Russian President Vladimir Putin states Kyiv is in no hurry for peace, vows to achieve military goals. Russia claims capture of five towns after massive overnight strikes. Read the latest updates.
SDPI state president Nellai Mubarak, at a Madurai conference, condemned courts for creating law & order problems and lauded the Tamil Nadu government's stance on Thiruparankundram tradition. He also targeted the BJP ahead of assembly polls.
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.
Russian air defences intercepted a massive wave of 111 Ukrainian drones over three hours, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Get the latest details on the attack and its implications.
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.
Madurai's Ponmeni junction on Bypass Road gets a signal-free U-turn system, easing traffic flow. Learn how it works and future plans for similar projects.
Madurai cybercrime police arrest six from Tamil Nadu & Kerala for stealing Rs 68.17 lakh from a senior citizen via a 'digital arrest' scam. SP warns public, advises reporting to 1930.
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.
A 40-year-old auto driver died after setting himself ablaze in a Madurai police booth over the Thiruparankundram Deepam issue. BJP demands Rs 1 crore compensation as protests erupt. Read the full story.
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.
Madurai's draft electoral roll released by Collector K J Praveen Kumar shows removal of 3.8 lakh voters. Find out the reasons behind the massive revision and the new voter count.