Man sodomises, kills 4-year-old nephew
A man allegedly sodomised his four-year-old nephew before brutally murdering him at Vannivelampatti village near Madurai.
View ArticleCoast Guard official drowns in sea after falling off patrolling boat
A 43-year-old Coast Guard official drowned after he fell accidently in the sea from the boat off Mandapam while on patrolling, official sources said.
View ArticlePower returns, but hard times continue for Madurai industry
Industry is breathing free as the power situation has improved in the past few weeks. Extended shutdowns have ended since heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of dams and the arrival of seasonal winds...
View ArticleBlame boycotts for pendency
In the wake of the 13 boycotts staged at the Madurai bench of the Madras high court in the last one year, Justice Paul Vasanthakumar has asked the members of the bar not to resort to such act at the...
View ArticleMadurai division withdraws platform station masters
The shortage of station masters has forced the Madurai railway division to withdraw those on platform duties, greatly irking the other members.
View ArticleBuses skip stops to prevent students from boarding them: PIL
The state's transport department has been directed to file an action taken report (ATR) before the Madurai bench of the Madras high court on August 19 in connection with a circular that was issued to...
View ArticleFarmers insist on better water management
As rains are scarce even after the onset of the monsoon, the farmers in the district stressed for better water management of the water released from Vaigai reservoir so that double-crop areas benefit.
View ArticleVaigai water reaches Madurai outskirts
The 160 million cubic feet (mcft) water released from Vaigai reservoir reached the city outskirts on Wednesday, cheering residents of the city and outlying areas in the district.
View ArticleWomen stage protest against new Tasmac outlet in K Pudur
While the residents of K Pudur are left in lurch due to shortage of drinking water supply, construction of a new Tasmac outlet in the area has annoyed the residents.
View ArticleDemolition raises question on unprotected heritage buildings
The demolition of a portion of the Rani Mangammal palace has brought to light the threat faced by heritage structures that are not protected by Archaeological Survey of India or the state archaeology...
View ArticleSave what is left of Rani Mangammal palace
While the demolition of a small portion of Rani Mangammal palace has rung alarm bells, the main structure, a 17{+t}{+h}-century lime and mortar building is crying for attention.
View ArticleCorporation drivers suspended for malpractices
Four corporation drivers were suspended by the city corporation after they were caught red-handed while indulging in various malpractices.
View ArticleA bit of Madurai's past bites dust
A rear portion of the historic Rani Mangammal Palace, built in the 17th century by Nayak rulers of Madurai, was demolished by a contractor who claimed that the demolished part was his property.
View Article80 sovereigns looted from Kumbakonan jewellery shop
Unidentified burglars stormed into a locked jewellery shop in the heart of Kumbakonam town and looted around 80 sovereigns of gold ornaments in the late hours on Wednesday.
View ArticleHC orders closure of more than 200 unlicensed firework units
Nearly 10 months after a massive fire accident at Sivakasi, more than 200 unlicensed firework units functioning in the town will be closed by the district authority based on a interim direction, passed...
View ArticleDon't harass us in a drought year: farmers
Farmers told the district revenue officer (DRO) that they will not repay the loans during the monthly farmers' grievances day meeting at the district collector's office on Friday.
View ArticleFormer cop found dead in well
A retired police head constable was found dead inside a well under mysterious circumstances on Friday morning.
View ArticleGranite baron PRP, 21 others get advance bail
The Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Friday granted anticipatory bails to P R Palanisamy, owner of PRP Granites and 21 others in the multi-crore illegal granite quarrying scam.
View ArticleDMK councillors ousted for wearing black shirts
It was the same old story yet again as DMK councillors were ousted from the Madurai corporation council meeting for wearing black shirts and entering into the hall.
View ArticleCorporation has special plans to treat street dogs, HC told
The commissioner of Madurai corporation on Thursday told the Madurai bench of the Madras high court that the civic body has a special plan to treat street dogs with the help of the international animal...
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