Madurai School Gets Rs 1 Crore Virtual Reality Lab
A new virtual reality lab funded by HDFC Bank opens at a Madurai school, allowing students to experience textbook concepts through immersive technology.
A new virtual reality lab funded by HDFC Bank opens at a Madurai school, allowing students to experience textbook concepts through immersive technology.
Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan inaugurated new classroom and toilet buildings at four primary schools in Madurai, funded by the School Improvement Grant Infrastructure fund.
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Tamil Nadu prioritizes sustainability in policy. CII Madurai's conference outlines a low-carbon industrial vision for a 30-60km radius hub, focusing on green manufacturing and AI. Read more.
Lawrence School, Sanawar, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Puraskar 2024-25. Discover how this historic institution champions sustainability and environmental education.
Gautam Buddh Nagar administration orders closure of schools for Classes 8 and above till January 15, 2026, citing cold wave and public safety. CBSE, ICSE, UP Board schools affected.
IT Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan distributed free bicycles to 663 students in Madurai. The state's welfare scheme aims to boost education, especially for girls. Read more about the initiative.
Madurai district witnessed a robust participation of 8,324 Class 8 students in the NMMSS exam. The scholarship aims to support meritorious, economically weaker students. Read more about this key educational initiative.
Madurai's Govt Rajaji Hospital witnesses a surge in daily patients to 7,000. Health Minister Ma Subramanian inaugurates new CT scanner & X-ray, highlights Rs 420 crore investment and AIIMS Madurai's 2027 deadline.
Madurai is ready for the first Jallikattu of the season at Avaniyapuram. Barricades, water, and medical facilities are set. Discover the detailed preparations for this grand traditional event.
Severe frost in Madurai has devastated jasmine crops, causing prices to surge to ₹12,000 per kg. Traders warn of further hikes ahead of Pongal. Read the full report.
Madurai Corporation allocates Rs 100 crore to fix rain and utility-damaged roads. Key areas near Meenakshi Temple & Vaigai river prioritized. Work aims for mid-February completion.
Delhi High Court grants schools more time to set up fee committees and submit hike proposals. The court refuses to stay the new fee regulation law, seeks response from DoE and LG. Next hearing on March 12.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's convoy car suffered a tyre puncture at 150 km/h on Dindigul-Madurai highway. The CM was shifted safely and continued his journey. Read the full details of the incident.
Badagarakeri Govt Higher Primary School in rural Kodagu, preparing for its 125th anniversary, is threatened by a collapsing wall. 73 students' safety at risk as authorities are urged for urgent renovation.
Massive private sector job fair in Madurai on January 10. Over 250 companies offering 10,000 jobs. Register online now and bring your CV. Free entry and skill training.
Madurai Corporation permits 103 evicted street vendors to resume business near Meenakshi Amman Temple. Deputy mayor cites peak season livelihood concerns. Read the full story.
Madurai Corporation launches a nightly cleaning drive from 10 PM to 4 AM to reduce strain on workers and improve efficiency. Learn how this initiative benefits the city.
A viral video shows women dancing & cash being showered inside a Datia government school, sparking a probe. District education officer Sunil Shukla orders investigation. Read details.
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.
A Madurai headmaster's innovative ₹25,000 mural of a bullet train has ended poster defacement on his school wall and become a learning tool. Discover how art is inspiring students and cleaning up the city.
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.
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.
Discover the rich 200-year history of Mumbai's Antonio D'Souza School, from its origins in 1795 to educating legends like Raj Kapoor and Nissim Ezekiel. Explore this hidden gem of Byculla.
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.