Krithika Srinivasan
Senior Staff Correspondent at The New Indian Express
Senior Staff Correspondent @xpresstn ~ Villupuram ~ Views & RTs personal
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6 days ago |
newindianexpress.com | Krithika Srinivasan
By Krithika Srinivasan VILLUPURAM: The Shri Dharmaraja Draupathi Amman temple in Melpathi village in the district was reopened on Thursday, a year and 10 months after it was sealed following the attack on a Dalit family by the caste Hindus allegedly for entering the temple. The Madras High Court had issued an order to reopen the temple on February 20. After opening the temple at 5 am, the authorities made an announcement around 6 am, saying it is open for public worship.
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2 weeks ago |
newindianexpress.com | Krithika Srinivasan
VILLUPURAM: Rushing through the hospital corridors following a friend’s desperate call, S Chandru Kumar realised the value of blood. Ahead of a crucial surgery of his friend’s mother, he was happy that he could donate blood for her. Back in 2019, this moment marked the start of an impressive initiative that gave birth to volunteer group which was determined to make a difference, one pint at a time.
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3 weeks ago |
newindianexpress.com | Krithika Srinivasan
VILLUPURAM: Two judgments by the SC/ST Special Court in Villupuram on Friday, acquitting all the accused in two different caste clashes have raised serious concerns over the quality of prosecution and the denial of justice for victims in the incidents. The Special Court on Friday evening acquitted 20 accused in the 2013 Marakkanam violence that broke out between Vanniyars, predominantly belonging to the Pattali Makkal Katchi, and the Dalits.
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1 month ago |
newindianexpress.com | Krithika Srinivasan
VILLUPURAM: A mere 10-minute downpour on Sunday was enough to submerge major roads in Villupuram town, highlighting the inadequate drainage system and the failure of municipal and public works departments in addressing water stagnation issues in the region.
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1 month ago |
newindianexpress.com | Krithika Srinivasan
VILLUPURAM: R INDUMATHI, a 19-year-old from Dadapuram near Tindivanam, who has been preparing for NEET for the second time, killed herself on Saturday. The incident happened after her father G Ramadoss, allegedly reprimanded her for providing incorrect details while applying for an OBC certificate for her application. While police said this incident seemed to have triggered the girl’s extreme decision, her parents said she got nervous about the test too.
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