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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Activists urge measures to stop felling of trees in Vattamalai Dam's water-spread area
TIRUPPUR: The biodiversity around the Vattamalai Dam in Uthamapalayam near Vellakovil in Tiruppur district is under threat with the felling of trees in its water-spread area, allegedly for planting saplings. Social activists urged the Water Resources Department (WRD) to take appropriate action to prevent the removal of trees. S Manikandan, a social activist from Vellakovil, said, "This small dam comes under the Amaravathi Division of the WRD, and relies on surplus water from the Parambikulam- Aliyar Project (PAP). Its water-spread area is about 800 acres." "The water-spread area is rich in native trees, including white babul, vachellia nilotica, neem, and melia dubia. There is also Prosopis juliflora. And teak and sandalwood are also likely to be there in some places. It is also a shelter to spotted deer, foxes, wild boars, and many species of birds. Migratory birds also visit here during the seasons. For the past few days, some people have been felling existing trees and planting new saplings in the dam's water-spread areas," he added.
Time of India
11-08-2025
- Time of India
Four youths drown in TN river
TRICHY: Four youths bathing in the Puthaaru river near Nannilam in Tiruvarur district drowned on Monday after getting caught in the strong current. Their bodies were later retrieved. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The deceased have been identified as S Manikandan, 33, and Hariharan, 30, of Villiyanallur, A Manivel, 23, of Thiruneelakudi, and P Jayakumar, 32, of Athambar. According to sources, the group arrived at the regulator near Keezhkudi village to bathe in the river in the afternoon. As they were bathing, they got stuck in the strong current. Local villagers and fire and rescue services personnel retrieved their bodies after several minutes. There is a surge in the water level in the river due to increased outflow from the Mettur dam and the recent rain. The bodies of the victims were sent to the Nannilam General Hospital for autopsy. A case has been registered at the Nannilam Police Station under BNSS section 194 (unnatural death).
New Indian Express
04-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Two thrashed to death by villagers for stealing cattle in Tamil Nadu, six held
SIVAGANGA: Two siblings were beaten to death by a group of villagers allegedly for stealing goats and chicken at Alagamangiri village around 2 am on Tuesday. So far, six persons have been arrested in this connection. The deceased have been identified as S Manikandan (31) and his brother S Sivashankaran (24) alias Vigneshwaran from V Kallampatti village. The Mathagupatti police said both were having a few theft cases pending against them. The incident happened at a farm owned by P Subbu (52). Sources said a few villagers who were on the search for a missing jallikattu bull found the duo in possession of a few stolen goats and chicken. After getting an alert, more villagers joined and thrashed the brothers using wooden sticks. The police personnel who reached the spot took the two to Government Sivaganga Medical College Hospital for treatment. The doctors at the hospital declared Sivashankaran was brought dead. Manikandan succumbed to his injuries a few minutes later. Their bodies were sent for postmortem. Superintendent of police Ashish Rawat inspected the spot at night. A police officer said 10 more people are being investigated, and the total number of arrests could go up. The arrested persons have been identified as S Thirupathi (45), A Somaraj (31), R Prabu (30), V Deepak (19), S Vigneshwaran (31) and R Dinesh (31), all from Alagamanagari. A case has been registered under 103(1) (punishment for murder) of the BNS. Further probe is on.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
2 brothers lynched over goat theft bid
Sivaganga: Two brothers were lynched by a mob over their suspected attempt to steal goats from a farm in Sivaganga district around midnight on Monday. Police said the deceased, S Manikandan, 31, and S Sivasankaran, 24, of Kattanipatti had previous theft cases against them. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident happened at a farm owned by one Subbu in Alagamanagiri, under Madagupatti police station limits. Around midnight, the two brothers were allegedly trying to make off with goats and chickens from the farm. Some people who came there to check on a jallikattu bull spotted the activity and informed others. Subsequently, a mob converged and caught hold of Manikandan and Vigneswaran as they tried to escape. The villagers then beat them up with wooden sticks, punched and kicked them. Sivaganga superintendent of police Ashish Rawat said local police immediately reached the spot and found the two brothers with severe injuries. "The two were rushed in a 108 ambulance to Sivaganga government medical college hospital. But, they died without responding to treatment. Police detained 10 suspects immediately," he added. Madagupatti police registered a case and were investigating. The bodies of the deceased were sent for postmortem examination. As of Tuesday evening, police arrested six people, including S Thirupathi, 45, A Somaraj, 31, R Prabhu, 30, V Deepak, 19, S Vignesh, 31, and R Dinesh, 31. Investigation was on to trace the others involved.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Time of India
Erode police arrest taxi driver for morphing and sharing girl's photo
ERODE: The Erode all women police have arrested a taxi driver on charges of circulating a morphed and inappropriate image of a 15-year-old girl through WhatsApp . The arrested man has been identified as S Manikandan of Sankarapuram area in Kallakurichi district. When he was in Erode for work, Manikandan befriended the family of a woman from Kallakurichi district. He morphed a photo of the woman's 15-year-old daughter. He then sent the morphed image to her WhatsApp number. "The girl, taken aback by this, informed her parents, who filed a complaint with the Erode all women's police on Friday," said a police officer. He was arrested on Friday night and remanded in judicial custody on Saturday morning.
