25 arrested for bid to cut red sanders

Vellore: Police on Monday nabbed 25 persons, who were reportedly on the way to fell red-sander trees, in Veppankuppam police station limits near Ambur.

Police said they received information that a group of persons were travelling in autorickshaws and they were on the way to Andhra Pradesh to fell red-sander trees.

Police conducted a vehicle check and nabbed Rajendran (46), a resident of Periyaettipattu in Jawadhu Hills and 24 others.

A case has been registered and police are conducting an inquiry with them.

Sulur Minor Girl Murder: Aunt Alleges Body Was Cremated Without Mother’s Consent

Fresh controversy has emerged in the Sulur minor girl sexual assault and murder case after a relative alleged that the g...

Coimbatore Girl Murder Case: Eeranenjam Shelter Home Elders Hold Candlelight Vigil Seeking Justice

Elderly residents of Eeranenjam shelter home in Coimbatore held a tearful candlelight vigil demanding justice for the 10...

Solayar Dam Water Level Stands at 21.39 Feet with Steady Inflow

Solayar Dam in Valparai recorded a water level of 21.39 feet as of May 24, with an inflow of 113 cubic feet per second d...

Parambikulam Dam Water Level Rises to 27.05 Feet Following Southwest Monsoon Rainfall

Parambikulam Dam near Pollachi has recorded a water level of 27.05 feet as of August 24, with continuous inflow of 45 cu...

Azhiyar Dam Water Level Stands at 64.7 Feet with Steady Inflow Following Rainfall

Azhiyar Dam near Anaimalai records water level at 64.7 feet against 120 feet capacity. Inflow stands at 320 cusecs while...

Chief Minister's Talent Search Exam Winners Visit Semmozhipoonkavai in Coimbatore

As part of the summer camp for Chief Minister's Talent Search Exam winners organized by the School Education Department...