The Latest Breaking News from Tirunelveli

Madras HC disposes of PIL on G.O. to use temple funds for old-age homes. AG informs court G.O. will be withdrawn and fresh one issued after proposal from trustees. G.O. issued in 2022 for construction of homes in Palani, Tirunelveli & Chennai. Funds sourced from 3 temples. Minister P.K. Sekarbabu…

Tamil Nadu rains : According to the MeT department, a trough in easterly running over Comorin area to west-central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast would influence rainfall over the State.

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal to experience light-moderate rain for 3 days. Heavy rain likely at isolated places in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari. Low pressure likely to form over south Andaman Sea, move west-northwestwards and concentrate into depression over south-east…

SHRC recommends ₹1 lakh compensation to TN woman assaulted by police in 2019. It also asked govt to initiate disciplinary action against Sub-Inspector and two Head Constables and recover ₹50,000 and ₹25,000 each from them. Complainant's plea to SP was ignored.

Chennai Rains: Chennai and its nearby areas experienced heavy rains November 14 night. RMC predicts light to moderate rains in northern and delta districts of Tamil Nadu.

Madras HC grants injunction to restrain O. Panneerselvam from claiming to be party coordinator; I-T Dept. searches properties linked to Minister E.V. Velu; NCSC reps meet SC youths assaulted by intermediate caste youth in Tirunelveli.

Representatives of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, including its Director, on Tuesday met two Scheduled Caste youths who were assaulted by a group of intermediate caste youth

Rising crimes against SCs in TN alarming; govt urged to declare Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi & Pudukottai as 'caste atrocity-prone' districts. 16-yr-old's suicide in Pudukottai a result of caste-based discrimination. TN govt & Minister concerned failed to contain violence against Dalits in school campuses. No action taken against perpetrators of heinous crimes…

Vaiko condemns violent assault on two Dalit youths in Tirunelveli district, urges TN govt & police to take steps to prevent such incidents. He calls attack "unpardonable" & warns it could disturb harmony between communities. Urges vigilance to nip such incidents in the bud.

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami deplores attack, robbery and urination on two SC men in Tirunelveli. He demands stringent action and relief for victims. AIADMK to hold demo on Nov 8 to demand legal action against those who attacked Perambalur Collector's office. IT wing condemns govt's fact-checking unit, claiming it stifles…

S. Ramadoss condemns attack on two SC men in Tirunelveli; calls for investigation & strict action. TN Congress leader Selvaperunthagai also condemns incident & seeks awareness campaign. CM Stalin urged to ensure such incidents don't recur & provide compensation to affected.