The Latest Breaking News from Madurai

MDMK leader Vaiko said he had always fought for issues threatening mankind, such as Mullaiperiyar dam, Neutrino project & Sterlite Copper Plant. He recalled leading a padayatra from Madurai to the dam & the fight against Sterlite. He admitted his fire was missing due to recovering from COVID-19, but the…

MDMK's Vaiko calls for probe into alleged malpractices in Union govt's schemes; demands NEET exemption, AIIMS in Madurai. Conference condemns Centre's unilateral move to appoint search panel for 3 TN univs & BJP's hidden agenda to rename India. Urges public to vote for I.N.D.I.A. alliance to restore lost sheen of…

Thangachimadam, a village where the famous Madurai malli takes birth

No casualties reported. Railways have ordered an inquiry into the incident. At Madurai railway yard, an empty coach of Coimbatore-Madurai Express derailed Wed. night. Two sets of wheels slipped from track. No casualties reported. Railways ordered inquiry.

M. Ramalingam, senior artisan, said that this year the business has been good. Though prices have increased from last year, the sales have also improved.

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has been providing funds to all the 234 Assembly Constituencies in the State and there was no partiality in disbursal as claimed by some of the AIADMK MLAs, said TN Registration and Commercial Taxes Minister P Moorthy

South Central Railway's 'Divya Dakshin Yatra' train has begun journey from Secunderabad station. Passengers can visit Rameswaram, Tiruvannamalai, Madurai, Kanniyakumari, Tiruvananthapuram, Tiruchy and Thanjavur. Boarding/de-boarding is offered at 8 stations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Gang of armed attackers assaulted 53-yr-old DMK functionary, V.K. Gurusamy, at a hotel in Kammanahalli. He had come to discuss renting a house with a real estate agent. Attackers fled after causing multiple injuries. CCTV footage collected to identify attackers. Two special teams formed, one sent to Madurai to investigate…

Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, built 1635, undergoing major renovation. Private contractor restoring heritage structure, Archaeological Dept. aiming to complete project by March 2024. Over ₹8 crore allocated for refurbishing Palliarai & Nadaga Salai, traditional masons from Ettayapuram using lime mortar & 'Kadukkai juice' to restore fabric. Replacing broken stone flooring, sourcing…

HR&CE Dept. admits to constructing offices on temple lands; promises to reimburse construction costs & pay fair rent from govt. funds. Amounts of ₹2.82L, ₹98L, ₹75L, ₹20L & ₹21.80L to be reimbursed to temples in Mayiladuthurai, Madurai, Tiruchi, Salem & Tirunelveli respectively. Arrears of rent to be paid to Tiruchendur…

Madras HC seeks status report on AIIMS Madurai. Bench seeks tender details, progress on project. Petitioner sought direction to Centre to expedite construction. HC had earlier said it expected Centre to establish AIIMS within 36 months. Hearing adjourned till Oct 13.