Congress Party cadres stage protest demanding ban of online games, demand the call back of TN Governor

Congress party cadres staged a protest in the city against the TN Governor R.N. Ravi for withholding a bill banning online rummy in Tamil Nadu.


Coimbatore: There has been strong opposition to the online rummy game in Tamil Nadu, as it has become addictive among youth and suicides have been reported due to this.

Various political parties and organizations from Tamil Nadu have been staging protests and protests demanding a ban on the game by the government.

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi is sitting on a bill passed in Tamil Nadu Assembly and has not given his assent.



Protests continue to be held across the state condemning the Governor's move and demanding that the Central government take back the governor.

Coimbatore District Congress Committee, which staged the protest was led by Coimbatore district president VMC Manoharan.



More than 50 Congress workers took part. They raised slogans demanding that Governor R N Ravi immediately sign the bill.



Congress party cadres held aloft placards looking like cards in a card game during the protest.

Daylight Robbery: Woman Attacked at Home; Gold Chain Stolen, 21-Year-Old Arrested

A 61-year-old woman was allegedly attacked by a burglar who entered her home in Edayarpalayam in broad daylight and pres...

Banned Kerala Lottery Tickets Seized at Ukkadam Bus Stand; Man Held

Police arrested Syed Ibrahim, a resident of Kottaimedu, for allegedly selling Kerala lottery tickets banned in Tamil Nad...

20,000 People Served Free Ghee Rice on Miladi Nabi Festival in Coimbatore

Sunnath Jamath organized a massive Tabruk food distribution event at Ukkadam GM Nagar, Coimbatore, serving free ghee ric...

Onam Festival Special Worship Held at Siddhapudur Ayyappan Temple in Coimbatore

Special worship services were conducted at Siddhapudur Ayyappan Temple in Coimbatore for Onam festival. A grand Athapoo...

Man Booked Under Goondas Act for Alleged Death Threat at Pet Shop in Coimbatore

Coimbatore City Police have invoked the Goondas Act against Arun Kumar (39), who was arrested for allegedly abusing a pe...

All Liquor Shops in Coimbatore to Remain Closed Tomorrow for Milad-un-Nabi - Collector's Order

District Collector Pawan Kumar Giriyappanar has ordered closure of all liquor outlets, bars and beer parlours in Coimbat...