Researchers studying impact of roads, pipelines on toads
Amphibians around the world are threatened by habitat loss, diseases and development projects.
View ArticleOne more child dies of fever in Virudhunagar district
A two-year-old girl died of fever at Srivilliputtur in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu on Monday, causing a flutter in the region.
View ArticleOfficials identify 42 quacks in Dindigul
Joint director of health services in Dindigul Dr M Ravikala has said her team of officials has identified 42 quacks in the region in the last three months.
View ArticleTrains to be delayed due to regirdering work on Pamban Bridge
The Railways has announced that there will be line blocks on the Manamadurai – Rameswaram section for a few hours on different days between January 6 and January 20. This is to facilitate a...
View ArticleTribal youth to guide trekkers in Madurai forests
The Madurai forest division has roped in 16 youth from the Paliyar community at Kurinji Nagar in Usilampatti taluk as eco-guides, as part of its initiative to promote eco-tourism in the forest areas.
View Article10 country made guns recovered from Sirumalai forest
The police were searching for the people who abandoned the guns in the forest.
View ArticleOrganic farming: Madurai farmer reaps 792kg of paddy crop from 20 cents of land
A farmer in Madurai district, who adopted organic farming, has reaped a handsome paddy harvest.
View ArticleCentre clears Rs 1,500 crore underground neutrino lab
A recent meeting of the Union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the plan to set up the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) in Theni district at an estimated cost of 1,500...
View ArticleNo headway yet in Sivaganga explosive recovery case
Four days after an improvised low intensity explosive device was recovered in Sivaganga town, police are yet to report any lead on the search to find the planters.
View ArticleDMDK MLA seeks quashing of case
DMDK MLA V C Chandrakumar has filed a petition before the Madras high court bench seeking to dispense with his personal appearance in a case that is pending against him before the district and sessions...
View ArticleRevised electoral rolls for Madurai released
The district collector L Subramanian released the revised electoral rolls for Madurai district on Monday.
View ArticleCultivator reaps big with organic farming
Unlike the usual trend of depending on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, an enterprising farmer here has adapted to organic farming and reaped a handsome harvest this year.
View ArticleCentre gives nod to set up Rs 1,500Cr underground neutrino lab in Theni
A recent meeting of the Union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister gave approval to set up the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) in Theni district at an estimated cost of Rs 1,500 crore, an...
View ArticleElephant found dead in wildlife sanctuary
A 26-year-old pregnant elephant was found dead in the Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary in Srivilliputhur on Monday.
View ArticleCoastline vigil: Greater local participation advised
The coastal area here stretches across 21 islets, while 13 sand dunes can be found from Dhanushkodi to Talaimannar in Sri Lanka.
View Article42 quacks found operating in Dindigul
Forty-two quacks, who have been thriving in the inner regions of Dindigul district have fled from the region after raids were conducted for the past three months by the joint director of health...
View ArticleProtests against cement factory closure
In a move that could upset many people, the management of the government cement factory (Arasu Cement) at Alangulam is planning to close the production unit and has issued a circular asking its workers...
View ArticleRajapalayam fever death toll rises to 10
A ten-month-old girl died in Rajapalayam on Tuesday, taking the total number of children who died of fever in the municipality area in the last one month to ten.
View ArticleRural children enact skits to create awareness against alcoholism
A group of 30 students from villages here are on a mission to raise awareness against alcoholism, and they have taken the path of theatre to achieve their purpose.
View ArticlePotholes put riders at risk on Bypass road
Road users here feel that the Bypass Road, which is one of the busiest roads in the city, is also one of the worst.
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