Real Estate Summit 2025 held on January 28 brought together industry leaders and government officials to discuss the city’s emergence as a global investment destination | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Telangana branch of National Real Estate Developers Council (NAREDCO) has lauded the infrastructure developments and policy reforms shaping Hyderabad’s future. The Hyderabad … Read more

UoH professor elected Fellow Member of Optica

A distinguished physicist from the University of Hyderabad (UoH) Professor Venugopal Rao Soma has been elected a Fellow Member of Optica (formerly Optical Society of America, USA). This prestigious recognition honours his outstanding contributions to ultrafast spectroscopy and nonlinear optics (NLO) studies, femtosecond ablation and explosives detection techniques. Professor Soma in over three decades of … Read more

Prisoner cannot be denied access to minimal facilities required to deal with his condition, says HC

The concept of prison justice cannot be confined to a rigid framework. Its boundaries have to expand, observed the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court while directing the Home Department to pass appropriate orders on a representation made by a petitioner seeking A Class facility for his son currently lodged at Palayamkottai Central Prison. … Read more

SDM Educational Society suggested to offer ‘gurukula system’ of ayurveda education

Srinivas Prasad Buduru, president, Ayurveda Board, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine, Union Ministry of AYUSH, said on Friday that Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Educational Society, Ujire can think of imparting ayurveda education under ‘gurukula system’. Addressing a gathering at the inaugural function of the newly constructed academic building of SDM College of Ayurveda Hospital … Read more

Crime and brief reports – The Hindu

Relatives of deceased weaver stage dharna in Salem Relatives of P. Ayyandurai (30), a weaver of Kanakkupatti near Tharamangalam who ended his life on Thursday, staged a protest on Friday demanding action against workers of a private finance company where Ayyandurai had borrowed ₹4 lakh. According to the police, since there were delays in repayment of … Read more

Farmers seek appropriate compensation for crops damaged due to unseasonal rains

  During the farmers’ grievance redress meeting here on Friday, Collector Simranjeet Singh Kahlon assured them that compensation would be provided for those whose crops have been affected due to unseasonal rainfall.  Farmers from Palkarai region in the district complained that paddy seeds that were bought from the agricultural offices gave poor yield. “Also, some … Read more

Watch: Hyderabad’s transgender community find work and joy as traffic assistants

Hyderabad’s transgender community work as traffic assistants | Video Credit: The Hindu In December 2024, Hyderabad witnessed something extraordinary on its bustling streets. For the first time, the city’s traffic management team welcomed members of the transgender community as Traffic Assistants—a move that’s as inspiring as it is historic. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, … Read more

Fishermen families seek Centre’s help; want arrests to stop and security for livelihood

Fishermen and their family members stage a demonstration in Rameswaram on Friday. | Photo Credit: BALACHANDAR L A large number of fishermen with their families, including women and children, staged a demonstration near the bus stand here on Friday. Weeping uncontrollably, some of the womenfolk, who spoke to the media persons said that their livelihood … Read more

Food safety officials conduct inspections across Thoothukudi district

Food safety officials conducted inspections across Thoothukudi district over the last four days and registered cases against those shops operating without license and using prohibited materials banned by the food safety department. The food safety department said that the team had inspected 534 tea shops and eateries across the district in several places including Thoothukudi … Read more

Greater Chennai Corporation plans to build a cable-stayed bridge across the Adyar

The new structure will replace Broken Bridge and restore connectivity between Besant Nagar and Foreshore Estate. | Photo Credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJ To reduce traffic congestion, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has initiated steps to construct a cable-stayed bridge across the Adyar, connecting Srinivasapuram and Urur Kuppam and replacing Broken Bridge. A cable-stayed bridge, such … Read more

Gold appraiser training programme to be held in Coimbatore

A 10-day gold appraiser training programme, organised by Skill India and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), will be held from February 3 to 12 in Coimbatore. The training covers gold valuation, purchase procedures, quality assessment, hallmark certification, and loan disbursal methods. Open to individuals aged 18 and above and who have studied at least … Read more