News for 'melur'

Auction of TN's Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block cancelled

Auction of TN's Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block cancelled

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The government on Thursday said it has cancelled the auction of Tamil Nadu's Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block which is near the Arittapatti Biodiversity site and a number of cultural heritage sites. Tungsten is a critical and strategic mineral.

Visiting Shimla? Don't Miss Narkanda

Visiting Shimla? Don't Miss Narkanda

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Narkanda in Himachal Pradesh is a hidden gem, perfect for adventurers and nature enthusiasts.

CPM, BJP workers clash in Kerala CM's constituency, 2 injured

CPM, BJP workers clash in Kerala CM's constituency, 2 injured

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The clash between the rival parties broke out on Monday night and the situation is under control now.

Koozhangal At The Oscars: 'Years of effort paying off'

Koozhangal At The Oscars: 'Years of effort paying off'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'We didn't expect the film to be recognised at this level; we focused on making an honest and simple film.' 'We didn't have any expectations even like being appreciated at festivals.'

A money-lender free village in Kerala

A money-lender free village in Kerala

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Villagers in Melur panchayat in Thrissur district of Kerala, would soon render a group of money-lenders, known locally as the 'blade-mafia', jobless, thanks to a pioneering scheme launched by the South Indian Bank (SIB).

HC grants anticipatory bail to Alagiri's son

HC grants anticipatory bail to Alagiri's son

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

The Madras high court on Monday quashed a non-bailable arrest warrant against Union Minister M K Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi and granted him anticipatory bail in the alleged multi-crore illegal granite quarrying scam.

HC stays non-billable warrant against Alagiri's son

HC stays non-billable warrant against Alagiri's son

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Thursday kept in abeyance till November 2 a non-bailable warrant issued against Union Minister M K Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi in an illegal granite quarrying case.

Granite scam: Non-bailable warrant against Alagiri's son

Granite scam: Non-bailable warrant against Alagiri's son

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

A local court on Monday issued a non-bailable warrant against Durai Dayanidhi, son of Union Minister M K Alagiri, in the multi-crore illegal granite quarrying scam case.

Granite scam: Alagiri's son surrenders before court

Granite scam: Alagiri's son surrenders before court

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Union Minister M K Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi on Friday surrendered at a Madurai court three days after being granted anticipatory bail in connection with the multi-crore granite scam by the Madras high court.

TTV's road to fighting polls fraught with legal issues

TTV's road to fighting polls fraught with legal issues

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

TTV Dinakaran's road to reaching the poll stage could still be strewn with legal difficulties, as much as political problems from other new players, like actors Kamal Hassan and Rajinikanth, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Alagiri's son indulged in illegal quarrying'

'Alagiri's son indulged in illegal quarrying'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S P Velumani has alleged that a granites firm owned by Dayanidhi Alagiri, Union Minister M K Alagiri's son, has been indulging in illegal quarrying of granite worth crores of rupees in and around Melur near Madurai.

Alagiri booked for assault on poll official

Alagiri booked for assault on poll official

Rediff.com2 Apr 2011

Union minister and senior Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam leader M K Alagiri, along with 52 other members of his party, has been booked by the police in connection with the alleged assault of an election official and a videographer at a village in the district. Tahsildar M Kalimuthu, who is the assistant returning officer for Melur assembly segment, and a videographer, part of a flying squad, were allegedly assaulted by DMK men when they videographed Alagiri's visit to a temple.

Tamil Nadu casts evil eye on 'granite elephant'

Tamil Nadu casts evil eye on 'granite elephant'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Yaanaimalai is pure granite. The issue in Yaanaimalai is about greed and misuse of power for personal gain. So far the ruling parties in Tamil Nadu, whoever they may be, have stuck to desilting river sand for making money, some have dredged the ocean for money, and now they plan to destroy a hill for money, concludes A Ganesh Nadar after a visit to the region.

BJP ties up with Subramanian Swamy in TN

BJP ties up with Subramanian Swamy in TN

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

The Janata party will release its manifesto on April 14.

Dinakaran to announce party name on March 15

Dinakaran to announce party name on March 15

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

The Delhi high court, on March 9, allowed Dinakaran's plea for allotment of a common symbol, preferably 'pressure cooker', and a name of his choice for the AIADMK faction led by him.

Chennai villages ride the IT wave

Chennai villages ride the IT wave

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

Karnan review

Karnan review

Rediff.com19 May 2021

After Aadukalam and Asuran, this is another film Dhanush is going to be proud of, says Divya Nair.

Amma supporters hold demonstrations across Tamil Nadu

Amma supporters hold demonstrations across Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Continuing their protest against the conviction of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo Jayalalithaa for the third day, party workers and sympathisers on Monday observed a fast and staged demonstrations across the state.

Dinakaran launches his new party, Amma Makkal Munetra Kazhagam

Dinakaran launches his new party, Amma Makkal Munetra Kazhagam

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Dinakaran recalled the difficulties faced by party workers in carrying forward their organisational work without a name.

How AIADMK feud continues to keep DMK confused

How AIADMK feud continues to keep DMK confused

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

DMK leader MK Stalin is concerned that a no-trust move would force the EPS faction to patch up with not only the OPS group but also the TTV camp and also get the 'Two Leaves' poll symbol unfrozen, which could upset his party's electoral apple cart, says N Sathiya Moorthy.