At least 10 brick kiln units were severely affected in the heavy rains which lashed Theni district on Friday. The unit owners in Andipatti said that thousands of bricks, which were in production at different stages, were washed off in less than an hour’s rain. The units, which were located in Theppampatti, Balacombai, Rajakkalpatti and Chokkalingapuram. The encroachment in some of the channels forced the rain water to enter their units, which damaged the entire premises.
Dipper lorry impounded near Rajadhani
A dipper lorry, which was transporting sand was impounded near Rajadhani check post in Theni district on Saturday. The Andipatti block WRD officials intercepted the truck and interrogated the driver. When they asked him to produce the trip sheet and the permit, he escaped from the spot. Following a complaint from the officials, the Rajadhanai SI of Police Sumathi registered a case. The police were on the look out for the driver.
Worker succumbs to burns in Virudhunagar
A 25-year-old man identified as Pulithurai of Naranapuram in Virudhunagar district died in the hospital on Saturday. Police said that on October 13, a fire accident in a fireworks unit owned by Murugan led to burn injuries on a worker. A goods vehicle was destroyed and a few sheds in the fireworks unit was razed down, while some chemicals went off. The worker, who was under treatment, breathed his last. Vembakottai police are investigating.
Public-police marathon held in Virudhunagar
In a move to establish a good relationship with the public, the Virudhunagar district police organised a public-police mini-marathon on Saturday. DIG of Police (Madurai Range) Abinav Kumar and Superintendent of Police Gowtham Goyal flagged off the marathon from the Collectorate. After criss-crossing a few stretches, the participants returned to Collectorate. The winners were honoured with prizes by the officers. They also thanked the massive participation from the public.
Published - October 17, 2026 08:18 pm IST