“Fireworks worth more than Rs.7,000 crore were sold this year for Deepavali. The TN Govt will extend full support to this industry, which is aiming to achieve Rs.10,000 crore in fireworks sales next year.” – Minister Keerthana
“On the festival of lights, 11 people were killed in various incidents across TN. Alcohol was the main cause of most of the crimes that took place.” – Anbumani Ramadoss
“Under this TVK Govt, 467 companies have been sealed, resulting in lakhs of people losing their jobs.” – AIADMK General Secretary EPS
“TN, which was a peaceful state during M.K.Stalin’s Govt, is now witnessing the deterioration of law and order.” – Former CM O.Panneerselvam
“11 murders in a single day – on Deepavali, the sounds of murders were heard across several districts of TN, alongside the sound of fireworks.” – EPS
Coimbatore : Thousands of devotees today witnessed the consecration ceremony of Sri Lakshi Narasimha Swamy temple on Oppanakkara Street in the city.
The age-old temple and its premised were under renovation for the last one year and the ceremony was held today much to the delight of the devotees who thronged the temple from nook and corner of the district.
Yagas and yagnas were performed from yesterday onward and the consecration ceremony was performed in the presence of municipal administration minister S P Velumani and government officials.
Traffic was diverted for smooth movement of the devotees.