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Bus overturns in Tamil Nadu’s Yelagiri Hills, driver and conductor suffer minor injuries

Two TNSTC bus crew members injured after bus overturns on wet, slushy Yelagiri Hills. Driver attempted left turn near hairpin bend. Passersby and villagers rescued crew, admitted to hospital. Police filed case, investigation ongoing.

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Two cows electrocuted, farmer injured near Ambur town

Two cows electrocuted in Tirupattur after coming in contact with fallen electric wire. Farmer S. Ekambaram injured while trying to help. Incident happened in coconut grove near Palar river. Strong winds and rain likely caused wire to fall. Tangedco officials restored power. Ambur Taluk police investigating.

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Vellore fort complex, girivalam path in Tiruvannamalai to become health walk track

State govt. to launch 'health walk track' initiative in Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Tirupattur & Ranipet. 8km route with sign boards, seating, water taps, washrooms & medical camps. Traffic less, avenue trees more, no stray dog menace. Residents encouraged to walk every day.

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Two elderly sisters fatally run over by train at Ambur railway station

Two elderly sisters were killed after being run over by a train at Ambur railway station near Tirupattur. S. Vasantha (67) and K. Savithri (66) were attempting to cross the tracks to reach the second platform to board the 5.45am Yelagiri Express. GRP personnel retrieved their bodies and a case…

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Shortage of river sand hits elevated corridor work on Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway in Ambur

For more than a month, work on the elevated corridor along the Chennai-Bengaluru Highway (NH 44) near Ambur in Tirupattur has been temporarily stopped by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which executes the project along with L&T, due to non-supply of river sand from government quarry at Kandaneri village…

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Headmaster suspended for not getting prior nod to cut teakwood trees on school campus in Tirupattur

DEO suspends Headmaster for failing to protect school property; inquiry found 18 trees cut on campus without safety measures. Headmaster must remain in Alangayam and seek permission to leave.

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Baby boy dies after hot water spills on him near Vaniyambadi town

In Tirupattur, a two-year-old boy died after hot water stored in a container spilled on him. The parents had gone to Monisha's mother's house with their two children. While Monisha went to fetch cold water, the baby pulled the container and the hot water spilled over him. He was taken…

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TNSTC to operate additional buses from Vellore, Tirupattur to Tirupati for Brahmotsavam

TNSTC to operate 31 add'l buses from Vellore, Tirupattur to Tirupati for Brahmotsavam. 25 buses from Vellore, 6 from Tirupattur. 15 regular buses from new bus terminus in Vellore. Special buses from CMBT, Koyembedu to Vellore, Hosur, Tirupattur, Dharmapuri on weekends/Mondays. Special squads to monitor smooth operation.

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Man kills neighbour near Tirupattur town over dispute about rearing ducks

35yo mason killed by neighbour in A.K. Mottur village over duck rearing dispute. Victim K. Silambarasan, neighbour S. Venkatesan, 60, picked up knife & slit throat. Residents rushed him to hospital, declared dead. Venkatesan arrested, lodged in sub-jail. Investigation ongoing.

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Students block key stretch in Jolarpet town, demanding resumption of special classes

Students in Tirupattur block road to demand retention of headmistress and resumption of special classes. Police, revenue officials and headmistress arrive on scene. After inquiry, Collector orders counselling for student. Special classes and extra coaching have helped school achieve 100% results in X and XII board exams.

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Ahead of northeast monsoon, work on key roads, bridge construction in Vellore, Tirupattur fast tracked

Roads & bridge in Vellore & Tirupattur districts being upgraded to ensure easy connectivity & preparedness for northeast monsoon. Existing 2-lane stretch between new airport & Chennai-Bengaluru Hwy converted to 4-lane. Ariyur-Pallikonda Main Rd also widened. High-level bridge at Palar & Mannar rivers confluence to end ordeal of 10 villages.…

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Tamil Nadu Government vs Governor row | Records reveal Madras High Court having restrained Nayakkaneri panchayat president from taking charge

Nayakkaneri panchayat in Tirupattur district has become the latest reason for exchange of war of words between Governor R. N. Ravi and the Tamil Nadu government. Duraimurugan, the seniormost Minister in the Cabinet, issued a strong statement on October 6, accusing the Governor of having made defamatory remarks, regarding a…

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Villagers block lorries for damaging roads and water pipelines near Ambur town

Residents of Minnur village near Ambur, Tirupattur, blocked lorries and tractors that damaged underground water pipelines and roads. Revenue officials promised to repair the damage and prevent lorries from using the village route.

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Man dies after falling from moving bus near Tirupattur

44-yr-old N. Ramesh died after falling from a moving bus near Alangayam town, Tirupattur. He was returning from Vellore to his village when he tried to get down from the moving bus. Braking caused him to slip and fall. 25 commuters were in the bus. He was declared dead at…

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Ahead of Northeast monsoon, over 27 lakh saplings, palm seeds to be planted in Vellore and Tirupattur

Vellore & Tirupattur districts to plant 27 lakh saplings & palm seeds in arid regions to conserve water. Soil tests conducted to ensure saplings suited to local weather. Women workers under MGNREGA to help; volunteers to water plants twice a week for 1 year. Tree guards to protect saplings from…

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Car catches fire near Natrampalli town in Tirupattur

Car in Natrampalli near Tirupattur catches fire due to suspected electrical short circuit. No one inside car. Firefighters douse flames. Police investigate incident.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

M.S. Swaminathan, legendary agricultural scientist, passed away aged 98. He was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay award, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan & Padma Vibhushan. PM Modi praised his work in transforming lives & ensuring food security. AIADMK cut ties with BJP-led NDA & 5-yr-old girl died of dengue in Tirupattur. Health…

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Five-year-old girl dies of dengue in Tirupattur town

Five-year-old girl in Tirupattur dies of dengue. The victim, M. Abinidhi, was admitted to private hospital in Krishnagiri, then to Govt. Medical College Hospital in Tirupattur. District administration is taking preventive steps including disinfecting, spray of disinfectants, medical camps, testing for symptoms. Residents asked to get discharged only after cured.

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Two students drown near Vaniyambadi

Two students drown in open pit at Chikkanna Kuppam village, Tirupattur. V. Rajalakshmi (14) and G. Monika (10) fell in 10ft deep pit while playing after school. Pit was dug for additional classrooms and compound wall, no safety measures taken. Bodies sent to Government Taluk Hospital, investigation ongoing.

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Farmer dies of snake bite near Vaniyambadi in Tirupattur

35-yr-old Murali died of snake bite in Vadakkupattu village, Tirupattur. He was bitten while clearing PVC pipes near pumpset. Despite hospital treatment, he passed away. Residents damaged hospital windows in anger. Police registered case & investigation is on.

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Two check dams damaged to build of illegal road to stone quarry at village near Ambur

Two small check dams in Tirupattur damaged by illegal road construction. Residents rely on them for irrigation and groundwater recharge. Revenue officials stopped work and assessed damage. No permission was given to lay the road. Surveyors to measure extent of road on Monday.

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Two drown in check dam near Vaniyambadi during idol immersion

Two persons drowned in Palar river during idol immersion in Tirupattur. Murali and Poovarasan, both from Natrampalli town, were part of 550 idols immersed as part of Vinayaka Chathurthi festival. Murali was pushed to centre of dam, Poovarasan jumped in to help but both drowned. Bodies retrieved and sent to…

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Over 4,000 personnel to be deployed for immersion of idols

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Woman Dalit panchayat president missing; Ambur police file case

Dalit woman P Indumathi, 25, elected president of Navakkaneri Village Panchayat in Tirupattur district, has been missing since Saturday. Ambur police have registered a case and formed a special team to investigate. She went to buy milk in Sholayur village around 5pm and has not been seen since. Elections for…

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Tamil Nadu: 7 women killed as truck rams into parked tourist van in Tirupattur

All the deceased are from the same village and were returning to their hometown after a two-day tour of Mysore. Read further on Dynamite News:

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