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The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Police seek witnesses for fatal Penang Bridge motorcycle accident
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Police are urging witnesses to come forward following a fatal accident involving a motorcyclist on Penang Bridge. The incident occurred at Kilometer 4.8 of the bridge towards Perai earlier today. Seberang Perai Tengah District Police Chief ACP Helmi Aris confirmed the victim was a 65-year-old man. Initial investigations suggest the motorcyclist was travelling from George Town to Butterworth before the collision. The victim reportedly brushed against another vehicle before falling and being run over by a heavy vehicle. He suffered severe head and body injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for careless driving causing death. Authorities are appealing for dashcam footage or eyewitness accounts to assist the investigation. Those with information can contact investigating officer Insp S. Saravanan at 016-4525105. Footage of the incident circulated widely on social media earlier today. The viral posts showed the victim's body beside his motorcycle on the bridge. - Bernama
The Hindu
07-08-2025
- General
- The Hindu
National Handloom Day observed in Dindigul
Dindigul Collector S. Saravanan on Wednesday inaugurated the 11th National Handloom Day celebrations and exhibition in Dindigul. He distributed welfare assistance to the beneficiaries to the tune of ₹5.92 lakh. Inaugurating the special handloom exhibition, Mr. Saravanan spoke about the traditional handloom weaving and the products. National Handloom Day was observed to encourage the sale of handloom products. It was observed in commemoration of the Swadeshi movement, he said. Silk saris, cotton saris, Sungudi saris, Kora cotton, dhotis, shawls and other handloom products were on display at the exhibition. A special medical and eye camp were conducted. The Collector also inaugurated an organic farming awareness conference in Dindigul. He said that Dindigul was predominantly an agricultural district and importance was given to agriculture and agricultural activities. He urged the farmers to get updated on land development and water management and also the latest technology with regard to agriculture and agricultural activities. He said that the organic farming practices had increased in the district.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Dindigul Collector takes stock of tank desilting works in Kodaikanal panchayat
Dindigul Collector S. Saravanan on Saturday inspected the tank desilting work in Kilavarai in Poondi panchayat. Touring the panchayats in the upper hill station and peripheries with the Rural Development department officials and revenue authorities, he directed the contractors to ensure completion of the projects on time and also not to compromise on the quality. The tank desilting work was being taken up at a cost of ₹21 lakh under the MGNREGA and on completion, it would help conserve water and also improve the water table, officials said. The Collector inspected a bus stop shelter coming up at a cost of ₹12 lakh in Mannavanur and visited the PHC under construction. With the initiative from the NABARD, in Poomparai panchayat, from Alathur to Gundur, a bridge construction was underway at ₹3.10 crore. The officials explained that on completion, the travel would be faster and farmers can move their produce to far away locations swiftly.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Environmentalists seek protection of Palani hills from possible mining activities to extract Molybdenite
Activists and environmentalists demanding to protect the Palani hills from any projects to excavate Molybdenite submitted a petition with the District Collector S. Saravanan. The petition submitted by a group of activists claimed that the Geological Survey of India, through their survey conducted over a period of 10 years, has learned that the Palani halls and nearby areas has rich presence of Molybdenite minerals. However, the report already published about the presence of the minerals in Geological survey of India and Indian Minerals 2019 – Tamil Nadu Review was hidden from the public, said Mugilan, an environmental activist. As the mineral possessed rich industrial value and as its presence has been found in an area sprawling about 1 lakh acre in the district, the Union government could any time issue an order for mining works, he added. While the hill was one of the six important Murugan temples in the State, it also has rich biodiversity encompassing several varieties of flora and fauna, he noted. Fearing about the destruction's direct impact on the people dependent on it, Mr. Mugilan compared it with the low-key tungsten survey which was conducted in the hills near Melur in Madurai. 'Only after the Union government released the order did people and even the politicians learn about the move of the government to mine the hills for tungsten,' he added. A similar move could be expected here too, so, he appealed to the Tamil Nadu government to pass a resolution in the upcoming Assembly session as a precautionary measure to deny permission for accessing the hills for mining.
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Workshop on Single Window Portal for entrepreneurs held in Dindigul
'Dindi Tholilvazham 2025', a workshop for entrepreneurs and those aspiring to start their business ventures was held in Dindigul. The participants were given awareness on the Single Window Portal facility for application and clearance process, on Thursday. Speaking at the workshop, Dindigul Collector S. Saravanan said that economic growth was important for the growth of the Nation and the State. The results of the development and its benefits should reach everyone. He said that Dindigul was mainly an agriculture based district and there were a variety of crops. There were also more than 10,000 micro, small and big industries and lakhs of people were involved in these business ventures. After agriculture, industries played a major role in the development of the district. In order to encourage entrepreneurs and those aspiring to start their business ventures the workshop was being conducted to create an awareness on the Single Window Portal facility which was a one portal for all clearances, he said. He urged the participants to make use of the online portal for clearance and approvals. The participants were given awareness about the process on how to apply, documents to be submitted, obtain licence and permission for their venture and also for the grievance redressal. A presentation was made on the Tamil Nadu Single Window Portal to the participants and it was followed by a presentation on BIZ Buddy System, guidance support and the MSMEs schemes. A question and answer session was held and experts clarified the doubts of the participants regarding the process.
