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17-year-old girl dies by suicide in TN's Virudhunagar: She married a boy of her choice, ended up in govt home after mother refused to take her back

On Wednesday night, she tried to contact her mother, but the latter’s phone was switched off, following which the girl allegedly took the extreme step.  

published on : 10th November 2023
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Virudhunagar CEO booked for 'donations' from govt-aided schools for book fair

The police recovered Rs 3 lakh worth of unaccounted cash from the Chief Educational Officer of Virudhunagar district D Raman's house.

published on : 8th November 2023
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Despite undergoing tubectomy, Madurai woman gives birth to fifth child; HC asks TN govt to pay her Rs 3 lakh

The petitioner, a 35-year-old woman from Madurai, approached the court in 2020. She submitted that she married a daily wage worker in 2007 and has four children.

published on : 7th November 2023
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POCSO cases: 196 cases registered in Virudhunagar district from Jan to Oct 2023, 253 arrested

Additionally, 329 cases were registered in connection with the sale of pan masala and other banned tobacco products.

published on : 4th November 2023
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'Did you steal walkie-talkie?': Madras HC orders Virudhunagar SP to inquire into custodial torture plaint

The additional public prosecutor, appearing for the police said the petitioner was booked for creating ruckus in an inebriated state near the station.

published on : 4th November 2023
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A space for calm and competition for govt exam aspirants at the Collectorate

Official sources said, the study park was the district administration's initiative and was developed at a cost of Rs 50 lakh.

published on : 30th October 2023
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Nadar man says excommunicated for using excess water, Madras HC orders probe

The petitioner A Muthupalam, a BC (Hindu Nadar) community member, said he had taken three shops at a shopping complex on rent.

published on : 12th October 2023
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Miscreants mix cow dung in water used for preparing breakfast at Virudhunagar school

This comes in the wake of the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme being expanded to all districts across the state two weeks ago.

published on : 8th September 2023
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Class 6 girl from Sivakasi finishes marathon in 45 minutes after her father quit midway

It was jointly organised by the district administration and the social welfare and women empowerment department, under 'Save the girl child, educate the Girl Child' campaign.

published on : 4th September 2023
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Private bank manager booked in job fraud case  

He cheated a Srivilliputhur resident of Rs 14 lakh in 2021 by promising to get a job for son in the public works department (PWD).

published on : 3rd September 2023
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Starting as a school dropout, the ongoing tale of an octogenarian philanthropist

TP Rajendran, now 86 years old, is a known philanthropist who works tirelessly for the benefit of society.

published on : 3rd September 2023
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Virudhunagar's village residents claim DMK party members given priority for Urimai Thogai

According to the residents, out of the 552 women eligible for the scheme, 230 belong to the DMK party.

published on : 1st September 2023
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Villagers demand arrest of four men for attacking a local in TN's Rajapalayam

Officials from the Revenue and Police Department held a series of talks with the villagers. However, since no amicable solutions were reached, around 15 protestors were held.

published on : 30th August 2023
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OHT Operators at the Panchayats in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar Block demand a wage hike

"It would be possible for us to support our families if we are paid a minimum of Rs 250 per day.

published on : 4th July 2023
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23 prisoners shifted to Madurai jail from Virudhunagar over clash

Recently, 12 inmates from the Cuddalore jail were shifted to the Virudhunagar jail since they had court hearings in Tirunelveli.

published on : 14th June 2023
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Virudhunagar district administration supplies millet-based food in govt meetings in TN

Millets are cultivated in an area of around 15,000 hectares (excluding maize) in the district, producing around 30,000 tonnes of grains annually.

published on : 5th June 2023
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