The body of Rajakannu, the Jai Bhim movie hero who died of custodial torture, was dumped by the police 40 kms away in another district. The 1993 ‘murder’ bears a striking resemblance to the recent custodial death of Sivaganga temple guard Ajith Kumar

The accused allegedly confessed that he was deliberately violating the traffic rules to meet the deadlines for deliveries.

Additionally, the Committee will appeal to the Centre for more man-days under NREGA and to have a market exclusive for the marketing of organic products in the district

The government must shift residents living in low-lying areas to relief camps, and essential services must be made available, says CPI(M) leader

The campaign is being organised by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC)