Since the beginning of November, it has been raining widely in Tamil Nadu with the onset of the northeast monsoon. As a result, the water flow to the dam increased up to 69 feet. Following this, a final flood warning was issued.
The case pertains to a complaint lodged in connection with a fake video that was uploaded on YouTube in March this year claiming that migrant workers from Bihar were being assaulted in Tamil Nadu and that they were not safe in the state.
Residents alleged that the water in the channel increased after recent rains, and the sewage water released from the Vellaikal treatment plant and nearby dyeing units is the reason behind the formation of a thick layer of foam in the channel.
Conducted in Madurai, the kabaddi tournament witnessed over 300 players producing thrilling action in a total of 132 matches, played between 16 teams as Aravalli Arrows clinched the title and lifted the glittering trophy, as per a press release from Yuva Kabbadi Series.
Two people died while 18 others were injured when a tree they were standing under to shield themselves from the rain was struck by lightning in Keeranur village in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu, officials said.
The Supreme Court on Friday listed the hearing on the Tamil Nadu government plea challenging the Madurai Bench of the High Court of Madras order allowing RSS to conduct flag marches in the state.
The Madurai bench of Madras High Court has granted bail with certain conditions to five people from Uttar Pradesh who were arrested in connection with a fire accident in a privately booked train coach near Madurai Railway Junction.