Villupuram
Coverage of Villupuram in the Nexus archive.
- Cracks deepen in AIADMK dissidents’ camp
Cracks in the AIADMK dissidents' camp widen as C.Ve. Shanmugam avoids a review meeting in Villupuram, while R. Kamaraj attends an event in Tiruvarur. Edappadi K. Palaniswami reviews party performance in Salem and Tiruvallur.
- Drug peddler detained under Goondas Act in Villupuram
A drug peddler was detained under the Goondas Act in Villupuram. The arrest highlights law enforcement action against criminal activity in the region.
- Child rights panel reviews welfare measures in Villupuram
A child rights panel is reviewing welfare measures in Villupuram. The focus is on assessing existing programs to ensure they meet children's needs.
- 390 kg of gutkha seized in Villupuram, three held
390 kg of gutkha were seized in Villupuram, leading to the arrest of three individuals.
- Micro job fair in Villupuram on July 24
A micro job fair is scheduled to take place in Villupuram on July 24. The event aims to connect job seekers with potential employers.
- 230 kg of gutkha seized, two held in Villupuram
230 kg of gutkha was seized in Villupuram, and two individuals were held in connection with the case.
- VCK turns its focus to Tamil nationalism post-election
VCK founder and Chidambaram MP Thol. Thirumavalavan has called for a 'Tamil nationalist' public rally on August 17 in Ulundurpet near Villupuram. The party is shifting its focus to Tamil nationalism post-election.
- Polluted waterbodies, livelihood woes: Chennai’s coastal communities question ‘blue economy’ projects
Chennai's coastal communities raised concerns about polluted waterbodies and livelihood issues during a public hearing organized by the Neithaliyal Collective. Fishers and residents from Tiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Villupuram presented testimonies to a three-member panel regarding 'blue economy' projects.
- Police seize 3.6 kg of ganja in Villupuram, two held
Police in Villupuram seized 3.6 kg of ganja and arrested two individuals. The suspects had purchased the drug from peddlers intending to sell it in the district.
- Tamil Nadu’s elusive Bengal foxes and their shrinking space
Bengal foxes in Tamil Nadu are monogamous and now inhabit only specific pockets in Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Salem, Madurai, and Villupuram. Forest Department officials note their shrinking habitat.
- 97 teams formed to carry out vaccination camp for foot and mouth disease in Villupuram
97 teams were formed to conduct a vaccination camp for foot and mouth disease in Villupuram. The initiative is part of efforts to address the disease in the region.
- Three from Madurai killed as car rams divider on highway in Villupuram
Three individuals from Madurai were killed when a car collided with a highway divider in Villupuram. The incident occurred on a highway, resulting in fatalities.
- Railways decides to set up help desks at stations to help candidates travelling to NEET centres
Railways plans to establish help desks at key stations in districts like Tiruvannamalai, Puducherry, Karaikal, Vellore, and Villupuram to assist candidates traveling to NEET examination centers. The initiative is led by Tiruchi Railway Division.
- New Superintendents of Police assume charge in Cuddalore and Villupuram districts
New Superintendents of Police have assumed charge in Cuddalore and Villupuram districts. The appointments mark a routine administrative change in the regions.
- Police seize 16 kg ganja in Villupuram, Chennai man held
Police seized 16 kg of ganja in Villupuram and a man from Chennai was held. The operation targeted drug trafficking activities in the region.
- Man gets 20 years’ jail for sexual assault of minor girl in Villupuram
A man was sentenced to 20 years in jail for sexually assaulting a minor girl in Villupuram. The crime occurred in the Villupuram region.