Over 100 farmers detained after road roko in Tiruchi
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Over 100 farmers owing allegiance to Desiya Thennindhiya Nadhigal Inaippu Vivasayigal Sangam were detained here on Tuesday after they resorted to a road blockade opposing the construction of a dam at
Over 100 farmers owing allegiance to Desiya Thennindhiya Nadhigal Inaippu Vivasayigal Sangam were detained here on Tuesday after they resorted to a road blockade opposing the construction of a dam at Mekedatu in Karnataka. The protest, led by its State president P. Ayyakannu, was held on Karur Bypass Road in the city, leading to traffic hold-up for about 30 minutes during the morning peak hour.More Related News

Devotees of Lord Ayyappa will now have an opportunity to present their own devotional songs at the hill shrine of Sabarimala, thanks to an initiative by the TDB. The temple management board has decided to include newly composed devotional songs by ordinary devotees in the list of songs played through the public address system at the shrine. At present only devotional songs rendered by renowned singers such as K J Yesudas and Jayavijaya are played at Sabarimala, a Travancore Devaswom Board statement said.












