Woman charred to death at firework unit
A 70-year-old woman was charred to death when a fire broke out at a cracker manufacturing unit in Virudhunagar district on Tuesday.
View ArticlePlea seeks CBI probe in explosions' cases
A writ petition has been filed at the Madras high court Madurai bench seeking transfer of explosion cases to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
View ArticleDentist petitions HC against police interference in family dispute
Stating that police interference in a family dispute is violation of law, a dentist has filed a petition at the Madras high court Madurai bench.
View ArticleMadurai-based techie develops augmented reality game
Augmented reality games may be in their nascent stage in tier-I cities like Chennai.
View ArticleWhen anecdotes, gaffes, remarks form a vital segment of electioneering
Election campaigns are not just about bashing the rivals, reeling out promises and making political rhetoric.Interesting anecdotes, gaffes by politicians and funny remarks, are part and parcel of...
View ArticleHC orders TNPCB to inspect polluting firm
One R Raja (50) of Trichy had approached the court six months ago, stating that factory namely Bunge India Pvt Ltd produces vanaspathi etc, using dangerous chemicals in the production process.
View ArticleGovernment Rajaji Hospital needs more nephrologists
The number of patients affected with kidney ailments at the Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) is increasing every year.
View ArticleHC seeks administration view on delay in ROB work
Top authorities of Virudhunagar administration and Southern Railway officials have to respond to a petition seeking rapid execution of a railway over-bridge (ROB) in Virudhunagar town.
View ArticleJaya accuses Centre of denying permission to thermal power project
Chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday said that the AIADMK government was taking a series of efforts to make Tamil Nadu a self-reliant state in electricity generation.
View ArticleFour pipe bomb case accused in Q branch custody
Four accused, who have been arrested in connection with the planting a pipe bomb in a supermarket in Madurai and lodged at the Madurai Central prison, were handed over the 'Q' Branch police on...
View ArticleOther bird species too losing out on habitat
It is not just sparrows that are vanishing from the neighbourhood for lack of food and shelter.Birds like mynas, parakeets, spotted owlets, red-breasted barbet and hoopoes may soon vanish for the same...
View ArticleFeather a nest for sparrows
Once, it was easy to spot house sparrows in buildings and in the neighbourhood.
View ArticleNovel awareness campaigns to stress on fair voting practice
To create awareness on the importance of free and fair elections for better governance, officials are looking out for innovative ideas to take the message across to the voters.
View ArticleTwo ICG ships decommissioned after 24 years of service
In a fitting tribute for their 24 years of service in sea, the Indian Coast Guard on Tuesday bid adieu to two of its coastal patrol vessels, ICGS Naiki Devi and ICGS Akka Devi in a grand manner.
View ArticleRenovated temple tower consecrated
The consecration of the renovated tower of Madurai Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple was held here on Wednesday.
View ArticleCourt stays another probe into communal clash
Madras high court on Thursday granted an interim stay over the re-investigation into a communal clash between dalit and others in Villur village in Madurai on May 1, 2011.
View ArticleExpenses sans nod rile many at MKU
The accumulating money under audit objections at the Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) has become a cause of concern for several academicians.
View ArticleBJP will enforce total prohibition once it comes to power: Vijayakanth
DMDK leader Vijayakanth said that total prohibition could be enforced in the country if BJP's Narendra Modi becomes the Prime Minister.
View ArticleRoad widening work on narrow stretch irks commuters
The crucial NH 49 road connects two ends of south India - Bay of Bengal in Rameswaram and the Arabian Sea in Kochi, crossing the Pamban Bridge and covering up to 440 km.
View ArticlePoll scene heats up as leaders set to arrive for campaigning
Election scene is all set to heat up in Madurai in the coming days as chief minister J Jayalalithaa, DMK supremo M Karunanidhi and MDMK leader Vaiko are set to arrive here for campaigning.
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