Private lender Tamilnad Mercantile IPO subscribed over THIS MUCH times on second day
The IPO of Tuticorin-based private bank received an 83 % subscription on the first day on Monday. The bank mobilized a little over Rs 363 crore from anchor investors on Friday.
Sep 07, 2022, 12:11 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi hails freedom fighter VO Chidambaranar on his 150th birth anniversary
V O Chidambaranar (5 September 1872 - 18 November 1936) is an icon of freedom movement in Tamil Nadu and respected for his sacrifices for the sake of nation.
Sep 05, 2021, 18:10 PM IST
Tuticorin custodial deaths: CBI files chargesheet against 9 cops, says father-son duo was tortured throughout the night
A CBI spokesperson said the agency filed the chargesheet against 9 police officials, all from Sathankulam Police Station in Tamil Nadu.
Sep 26, 2020, 18:10 PM IST
CB-CID submits report to Madras HC in Jayaraj-Bennix custodial death probe
A total of 10 police personnel from the Sathankulam police station have so far been arrested and remanded in the Madurai Central jail.
Jul 29, 2020, 00:04 AM IST
Jayaraj-Bennix custodial deaths: CBI takes over probe from CB-CID; visits bereaved family for questioning
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday formally took over the investigation into the Jayaraj-Bennix custodial deaths case from the CB-CID. A Team headed by CBI ADSP Vijaykumar Shukla started the investigation by visiting the residence of the bereaved family in Sathankulam.
Jul 11, 2020, 15:50 PM IST
Jayaraj-Bennix custodial deaths: CBI team to arrive in Tamil Nadu tomorrow to begin probe
A team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is set to arrive in Madurai on Friday to take over the investigations into the Jayaraj-Bennix custodial death case in Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin.
Jul 09, 2020, 18:41 PM IST
Tuticorin custodial deaths: Witness intimidated, CCTV footage erased, reveals magistrate
A three-page inquiry report submitted to the Madras High Court has revealed that the cops were lax in their response and even verbally abused the Magistrate while he was at the police station for the investigation into the case.
Jun 30, 2020, 20:14 PM IST
Tuticorin custodial deaths: Madras HC says evidence may be destroyed before CBI begins probe
A division bench of justices, based on the preliminary postmortem report which notes evidence of wounds and judicial inquirer's findings, also observed that there are sufficient grounds for the registration of a case against police officials in the matter.
Jun 30, 2020, 14:57 PM IST
Timeline of P Jayaraj-J Fennix custodial death case in Tuticorin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday (June 28) said the state government will seek permission from the Madurai bench of Madras High Court to transfer the case to CBI.
Jun 28, 2020, 18:41 PM IST
Custodial death of P Jayaraj, J Fennix worse than George Floyd's death: Former Vice Chairman of Maharashtra State Minorities Commission
In the US, the government didn`t wait for any court directive but immediately charged the guilty policeman with murder, he pointed out.
Jun 27, 2020, 20:28 PM IST
Priyanka Chopra, Taapsee Pannu, Tiger Shroff and others condemn custodial deaths of P Jayaraj and J Fennix
Several celebrities such as Priyanka Chopra, Taapsee Pannu, Tiger Shroff, Neha Dhupia and others condemned the act and shared their views on social media.
Jun 27, 2020, 16:23 PM IST
Tuticorin custodial deaths: AIADMK, DMK announce Rs 25 lakh aid each to kin of P Jayaraj, J Fennix
In a joint statement, CM K Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam said on behalf of the party that the two deaths were saddening and unfortunate and announced Rs 25 lakh to the bereaved kin.
Jun 27, 2020, 10:04 AM IST
Anti-Sterlite protest: Explain reasons for police firing on protesters by June 6, Madras High Court orders Tamil Nadu govt
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court directed the TN govt to file its response by June 6.
Jun 01, 2018, 16:42 PM IST
Anti-Sterlite protests: Don't disturb families of missing accused in name of inquiry, says Madras HC to Tamil Nadu Police
Last month, as many as nine people were killed in police firing following protests for the closure of Vedanta group's Sterlite Copper plant over pollution concerns that turned violent.
Jun 01, 2018, 15:25 PM IST
Rajinikanth blames anti-social elements for deaths during anti-Sterlite protest in Tuticorin
Rajinikanth on Wednesday blamed anti-social elements for the anti-Sterlite protests last week that resulted in the tragic death of at least 13 people in Tuticorin.
May 30, 2018, 18:37 PM IST
Anti-Sterlite protests: Rajinikanth announces Rs 2 lakh each for family of protesters killed in Tuticorin
Rajinikanth made the announcement after he visited general hospital in Tuticorin to meet those who got injured during the violent protests.
May 30, 2018, 14:02 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government orders closure of Sterlite plant in Tuticorin following death of 13 people
Large-scale violence on May 22 against the Sterlite copper plant in Tuticorin and police firing led to the death of 12 persons. Next day saw one more youth succumbing to injuries sustained in police firing.
May 28, 2018, 17:28 PM IST
SC vacation bench refuses to give urgent hearing to Thoothukudi violence case
Advocate GS Mani In his PIL alleged a "pre-planned murder" by police with the help of high-level officials of police and civil administration.
May 28, 2018, 13:30 PM IST
Is Narendra Modi the PM of some other country? DMK leader MK Stalin questions silence on Tuticorin violence
Stalin also said that the PM should have visited the place or should have at least sent a central minister to assess the situation.
May 28, 2018, 10:08 AM IST
DMK MP Kanimozhi detained during protest against police firing in Thootikudi
The protest, led by DMK, was held in Egmore in Chennai to condemn the Tuticorin violence in which 13 people lost their lives.
May 25, 2018, 13:39 PM IST
