Former Principal among four booked in 24-lakh job scam in Madurai
Minister inaugurates floodlight box cricket pitch in Madurai
Madurai farmers in distress as cooperative banks issue notices for full crop loan repayment
July 2026 one of the warmest in State since 1991, show RMC data
This is the second warmest July, with unusually high daytime temperatures and persistently warmer nights. Madurai is the hottest weather station, with maximum temperatures rising above 40 degrees Celsius, as per a study of RMC observations
Milk and Dairy Development Minister inspects the sachet rolls at the Aavin chilling plant at Thoranakalpatti in Karur district, warns of stern action against those spreading misinformation about the milk federation
T.N. moves Supreme Court against HC striking down jobs to Karur stampede victims families
The Madurai Bench of the High Court had quashed the government orders granting jobs to the victims family members on compassionate grounds on July 27
Youth hacked to death near Madurai
Chamber urges the State government to allocate dedicated funds and adopt a focused development strategy to boost trade, investment and exports in southern districts
In the village of Manapatti near Madurai, cooking runs in the family. Every family
Since 1950, the cooks here have been sustaining a wedding catering tradition
FIR Against 19 Over Alleged Land Fraud Involving Madurai Meenakshi Temple Property
According to the complaint, the accused individuals allegedly conspired to fraudulently transfer the patta and execute illegal mortgage deeds and power-of-attorney registrations involving a high-value property belonging to the temple at Chokkikulam in Madurai
Madurai temple trust properties also provided for scholarships
Pudukottai Rajakumarar Dakshinamurthy Durairaja Durairani Trust deed provided for scholarships for B.A. programme to two poor students who secured the first and the second ranks in Intermediate exam
Madras HC quashes order on govt jobs to Karur victims kin
Madurai: In a setback to the C Joseph Vijay-led TVK government, the Madras High Courts Madurai Bench on Monday set aside an order providing government jobs to relatives of people who died in a stampede at Karur last year. A Division Bench comprising Justices CV Karthikeyan and R Sakthivel held that it was not appropriate []
Madurai Residents Throw Birthday Bash for 107-Year-Old Banyan Tree
Students, activists rally around the giant to celebrate and protect eco-heritage
Madurai doctors seek overhaul of biomedical waste disposal
Reports of medical waste found in open areas across the district have raised concerns among doctors over whether it is being disposed of safely or simply dumped
'Could open floodgates': Why Madras high court quashed govt jobs for Karur stampede victims' kin
The Madras High Court's Madurai Bench recently invalidated the allocation of government jobs to the relatives of victims from the Karur stampede. The ruling highlighted concerns over constitutional principles of equality and the right to equal opportunity in public service. The court pointed out that current waiting lists for compassionate appointments had been ignored.
Madras High Court strikes down order granting govt. jobs to kin of Karur stampede victims
The Madurai Bench had previously stated that the employment offer by the TVK government would be on a temporary basis, subject to judicial review
Madurai Celebrates 107-Year-Old Banyan Tree To Urge Conservation
It is the last remaining centenarian tree in the immediate locality, following the prior removal of at least seven other banyan trees for road expansions and park construction
MMK condemns Centre for rejecting Metro Rail project proposals for Coimbatore, Madurai
Madurais poor road infrastructure sparks public fury over lacklustre monsoon preparedness
QR code system streamlines grievance redress at Madurai GRH
Centre yet again rules out Metro Rail for Coimbatore and Madurai; recommends BRTS
AIIMS Madurai tops vacancy list even as first batch nears graduation
Demand for Coimbatore-Madurai Vande Bharat service voiced in Parliament
11th edition of Print-n-Pack by MADITSSIA begins in Madurai
This columnist still fondly remembers her Head of the English Department in Fatima College, Madurai, teaching Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained during her undergraduate years
Two more held in 100-crore private schools approval scam
The accused were identified as Arokiyaraj, alias Raja, 39, of Madurai, and Suresh, 49, of Tiruchi
A life lost in Karur, a govt job in return: What does the law say?
Public sympathy demands humane responses, but law governs state actions. The Madurai court's order allows temporary appointments for Karur tragedy victims. This raises questions about using public jobs for rehabilitation purposes. Supreme Court jurisprudence limits compassionate appointments to employee dependents. The final verdict will clarify if governments can create new rehabilitation appointment categories.
Woman from Rameswaram arrested for helping cybercriminals to defraud Madurai man of 78.75 lakh
The police said the arrest was made during the investigation into a digital arrest case registered in February 2026
M.P. Nathanael | Custodial Deaths: A Growing Problem For Law-enforcing Agencies In India
R. Akash Delison, a Dalit youth, was arrested on March 5 for attempted murder by the Manamadurai police station in Tamil Nadus Sivaganga. After being brutally tortured in custody, he was shifted to Madurais Government Hospital, where he died on March 8. In his statement to a judicial magistrate, he said he was brutally tortured by placing stones below his knee and ankle and hit on the legs with iron rods. The autopsy report showed 24 injuries. When his parents refused to accept the body until the policemen responsible were arrested, the state cremated his body on June 17. The CB-CID is investigating and six policemen were suspended
MADITSSIA to host 11th edition of Print N Pack 2026 expo in Madurai
Woman ends life due to harassment by moneylenders in Madurai
Four persons booked for usury; One woman arrested
Madurai Corporation to Enhance Waste Management with AI and GPS Technology
Madurai, July 21: The Madurai Corporation in Tamil Nadu is set to implement AI and GPS-based monitoring systems to improve solid waste management in the city. This initiative aims to enhance cleanliness, curb illegal dumping, and increase the efficiency of sanitation services. The corporation has devised a comprehensive plan that includes identifying locations where waste ... Read more Madurai Corporation to Enhance Waste Management with AI and GPS Technology
Coop. bank, ration shop staff protest over 13-point demands in Madurai
Madurai City Traffic Police seize 10 motorbikes as minors ride them
Elderly SC man assaulted, tiles of four houses damaged near Madurai
Horse Donated to TTD Goshala Dies of Chronic Illness
The donor, Vadivelu Mugandhan of Madurai, had visited the SV Goshala on Saturday and was present when the horse died.
K. K. Nagar entrance arch in Madurai demolished
India needs entrepreneurs who aspire to create values: Nirmala Sitharaman
Addressing the Special Plenary Session of YiFi 2026 in Madurai, the Union Finance Minister urges the youth to move with some kind of guidance to make the best out of the changing times
Ragging is corrosive assertion of power, says Madurai High Court Bench
Technology has erased boundaries; dont let hesitation hold you back: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The finance minister also drew attention to Madurais entrepreneurial spirit, which she said, was rooted in over 2,500 years of recorded history
Chennai-Madurai sleeper bus catches fire on highway, no injuries reported
A private sleeper bus traveling from Chennai to Madurai caught fire on the highway. All twenty-three passengers evacuated the vehicle safely before flames engulfed it. The driver spotted smoke and immediately stopped the bus, alerting sleeping passengers. Firefighters arrived and controlled the blaze, which completely destroyed the bus. Authorities arranged alternative transport for passengers and cleared the highway.
Madurai to host two-day Young Indians entrepreneurship summit
The two-day event will discuss on building billion-dollar businesses, building start-ups and Artificial Intelligence - its merits and demerits and other, says CII Yi national chairman
20 kg of ganja seized from railway passenger in Madurai
Heatwave Alert Issued for 19 Districts in Tamil Nadu, Chennai Faces Humidity Challenges
Chennai, July 16: A severe heatwave continues to grip Tamil Nadu. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert on Thursday for 19 districts in the state. The warning indicates that intense sunlight, rising temperatures, and high humidity could lead to health issues related to heat. According to the IMD, districts such as Madurai, Tirupattur, ... Read more Heatwave Alert Issued for 19 Districts in Tamil Nadu, Chennai Faces Humidity Challenges
Class XII student stabs classmate with knife on school premises near Manamadurai
It was said that he had taken revenge as he was attacked with a compass last week
Head Constable attacked by gang near Madurai
SC woman gang-raped near Madurai; NGO demands police to book accused under Goondas Act
DMK, AIADMK councillors fight over property tax scam in Madurai
Madurai Ring Road linking Dindigul and Tiruchi Highways ready for traffic
Six persons killed, 40 injured in Madurai road accident
Speeding omni bus rams against TNSTC bus on Madurai-Tiruchi highway near Karungalakudi
Madurai: 5 Killed, Over 40 injured As 2 Buses Collide Near Melur
Police have launched an investigation to determine whether the crash was caused by driver error, over-speeding or a mechanical failure.
State-level inter-school athletic competition to be held at Velammal Global School in Madurai
Ahmedabad Second, 14 Indian Cities in Top 50 for Extreme Heat Risk: Study
Fourteen Indian cities that featured in the top 50 at-risk locations included Nagpur, Pune, Madurai, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kanpur, Lucknow, etc
The court, however, said the employment offer would be on a temporary basis, subject to judicial review
CPI(M) stage protest against various irregularities, demand cancellation of contract with Ourland
Hundreds of CPI(M) party functionaries oppose the privatisation of operations and seek a thorough inquiry into the property tax scam in Madurai Corporation and corruption in the implementation of Smart City projects
TNSTC to run all buses from new terminus in Tiruvannamalai to make it fully operational
At present, only long-distance buses to places like Chennai, Puducherry, Madurai, Tiruchi, Nagercoil, Kumbakonam and Villupuram are operated from the facility
CIC directs Southern Railway to disclose details of 83,000 trees planted in Madurai Division
Blanket denial of information is not in consonance with the provisions of the RTI Act: Information Commissioner
The little songbooks that chronicled a historic temple entry
Songbooks were published both in support of, and in opposition to, people belonging to the oppressed castes entering the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple for the first time, over 87 years ago
Vadamalayan Hospital MD hands over cheque for 5 lakh to Madurai Collector
Canara Bank conducts coin mela at Uzhavar Sandhai in Madurai
Madurai Hosts 6th Leg of Kauvery Hospital-TNSTC Veterans Tennis Tournament 2026
Around 125 players from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan participated in the tournament. A total prize money of Rs. 2 lakh was distributed among the winners, runners-up, and semi-finalists across all categories. The VIth Leg of the Kauvery Hospital-Tamil Nadu Senior Tennis Club (TNSTC) Veterans Tennis Tournament 2026 was held at the Madurai Union Club from June 26 to 28, featuring Singles and Doubles events across seven age categories (40+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, and 75+). Tennis Tournament Around 125 players from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan participated in the tournament, reflecting its growing popularity among veteran tennis players across the country. A total prize money of Rs. 2 lakh was distributed among the winners, runners-up, and semi-finalists across all categories. Trophies and Prize money were distributed by Mr. Jayaraman, Chairman, and Mr. N. Narayanasamy, Secretary, TNSTC. The tournament featured several accomplished veteran players who have represented India at the World Veterans Tennis Championships. They included Sanjay Kumar (Kerala) in the 60+ category, Suresh Murthati (Telangana) and Tulasiram (Karnataka) in the 70+ category, and Venkatachalam Swaminathan (Tamil Nadu) in the 75+ category. Sanjay Kumar and Venkatachalam Swaminathan have both captained the Indian team at the World Veterans Tennis Championships. One of the highlights of the tournament was the participation of two octogenarian players, Mr. R. Nagarajan and Mr. Shivamony Moorthy. In the singles events, Srikanth (40+), Ramesh S (50+), Srinivas Reddy (55+), Senthil Kumar (60+), V. Shankar (65+), Tulasiram (70+), and Venkatachalam Swaminathan (75+) emerged as champions in their respective categories. In the doubles events, Sathish Babu and M. Ramu (40+), Ramesh S and Sathish Babu (50+), Dinesh Thampi and Srinivas Reddy (55+), Sivakumar and Senthil Kumar (60+), Alapati Suresh and V. Shankar (65+), Tulasiram and Suresh Murthati (70+), and Venkatachalam Swaminathan and Veeramani K (75+) were the winners in their respective categories. TNSTC, one of the most active veteran tennis organisations in South India, has a membership of around 550 veteran players. The club conducts four non-ranking tournaments annually at Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, and Chennai, providing veteran tennis enthusiasts with regular opportunities for competitive play and camaraderie. Kauvery Hospital played a key role in ensuring the health and safety of all participants. A dedicated medical team, supported by a fully equipped ambulance, remained on standby throughout the tournament to provide immediate medical assistance and first-aid support. The next leg of the Tamil Nadu Senior Tennis Club Veterans Tennis Tournament will be hosted in Tiruchirappalli during September 2026.
Visvas Promoters celebrate silver jubilee in Madurai
Thousands witness kumbabishekam at Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple, Alagarkoil hills in Madurai
Holy water was sprinkled atop the gopurams between 5.45 a.m. and 6.30 a.m.
Governor-Govt Rift Escalates in TN: Arlekar Reaches Out to Public
The statement assumes political significance just days after Arlekar's review meeting with top government officials at the Madurai Circuit House sparked a row
17 sovereigns of gold jewellery stolen from locked house in Manamadurai
22 history-sheeters arrested during storming operation by Madurai district police
HC dismisses plea to immediately open AIIMS Madurai
As the CPI(M) was then an ally of the DMK, there was no big issue in T. Nagarajan continuing as the Mayor (in-charge); However, after the TVK formed the government, of which CPI(M) now an ally, the DMK councillors have shown interest in filling up the Mayors post
National Statistics Day celebrated in Madurai
Periyakarpoorampatti residents urge Madurai administration to replace damaged bus shelter
Tamil Nadus elusive Bengal foxes and their shrinking space
Bengal foxes are known for their monogamous behaviour. Forest Department officials said the species are now known to occur only in pockets in Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Salem, Madurai and Villupuram.
One additional platform has been created and modern signalling system installed, removing manual points operation
Madurai Bench Upholds Death Sentence in Tirunelveli Child Sexual Abuse Case
Chennai, June 30: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has upheld the death sentence for Anand Shekhar, convicted for threatening three minor girls and sexually assaulting one of them in Melapalayam, Tirunelveli, in 2023. The bench stated, The law must act as the backbone in protecting children. This ruling should serve as a ... Read more Madurai Bench Upholds Death Sentence in Tirunelveli Child Sexual Abuse Case
Kin of Manamadurai youth Akash Delison receive ashes
Akash Delisons body, which had been kept at GRH mortuary for 102 days, was cremated at Thathaneri electric crematorium on July 17 under the supervision of the Madurai RDO
Distribution of poor quality rice by TVK MLA: BJP demands enquiry, action over Madurai incident
Nainar Nagenthran was reacting to the alleged distribution of poor quality rice by Madurai West MLA S.R. Thangapandi
Highways Department gets administrative makeover for faster completion of projects
Construction and Maintenance (C&M), Projects, NABARD and Rural Roads, and Metro wings have been merged to form the C&M wing, which has been divided into Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchi, and Coimbatore divisions, with four Chief Engineers as the heads
Minister assures support to women impacted by suicide loss in Madurai district
Over 2.3 lakh children targeted in Madurai polio immunisation drive
Three from Madurai killed as car rams divider on highway in Villupuram
Earthmover, two trucks seized, three held for smuggling minerals in Madurai district
Workshop on New Labour Codes in Madurai
Minister chairs review meeting with officials in Madurai
On converting to Islam, one is no longer Backward Class: Madras HC
Chennai:A person who converts to Islam cannot claim the status of a Backward Class Muslim, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ruled, striking down a 2024 Tamil Nadu government order that allowed converts to claim such a designation for reservation benefits. A Division Bench of Justices GR Swaminathan and PB Balaji declared Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Start Run, Stop Drugs, awareness marathon held in Madurai
A convert to Islam cannot claim the status of Backward Class Muslim, rules Madras High Court
Categorising certain sects as Backward and the remaining as Forward is antithetical to Quranic injunctions. Islam seeks to establish an egalitarian society, says Madurai Bench
