Drinking water supplied on June 28 near Jayankondam has sewage smell. Suspect leakage in the old municipal distribution pipes.

Heavy buses and rain on June 28 have damaged the entry road of Jayankondam bus stand, creating muddy craters. Pedestrians facing difficulty.

Frequent unannounced power outages in Jayankondam on June 29. Disrupts shops, businesses, and causes issues for college students.

Ariyalur District Police Sub-Inspector Mr. Murugesan and his team from Andimadam Police Station deserve public recognition for their swift action that prevented a potentially fatal road accident at Andimadam Junction on September 13, 2026. What happened: - A loaded cement lorry lost brake control while descending the slope near Andimadam Junction at 8:30 PM - The vehicle was heading toward a crowded bus stop with approximately 30 people waiting - Sub-Inspector Murugesan and two constables on patrol immediately identified the runaway vehicle - Officers quickly cleared the bus stop and redirected the lorry toward an open field using traffic signals and hand gestures - Vehicle came to halt in the open space without any casualties - All 30 bus stop commuters were safely evacuated in under 60 seconds Follow-up action by SI Murugesan: - Lorry driver tested — found to be sober, mechanical brake failure confirmed - Vehicle sent for mandatory repair before road clearance - Spot inspection of the slope gradient initiated — recommended rumble strips and warning signage Ariyalur community and district transport officials have praised the officers for their presence of mind and quick action. Ariyalur District Superintendent of Police: 04329-220100

Parents and teachers of Panchayat Union Middle School, Melapuliyur, Ariyalur Block have raised urgent safety concerns about the school's main building which shows severe structural damage and is at risk of collapse. Structural issues identified: - Three major cracks visible on the outer load-bearing wall of the 40-year-old main classroom block - Ceiling plaster falling inside two classrooms — Class 5 and Class 6 rooms - Roof tiles cracked and shifted — water seeping into classrooms during rain - One window frame completely detached from wall — held in place only by rusted iron grills - School has 148 students and 6 teachers using the affected building daily History: - School management first reported structural issues to Block Education Officer: March 2026 - PWD inspection conducted: April 2026 - PWD report: Building rated as category B damage requiring reconstruction - School Education Department approval for reconstruction: Still pending 5 months later Parents' demand: Either immediate reconstruction approval or temporary alternative classroom arrangement before Northeast Monsoon. Ariyalur Block Education Officer: 04329-222456 District Elementary Education Officer: 04329-220567 School Education Department helpline: 14417