Madurai, Trichy Plan Grand New Year Eve with Carnival, Fireworks
Madurai and Trichy prepare for a vibrant New Year's Eve with carnivals, fireworks, and alcohol-free parties. Police deploy 1,500 personnel for safety. Explore the festive plans here!
Madurai and Trichy prepare for a vibrant New Year's Eve with carnivals, fireworks, and alcohol-free parties. Police deploy 1,500 personnel for safety. Explore the festive plans here!
Sewage overflow near Madurai's Meenakshi Amman temple disrupts access for devotees and vendors. Officials cite silt and commercial waste as cause. Read about the impact and civic response.
Sewage overflow near Madurai's Meenakshi Amman temple disrupts access for devotees and vendors. Officials cite silt and commercial waste as causes. Read about the impact and official response.
Nearly 200 volunteers, including students and experts, participated in Tamil Nadu's synchronized wetland bird census in Madurai, aiming to track species trends and boost conservation efforts.
The Supreme Court has approved the Bombay High Court's notification to establish Kolhapur as an additional bench. This move aims to enhance judicial access for Maharashtra's western region. Read more about this landmark decision.
Madurai's churches and colleges are celebrating Christmas 2024 with vibrant events. From choir services to hospital visits, the city embraces fellowship and festive cheer. Discover the spirit of the season.
The annual Dargah festival in Madurai commenced amid protests by BJP and right-wing activists over access rights. Police detained protesters raising slogans. Read the full details.
Madurai Tidel Park, a ₹314 crore IT infrastructure project, is on track for completion by June-July 2026. The 12-floor hub near Mattuthavani bus stand aims to create 5000 direct jobs and transform the local economy. Read more.
Madurai Corporation Commissioner Chitra Vijayan urges public to stop littering, highlights stray dog menace. New 'Olirum Madurai Foundation' launched to boost sanitation efforts.
Two policemen arrested in the Sivaganga custodial death case of guard B Ajith Kumar seek bail from Madras HC. Hearing adjourned to Jan 7 for CBI response. Details inside.
Madurai's St Mary's Church hosts inter-religious carol service with Hindu, Muslim, and Christian communities. Deputy mayor inaugurates event, highlighting city's tradition of unity. Read how Madurai stands as a model of religious harmony.
Madras High Court directs Madurai corporation to pay lawyer's Rs 13 lakh dues, invoking Prophet Muhammad's principle of timely wages. Justice Swaminathan also flags high fees of law officers.
Madurai faces a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses this winter. Doctors blame dust from roads & construction, with AQI above 100. Learn causes, resident struggles, and expert advice.
Madras High Court criticizes capricious payments to favoured law officers, demands audit. Judge cites Madurai Kamaraj University paying ₹4 lakh per appearance while pleading poverty for staff dues.
Lawyers at Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpor staged massive protests after Acting Chief Justice scheduled hearings on a day traditionally boycotted for 48 years. They demand a permanent CJ.
Madurai's Subramaniyapuram market vendors protest, alleging broken promises as e-tenders for their renovated shops were given to outsiders. Deputy mayor supports their demand for justice.
Tamil Nadu government tells Madras High Court there is no empirical data to prove the stone pillar atop Thiruparankundram hill in Madurai is a Deepam post. Bench reserves order.
A 40-year-old man in Madurai died by suicide, citing a court order banning the lighting of Karthigai deepam at Thiruparankundram. Police investigation underway.
Supreme Court collegium approves Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak of Bombay HC as the next Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. He will succeed Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, who retires on January 8, 2025.
CPI(M) Madurai committee urges CM Stalin to enhance urban infrastructure, tackle traffic, and boost industry. Key demands include new flyovers, pedestrian subways, and industrial estate. Read more.
A devastating fire at the LIC building in Madurai claimed the life of senior manager A Kalyani Nambi and left another officer with severe burns. Read the full details of the tragic incident and the ongoing investigation.
Madurai's new 'Smart Madurai' app for civic complaints struggles with low adoption. Residents, citing past failures of the online portal, doubt its effectiveness despite corporation assurances.
Former AIADMK minister Sellur K Raju launches a fierce attack on the DMK government, alleging institutionalised corruption and intentional stalling of key infrastructure projects in Madurai. Read the full details.
Petitioners accuse Tamil Nadu govt of contradictory claims on Thiruparankundram hill structure to complicate Karthigai Deepam lighting. Court hearing continues.
Key stakeholders gather at Agro Food Trade Centre for MDU Raising seminar to discuss Madurai's Master Plan, industrial clusters, and sustainable growth. Join the dialogue for a 'Sparkling Madurai'.
A major fire broke out at the LIC building in Madurai on December 17, 2025, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Rescue operations are underway. Get the latest updates.
A fire broke out at the LIC office in Madurai's Periyar area on December 17, 2025. Fire tenders and an ambulance were dispatched to the spot. Read for live updates.
Madurai collector inspects colleges for alternate 2026 assembly vote counting centres after HC barred use of medical college. Details on facilities checked and officials involved.
Tamil Nadu Wakf Board argues the stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill belongs to Sikandar Badusha Dargah, challenging a court order for Karthigai Deepam lighting. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu govt tells Madras HC a stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill is a Jain heritage, not Hindu. Hearing on Karthigai Deepam lighting continues.