Authorities deny irregularities in sale of darshan tickets
"Sale of darshan tickets has been completely computerised.There is no room for irregularity," said executive officer of the temple and HR and CE joint commissioner P Jayaraman.
View ArticleMadurai hosts world meet of eye hospitals
About 100 delegates representing reputed eye hospitals from across the world have arrived in Madurai to participate in the first annual meeting of the World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH) in India.
View Article10-year-old risks life, saves schoolmate from drowning
A 10-year-old boy became the hero of his school on Monday morning, when news about his heroic effort to rescue his schoolmate from drowning spread like wildfire.
View ArticleHoardings choke Vandiyur tank
Signs of early preparation for the Lok Sabha elections are very much in the air in Madurai.Parties are holding meetings with functionaries and directing workers to start basic electioneering by raising...
View ArticlePetition against private hospital for denying free insurance
A writ petition has been filed against a private hospital in Madurai for denying benefits under the chief minister's comprehensive health insurance scheme.
View ArticleMan attempts suicide, suffers severe burns
A 36-year-old man set himself ablaze by pouring petrol, at the Madurai collectorate much to the shock of the public and the staff there on Wednesday morning.
View ArticleTwo surrender in murder of Fakrudeen aide
Two men accused in the murder of Police Fakrudeen's associate surrendered before a judicial magistrate court in Madurai on Wednesday.
View ArticleSoon doctors to prescribe mobile apps for eye care
Ophthalmologists from various countries who have come down to Madurai for a five-day annual meet of the World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH) remarked doctors would prescribe mobile apps along with...
View ArticleAIADMK urges youth wing to reach voters through SMS
If one gets his or her mobile phone flooded with text messages (SMS) from political parties in the coming days, don't be surprised.
View ArticlePamban rail bridge centenary celebrations to begin on January 28
Pamban rail bridge will be illuminated with special lighting starting from January 27 to 29 to mark the inauguration of the centenary celebrations of the bridge.
View ArticleCop suspended for harassing woman
A police inspector accused of sexually harassing a woman constable in Madurai has been suspended.
View ArticleSri Lankan fishermen to visit India for talks on Monday
Meanwhile, the fishermen leaders in Rameswaram said they are yet to be notified about the names of people, who will be representing their area.
View ArticleGirl hacks sister's mother-in-law
A college girl hacked to death her sister's mother-in-law in Madurai on Thursday, allegedly for torturing her sister.
View ArticleDon't insist on Aadhaar cards: HC
The Madurai bench of the Madras high court passed the interim injunction order on Thursday on a public interest litigation (PIL) filed in this regard.
View ArticleHC directs experts to conduct study at Rameswaram temple
The order was given on a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by a Coimbatore-based advocate M Vennila.The matter was adjourned to February 10.
View Article2,700 trees axed in Megamalai in Theni
When the matter came up for hearing on Wednesday, the conservator of forest of Madurai circle F R Ikram filed a counter affidavit accepting that trees were illegally cut down.
View ArticleMan succumbs to burns
The 36-year-old man who set himself ablaze at Madurai collectorate on Wednesday succumbed to the burns at the hospital on Thursday morning.
View ArticleMan who immolated self dies in hospital
The 36-year-old man who set himself ablaze at Madurai collectorate on Wednesday succumbed to the burns at the hospital on Thursday morning.
View ArticleSpecial trains to be operated from Feb 2 to clear extra rush
Southern Railway (SR) will be operating a bi-weekly express between Manamadurai and Shencottah from February 2.
View ArticlePetition against 7 jallikattu events for violating norms
One Manilal Valliyate, director of veterinary affairs for People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), has flagged jallikattu conducted in seven villages in three districts ahead of Pongal.
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