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News18
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Debuted At 15, This South Indian Actress Who Acted With Dhanush, Died Of Suicide At Just 22
1/9 Mayoori was born to a Tamil couple in Kolkata, in 1983. She landed a lead role in the Tamil film Kumbakonam Gopalu (1998), opposite Pandiarajan, when she was in Class 8. Despite her young age, she did a splendid job as a nurse in the film. (Image: News18 Hindi) That same year, she was also a part of the Malayalam film, Summer in Bethlehem. Veteran actor Mohanlal had a cameo appearance. Though a minor role, she left quite an impression, which led to many more offers from the Malayalam film industry. (Image: News18 Hindi) The actress was then seen in a Dhanush film Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan (2004). (Image: IMDb) Mayoori continued to be a part of films such as 7G Rainbow Colony, Manmadhan, and Aai. (Image: IMDb) However, she is best remembered for her role in the Kannada film Sarvabhouma (2004). Her last role was in the Tamil thriller film Kana Kandaen (2005). (Image: News18 Hindi) On June 16, 2005, a 22-year-old Mayoori was found dead at her home in Chennai. She left a note saying, "I lost faith in life." (Image: News18 Hindi) An emerging name in the South Indian film industry, her shocking death still remains a mystery. Director Nagabharana of Neela stated in an interview, "She was a very positive girl. At the same time, she was very sensitive too. Mayuri who was studying during Neela wanted to pursue her education in Law. Our team was in Savadatti during Neela shooting where only basic amenities were available and this simple girl never demanded for anything because she was earnest to her work than luxury. Such a girl committing suicide is really sad." (Image: News18 Hindi)
The Hindu
15-07-2025
- The Hindu
Kolathur DSP questioned over death of dairy treasury manager among 33 police officers transferred in Tamil Nadu
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Kolathur R. Pandiarajan, who was recently questioned over the death of Naveen Bollineni (38), a Chennai-based treasury manager at a multinational dairy products corporation that owns Thirumala Milk Products Private Limited, is among 33 police officers who were transferred in Tamil Nadu on Monday (July 14, 2025). Anil Kumar Giri has been posted as Salem City Police Commissioner, replacing Praveen Kumar Abhinapu. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) N. Devarani has been transferred from Vellore range and posted in Kancheepuram range. Joint Commissioner of Police, Intelligence, Greater Chennai City Police G. Dharmarajan has been posted as DIG, Vellore range. DCP of Koyambedu K. Adhiveerapandian has been transferred and is being replaced by DCP Sujith Kumar. DCP of Kolathur Pandiarajan has been transferred to Dindigul district and posted as Superintendent of Police, TSP Battalion, Palani while DCP Traffic, South P. Kumar is to replace him in Chennai. Mr. Pandiarajan was in the news last week when allegations linking him to the alleged suicide of treasury manager Naveen Bollineni (who was accused of swindling ₹40 crore from his comapny) rose on social media, following which Disha Mittal, the Joint Commissioner of Police, West, was asked to inquire into Mr. Pandiarajan's role and submit a report. On July 11 (Friday), he was questioned by Ms. Mittal and on the same day, crime inspector Vijay Prabhakar was sent to Vacancy Reserve category without any posting, after he was found to have mishandled the case. Four districts get new SPs SP-level officer Feroz Khan Abdullah has been posted as DCP, Avadi and the incumbent DCP, Avadi Ayman has been posted as the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Ranipet district. Anna Nagar DCP Bhukya Sneha Priya has been transferred and posted as SP of Theni district. SP R. Srinivasaperumal has been transferred from Tiruvallur and Vivekanand Shukla is to succeed him. K. Jose Thangiah has been posted as SP of Karur district.
NDTV
12-07-2025
- NDTV
Tirumala Milk Treasury Manager's Death Appears To Be Suicide: Top Cop
Chennai: The death of Naveen Bollineni, Treasury Manager at Tirumala Milk, "appears to be a case of suicide," said Chennai Police Commissioner A Arun, even as the police have launched an investigation into the alleged unofficial enquiry conducted by a senior officer. Naveen, 40, was found dead in Chennai last week, days after facing internal allegations of misappropriating Rs 40 crore from the private dairy firm. In a purported suicide note emailed to his mother, sister, and colleagues, Naveen blamed certain company officials for mental distress-but made no mention of police harassment, the Commissioner clarified. The top cop confirmed that Deputy Commissioner of Police (Kolathur) Pandiarajan had made preliminary enquiries without formally registering a case or beginning an official investigation. "Deputy Commissioner Pandiarajan should not have enquired into this. We are investigating his actions," Commissioner Rathore said, adding that appropriate action would be taken if any wrongdoing is established. He also clarified that under standard procedure, any financial fraud involving more than Rs 1 crore must be investigated only by the Central Crime Branch (CCB). Despite the company's internal complaint to the police, no FIR had been registered at the time of Naveen's death, and officials say the firm had not furnished necessary financial documents. The BJP had earlier accused the DMK government of allowing unofficial police enquiries, with former State President K Annamalai slamming the administration for "losing control over the force." The DMK has denied these allegations. The case has now been registered as a suspicious death, and Joint Commissioner of Police has been directed to conduct an internal inquiry and submit a detailed report.
New Indian Express
21-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
AIADMK plays BJP's tune, calls DMK ‘divisive' over Keezhadi issue
CHENNAI: Signalling the aligning of the AIADMK with its recently reunited ally – the BJP – on the ongoing issue of alleged delay in publishing Keezhadi's excavation report by the Archaeological Survey of India, K Pandiarajan, who was the minister for archaeology in the previous AIADMK regime, on Friday said that archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna should respond to the questions raised by the ASI regarding his report. Implying that the questions raised by the ASI had credibility, Pandiarajan, who is at present AIADMK's deputy propaganda secretary, told the media that Ramakrishna's report said the antiquity of Tamil civilisation might date from the 5th century CE to the 5th century BCE. 'In other words, he suggests it could be any year within that span of thousand years. That is what he calls a discovery. Will anyone accept such a claim?' Pandiarajan asked. He further questioned the reason for the delay of many years in submitting the report by Ramakrishna, who carried out the first two phases of excavations in Keezhadi before he was suddenly transferred by the ASI to Assam in 2017. Since the controversy broke out in the end of May, the principal opposition party of Tamil Nadu had largely remained silent on the issue, while the ruling DMK and its allies have been vehemently attacking the BJP for trying to suppress the antiquity of Tamil civilisation.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
AIADMK, DMK spar over Keeladi
Chennai: Asserting that did not spend even a paisa for Keeladi archaeological explorations, on Friday accused it of politicising the excavation report submitted by ASI official K Amarnath Ramakrishna. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The DMK rejected the charges, saying DMK govt allotted 27 crore in the last four years for archaeological explorations in 37 places, including Keeladi. Addressing reporters at AIADMK headquarters, former minister Mafoi K Pandiarajan said the previous AIADMK govt was instrumental in the ongoing archaeological explorations and excavations in eight places. The govt acquired 100 acres from farmers amidst unrest and sent artefacts to advanced laboratories in the US, Singapore, and Italy for carbon dating and material analysis. When the Centre hesitated to fund further excavations, former chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami stepped in and allocated funds to continue the research by the state archaeology department, and reports were submitted to the Centre, he said. "Only the AIADMK did excavation in Keeladi, while the DMK politicised it," Pandiarajan said, adding that the EPS govt had allotted 105 crore every year. At Anna Arivalayam, DMK medical wing secretary and MLA N Ezhilan told reporters that Pandiarajan's statement that AIADMK allotted 105 crore for Keeladi excavation was a blatant lie. "The AIADMK govt allotted only 55 lakh." When Union govt halted the excavations abruptly in 2016, DMK MP Kanimozhi went to the court. Only after the court directed the resumption of the excavation did the AIADMK govt continue the exercise, he said. "TN people will never forgive EPS for betraying Tamil culture and its ancient heritage," Ezhilan added. Pandiarajan said the previous report on Keeladi findings proved Tamil was a developed writing system 2,500 years ago. The latest report from Ramakrishna outlined a different time bracket, prompting the ASI to ask for clarification. "You must respond. Instead, submitting the paper to (chief minister) Stalin and making him speak is nothing but politics," he said. Pandiarajan said the Union govt was not saying that Tamil was not ancient.
