HC questions grounds for Karur rally permission

Posted on   3:19 pm

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has raised significant concerns regarding the approval process for the public rally held by actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party in Karur on September 27, which resulted in a tragic stampede claiming 41 lives.

TN govt to halt rallies on highways till new SOPs issued

Posted on   3:17 pm

In response to the tragic stampede at a political rally in Karur that resulted in 41 fatalities, the Tamil Nadu government has informed the Madras High Court that it will not permit rallies on highways until comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are formulated.

Thiruma takes a dig at State govt

Posted on   11:12 am

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) Founder and Lok Sabha MP Thol Thirumavalavan has raised serious allegations regarding the handling of the Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives.

Rape-accused Tiruvannamalai cops dismissed from service

Posted on   7:41 am

Tiruvannamalai police constables Sundar and Sureshraj, accused of gang-raping an 18-year-old woman during a night patrol, have been dismissed from service. The incident took place when the woman, traveling from Andhra Pradesh, was stopped for a vehicle check and assaulted.