R. Krishnaraj, Superintendent of Madurai Central Prison, has been transferred and posted as Superintendent of Salem Central Prison
Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 85.19 crore linked to Dream Makers Global Pvt Ltd. This action is associated with an alleged investment fraud involving thousands of depositors and high-return promises. The investigation revealed that Rs 400 crore was collected from investors through misleading schemes. Funds were misappropriated, with heavy commissions paid to agents and key personnel.
T T V Dhinakaran has publicly confronted the Tamil Nadu government for persistent power outages he attributes to gross administrative incompetence. He pointed out chronic issues like sudden power cuts and billing discrepancies, which significantly impact residents. Citing the outage at Meenakshi Amman temple as a critical example, Dhinakaran demanded urgent reforms in the electricity sector and called on Chief Minister Joseph Vijay to take decisive action against negligent officials.
“The women have rung the bell. The government, which is hunting down its critics and preparing for a show in the byelection, should pay attention to governance,” he said in a social media post
DMK MP Kanimozhi accused CM Vijay of seeking children’s support to mobilise votes without ensuring their safety
Chennai's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered the suspension of the deputy jail superintendent in charge of Thekkampatti sub-jail. This action stems from significant security lapses that allowed 17 prisoners to escape after overpowering guards. The Tamil Nadu Police quickly recaptured all escapees through a coordinated operation, which included using drones. The government has also initiated severe punitive measures against negligent prison personnel and transferred several senior officials.
“We expect more than five lakh Congress cadres to participate. From Tamil Nadu, we are expecting at least 100 party workers to reach New Delhi from each district,” says MP R. Sudha
This is the second time Raghavan, a theft case convict, has escaped from police custody
Excavations in Nagapattinam have uncovered two remarkable bronze idols from the 12th-century Chola period. The first, a striking Nataraja idol measuring 110cm, captures Lord Shiva in a dynamic dance. The second, an 82cm tall Sivakami idol, showcases elegance and serenity. Experts suggest these artifacts were hidden for protection during chaos. Presently, they are undergoing chemical treatments and metallurgical assessments to further analyze their material properties.