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Tamil Nadu Court Awards Death Penalty to 9 Policemen in Sathankulam Custodial Death Case

Crime Purushottam Tiwari - April 8, 2026

A Tamil Nadu court has sentenced nine policemen to death in the 2020 Sathankulam custodial death case, delivering a landmark verdict seen as a strong message against police brutality and a major step toward institutional accountability after a six-year legal battle.

Finance Minister Sitharaman Visits Karur Stampede Site, Pledges ₹10 Crore Aid After Deadly Rally Tragedy

National Purushottam Tiwari - September 29, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Tamil Nadu’s Karur district after the tragic stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s rally, which left 15 dead and over 50 injured. Announcing a ₹10 crore central relief package and a high-level probe into safety lapses, she consoled grieving families alongside CM MK Stalin and Vijay. The tragedy has reignited debate over crowd management failures at political rallies, with calls for stricter safety norms and AI-based monitoring.

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Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation Intensifies Efforts to Improve Civic Amenities and Urban Infrastructure

The Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation is undertaking continuous initiatives to strengthen civic infrastructure, environmental conservation, sanitation services and public safety. From regular irrigation of roadside plantations to drainage cleaning drives and water supply improvements, multiple projects are being carried out to enhance the quality of life for city residents.

Ghumka Nagar Panchayat Election Concludes Peacefully Under Tight Security Arrangements

The first municipal election of the newly constituted Ghumka Nagar Panchayat concluded peacefully and smoothly under extensive security arrangements. Rajnandgaon Police maintained continuous surveillance and patrolling throughout the polling process, ensuring a safe and orderly environment for voters.

Good Governance Camp Brings Relief to Villagers Across 13 Gram Panchayats in Patpar Cluster

As part of Sushasan Tihar 2026, a public grievance redressal camp organized in Patpar Gram Panchayat under Dongargarh Janpad Panchayat witnessed strong public participation. Residents from 13 gram panchayats received on-the-spot assistance, while eligible beneficiaries availed benefits under various government welfare schemes.

BJP to Hold Two-Day ‘Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Training Campaign’ in Rajnandgaon from June 2

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will organize a two-day training campaign in Rajnandgaon on June 2 and 3 under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Training Programme. Senior party leaders, including former Chief Minister and Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, will address party workers on governance, ideology, organizational development and contemporary national issues.

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