Soon, residents can distinguish rabies-free dogs in Madurai
The increasing stray dog menace in the city limits, especially in the newly-annexed areas has put the residents under constant fear of rabies infection.
View ArticleDMK jumps on to DK bandwagon on archakar issue
The Dravidar Kazhagam's (DK) campaign urging the state government to initiate steps to appoint people of all castes as archakars (priests) in temples got a shot in the arm as the DMK threw its weight...
View ArticleNew set of students at KAP College vow to serve in rural areas
It was a new beginning for students of the K A P Viswanatham Government Medical College (KAPVGMC), as they stepped into the college portals for the first time after gaining admission into the 15th...
View ArticleMoney lender hacked to death
A 65-year-old money lender was hacked to death by a gang at his house in Madurai on Thursday.
View ArticleMaritime training academy to come up in Tuticorin
The Centre has decided to set up a Maritime Training Academy in Tuticorin.
View ArticleStudents protesting against Tasmac shops withdraw fast
A Nandhini, the law college student who was protesting against liquor outlets, withdrew her hunger strike as her health condition worsened on the fifth day on Friday in Madurai.
View ArticleOld beauties grace Courtallam roads
It was an evening that Courtallam residents won't forget for long as vintage cars roared on the roads on Friday.
View ArticleEntry limits on trucks hit water supply in Madurai
Entry restrictions on trucks have hit residents of Madurai city, especially in newly included corporation areas such as Gomathypuram.
View ArticleTwo diarrhoeal deaths raise health scare in Lalgudi
After two women died due to diarrhoea and vomiting a medical team is camping at two villages near Lalgudi on the outskirts of Trichy district.
View ArticleTrade union for women working in textile units formed
An exclusive trade union, Tamil Nadu Textile and Common Labourers Union, for women workers who were allegedly abused in the name of camp labour schemes in textile mills was formed in Madurai on Wednesday.
View ArticleExam time for prison inmates in Madurai
Fifty-nine inmates of the Madurai Central prison will appear for their one- year diploma course examinations conducted by the Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) on the prison premises from Saturday.
View ArticleCops, families hail training to bust stress
The five-week training for police personnel and their families to combat stress evoked positive reviews from the participants.
View ArticleAnother bomb hoax in Madurai school
The police in Madurai were kept on their toes for the second time this week after another hoax call informing about a bomb in the premises of a city school was received on Friday night.
View ArticleWorkplace creche will encourage breastfeeding
Edited/303As majority of the children are deprived of exclusive breast feeding from their working mothers, paediatricians pitch for the establishment of a crèche at the workplace.
View ArticleHealth department to clarify on outsourcing of hospitals workers
State's health department has been directed to file a counter to a writ petition challenging the government order (GO) permitting outsourcing of workers in all government hospitals in the State.
View ArticleAadi perukku celebrated
The 18th day of Aadi month which fell on Saturday saw people from different walks of life performing customary rituals, though it was primarily a day for newlyweds to visit the brides' home for...
View ArticleSix fishers rescued after boat sinks in Sethusamudram channel; one missing
Edited/438 Seven fishermen who ventured into the sea six days back met with a freak accident mid-sea after their boat came in contact with a discarded equipment in Sethusamudram channel.
View ArticleHalf of infants get inadequate mother's milk, say paediatricians
While breastfeeding plays a vital role in the physical and mental growth of children, paediatricians are concerned about the declining number of breastfeeding mothers, especially among educated...
View ArticleCounselling centre for NIT-T students
For the first time, the NIT-T is imparting a month-long orientation course to the new students for improving behavioral issues and also to cope with lifestyle changes.
View ArticleCops, families hail training to bust stress
The five-week training for police personnel and their families to combat stress evoked positive reviews from the participants.
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