Reviving abandoned wells crucial for rainwater harvesting in the city
Some decades ago every household in Madurai city used to have a well from where people drew water for their domestic use.
View ArticlePara-athletes given warm send-off; hope for good show
The differently-abled athletes from Madurai who would be making their international debut at an event in Tunisia were given a grand send-off by the city youth on Monday.
View ArticleDeclare DK, TPDK as terrorist outfits for anti-brahmin tirade: PIL
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed at the high court bench alleging that parties like the Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) and Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam (TPDK) have been continuously make...
View ArticleTheatre in the dock for overcharging for water
Charging of exorbitant rates for eatables, water and other beverages at commercial centres, including theatres, are rampant in cities.
View ArticleFishers start strike post latest Lankan arrests
Fishermen on the Tamil Nadu coast are gearing up for another bout of confrontation with Sri Lankan authorities as the latest arrest of men has soured hopes of better ties.
View ArticleIndian fishers urge govts to release Lankans
Even as the fishing community in India has called for an indefinite strike demanding the release of its counterparts, fisherfolk from here have urged the Centre and state to release the Sri Lankan...
View ArticleMake judicious use of state insurance scheme: doctors
Health rights activists and doctors have called for selective utilization of the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) by hospitals.
View ArticleDifferently-abled athletes bound for Tunisia given warm send-off
The differently-abled athletes from Madurai who would be making their international debut at an event in Tunisia were on cloud nine as they were given a grand send-off by the city youth on Monday.
View ArticleOrders on pleas challenging MKU VC's post reserved
The Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Monday reserved its orders on many petitions filed questioning the appointment of Madurai Kamaraj University's (MKU) present vice-chancellor (VC) Kalyani...
View ArticleCable TV operators fleece consumers
Out of the 1,117 local cable operators in Madurai about 40% violate the government norms on tariff.They collect exorbitant fare from consumers for new cable connection as well as for monthly subscription.
View ArticleCorporation rallies support for water conservation
Madurai corporation, which has decided to renovate existing rainwater harvesting systems in government buildings, is sparing no efforts to secure the water needs of residents.
View ArticleCall to preserve first water project as heritage property
Established in 1892 by the British, Arapalayam Water Works is the first modern drinking water scheme in Madurai.
View ArticleCourt rejects CBI probe into tree-cutting in Meghamalai
A petitioner at the Madras high court has alleged that about 7,500 trees were felled in the Meghamalai ranges of Western Ghats in Theni district.
View ArticleDisabled kills self, SSI blamed by dalit bodies
A disabled dalit man allegedly committed suicide by hanging from a tree on the busy Panagal Road connecting Goripalayam and Anna Bus terminal late on Monday night.
View ArticleMan's conviction in cruelty case upheld
The Madras high court on Tuesday set aside the conviction of a man for the suicide of his wife in 2002 following dowry harassment.
View ArticleMedicos demand hike in stipend
A group of non-service post-graduate medical students and interns staged a demonstration at Madurai Medical College urging the state government to hike the stipend amount.
View ArticleGovernment stand sought over release of Rajiv case accused on parole
The Madras high court Madurai bench has adjourned a petition seeking the release of Ravichandran, one of the accused in former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, on parole.
View ArticleSET secretary appears before high court, apologises after NBW issued against him
The controller of examination (COE) of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore who is also the secretary of the state eligibility test (SET) on Tuesday appeared before the Madurai bench of the Madras high...
View ArticleSFI activists detained after they stage protest against schools collecting...
When the students attempted to barge into premises of the chief educational office at Tallakulam, the Madurai city police had a tough time to control them.
View ArticleOne killed, three injured in cylinder blast at biogas plant
An innovative project to generate biogas from waste went terribly awry in Tuticorin on Wednesday as a cylinder exploded when gas was filled killing one and injuring three people.
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