Mariamman Temple kumbabishekam performed in a grand manner in Madurai
New Commissioner of Police for Madurai City assumes office
Organs of 27-year-old man donated in Madurai
Discover the Unique Koodal Azhagar Temple in Madurai: A Marvel of Architecture
Madurai, June 6: The sacred month of Purushottama is currently being observed, a time highly revered for the worship of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that the merits of worship and darshan during this auspicious month are significantly amplified. Today, we explore a remarkable temple dedicated to Narayan, known for its unique features and architectural ... Read more Discover the Unique Koodal Azhagar Temple in Madurai: A Marvel of Architecture
Outlets with high sales volumes too have been closed: Min
717 Tasmac liquor shops closed across Tamil Nadu
The highest number of shops were closed in the Madurai region with 290, followed by the Coimbatore region with 179
Madurai Collector inspects Jain beds, caves in Mudalaikulam
Schools in Madurai district reopen after summer vacation
Special arrangements has been made by the teachers to welcome the newly enroled children who joined Class I and kindergarten; School teachers welcome the children with flowers
Watch: Tamil Nadus famous rooster fight makes a comeback in Madurai
After years of restrictions, the centuries-old Vethukaval Seval Sandai or knife-less rooster fight has returned to Madurais Karaikeni village under strict conditions laid down by the Madras High Court.
Redeveloped Madurai Railway junction will cater to needs of passengers of next 40 years: Madurai MP
Waiting area, parking area, number of lifts, escaltors will increase manifold
The Residency Signature opens in Madurai
Designed by Singapore-based architect Wong Chiu Man, the hotel reinterprets the iconic grandeur of Meenakshi Temple and there are nearly 300 intricately designed pillars drawing inspiration from the famed thousand-pillar mandapam
Inside Madurais Chandran Mess, home to the beloved ayirai meen kuzhambu
High Court directs State to file status report on desilting Vaigai dam
A PIL has sought a direction to authorities to desilt Vaigai dam for improving its storage capacity since it is the main source of water for Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram districts
Vaigai dam will be desilted in three months, State tells High Court
A PIL has sought a direction to authorities to desilt Vaigai dam for improving its storage capacity since it is the main source of water for Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram districts
Cows electrocuted to death in Madurai
TNSTC driver assaulted with knife by history-sheeter near Madurai
New Madurai Collector Akash assumes office
Group of passengers stages protest seeking bus to Chennai from Madurai
Stone laid for open dining shed in govt school with CSR funds of BPCL in Madurai
IAS officers reshuffle in Tamil Nadu: Five new Collectors, three Corporation Commissioners appointed
New Collectors posted in Perambalur, Ariyalur, Chennai, Tiruvallur and Ramanathapuram districts. Coimbatore, Tiruchi and Madurai get new Corporation Commissioners.
Decomposed body of woman found inside car parked in workshop in Madurai
Case of suspicious death registered; Foul play not ruled out
Director General of Prisons inspects Madurai central prison
Chamber slams Madurai Corporation over delay in installing fish sculpture fountain
Hyderabad ninth-grader brings Rubiks cube challenge to Madurais streets
Special prayers mark Bakrid celebrations in Madurai
People gather in large numbers for the special prayers in the idgahs and mosques across Madurai district
Tamil Nadu Government Will Not Compromise on State Rights: Higher Education Minister Vishwanathan
Chennai, May 28: Tamil Nadus Higher Education Minister P. Vishwanathan made it clear on Thursday that the newly formed TVK-led government will not compromise on the states rights at any cost. This statement comes amid rising political tensions regarding the appointment of vice-chancellors in state universities. Vishwanathans clarification followed a statement he made in Madurai ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Will Not Compromise on State Rights: Higher Education Minister Vishwanathan
It is said that the stone quarries have reportedly violated the guidelines and indulge in excessive mining and other irregularities. The Minister orders the officials to thoroughly investigate and submit a report in this regard
Two Sri Lankan Tamils arrested for damaging CCTV cameras in Madurai
The police said that during the function at the Sangili Karuppasamy temple, a cultural programme was organised. Pradeep wanted the organisers to play songs from actor Vijay-starrer movie on May 24.
States rights of utmost importance, never said will surrender that: Higher Education Minister
He was responding to a controversy stoked by his statement in Madurai on Wednesday that the new government need not follow the policies of the previous government, particularly with regard to the Chief Minister serving as the Chancellor of universities
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On April 3, 2025, when the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) received sanction to prosecute Pinarayi Vijayans daughter, Veena T., in an alleged corporate fraud case under Section 447 of the Companies Acta scheduled offence under the PMLAthe entire CPI(M) leadership was in Madurai, attending the partys 24th Congress. Veena and her firm, Exalogic Solutions Pvt Ltd, have been accused of receiving 2.7 crore in allegedly illegal payments from the mining company CMRL, owned by Sasidharan Kartha. As news of the development broke during the party congress, senior CPI(M) leaders found themselves having to defend Vijayan. Echoing the position taken by several Kerala leaders, former general secretary Prakash Karat said the party would address the issue both politically and legally. However, there were reports of differences within the Politburo itself over how to tackle the issue. In fact, Bengal state secretary and Politburo member Md Salim said at a press conference that the decision on whether to pursue legal action rested with the concerned partyin other words, Veena herself. On Wednesday (May 27), as the Enforcement Directorate raided premises linked to CMRL and its subsidiaries, as well as the residences of Veena and Pinarayi Vijayan, the party leadership closed ranks in defence of the former chief minister, portraying the action as an attack on the party itself. The ED maintains that its investigation so far has shown that proceeds of crime were generated by the management of CMRL, led by Kartha and Veena, and that the searches were conducted to collect evidence related to money laundering. According to the ED, intelligence gathered during the investigation indicated that Veena was residing with her father, Pinarayi Vijayan, and therefore, the premises where she was staying were included in the searches. When the search team reached the premises where she was residing, her father [Vijayan] was also present, the ED said in a note issued after the raidssuggesting that, as of now, the case does not directly involve the former chief minister and that the EDs action was focused on Veena. Nevertheless, as the raids began, the CPI(M) state secretariat convened an emergency meeting and later issued a statement alleging that the raid at Vijayans residence was part of a political vendetta. The statement said the party strongly protests the political witch-hunt being carried out by the Enforcement Directorate against CPI(M) Politburo member and Leader of the Opposition, Pinarayi Vijayan. The party has called for statewide protests by its cadres at all levels and has also urged Left Democratic Front (LDF) allies to join the agitation. Notably, an emotionally charged crowd of CPI(M) workers allegedly confronted and attacked ED officials as they were leaving Vijayans rented residence after the raids. Interestingly, there are clear signs that the CPI(M) is strategically using the episode at multiple levels. A key strategy appears to involve directing public anger over the raids primarily against the Congressthe CPI(M)s principal political rival in Keralaand its leaders, Rahul Gandhi and Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan, even though the ED is a central agency under the BJP-led Union government. Following the raids, Vijayan said that the Enforcement Directorates actions would probably give great satisfaction to certain people, such as Rahul Gandhi. The ED has wanted to conduct searches inside the house for quite some time. It appears that this gives great satisfaction to certain people, especially someone like Rahul Gandhi. Because Rahul Gandhi had asked why Pinarayi Vijayans house was not being raided or why he was not being arrested, he said, while also framing the episode as part of the BJPs calculated attacks against the opposition and its leaders. The Congress position is that the ED can continue targeting parties other than their own. None of this is going to finish us off. We see this only as a beginning. Nobody should imagine that actions of this kind can weaken or break us, Vijayan said. The party state secretariat also adopted a similar line, alleging that the raids were part of an attempt to politically target the former chief minister. It should also be noted that these actions came immediately after CM V. D. Satheesan met the prime minister and union ministers. Similar attacks were carried out in Delhi against Arvind Kejriwal by the BJP and central agencies with Congress support, the state secretariat said. Incidentally, CPI(M) cadres raised anti-ED-Modi-VD slogans in large numbers. Keralas home minister Ramesh Chennithala refuted these allegations and said that not even the home department or police in the state had any idea of the raids. He also dismissed allegations that there was a planned connection between Chief Minister V. D. Satheesans visit to Delhi and the subsequent ED raids. Meeting the prime minister after assuming office as chief minister was an administrative necessity, said the home minister. Chennithala mocked the CPI(M)s allegation that the BJP and Congress were jointly targeting anti-BJP leaders, saying such propaganda was an overreach. Meanwhile, state secretary M. V. Govindan alleged that CMRL itself had stated that two persons who are currently members of the state cabinet received money from the company and had admitted to receiving it. Yet, he claimed, no action had been taken against them. Notably, the allegation stems from the discovery of the initials of certain Kerala political leaders in a diary allegedly maintained by Sasidharan Kartha. Interestingly, the initials PV also appear among them. There are also indications that the party is using this episode to energise cadres whose morale has been low after the partys massive defeat in the parliamentary polls. However, observer K.C. Umesh Babu says what he witnessed was essentially a panic reaction from the CPI(M) leadership. Today, I closely observed the scenes in Kannur and Kozhikode during the raids. In Kannur, the raid took place at what used to be Pinarayis own house. The people who arrived first were all leaders. Senior leaders came there right from the beginning to stage protests beyond the barricades. Only by around noon did they manage, with considerable effort, to bring in ordinary cadres. Earlier, whenever anything happened against CPI(M) leaders, party workers and supporters would react spontaneously. That did not happen this time, he says. The CPI(M) is currently undertaking a rectification drive, in which party cadres and leaders at various levels are being encouraged to speak freely and independently about the issues faced by the party. So far, criticism of Pinarayi Vijayan and the state leadership has reportedly emerged in several district-level discussions. That raises the question of whether this episode could alter the course of the partys course correction exercise itself. Political observer Adv. A. Jayashankar says the issue has surfaced at a time when Pinarayi Vijayans image has weakened even within the party. This episode can now go in two directions, depending on the course of action the party chooses, he says. Jayashankar argues that the party has so far failed to provide a convincing or coherent explanation to its cadres regarding the alleged illicit payments episode. In such a situation, one line of thinking could be that this man has become tainted and should step asidethough he may still be sent off with sympathy and respect, he says. Or the party could turn him into a heroic martyr, saying, We will protect this brave comrade fighting for truth, justice, and righteousness, rally its cadres around him, and attempt a political comeback for comrade Vijayan. By speaking about the goondaism of central agencies, they can stage a display of outrage and political defiance. So far, the party appears to be moving in the second direction. Jayashankar, however, notes that broader public perception is against such moves and that attempts to mobilise cadres around this issue could further damage the partys image. Umesh Babu, meanwhile, adds that until there is clarity on what evidence the ED has actually gathered from different locationsespecially from premises linked to CMRLone cannot arrive at any firm conclusion about how the case will develop further. If the ED has recovered solid evidence from Karthas premises, then CPI(M) could face serious trouble, he says. Right now, even CPI(M) cadres are discussing in party committees how Pinarayis arrogance and authoritarian style led to electoral setbacks. But if tomorrow the ED comes out with very strong evidence in this case, wont the narrative shift for even worse? That is why I think we need to wait before reaching conclusions.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed a wide range of issues, including the Mekedatu dam issue, the arrest of fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and the Vande Mataram controversy. The meeting comes barely two weeks after the actor-turned-politician assumed office. The meeting is significant as it is Vijay's maiden official visit to Delhi after becoming the CM. According to a government release, CM Vijay expressed serious concern over Karnataka's announcement of a ground-breaking ceremony for the Mekedatu dam project across the Cauvery River. He pointed out that the move was completely against the final award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) and the verdict of the Supreme Court. He said the development has caused concern among Tamil Nadu farmers and urged the PM to direct the Jal Shakti Ministry and the Central Water Commission not to permit the project without the consent of co-basin states, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry. CM requested Modi to issue a clear directive allowing the Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu (invocation song) to be sung at the start of government events. During the meeting, Vijay also urged the prime minister to take strong measures to secure the immediate release of Tamil Nadu fishermen and their vessels. According to the Tamil Nadu government, 12 such arrest incidents have taken place in 2026 so far, with 58 fishermen currently in Sri Lankan custody and 266 fishing boats seized. Vijay requested PM Modi to ensure efforts by both the Indian and Sri Lankan governments for the immediate release of the fishermen and their boats. Vijay also sought the establishment of the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) in Tamil Nadu. He said discussions had been underway within the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) regarding the setting up of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) design and development centre and CABS in the state. Vijay also visited Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. A statement from the CM's office said he told the finance minister that Tamil Nadu continues to emerge as a rapidly developing state and stressed that investment in key infrastructure projects is essential to sustain and accelerate this growth. Vijay requested Sitharaman to prioritise financial allocations for sectors crucial to Tamil Nadus development, including highways, railway projects and industrial corridors. The CM also urged the Union government to establish institutes of national importance in Tamil Nadu in order to further strengthen the states educational ecosystem. Further, he sought financial support for metro rail projects aimed at improving public transport infrastructure in Coimbatore and Madurai.
T.N. Higher Education Minister says CM need not be Chancellor of universities; VCK criticises remark
During his visit to Madurai, the Minister had stated that the present TVK-led government should not find it imperative to stick to the stand taken by the previous DMK government that the Chief Minister alone should be the Chancellor of State-run universities
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu Condemns Violence in Kunnam, Calls for Civil Politics
Madurai, May 27: The political climate in Tamil Nadu has intensified following the violence in Kunnam, located in the Perambalur district. Vanni Arasu, the Deputy General Secretary of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the states Minister for Social Justice, condemned the incident, emphasizing that politics in the state should remain civil and democratic. Arasu ... Read more Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu Condemns Violence in Kunnam, Calls for Civil Politics
Woman kills daughter, ends life in Madurai
Tamil Nadu Government Appoints 17 Temporary Lawyers for Representation in Madras High Court
Chennai, May 26: The Tamil Nadu government has appointed 17 temporary lawyers to represent the state in civil matters. These lawyers will advocate for the Tamil Nadu government in the Madras High Court and its Madurai bench. According to official sources, these appointments will remain effective until regular legal officers are appointed under the Madras ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Appoints 17 Temporary Lawyers for Representation in Madras High Court
Madurai Corporation ward 20 councillor stages protest over half-finished UGD work
Although the UGD project in Vilangudiarea was completed a year ago, household drains have not yet been connected to the system. The projectremainshalf-finished, completely useless and a waste of public funds, he says
Six police personnel, including an Inspector and a Sub-Inspector, have been suspended in connection with the death of the youth at Madurai GRH on March 8
Teenage boy stabbed to death near Madurai Meenakshi Temple
Armed gang inflicted multiple injuries on the minor to take revenge for assaulting a shopkeeper over an altercation in April
Give Us Jobs, Not Insults: 'Cockroach Rally' Held in Madurai
The rally was jointly organised by the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and the Students' Federation of India (SFI)
Teen Killed In Madurai Temple Parking Lot, BJP Attacks Chief Minister Vijay
The incident comes barely days after a 10-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped, sexually assaulted and brutally murdered near Sulur in Coimbatore district.
Cockroach protests held in Madurai, Villupuram against unemployment
Madurai/Villupuram: In a novel and emotionally charged protest, hundreds of unemployed youth took to the streets of Madurai on Sunday, staging a first-of-its-kind Cockroach Rally in Tamil Nadu. The demonstration was organised to voice opposition against severe unemployment and recent remarks made by a senior Supreme Court judge comparing jobless youth to cockroaches. The rally []
Youth Protest in Tamil Nadu Highlights Unemployment and Exam Irregularities
Coimbatore, May 24: Youth organizations in Tamil Nadus Madurai and Coimbatore staged protests on Sunday under the banner of Cockroach. These demonstrations aimed to draw attention to pressing issues such as unemployment, alleged irregularities in competitive exams, rising fuel prices, and corruption. Organized by the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and the Students Federation ... Read more Youth Protest in Tamil Nadu Highlights Unemployment and Exam Irregularities
History-sheeter found dead in Madurai
Youth under unemployed cockroaches banner carry out rally in Madurai
Tributes Pour in for BJPs Former President K. Jana Krishnamurthy on His Birth Anniversary
New Delhi, May 24: Tributes are being paid across the country today on the birth anniversary of K. Jana Krishnamurthy, former National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and former Union Minister. Born on May 24, 1928, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Krishnamurthy played a pivotal role in the organizational expansion of the BJP. He ... Read more Tributes Pour in for BJPs Former President K. Jana Krishnamurthy on His Birth Anniversary
The ballad of Meena, a midwife, the story behind Annakili
Annakili, the film that introduced maestro Ilaiyaraaja to Tamil cinema, was based on a real-life, tragic tale a midwife from Pappanaickenpatti, the native village of the films writer R. Selvaraj, in Madurai district
Madurai district administration opens online applications for free silt removal from waterbodies
Fire breaks out in PSU bank on Madurai-Virudhunagar Road
Two women construction workers buried alive as soil caves in near Madurai
Tragic Incident in Madurai: Woman Worker Dies as Ground Collapses During Construction
Madurai, May 22: A tragic incident occurred in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, during construction work. A wedding hall was being built near an old theater in the Sulaiman area of the Silaiman police jurisdiction. Suddenly, the ground gave way, trapping two female workers beneath the debris. Panic ensued in the area, prompting local residents to immediately ... Read more Tragic Incident in Madurai: Woman Worker Dies as Ground Collapses During Construction
Capacity building programme for vocational trainees held in Madurai
Madurai district records pass percentage of 94.91 in Class X exam
Chemists and druggists down shutters in Madurai
Gale disrupts rail services between Madurai and Rameswaram as overhead cable snaps
Power outages reported in Karaikkudi, Kariyapatti
Chemists, druggists in Madurai to down shutters to protest against online sale of medicine
The accused, identified as Madhan Vadivel, received commissions for each recruitment. He even ran restaurants inside the compounds in Cambodia and supplied Indian food to the victims
Man arrested in Madurai for trafficking Indian nationals to cyber scam compounds in Cambodia
The accused, identified as Madhan Vadivel, received commissions for each recruitment. He even ran restaurants inside the compounds in Cambodia and supplied Indian food to the victims
Two women killed in road accident; 15 others injured admitted at Ramanathapuram and Madurai GH
Two Sri Lankans arrested at Madurai airport for voting illegally in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
Tragic Car Accident Claims Five Lives in Tamil Nadu
Madurai, May 18: A devastating car accident near Madurai, Tamil Nadu, has claimed the lives of five family members, including three women. The incident occurred on Sunday evening in Ayyapatti, close to Melur. The car lost control and crashed into a divider, leading to widespread mourning in the area. Local residents and relatives are grieving ... Read more Tragic Car Accident Claims Five Lives in Tamil Nadu
Summer rain cools Madurai city
Kottampatti farmers urge government to extend water supply to the region through Periyar Main Canal
The farmers say that they have been demanding proper water supply from the Periyar Main Canal for over 40 years; Prior to the 2026 Assembly election, consultative meetings were held in this regard and petitions were also submitted to Madurai Collector
Two Sri Lankans held at Madurai airport for voting illegally in T.N. Assembly elections
TVK MLA wants police to curb sale of ganja in Madurai
A summer camp with a difference in Madurai
The children themselves plan certain activities and assign responsibilities to one another, which helps them learn teamwork, leadership and coordination, say the organisers
Justice L. Victoria Gowri, appreciating Judicial Magistrate V, Madurai, D. Lakshmi Priya, said the court was witness to a young judicial officer who unmindful of the age, the stature or the experience of the members of the Bar chose not the path of convenience but that of conviction.
Thoothukudi will see highest Tasmac closures of liquor shops near schools, places of worship
Employees working at Tasmac outlets in the Madurai region said the government must ensure adequate police deployment in these areas following the closures
331 kg of banned tobacco goods seized in Madurai city
Maintenance of 1,316 vehicles belonging to 633 private and government-aided schools in Madurai City, Melur, and Vadipatti in phases will be checked by the authorities
MADITSSIA greets CM Vijay; seeks early execution of SIPCOT in Melur
For industrial growth in southern Tamil Nadu, the new government should consider setting up industrial estates on 500 acres with intervals of 20 kilometres along the Madurai-Thoothukudi stretch, which will give an impact and assures growth for all sectors, says MADITSSIA president A Senthikumar
Over 650 kg of ganja seized by Government Railway Police in 15 months
The contraband were seized on board trains and on railway platforms in Tiruchi, Madurai and Tirunelveli sub divisions during checks by railway police teams
Indicus Paints Unveils Neote, India's First Luxury Paint Brand Inspired by Tamil Cultural Heritage
Indicus Paints today announced the launch of Indicus Neote Luxury Interior Emulsion, a first-of-its-kind luxury paint brand in India inspired by the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu. Blending cutting-edge paint technology with tradition-led design, Neote introduces a fresh vision of Indian luxury that is expressive, rooted and globally contemporary. Indicus Launches Heritage-Inspired Luxury Paint Brand Cultural Celebration The Neote packaging strikes a balance between heritage and modernity. Anchored in a rich purple that exudes confidence and contemporary elegance, the design incorporates visual elements that serve as cultural touchstones from Tamil Nadu and broader South India, each rendered in traditional, vivid colours. The packaging features Bharatanatyamrooted in the Natya Shastraalongside iconic instruments such as the Veena, Nadaswaram, and Mridangam. Artistic traditions like Thanjavur dolls, Kolam, and the martial art Silambattam showcase the regions creativity, while architectural landmarks including Madurais Meenakshi Temple and the University of Madras anchor its built heritage. Living traditions such as boat races and Jallikattu, the Pongal event that safeguards native cattle breeds, keep Tamil identity vibrant and enduring. Speaking at the launch, Gokul Basker, Brand Founder, Indicus & Partner, VNC Group, said, With Neote, we wanted to do more than create a luxury paintwe wanted to honour the richness of Tamil Nadus cultural heritage. Bringing these timeless arts into our packaging is our way of showing that modernity doesnt replace traditionit reimagines it with confidence. Logo Design The Neote sub-brand logo draws typographical inspiration from Tamil script, incorporating a fluid viscosity reminiscent of wet paint. The logo evokes the same sensibility as Indo-Western fusion musicold and new blending into something distinct that exudes fresh and confident sophistication, explains Gautam Patil, Co-Founder and Design Head at Plus One , who designed the logo and packaging. These elements travel from the Indicus parent brand into Neote, and ultimately into the homes whose walls it will graceyoung, contemporary, confident, yet grounded in a rich past. Design Language Neotes launch aligns with a cultural shift redefining Indias design languageone that favours authenticity, regional identity, and inherited wisdom over borrowed minimalism. The emerging India Modern aesthetic embraces maximalist warmth through textures like wicker, terracotta, brass, and handloom. Indic typography has become central to this movement, with local scripts serving as markers of identityembodied in Neotes Tamil-inspired logo. Designers are also moving away from a monolithic Pan-Indian style, drawing instead from hyper-local references like Chettinad architecture and Warli art. About VNC Group Headquartered in Karur, Tamil Nadu, VNC Group is a diversified enterprise with strong market leadership across welding consumables, steel wires, and fencing solutions. With over 40 years of commitment to creating lasting value, VNC launched Indicus Paints & Geco brands in 2021 and has been rapidly expanding product offerings across both categories. VNC is also a leading distributor for Tata Steel, managing a wide portfolio of their retail products across Tamil Nadu. About Indicus Paints Indicus Paints is a performancedriven paints and coatings brand from VNC Group, backed by the Groups fourdecade legacy. Designed for Indian homes and conditions, the brand celebrates cultural identity while blending tradition with modern creativity. Through initiatives like Crossections and Neote, Indicus delivers durability, innovation, and cultural resonance. Committed to sustainability, cost efficiency, and aesthetic excellence, it is redefining modern living and stands as a distinctive voice in Indias premium paints segment.
TVK cadre celebrate swearing-in ceremony of its leaders in Madurai
M.A. Baby dismisses DMK-AIADMK alliance rumours, urges Governor to invite TVK to form government
Speaking to the media in Madurai on Saturday, he said the peoples mandate was clearly in favour of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
Russian Education Fair in Madurai on May 12
Madurai stands 16th in State in Class 12 board exam results
As many as 19 government schools, 15 government-aided schools, and 87 private matriculation schools have achieved cent per cent pass rate
Madurai Railway Division registers highest-ever revenue earnings
Left parties, VCK stage protest in Madurai
Russia is the only foreign country in the world that fully complies with the National Medical Commission - Indias latest norms set for medical education overseas.The All-India Russian Education Fair for the academic year 2026-2027 will take place on 9 th and 10 th May at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Chennai, 10 am to 5 pm. Featuring the direct participation of as many as seven leading higher educational institutions, all belonging to the Russian government, the fair offers as many as 10,000 MBBS seats for the Indian students. The rise in the number of seats reflects the growing demand for medical education in Russia, the only foreign country at present to fully comply with the National Medical Commission of Indias latest norms set for medical education overseas. (L-R): Mr. Ravi Chandran. C, Mr. Valerii Khodzhaev, Mr. Alexander Dodonov, Dr. Berezhanskiy Pavel Viacheslavovich Spot admissions for MBBS and other programs can be made at the fair, which is scheduled to take place also in many locations in Tamil Nadu. It will be held between 10 am and 5 pm in Madurai on May 12 at Hotel Royal Court; Trichy on May 13 at Hotel Femina; Salem on May 14 at GRT Hotel Zibe; and Coimbatore on May 15 at The Grand Regent Hotel. There is no entry fee for the fair. For details about the programs and fair, students can call: 9282 221 221. The MBBS courses in Russia are designed to provide students with a strong foundation in theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing them to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. As the courses are highly-subsidised by the government, they are also the most affordable, with the total fee, starting from as low as Rs. 3.5 lakh per annum. Indian students who have cleared National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and who have a minimum of 50% marks in the relevant core subjects/degrees (in the case of SC/ST and OBC students, the minimum marks is only 40%), can apply for MBBS courses in Russia. Tamil medium students can also apply. There are no pre-qualifying exams like CET, IELTS, etc. for admissions to universities in Russia. The education fair 2026 also features the participation of science, technology, and engineering education institutions that offer programs in emerging and cutting-edge domains such as bio-technology, artificial intelligence, and data science. The universities participating in the Education Fair include: Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd; National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Moscow; Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Kaliningrad; Kazan State Medical University, Kazan; North Caucasus Federal University, Stavropol; Moscow Aviation Institute, Moscow; and Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow. Managing Director, Study Abroad Educational Consultants, the authorised Indian representative for Russian Universities. In his address, Mr. Valerii Khodzhaev said, Russian universities have a long-standing reputation of providing high-quality medical education in the world. Students from India have been admitted to Russian universities for the last 60 years. Russia continues to be the top choice for Indian students seeking medical education abroad, as Russian universities proactively adhere to the changing norms and guidelines of Indias National Medical Commission (NMC) to ensure that their MBBS programs are well recognised in India. Every year thousands of Indian students step into Russia to get prestigious, globally recognised and affordable education. With a comprehensive curriculum, experienced faculty, and advanced facilities, Russian universities offer a robust learning environment for Indian students pursuing medical education in the country . Talking about scholarship programs, Mr. Alexander Dodonov said, As in the past, the Russian Government's annual 100% scholarship programs will award grants to more than 200 Indian students this year as well. This will enable them to pursue Bachelor's, Master's, Specialist, and Postgraduate Programs in Russia's leading universities free of cost. The cost of higher education is relatively cheaper because it is highly subsidised by the Government of the Russian Federation. Our universities also provide assistance as many have special adaptation programs and support systems for Indian students. Mr. Ravi Chandran commented that, There are more than 300,000 international students from 200 different countries enrolled in the 600-odd government universities across Russia. By and large, medicine is the most popular area of study among Indian students who choose to pursue their higher education in Russia. Currently, there are about 25,000 Indian students studying medicine in about 30 Russian universities that offer M.D, a degree equivalent to MBBS in India. All the Russian universities adhere to NMC guidelines - including the latest one issued by it in November, 2021 relating to the duration of the MBB program and internship, curriculum, medium of instruction (English), among others. The institutions have made sure that the safety of Indian students and their education are not impacted by the external geopolitical situations . Moreover eight weeks of intense training offered every year by Academy for Foreign Medical Graduates, Delhi, from second year of study to final year is a promising feature that guarantees increase in pass percentage of students , he added. For more details and spot admissions students can attend All India Russian Education Fair 2026. They can furnish valid credentials supporting their eligibility to pursue Bachelors / Post-graduate degree programs for 2026-27 academic year, scheduled to start from September, 2026.
Madurai jigarthanda: Tracing the origin of the iconic chilled dessert
Jigarthanda, popular across the State and beyond, has its roots in a small home kitchen in Madurai
TVK sweeps polls winning eight out of 10 constituencies in Madurai
Madurai Corporation removes over 800 tonnes of waste from festival areas
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The Assembly election results not only threw MK Stalin-led DMK out of power in Tamil Nadu but also shook its core after many senior ministers, including MK Stalin himself, lost the elections to actor Vijays TVK candidates. Among the remaining 32 ministers who contested, 15 ministers were defeated. While Stalin lost the Kolathur seat to former DMK MLA and TVK leader V S Babu, many senior leaders too tasted defeat. They include DMK General Secretary and one of the senior ministers Durai Murugan (Katpadi), M. Subramanian (Saidapettai), P.T.R. Palanivel Thiagarajan (Madurai Madhi), Anbil Mahesh Poyyamoshi (Thiruverumpur), T.R.P Raja (Mannargudi), S.M. Nassar (Avadi), T.M.O. Anparasan (Alandur), Moorthy (Madurai East), Geetha Jeevan (Thoothukudi), Muthusamy (Erode West), Mathiventhan (Rasipuram), R. Rajendran (Salem North), M.P. Saminathan (Kangeyam), Gandhi (Ranipettai) and Periyakaruppan (Thirupattur). Speaker Appavu (Radhapuram) too suffered defeat. Duraimurugan was relegated to third place in Katpadi, where TVK candidate Sudhakar won. In Saidapettai, M. Subramanian was defeated by TVK candidate Arul Prakasam by a margin of over 28,000 votes. Anbil Mahesh Poyyamoshi tasted defeat in Thiruverumpur at the hands of Vijayakumar Alias Navalpattu S Viji of TVK, who won by a margin of about 8,700 votes. TRB Raja, who was the Tamil Nadu Industries Minister, lost to Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) candidate Kamaraj S at Mannargudi constituency with a margin of 1,566 votes on Monday. Rajaa secured 66,850 votes while Kamaraj got 68,416 votes. Minister S.M. Nassar also faced defeat in Avadi constituency at the hands of TVKs R Ramesh Kumar. Tourism Minister R. Rajendran lost in Salem North constituency against TVK candidate Sivasakumar, who won by a margin of about 14,000 votes. In Madurai Madhi, where P.T.R. Palanivel Thiagarajan locked horns against director and actor Sundar C, the unexpected winner was TVKs Madhar Madharudeen, who won by a margin of 19,000 votes. Minister S. Muthusamy lost in Erode West constituency against TVK candidate Anand Mohan, who won by a margin of 22,000 votes, while Welfare Minister Mathiventhan lost in the Rasipuram (separate) constituency in Namakkal district to TVKs Lokesh Tamil Selvan. Geetha Jeevan also lost in Thoothukudi to actor Srinath (TVK), who won by a margin of over 37,000 votes. In Alandur, where T.M. Anparasan contested, TVKs M Harish sailed through. Minister K.R. Periyakaruppan lost by just 1 vote after a tight contest with TVK candidate Sreenivasa Sethupathi took over him. In Ranipett, Thahira of TVK secured an easy victory over DMK minister Dandhi. Minister Murthy lost in the Madurai East constituency against TVK candidate Karthikeyan, who won by more than one lakh votes. Tamil Development and Information Minister O.P. Saminathan lost in the Kangeyam constituency. AIADMK candidate N.S.N. Natarajan won by a huge margin.
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Despite all the uncertainty over the Cabinet formation in Tamil Nadu after TVK failed to clear an absolute majority, speculations are rife about who will manage to get a berth in the new government. Just after the trend became clear, reports emerged that Vijay was in a huddle with his political advisor, John Arogyaswamy, who is instrumental in devising political strategies. Arogyaswamy is also said to be in the forefront of the discussions being held with PMK, and other parties, including the Congress and Left parties. Though the TVK still needs over 11 more MLAs to clear the majority mark, the names of big leaders in TVK who could land the ministerial berth are already doing the rounds. According to local media reports, Vijay Cabinet is likely to have a mix of experienced leaders and loyal administrators. The prominent among them is Bussy Anand, a former Pudhucherry legislator and TVKs general secretary. He is also the right-hand man of Vijay. Speculations are that he could be allocated a pivotal portfolio within the Cabinet. Given his instrumental role in strengthening the partys organisational structure, he is likely to be entrusted with key departments such as Home Affairs or Public Works. Sengottaiyan is another senior and experienced leader who left the AIADMK to join the TDP. He is likely to get a prominent berth in the Cabinet, and it could even be education. Aadhav Arjuna, a skilled election strategist, will get a prominent portfolio like Finance. Other names doing the rounds include CDR Nirmal Kumar, Arun Raj, Sathyabama, Dr. Prabhu, Madurai Kallanai, actor Srinath, Farwas, Tahira, Rajmohan, ECR Saravanan, and Vijay Saravanan. Meanwhile, Vijay has sent a letter to the Governor claiming the right to form the government. He stated that he is ready to provide a stable government in the interest of Tamil Nadu. He informed the governor that the party had secured 108 seats, and being the single largest party, it should be invited to form the government. We request an opportunity to demonstrate our majority, Vijay had said in an e-mail communication to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, a source in the TVK said. Tamil Nadu's acting Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will return to Chennai today. The Governor is said to be holding consultations with senior officials and legal experts regarding Vijay's letter.
Journalists had a tough time getting access to counting centres in Madurai
