Sukshma R

🌸Journalist, formerly with @timesofindia @NewIndianXpress | Covers Health/Education/Crime/South Tamil Nadu🌸

Email: [email protected]

[Sukshma R @sukshmar37]

Amid recent instances of #caste violence in South #TamilNadu, particularly in #Tirunelveli, @SouthZoneTNpol are keeping a close watch on hate posts on social media. Action will be taken against youths glorifying any particular caste by displaying weapons, warns IG

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[Sukshma R @sukshmar37]

A majority of 91 cases registered in #Tirunelveli district and city alone in 2025 over objectionable and malicious casteist content on social media. Sensitisation in colleges needed as most involved in #casteviolence of late are youngsters.

Full story:

https://t.co/OfpTTmyJDz

[Sukshma R @sukshmar37]

Amid recent instances of #caste violence in South #TamilNadu, particularly in #Tirunelveli, @SouthZoneTNpol are keeping a close watch on hate posts on social media. Action will be taken against youths glorifying any particular caste by displaying weapons, warns IG

@timesofindia

[Vivanesh Parthiban @VivaneshTNIE]

#DMK councillors slammed @SuVe4Madurai for criticising #Madurai corporation after its poor Swachh Survekshan ranking. A heated exchange broke out with #CPI(M) councillors at the council meeting. Mayor said the report was unacceptable and later stepped in to defuse the spat.

[Vivanesh Parthiban @VivaneshTNIE]

AIADMK & BJP councillors protested at the #Madurai Corporation council meeting demanding action against Mayor Indrani Ponvasanth over the alleged property tax scam. The Mayor said the case is sub judice & questioned the status of ₹200cr reportedly lost at Sellur Raju’s house.

[Vivanesh Parthiban @VivaneshTNIE]

AIADMK & BJP councillors in #Madurai Corporation turned up in black shirts during council meeting to protest against the alleged #propertytaxscam. AIADMK councillors also demanded action against Mayor Indrani Ponvasanth, alleging her involvement in the scam. @timesofindia

[Pushpa Narayan @Toi_pushpa_n]

This yr doctors who join #cardiology #neurology #gastroenterology et al in med colleges, including premium govt institutions need one eligibility-- attendance in the qualifying exam #NEET-SS. The eligibility was brought below 0 as seats remain vacant @TOIChennai @timesofindia

[Vivanesh Parthiban @VivaneshTNIE]

CM ORDERS RESIGNATION OF ZONE HEADS: Following the expulsion of the #Madurai mayor’s husband from DMK, CM Stalin has directed all zonal heads of Madurai Corporation to resign. Comes amid ‘Udanpirappe Vaa’ outreach and property tax scam probe. No leniency:CM @timesofindia

[Sukshma R @sukshmar37]

Just days after #sivagangacustodialdeath, in another case on Jan 14, old CCTV video footage shows 5 cops at Devadanapatti PS in #Theni slapping and kicking an auto driver. Theni SP R has ordered an enquiry by ADSP and said the policemen involved moved to AR pending enquiry.

[Sukshma R @sukshmar37]

Custodial death: Sivaganga SP Ashish Rawat placed on compulsory wait list after arrest of five policemen in connection with death of temple security guard Ajith Kumar. Video evidence shows Ajith tortured by cops by hitting with pipe like objects near temple. #JusticeforAjith

[Sukshma R @sukshmar37]

The case, which was altered to murder, has been transferred to the CB-CID. Meanwhile, family members of arrested policemen protested on Tuesday stating the policemen were only following orders if higher ups but were being punished. Read more @timesofindia
https://t.co/YQZotKuXBz

[Sukshma R @sukshmar37]

Custodial death: Sivaganga SP Ashish Rawat placed on compulsory wait list after arrest of five policemen in connection with death of temple security guard Ajith Kumar. Video evidence shows Ajith tortured by cops by hitting with pipe like objects near temple. #JusticeforAjith

[Srivatsal Subramaniam @SVatsal14825]

Cracking NEET gets stiffer as repeaters corner 7.5% quota. Officials are thinking of strengthening coaching. #Trichy #Madurai

[Vivanesh Parthiban @VivaneshTNIE]

#Madurai Mayor P Indrani’s husband, Pon Vasanth, has been temporarily suspended from #DMK following party high command’s order on Thursday. He was accused of repeatedly interfering in Corporation administrative matters, says DMK city sec & MLA @g_thalapathimla . @timesofindia

[Vivanesh Parthiban @VivaneshTNIE]

Madurai Tourism : Foreign tourist arrivals in surged to 98,770 (up from 57,564 in 2023), while domestic footfall hit 2.74 crore, cementing its place as one of Tamil Nadu’s top travel destinations. #Madurai @timesofindia

[Vivanesh Parthiban @VivaneshTNIE]

Stray dog count in #Madurai corporation drops to 38,348 in 2025 census—down from 53,826 in 2020—despite a 7-year high in dog bite cases (14,130 in 2024). Officials defend new count as most scientific yet. @timesofindia

[Sukshma R @sukshmar37]

With more deliveries in tertiary care hospitals, infant and maternal deaths have reduced in #Madurai. Activists however call for urgent boost to PHC infra and staff strength to share burden of maternity care. Teen pregnancy remains a pressing issue.

@timesofindia @TNDPHPM

[Vivanesh Parthiban @VivaneshTNIE]

#Madurai Corporation has proposed a ₹140 crore plan to rejuvenate the Vaigai River, aiming to stop sewage inflow at 38 spots and develop a major eco-park near Kochadai. Project awaits nod from Municipal Administration Dept. #VaigaiRiver @timesofindia

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[The Times Of India @timesofindia]

A group of 68 tourists from #TamilNadu, including 30 persons from #Madurai, who were on a five-day trip to #JammuAndKashmir, remained safe and are set to reach the state by Thursday.

Read here 🔗https://t.co/ikZXt6dDyr

#PahalgamTerrorAttack #PahalgamAttack #PahalgamTerroristAttack

[Vivanesh Parthiban @VivaneshTNIE]

In a smart garbage collection move, @mdu_corp has tied painted bamboo baskets to lamp posts and electric post around #MeenakshiAmmanTemple in the Chithirai streets, letting devotees drop waste easily without walking far. #ChithiraiFestival @timesofindia

[Sukshma R @sukshmar37]

Following #MadrasHighCourt Madurai bench direction, the first ever bone marrow transplantation unit in South TN also set to come up at Govt Rajaji Hospital. Hope funds will be allotted soon. Some of the other announcements for upgrades at #Madurai GRH 👇🏼

#HealthInfra #TamilNadu

[Sukshma R @sukshmar37]

As per health department's police note announcements for 2025-2026, finally additional Rs 20 crores allotted for GRH's pediatric centre of excellence in #Madurai. 3 more floors to be added. Set to be boon for #Paediatric patients in South TN.

@timesofindia @Subramanian_ma

[Sukshma R @sukshmar37]

Announced in #TamilNadu assembly in 2022, #Madurai awaits 400-bedded paediatric Centre of Excellence at Govt Rajaji Hospital. Over 2 years later, only 2 floors have come up while 7 floors were proposed. Only Rs 20 Cr sanctioned so far out of estimated Rs 100 cr 👇🏼
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