krishnagiri

krishnagiri farmers are dumping mangoes and felling trees due to low prices and repeated crop losses. A meeting between farmers, pulp factory owners, and officials failed to resolve the issue, with farmers demanding Rs 20/kg and factories citing increased costs. Traders are reportedly exploiting farmers by buying low and selling high.

The stolen ornaments include thalis, pendants, coins, thali shells and a silver crown. The total worth of the stolen ornaments is Rs 7 lakh.

A farmer in krishnagiri set himself ablaze at the district collectorate. M Venkatesan sought official intervention for a land dispute. He alleged his land was usurped and he faced threats. Police quickly extinguished the fire. Venkatesan sustained severe burn injuries and is receiving treatment. A case has been registered.

Kelamangalam police personnel in krishnagiri are appealing to the state government to demolish their dilapidated, unused residential quarters and build new ones.

Tamil Nadu braces for heavy showers across over 15 districts as the intense summer heat concludes. The India Meteorological Department forecasts significant rainfall in key regions, including Coimbatore and Salem, following a period of heatwave conditions. Residents can expect a welcome dip in maximum temperatures statewide starting May 31.

Three teenage school dropouts in krishnagiri allegedly blackmailed a 14-year-old girl with morphed photos, coercing her to send nude images. They then extorted Rs 10 lakh from her father, threatening to upload the content online. Police have arrested the trio and sent them to an observation home.

Two youths were found burnt to death on the roadside near krishnagiri, shocking local residents. Police have launched an intensive investigation, forming a special team of eight inspectors to identify the deceased and establish the circumstances surrounding their deaths. A sniffer dog was also deployed to aid the ongoing hunt.

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expanded his cabinet to 33 ministers, with 23 new additions taking the oath. Notably, first-time MLA Marie Wilson was appointed Finance Minister, replacing an experienced predecessor. This marks the first coalition cabinet in Tamil Nadu since independence, with Congress MLAs securing portfolios and a record seven Dalit ministers included.

Authorities have diverted vehicles to the service road for the construction work of the Rs 40crore bus stand project, along with the erection of flyover pillars, causing traffic congestion for nearly 3km from the Hosur bus stand to Pathalapalli.

Buses now park along Poonamallee High Road, blocking traffic from Koyambedu to Maduravoyal

Despite urban interest in millets, Tamil Nadu farmers are abandoning the grain due to uncertain markets and fluctuating prices, unlike rice and maize with guaranteed buyers. Lack of processing units and institutional support discourages cultivation, though initiatives like the Pudukottai FPO show promise with guaranteed procurement and value-added products.