Thoothukudi Collector K Elambahavath appealed to the residents of low-lying villages along the banks of the Thamirabarani River to shift to relief camps as inflow to the river strengthened on Friday. As the rain intensified in various parts of the district and neighbouring districts of Tenkasi and Tirunelveli, the influx to waterbodies have increased, especially those in Srivaikuntam and Eral… Continue reading "Thoothukudi collector urges evacuation as Thamirabarani River inflow strengthens"
While hearing a plea seeking to reopen a case related to police firing during the Thoothukudi Sterlite protests in which 13 people lost their lives, the Madras High Court today orally remarked that the police officers responsible for the firing should be prosecuted for the offence of murder. Division Bench of Justice SS Sundar and Justice N Senthilkumar lamented that… Continue reading "Police officers involved in Thoothukudi firing incident should be prosecuted for murder"
A central team of officials on Wednesday visited areas affected by the unprecedented rain in Thoothukudi, interacted with people, and held discussions with officials. Normal life continues to be affected in Thoothukudi district and road network remained cut-off in several areas. Many places in Thoothukudi still have knee-high water and network connectivity, safe drinking water, and access to food and… Continue reading "Central team visits flood hit Thoothukudi"
The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to respond whether it had received the report on the inquiry conducted by the National Human Rights Commission’s investigation division into the 2018 police firing on protesters in Thoothukudi that left 13 people. A division Bench of the Madras High Court comprising Justice J Nisha Banu and Justice N Mala asked… Continue reading "Has the govt received NHRC probe report on Thoothukudi firing: Court"