“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
Udhagamandalam: Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on June 20 there will be no power in Ooty,on account of the maintenance works proposed to be taken up at the Ooty Sub-station.
Stating this here on Friday,the Superintending Engineer, Nilgiri Electricity Distribution Circle (NEDC) Mr.Vasunair Premkumar says that among the areas affected would be various parts of the town and its surrounding s like Finger Post, Kandhal, Thamizhagam, Hill Bunk, Kodappamund, Mullikorai, Charing Cross, Bombay Castle, Ketti, Nondimedu, Thalaiattumund, Ithalar and M.Palada.