‘Sanction funds for pending projects’
Amidst much expectation over the new government’s first railway budget, rail users in the region are keeping their fingers crossed.
View ArticleGrand welcome marks Madurai Kamaraj University VC’s re-entry into campus
Her welcome back into the varsity campus had all the markings of a political celebration.
View ArticleFishermen to go on indefinite strike from July 21
Demanding the release of fishermen and boats from Sri Lankan custody as well as a permanent solution to their problem, fisher folk in Rameswaram have decided to go on an indefinite strike from July 21.
View ArticleGang kills student over brawl during cricket game
A college student, who sustained grievous injuries after a fight between students over a dispute during a cricket match on Sunday evening, died on Monday morning.
View ArticleOstracised by villagers, sisters attempt suicide at collectorate
Four women claiming to be sisters, who came to the grievance day held at the Dindigul district collectorate attempted to commit self-immolation, but were prevented by the police.
View Article3 cops turn robbers, land in jail in Madurai
Three Armed Reserved Police constables here have landed behind bars after they allegedly robbed a private bank employee of his ATM card and withdrew Rs 50,000 cash from his account, police said.
View ArticleWhen barriers to disallow dalits into temple were broken 75 years ago
Though a simple event, the visit of the dalit students had a great historic significance marking the 75th anniversary of the temple entry movement in Madurai.
View ArticleWhen barriers to disallow dalits into temple were broken 75 years ago
Though a simple event, the visit of the dalit students had a great historic significance marking the 75th anniversary of the temple entry movement in Madurai.
View ArticleBJP leader H Raja gets threat letter
An anonymous letter threatening BJP state vice-president H Raja has been sent to his residence in native Karaikudi.Police have registered a case on Wednesday and enhanced security to the house.
View ArticlePatrolling teams recover 350 sovereigns in 3 months
The efforts of the district police effort to catch chain-snatchers, accused involved in houses breaking and waylaying incidents in the recent past have yielded fruition.
View ArticleWith shattered dreams, Indians in Iraq reach home empty-handed
M Muthukumar went to Iraq in February 2013 with lot of dreams and expectations.Constructing an own house and providing better education for his children propelled him to take up a job abroad.
View Article'Set up rainwater harvesting systems in all buildings soon'
Residents in Dindigul who still haven't set up rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems in their buildings have been warned to do so at the earliest or else face disconnection of water supply.
View ArticleIndustry keeps fingers crossed ahead of budget
The industrial community in Madurai is keeping its fingers crossed ahead of the maiden budget of the Narendra Modi government, thanks to a host of promises given by BJP in its election manifesto.
View ArticleFarmer's club to meet green fodder demand
Considering the demand for green fodder, a group of farmers from Vedarpuliankulam village in district have come out with Green Farmer Club of fodder growing farmers.
View ArticleBus service for corporation students soon
Corporation's plan to provide transport facility for students of schools run by it is taking shape.Officials are already studying the routes and required number of vehicles.
View ArticlePositive and growth-oriented budget: Trade and industrial forums
Trade and industrial forums in the district hailed the budget stating that it was positive and growth-oriented in spite of the country undergoing extremely difficult economic conditions.
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Budget 2014: Students, teachers welcome proposals
Students and academicians in the city welcomed several aspects of the budget presented on Thursday.
View ArticlePetrol bombs hurled on building contractor’s house
Unidentified men hurled petrol bombs on the house of a contractor supplying construction materials at Villapuram in Madurai on Thursday.
View ArticleCast in stone: A street near church in memory of American Missionary
A magnificent church built of stones is an important landmark on Puttuthoppu Road in Ponnagaram area.
View ArticleMany inmates of Madurai home, held against wishes, released
The Madurai District Legal Services Authority on Saturday released several inmates of a home run by Akshaya Trust on the orders of the Madurai bench of the Madras high court.
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