Viluppuram District News

Power shutdown in Viluppuram district tomorrow: Areas affected

IJK Protest at Villupuram Municipality Ground

Members of IJK protested in Villupuram against the proposed Mekedatu dam project.

Chennai Youth Arrested with 390 Narcotic Pills

A youth from Chennai was arrested in Villupuram with 390 narcotic pills.

Farmers protest demanding protection of Vadakarai Thazhanur lake

Viluppuram farmers staged a protest at the Collectorate demanding the protection of lake embankments and sluice gates.

Demanding cross-examination of POCSO victim again is meaningless: Madras High Court

The High Court has dismissed a petition seeking the re-cross-examination of a POCSO victim, calling it meaningless and traumatic.

Parents seek Rs 16 crore medical aid from Collector for 13-month-old daughter's treatment

Parents have petitioned the Collector for Rs 16 crore in financial aid to fund the life-saving treatment for their daughter suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Auto driver Mohanraj murdered near Thiruvennenullur; three arrested

Panchavarna Mohanraj, an auto driver, was fatally attacked at a bus stop near Thiruvennenullur in Villupuram district; police have arrested three suspects and are investigating.

12 booked after 8‑hour anti‑corruption sting at Melmalayanur taluk office; cash and online transfers seized

An anti‑corruption raid at the Melmalayanur taluk office in Viluppuram led to the seizure of Rs.58,950 cash and evidence of about Rs.5.47 lakh in online transfers; 12 people have been booked and investigations …

Welfare‑board membership camps to be held across taluks

District administrations have announced welfare‑board membership camps at taluk offices beginning in mid‑July; applicants should bring required documents and check local notices for detailed schedules.