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Commission seeks report on refusal to rent marriage hall to SC family in Erode

Commission seeks report on refusal to rent marriage hall to SC family in Erode

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The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has asked the Superintendent of Police, Erode district, to submit an action-taken report regarding a complaint that the owner of a marriage hall in Perundurai had refused to rent out the venue to members of a Scheduled Caste community. In a complaint to the Commission, Vadivel Raman, founding president of Samuga Needhi Makkal Katchi, stated that on March 3, K. Rani and her family members from Koorapalayam village in Nasiyanur approached the owner of a marriage hall near Anna Silai on Bhavani Road in Perundurai to book the venue for a wedding reception for her 23-year-old son on March 15. However, after learning about their community, the hall owner, Ravi, allegedly refused to allow them to conduct the function. Based on the complaint, the Perundurai police registered a case under Section 3(1)(zc) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The complainant alleged that Ravi had not been arrested so far and sought the invocation of additional sections, the arrest of the owner, and the …

All-India Tiger Estimation begins at Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Erode

All-India Tiger Estimation begins at Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Erode

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Forest department staff involved in the All-India Tiger Estimation in Erode district | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The first phase of the All-India Tiger Estimation-2026 (AITE-26) commenced in the Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary under the Erode Forest Division on Tuesday (January 6, 2026). Ahead of the survey, Forest department staff were imparted training in wildlife enumeration methods. Following the training, the census work began in four forest ranges, Anthiyur, Bargur, Chennampatti and Thattakarai, all falling under the division. More than 150 department staff have been deployed for the exercise. They have been divided into several teams to carry out the census across 52 forest patrol beats. During the first three days, the census is being conducted using the line transect method, under which pugmarks, animal droppings, and direct sightings are recorded. Wildlife species such as tigers, leopards, gaur, elephants, and bears are being enumerated. Though the estimation primarily focuses on tiger reserves, forest divisions with the presence of co-predators and other carnivores are also being covered. In the subsequent three days, large herbivores, including elephants, gaur …

Tamil Nadu Power Cuts On January 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu Power Cuts On January 7, 2026

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Across Tamil Nadu, the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) ensures a regular and uninterrupted power supply every day. To maintain this standard, scheduled maintenance work is conducted at substations in various districts on designated days. During these maintenance activities, the power supply will be temporarily suspended in certain areas to ensure the safety of the electricity board staff and the public. Accordingly, a daytime power shutdown has been announced on January 7, 2026 (Wednesday), in parts of the following districts. Details are given below. Chennai: Thirumudivakkam Industrial Estate (near MKB Nagar), Kalyanpuri Street, Mangalapuri, Women’s Industrial Park, Thiruneermalai Main Road, Micro Estate, Perumal Nagar, Sri Krishna Nagar, Doshi, Casa Grande, Palm Rivera, Tharamani, Kannagam, Periyar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Indira Nagar, MGR Nagar, Velachery, parts of 100 Feet Road, Anna Nagar, CSIR Road, Gandhi Nagar and surrounding areas. Thiruvallur District: Kadambathur, Priyankuppam, Puthumaavilangai, MGR Nagar, Sridevikuppam, Senji, Panambakkam, Manavur, Vidaiyur, Attupakkam, Periya Kalakkatur, Chinna Kalakkatur, Chinnammabet Agaram, Venmanampudur and nearby areas. Vellore District: Nellikuppam, Lalapettai, Kalmelkuppam, Thakkanpalayam, M.R. Puram, Kodaikal, Renandi, Jambukulam, Maruthalam, Balakrishnapuram, Pulivalam, …

Vijay posts ‘Erode selfie’ video with massive turnout at 1st major public rally for TVK after Karur stampede

Vijay posts ‘Erode selfie’ video with massive turnout at 1st major public rally for TVK after Karur stampede

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Updated on: Dec 18, 2025 03:04 pm IST Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and actor Vijay held his first public meeting in Erode on Thursday following the stampede at Karur in September. Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay held his first public rally, which drew a massive turnout, in Erode, Tamil Nadu, following the tragic Karur stampede in September. The actor-politician took a video with the massive turnout, calling it his ‘Erode selfie’ and posted it on social media. Vijay shows crowd at Erode public rally the video he shot on his phone before posting it on social media. (@TVKVijayHQ-Offl Y/T) Vijay posts ‘Erode selfie’ with crowd Vijay delivered a passionate speech at the rally, criticising the ruling DMK party of ‘ugly politics’. “I am able to understand ugly politics, but we will never practice such politics,” he assured those who came to watch him speak. At the end of his speech, Vijay expressed solidarity with the massive turnout and said, “I stand with the people, and the people stand with me.” After …

BJP-led central govt seeks to centralise authority, erode state rights: TN CM Stalin | Latest News India

BJP-led central govt seeks to centralise authority, erode state rights: TN CM Stalin | Latest News India

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The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre seeks to centralise authority and erode the rights of states in education, finance, taxation and administrative powers, said Tamil Nadu’s chief minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M K Stalin in an interview. He claimed that the BJP was consistently using Governors to interfere in the affairs of the opposition ruled states and that a delimitation exercise based on population is aimed at marginalising the South. Edited excerpts: MK Stalin says that his party harbours no personal animosity towards individuals such as the Governor or the Prime Minister. (File PTI photo) What is the political significance of your legal victory in the Supreme Court (SC) against Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi, which also set timelines for governors across the country and the President of India to act on bills of states? This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court marks a defining moment in the constitutional battle for the rights of states. The Court has unequivocally affirmed that the authority of the legislature—composed of the government …

Elderly Couple Found Murdered In Tamil Nadu erode House, Some Gold Missing: police

Elderly Couple Found Murdered In Tamil Nadu erode House, Some Gold Missing: police

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Chennai: An elderly couple was allegedly murdered at their residence in Erode district of Tamil Nadu, police said on Friday. A detailed investigation is underway but prima facie it appears to be a case of robbery as around 10 sovereign gold jewellery were found missing from the house, the police added. The victims were identified as Ramaswamy (75) and his wife Bhakiyammal (65). The couple lives alone while their children live elsewhere. The incident at Sivagiri on Thursday came to light after repeated calls to the couple by their son went unanswered. The bodies of the man and woman were found with stab injuries.  “An investigation is underway. CCTV footage are being scanned. Eight special teams have been formed to crack the case,” district Superintendent of Police (SP) Sujatha told NDTV.  The murder triggered a political row as All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary and Leader of Opposition Edappadi Palaniswami hit out at the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government over its alleged failure to maintain law and order.  Listing similar cases …

Erode Congress workers write to President Murmu, demand revocation of Waqf Amendment Act

Erode Congress workers write to President Murmu, demand revocation of Waqf Amendment Act

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Members of Erode Urban District Congress Committee send letters to the President of India, urging that the Waq Amendment Act be revoked, from the Head Post Office in Erode on Wednesday | Photo Credit: M. Govarthan Members of the Erode Urban District Congress Committee on Wednesday (April 16, 2025) sent 50 letters to President of India Droupadi Murmu, demanding that the Waqf Amendment Act be revoked. Led by committee president T. Thiruselvam, the Congress cadre stated that the Act, which was passed in Parliament, recently received presidential assent. They claimed that the Act undermines the autonomy of Waqf properties and facilitates the seizure of lands used by members of the Muslim community. According to them, the amendment grants full authority to the District Collector to determine whether a property is a Waqf property or not — a responsibility that was previously handled by the Waqf Tribunal. They also said that permitting non-Muslim members on Waqf Boards is unacceptable, as the Constitution guarantees the community the freedom to self-govern. The letters urged the President to revoke …

Two workers die of suffocation while cleaning chemical lorry tank in Erode

Two workers die of suffocation while cleaning chemical lorry tank in Erode

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A fire fighter enters the tank to rescue workers in Erode on March 30, 2025 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Two workers at a water service station in Konavaikal near Bhavani in Erode district died of suffocation while cleaning an empty chemical lorry tank that had previously transported aluminium chloride, on Sunday (March 30, 2025). The police identified the victims as Chandran, 62, and Yuganandan, 50, both from Palakattur. Another worker, Chellappan, 52, of Chithode, who also experienced suffocation, was rescued and admitted to the hospital. According to the police, the lorry had transported the chemical from Hyderabad to a dyeing company in Tiruppur, where it is used in effluent treatment plants to remove suspended solids and improve water quality. On its return, the driver, Sundararaja, 48, from Tirunelveli district, took the vehicle to Sri Bharani Service Centre, where three workers entered the tanker to clean it. However, all three lost consciousness, prompting an emergency response from Fire and Rescue Services personnel in Bhavani. Rescue personnel, wearing safety gear, entered the tank and retrieved the …

Erode history-sheeter murder: One more surrenders in court, five arrested

Erode history-sheeter murder: One more surrenders in court, five arrested

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Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images Another accused on Tuesday (March 25, 2025) surrendered before a court in Erode in the case related to the brutal murder of a history-sheeter near Nasiyanur, on the Salem–Coimbatore National Highway, on March 19, 2025. Additionally, five of the accused who were being questioned by the police were arrested on Monday (March 24, 2025) night. John alias Chanakya, 35, of Kitchipalayam in Salem city, was hacked to death by a four-member gang on the highway in front of his wife Saranya, while they were traveling by car from Salem to Tiruppur. All four members of the gang, who sustained injuries, are currently undergoing treatment at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital. The next day, two other suspects, Saleem and Jeevan — believed to be among the accused — surrendered before a court. On Monday, another suspect, Gokula Sunganeswaran of Kitchipalayam, also surrendered. Meanwhile, five other suspects — Parthiban, Azhagarasan, Sethuvasan, Sivakumar, and Periyasamy — who reportedly followed John in a car with the gang, were …

DMK wins Erode East, maintains winning streak ahead of 2026 TN Assembly polls

DMK wins Erode East, maintains winning streak ahead of 2026 TN Assembly polls

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The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu extended its winning run in elections on Saturday by emerging victorious in the Erode East bypoll with a massive margin against actor-politician Seeman`s NTK, a victory that should come as a major boost to the M K Stalin-led party ahead of next year`s Assembly elections. DMK`s V C Chandhirakumar trounced Naam Tamilar Katchi`s (NTK) M K Seethalakshmi by a margin of 91,558 votes. In the process, NTK, a Tamil nationalist organisation, forefeited deposit. With 44 other candidates– most of them independents, in fray, NOTA (None of the Above) grabbed the third place with 6,109 votes. Chandhirakumar polled 1,15,709 votes while Seethalakshmi came a distant second with 24,151 votes. The winning candidate later said the DMK has secured “75 per cent of the votes.” “I dedicate this victory to the Chief Minister (Stalin). People have reposed faith in the DMK, the CM and deputy CM (Udhayanidhi Stalin),” he told reporters. The victory sparked jubilation among DMK supporters in Erode and elsewehere. At the party headquarters Anna Arivalayam in Chennai, DMK …