Tribal migrant worker raped in sugarcane field in Sivaganga
Two men were arrested in Sivaganga recently in connection with the alleged rape of a tribal woman from Cuddalore district.The woman who had come to work in a sugarcane field in Sivaganga was allegedly...
View ArticleFarmer reaps high yield by combining organic, inorganic fertilisers
A Madurai-based farmer has managed to produce the highest yield in paddy by combining organic and chemical fertilisers, even as agriculture is undergoing the odds due to erratic rains.
View ArticleHeavy rain gives sleepless night to residents of low-lying areas
The sudden rain that poured on Madurai on Wednesday evening may have come as a relief for the residents, but it did give those living in the low-lying areas a sleepless night.
View ArticleSecurity tightened in region after Chennai blast
Following the twin bomb blasts at the Chennai Central railway station, security has been beefed up at the Madurai Junction railway station and other stations from Thursday morning onwards.
View ArticleEducation dept cracks down on unrecognized primary schools
"So far, around 50 primary and nursery schools in the district are found to be unrecognised.Notice has been served to all the schools.We have given a few days time to the schools.
View ArticleBroomstick fest held in Theni district to bring harmony in family
A village near Andipatti in Theni district recently celebrated a bizarre festival where the brother-in-laws or cousins in a family thrashed each other with brooms to overcome their differences and...
View ArticleGold shoppers join festival crowds around Madurai market
The Nagaikadai Bazaar in Madurai which looked deserted a day ago in the afternoons due to summer heat was abuzz with gold shoppers on Akshaya Tritiya which is considered auspicious by Hindus and Jains...
View ArticleMadurai district court's wall turns into ad space
The district court's compound wall has become an advertisement board of sorts as several entities are making use of it to publicise their events.
View ArticleFor generations, several families eke out their livelihood during Chithirai
"Chithirai festival gives life to around 500 families which have been actively engaging in such work for generations," said R O Rajangam, president of Pudhumandapam traders and tailors association.
View ArticleBioculture for cleaning Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple tank
The sacred tank at the Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple will be cleaned soon using a bioculture method.
View ArticlePeak summer phase begins today
Agni Nakshathiram, the peak summer season, begins from Sunday (May 4).It will continue for the next 25 days.During this period the temperature would be higher than that recorded during the rest of the...
View ArticleDancers solicit funds for para athletes
A group of youngsters scorched the dance floor at Vishal de Mall on Saturday evening in their attempt to raise funds for a few disabled athletes in Madurai.
View ArticleClass 12 girl wins test, secures overseas trip after honours in test
S Padmasandhiya, a Class 12 girl from the city, will be off on a European tour after securing a top-5 slot in a national-level essay competition.
View ArticleTamil, now trending on KV campus
Several students from Class 6 to Class 9 are learning Tamil apart from their language and other subjects.Many students from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala are drawn to it.
View ArticleStrike a sweet deal on the Madurai street
Mittaikadai Theru, which is a small lane off New Ramnad Road, was once the hub of candy-making units.
View ArticleDalit families allege ostracisation
Eighty dalit families in Sivaganga district have demanded the intervention of administration as they allege ostracisation by caste Hindus.
View ArticleMadurai facing grave water crisis
Several city residents had thronged jewellery outlets to buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya.The next day, many residents were clamouring for a different commodity, which is becoming rare and costly - drinking...
View ArticleTeachers slam delay in issuing admission rules
Plus Two results would be out on May 9 and as usual thousands of students would be seeking admissions in the arts and science colleges across the state.
View ArticleState Express Transport Corporation driver moves HC against employer
The petitioner, R Lakshmanan, has further sought the court's intervention to regularize his leave periods.It is noted that for the second time, he has approached the court seeking justice.
View ArticleOnce branded village to mark centenary of draconian law
The three km narrow road to Keelakuyilkudi village from the Madurai - Theni highway is unusually winding.
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