Despite fines and weekly removal drives, Madurai grapples with posters defacing public spaces. Officials collected ₹19,000, but new ads appear overnight. Can murals and vertical gardens offer a solution?
Madurai celebrated New Year 2026 with a unique midnight book sale, sacred prayers at major temples, and heavy police deployment. Over 1,500 officers ensured safety as crowds gathered. Discover how tradition met innovation.
Despite weekly clean-ups and fines, Madurai struggles with illegal posters on flyovers and public walls. Officials turn to murals and vertical gardens for a solution. Read more.
Two separate murders in Madurai late Wednesday see swift police action. Five auto drivers arrested for hacking a driver, while search intensifies for killers of a construction worker. Latest updates.
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A photo exhibition in Madurai showcased a thriving 60-acre man-made forest at MKU, documenting 145 insect species. Experts stress public participation is key for urban conservation. Discover how locals are rebuilding green cover.
Southern Railway launches a major new timetable on Jan 1, introducing 8 new trains and speeding up 79 services. Key routes see travel times cut by up to 85 minutes. Details inside.
Madurai police returned 550 lost/stolen phones & reported a major crime decline in 2025. Robberies down 74%, hurt cases fell 43%. Commissioner Dr J Loganathan outlines future plans.
Dindigul police arrested four men and seized 12kg of ganja smuggled from Odisha during a vehicle check near the bus stand. Read the full details of the drug bust 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.
A nine-year-old girl and her four-year-old cousin died in Virudhunagar after a gate and wall collapsed on them. Read the full details of the heartbreaking accident.
NHAI's Rs 1,319 crore NH 83 four-laning project is 90% complete, set to finish by March 2026. It will slash travel time between Madurai, Dindigul, and Pollachi, enhancing safety and trade. Read more.
Laxmikanthan Bharathi, 99, shares his family's freedom struggle legacy, his arrest in the Quit India Movement, and his poignant reflections on Gandhian ideals in modern India. Read his powerful story.
Three women on a temple pilgrimage were killed by a speeding car on the Madurai-Tuticorin highway. The driver has been arrested. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
A horrific family dispute in Sivakasi, Madurai, turns deadly as a man sets his wife, mother-in-law, and stepchildren ablaze. The death toll has now reached four. Read the full details.
A family feud over a love marriage in Madurai's Thirumangalam escalated into an arson attack. Police arrested the bride's father and brother for allegedly setting fire to a house. Read the full details.
In Madurai, St. Xavier's Choultry trust carollers spread festive cheer, visiting over 200 families. People of all faiths join, dance, and share meals, showcasing deep-rooted communal harmony. Read this heartwarming story.
Deputy Election Commissioner Bhanu Prakash Yeturu led a zonal review meeting on electoral roll revision in Madurai. Key officials from 10 Tamil Nadu districts attended. Read for details.
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.
Madurai's new Institute of Child Health and Research Centre, a ₹40 crore facility with 219 beds, is set to become operational by March at GRH, boosting paediatric care for southern Tamil Nadu.
American author John A Loud and retired professor V A Vidya collaborate in Madurai to translate the 7th-century Thevaram hymns into English, aiming for accuracy to preserve linguistic and philosophical nuance. Discover their unique journey.
Tamil Nadu construction workers protest in Madurai, demanding repeal of four central labour laws they claim favour corporates and threaten worker rights, welfare boards, and job security. Read more.
Tamil Nadu Jallikattu Training Centre demands mandatory large screens for live scores, mobile medical units, and ₹10 lakh compensation with govt jobs for players who die. Read their key demands.
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.
Tamil Nadu's archaeology department will host an international science conference in Madurai from Jan 22-24. Over 70 scholars will discuss ancient DNA, facial reconstruction & more. Discover how science is reconstructing the state's past.
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.
Nearly 150 Congress workers in Madurai protest the VB-G Ram G Bill, 2025, which seeks to replace MGNREGA. Leaders allege it dilutes Gandhi's legacy and burdens states.