Dossier
Sivakasi
Coverage of Sivakasi in the Nexus archive.
- Two workers killed in explosion at illegal fireworks unit in Sivakasi
Two workers were killed in an explosion at an illegal fireworks unit in Sivakasi. One worker with 75% burns is in critical condition at a hospital in Virudhunagar. The police reported the unit was operated without a license and misused free electricity intended for agriculture.
- Avoid unnecessary inspections, says CMO after backlash to video posted by Minister Keerthana
Minister for Law R. Nirmalkumar advised against unnecessary inspections following backlash to a video of Industries Minister S. Keerthana inspecting a government school in Sivakasi. The video drew severe criticism, prompting the CMO's statement.
- Over 80 sovereigns of gold robbed in Sivakasi
Over 80 sovereigns of gold were robbed in Sivakasi. Masked men brandished sharp weapons at family members before fleeing the scene.