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State-level chess tournament for the hearing impaired in Salem
Over 200 participants competed in a state-level chess tournament for the hearing impaired in Salem, with winners qualifying for the national-level competition.
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Two youths arrested for selling ganja near Mettur
Police arrested two youths for selling ganja near Mecheri and seized 700 grams of the contraband.
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Admission window for government ITIs extended to July 31; stipend details announced
The district has extended the admission deadline for government ITIs to July 31 and announced trainee stipends and contact details for enrolment.
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Rain returns greenery to Oosur wildlife division; farmers say wildlife visits to villages have reduced
Recent rains in the Oosur wildlife division have restored greenery and waterbodies, reducing instances of wildlife entering villages, farmers said.
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Three arrested after methamphetamine seized in Omni bus search
Local police arrested three men and recovered approximately 15g of methamphetamine from an Omni van; the seized consignment is valued at around Rs.37,500 and inquiries continue.
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Residents protest in Salem over unrepaired main street; talks end protest
Residents of Annadhanapatti staged a short protest about an unrepaired central street; after talks with police and municipal officials, protestors called off the demonstration following assurances of action.
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Old inscription found in Kottur village; archaeology team begins study
Archaeology officials found an inscribed stone slab in Kottur village bearing symbols and figures; specialists say it may record a historical donation and will study it further.
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Two arrested after police seize 2 tonnes of smuggled cigarettes from rented house in Tiruchengode
Police seized about 2 tonnes of smuggled cigarettes from a rented house in Tiruchengode and arrested two men allegedly involved in storing the consignment.
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New pedestrian signals inaugurated near Salem TVS bus stop
City police inaugurated new pedestrian signals near the TVS bus stop to facilitate safer road crossing and improve traffic management.
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Anna...patti residents hold sit‑in demanding road repairs in Salem
Residents in a Salem neighbourhood held a sit‑in over a badly damaged road; municipal officials agreed to take action and the protest ended.
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Anti-corruption raids at Krishnagiri taluk offices; Rs.2.22 lakh seized
Anti-corruption teams raided several taluk offices in and around Krishnagiri and seized a total of Rs.2.22 lakh; inquiries and further action are underway.
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Turmeric auction in Arur fetches Rs.21.45 lakh
A turmeric auction in Arur yesterday recorded total sales of Rs.21.45 lakh, officials said.
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Horticulture officers protest demanding cancellation of Farmer Officer Contact scheme 2.0
Horticulture officers in the region demonstrated in Salem, demanding the repeal of the Farmer Officer Contact scheme 2.0, which they say has harmed officers and farmers since its November 2025 roll-out.
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In Salem event, 1,695 beneficiaries receive new electronic family cards
Transport Minister Parthiban handed over new electronic family cards to 1,695 beneficiaries at the Salem District Collectorate. Local elected representatives and officials attended; Salem has 1,777 ration shops…
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4.240 kg ganja seized from train; North‑region youth arrested
Police seized 4.240 kg of ganja from a train near Pommidi and arrested a suspect; inquiries into the consignment are ongoing.
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