Tiruchi, March 8 (IANS) The Tiruchi Rural Police have announced extensive traffic diversions on the Tiruchi–Chennai National Highway and adjoining routes in connection with the DMK State conference to be held at Siruganur on Monday. The conference will be presided over by DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and is expected to witness the participation of a large number of party workers from across the State.According to a police press release, the conference will take place…
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Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is expected to file its chargesheet by the end of this month in connection with the tragic stampede during a political campaign event in Karur last year.Officials indicated that the chargesheet may be submitted before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Tiruchirappalli either by February 12 or before the month concludes.The incident occurred on September 27 last year at Veluchamipuram in Karur district during an election campaign…
Chennai, Feb 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s Central Zone police have initiated a comprehensive verification drive to ensure that all foreign nationals and students residing across multiple districts comply with mandatory registration norms under the Immigration and Foreigners Act–2025. The exercise aims to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and ensure that property owners and institutions follow due procedures while accommodating foreign residents.As part of the drive, officials are cross-checking whet…
Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) A low-pressure cyclonic circulation persists over Kanyakumari and adjoining areas, but it is unlikely to bring rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry or Karaikal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.According to the weather agency, the prevailing system is expected to result in largely dry weather conditions across the region, with no significant precipitation forecast for the day.While rainfall is not expected, parts of northern and western Tamil Nadu m…
Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay has been summoned to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) again in New Delhi on Monday regarding the investigation into the Karur stampede.The CBI has intensified its probe into the tragic stampede that occurred in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on September 27 last year, during a political campaign event addressed by Vijay.The incident, in which 41 people lost their lives after being caught in a massive crowd surge, had s…
Chennai, Jan 12 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation in New Delhi on Monday and firmly denied any responsibility for the deadly stampede that occurred at a political rally in Tamil Nadu last year, according to sources familiar with the proceedings. The stampede took place on September 27, 2025, in Karur during a massive public meeting addressed by Vijay, resulting in the deaths of 41 people. The incident is regarded as one of the m…
Chennai, Jan 12 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and actor-politician Vijay appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at its headquarters in New Delhi on Monday in connection with the Karur stampede case, complying with a summons issued earlier this month.The party had requested police authorities in the national Capital to ensure security for its founder-leader during the appearance.Officials said the questioning began around noon, with a Superintendent of Police an…
Chennai, Jan 11 (IANS) Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay is set to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi on Monday in connection with the probe into the Karur campaign stampede that claimed 41 lives last year, party sources said on Sunday. Vijay is scheduled to depose at around 11 a.m., following a summons issued by the CBI on January 6 under Section 179 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).He has been cited as a witness in the ca…
Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seized actor-politician Vijay’s campaign vehicle as part of its ongoing investigation into the deadly stampede that occurred during his public meeting in Karur on September 27 last year, which claimed 41 lives and left several others seriously injured. According to officials, the campaign bus, used by Vijay during the rally and transported from Panaiyur to Karur, was currently being examined by investigators to verify movement logs…
Chennai, Dec 27 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionary Ajitha Agnel was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Saturday after her health condition deteriorated following an alleged suicide attempt earlier this week, sources said.Ajitha, a key party worker from Thoothukudi, was admitted to a private hospital after reportedly consuming around 15 sleeping pills at her residence on Friday.According to sources, she had been under severe emotional distress after being overlooked for th…