A safe haven for the hounded on the run
A narrow lane at Kuyavarpalayam in the old part of the city has got a peculiar name -- Panaimarathu Mission Santhu which translates as Palm Tree Mission Lane.But you can't spot even a single palm tree...
View ArticleBudding child artists hone skills at Madurai camp
C Anuja, a class 9 girl, has been participating in all the painting competitions in her school, but she is yet to win a prize.A resident of Valluvar Nagar in Tuticorin district, Anuja has passion for...
View Article108 ambulance workers protest after talks fails
Members of the 108 Ambulance Workers Union staged a protest here on Sunday after talks with their management failed in Chennai on Friday.
View ArticleTwo history-sheeters murdered by rival gang
Two history-sheeters were brutally murdered allegedly by their rival gang after a bloody clash around midnight on Saturday in Madurai.
View ArticleMadurai resident celebrates her 104th birthday in style
For Arulnavam every birthday is a big celebration.This time too she celebrated it in a grand manner.Except for difficulties in hearing, she is in good health and active for her age.
View ArticlePilgrims demand water for Palani tank ahead of fest
Thaipoosam and Panguniuthiram are the two important festivals celebrated at the hill temple, which is the third abode of Lord Muruga.
View ArticleCrossing roads a tough challenge in Madurai city
Crossing roads in Madurai city is not only a difficult task but also a risky proposition with pedestrians putting their lives in danger at several busy points.
View ArticleDevotees demand toilets, water
The administration of Meenakshi Amman temple is expecting further surge in the number of devotees as Pongal is approaching.
View ArticleMeenakshi temple tourists laud parking facility at Ellis Nagar
The new parking lot of Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple is a hit among devotees, tourists and drivers.
View ArticleRestoration of yet another tank begins
Acute water crisis that the city and adjoining areas has been facing for a long while has taught a sound lesson to people here.
View ArticleStalin appears before Dindigul court in defamation case
Government pleader A Arokiasamy filed the case against M K Stalin on October 24 stating that the DMK leader made derogatory remarks against chief minister J Jayalalithaa at a meeting in Dindigul on...
View ArticleGovt asked to stop secret sale by PRP Granites
It is alleged that PRP Granites, which was in the thick of controversy over illegal quarrying in the region, is attempting to sell stones with the collusion of some officials.
View ArticleOpening dams will affect drinking water supply: Govt
Government has informed the Madras high court that releasing water from reservoirs would affect drinking water supply to Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Sivagangai districts.
View ArticleDriver, sub-inspector felicitated for busting crime
An autorickshaw driver and a sub-inspector of police were felicitated by city top cop Sanjay Mathur for arresting a group of chain-snatchers recently.
View ArticleWoman claims she was raped by boyfriend, three others
A 25-year-old woman has complained that she was gang raped in Madurai by her boyfriend and three others on Sunday night.
View ArticleNew faculty body to support Madurai Kamaraj University administration
A section of faculty in Madurai Kamaraj University has floated a new association on Monday.
View ArticleMadurai Kamaraj University erupts as VC supporters threaten students
Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) was on the boil on Monday as a large number of teaching and non-teaching staff gathered in support of the vice-chancellor inside the university.
View ArticleTamil Nadu govt urged to enact law to take over Chidambaram Nataraja temple
Activists of the Human Rights Protection Centre staged a demonstration at the entrance of the Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Tuesday expressing their displeasure over the Supreme Court...
View ArticleGarbage bins greet Nagercoil businesses tardy to pay tax
Civic workers are placing garbage bins in front of tax defaulters within the town limits and have succeeded in garnering tax outstandings.
View ArticleGovt increases sanction for breakwater project
In a welcome move, the Tirunelveli district administration has announced that administrative sanction has been granted for the construction of a breakwater in Uvari village with dimensions as requested...
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