“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
Ooty, Feb 25 :” Panic gripped on the two-km stretch of this tourist town, when a herd of wild boar strayed
on to the road, leading the people running helter skelter for safety.
The boars numbering six to seven suddenly appeared in Charing Cross junction and started attacking two wheeler riders, who ran to safety after abandoning the vehicles, police said.The animals then ran on two km stretch to the Tibetan Market and Gate House at Botanical Garden, targeting four and two wheelers.
Panic gripped on the stretch for nearly one hour and the people heaved a sigh of relief after the herd went behind bush in the garden.