CBI opposes bail for accused in Madurai realtor's murder case
CBI joint director S Arunachalam and his subordinate officer appeared before Justice S Chockalingam of the Madras high court, as directed by the judge.
View Article'SL court lacks jurisdiction to try fishermen's offence'
Seeking a direction to the central government to transfer five prisoners who are languishing in the Velligadai prison in Sri Lanka, to the Madurai Central prison, a writ petition has been filed at the...
View ArticleSpecial trains to be operated between Nellai and Chennai
The railways have announced the operation of special trains between Tirunelveli and Chennai to clear the extra rush of passengers.
View ArticleDeath row Indians in Sri Lanka: Fish prices go up in Tamil Nadu as fishermen...
Fishing activities were suspended as fishermen went on a rampage after five men from Rameswaram were sentenced to death by a Sri Lankan court on October 30.
View ArticleFlood warning issued as water level in Pechiparai reservoir increases
PWD officials asked people living in the Kulithurai – Tamirabarani stretch to be cautious.
View ArticleGovt is taking all steps to save lives of five Indian prisoners in Sri Lanka,...
The wives of the five fishermen -- Emerson, Agastas, Wilson, Prasath and Langlet – met the minister here and sought the government’s help to pursue the case in Sri Lanka.
View ArticleQuality conscious Sivikasi firework makers postpone production following rain
Under normal circumstances, Sivakasi – the fireworks hub of the country – shuts down one week before Diwali and resumes its production ten days after the festival of lights.
View ArticleWater overflowing from pond enters several houses in Madurai
Madurai and its suburbs have been receiving heavy rain for the past one week, and water level in several ponds and lakes in the area increased.
View ArticleMadurai realtor murder case: Former minister’s daughter gets conditional bail
The court directed Indira and the other accused, Ganesan, to sign the register at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office in Chennai every day until further orders of the court.
View ArticleWater enters homes after breach in tank
Residents of Tagore Nagar and R R Nagar have urged the authorities to strengthen the bank of ‘Siruthur’ Kanmoi (rain-fed tank) after water from it entered several homes on Wednesday morning.
View Article‘False complaint against priests due to vengeance’
The central crime branch (CCB) on Wednesday filed the status report before the Madras high court Madurai bench in a case related to the alleged swindling of money by a former archbishop of Madurai...
View ArticleFireworks production postponed as rain plays spoilsport in Sivakasi
Fireworks manufacturers in Sivakasi are playing a wait-and-watch game to begin production as they feel that the rain due to northeast monsoon may play spoilsport.
View ArticleTwo elderly women commit suicide after man's death in Tamil Nadu
Two elderly women, who were siblings, committed suicide at their house in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu on Thursday morning after the husband of one of them died of illness on Wednesday.
View ArticleFour arrested for smuggling suspected iridium powder in Tamil Nadu
Four people were arrested for smuggling 2kg of suspected iridium powder at Keezhakarai in Ramanathapuram district on Wednesday night.
View ArticleMadras high court dismisses plea on five death row Indians in Sri Lanka
When the petition filed by Virudhunagar-based advocate S M Anandamurugan came up for hearing, the division bench of justices V Dhanapalan and V M Velumani said the matter could not be filed in the...
View ArticleMadurai forest division to spend Rs 30.2 lakh to develop Elumalai Reserve Forest
The Madurai forest division will construct check dams, percolation tanks, elephant proof trench and fire lines and plant saplings in the Elumalai Reserve Forest using a sum of Rs 30.2 lakh sanctioned...
View ArticleWeak corporate financial health affecting Indian public sector banks' asset...
Moody's Investors Service has said the asset quality of Indian public sector banks will continue to be burdened by weak corporate financial health.
View ArticleMadurai Corporation will take all steps to store rain water, mayor says
The mayor said the corporation was taking all steps to repair the roads damaged in the rain.
View ArticleTuticorin police arrest eight-member gang involved in truck hijacking
The Tuticorin police have arrested eight men who were allegedly involved in hijacking trucks from the port town and selling them in Coimbatore.
View ArticleBeat police foil ATM loot bid in Virudhunagar, arrest four men
Police arrested four persons from Salem district for allegedly attempting to steal money from an ATM at Kariapatti in Virudhunagar district on Thursday night.
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