Residents of Perumbakkam, a resettlement colony in Chennai, feel abandoned and discriminated against in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung. The flooding left them struggling for basic necessities, with unequal distribution of relief materials adding to their plight. Built on flood-prone marshland, the colony's residents faced challenges in accessing aid, leading to allegations of neglect by politicians and administrators. The article also sheds light on the contrasting experiences of residents in high-rise apartments, highlighting the disparities in relief efforts. Read more to understand the plight of Perumbakkam residents and the challenges they continue to face.
On June 20, the Collegium of the Madras High Court unanimously recommended the names of five Additional Judges for appointment as permanent judges in the high court.
Entire families from the Kuravan tribe routinely face arrest and torture for crimes they are unconnected to, revealing the police’s reluctance to shed their prejudice against what were earlier called ‘criminal tribes’.
Madras High Court judge Justice Anand Venkatesh made the comments in the open court while he was hearing a disproportionate asset case against former Chief Minister, O Panneerselvam.
Former BJP MLA H Raja has been booked in 11 cases for making disparaging remarks against Dravidian ideologue Periyar, former DMK Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, DMK MP Kanimozhi, HR&CE officials and their wives.