Four children playing in abandoned car die of suffocation
The struggle of children had gone unnoticed since the cars had been abandoned for several months.
View ArticleTeam conducts inspection at GRH, to submit observations today
"The team conducted departments including inspection at obstetrics and gynaecology, neonatal intensive care unit in the hospital.They have observed everything.
View ArticleCorporation explores feasibility of setting up bio-methanation plants
The city corporation is exploring the feasibility of tapping bio-methanation technology to generate energy from waste.
View ArticlePlea seeks action against IAS officer for disturbing communal harmony
"The converted families have been conducting prayer meetings disturbing communal harmony in the said colony, wherein the IAS officer's presence continues," the petition said.
View Article5-month-old infant who underwent rare surgery termed healthy by doctors
The infant Maclaine Bvin, was born with a defect in the heart but was saved by a team of city-based doctors.
View ArticleAmma public service centres come into effect in city
The city corporation on Wednesday launched a special initiative called Amma public service centre - a one stop grievance redressal system - in all its four zonal offices which will function every...
View ArticleOnce bitten, twice shy: Tata Group seems not interested in investing in Tamil...
Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons Ltd, who was in Madurai on Thursday evening to attend a dance programme, responded negatively when reporters asked him if Tata Group was planning to invest in...
View Article8 instructors of pvt ITI resign their jobs Students allege the management...
Levelling allegations against the management of UYPA ITI situated in Madurai, instructors and students of the institution have come out on the streets to air their grievances.
View ArticleRatan Tata non-committal on investing in Tamil Nadu
Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons Ltd, who was in Madurai on Thursday evening to attend a dance programme, said there was "no such idea" to invest in the state when reporters asked him if the...
View ArticleCivic body plans setting up of its own library
The civic body is exploring the possibilities of setting up a library that would be wholly maintained by it.
View ArticleWater released from Vaigai dam for drinking purpose
After almost six months, residents of Madurai can finally breathe easy over the critical drinking water scenario as water from the Vaigai dam was finally released on Thursday.
View ArticleMotorists protest toll collection at Kappalur
Hundreds of motorists residing in and around Thirumangalam in Madurai district laid siege to the Kappalur toll plaza near Thirumangalam after the management resumed toll collection on Thursday.
View ArticleMadurai Agriculture College: 50 years and going strong
Establishment of a student complex with dining hall, kitchen and laundry at a cost of Rs 3 crore; alumni guest house for Rs 2 crore; golden jubilee arch for Rs 1.9 crore; state-of-the-art research...
View ArticleGifts to mentally retarded, rope dance mark Independence Day celebrations in...
The 68{+t}{+h} Independence Day was celebrated across Madurai district on Friday with the customary unfurling of the tri-colour and distribution of sweets at public and private institutions.
View ArticleWomen state assembly held in Madurai adopts resolution for total prohibition
Women from various walks of life who took part in the Tamil Nadu Women State Assembly held in Madurai city on Friday, unanimously passed a resolution for total prohibition in the state.
View ArticleHands that had seen only the dead comes alive
When G Mariammal, 60, hoisted the Tricolour on Friday, it was one of the most unforgettable moments in her life.
View ArticleMan attempts self-immolation in front of collector
A 30-year-old man created a flutter by attempting to commit suicide during the Independence Day celebration organised by the Tirunelveli district administration on Friday morning.
View ArticleHC settles man’s 17-year-old battle to continue his job
A conductor of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) Kumbakonam division, who was dismissed from service 16 years ago, will be reinstated in the job, as per an order of the Madras high...
View ArticleMadurai division plans more amenities
Providing more passenger amenities in the current fiscal and the replacement of the old steel foot overbridge connecting all platforms in Madurai station are some of the announcements made for the...
View ArticleFreedom fighter insists on linking Ganga-Cauvery rivers
For I Mayandi Bharathi, a veteran freedom fighter, one of the issues that is constantly running in his mind is the large amounts of black money stashed in various banks abroad.
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