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CM attends wedding reception in Madurai

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:22 pm

Chef Karan Gokani travels through South India to shape the new Hoppers in London

From buffalo ghee in Mylapore to no-menu meals in Madurai, this is the journey that shaped Hoppers Shoreditchs new menu, built around tiffin rooms, ancestral homes and late-night dosas. Chef Karan Gokani shares his We share our route, so you can do it too.

The Hindu 30 Jan 2026 6:34 pm

Congressmen know how to hit back, says Manickam Tagore

Mr.Tagore, theLokSabha Member fromVirudhunagar, reiterates the Tamil Nadu Congress Committees demand that theDMK take action against itsMaduraiUrban district secretary G. Thalapathifor allegedly disrespecting the Congress and its workers

The Hindu 30 Jan 2026 5:37 pm

Madurai district police set up Measurement Capturing Unit

It will capture biometric data of accused, suspected persons and enhance criminal identification system, says IG (South Zone)

The Hindu 29 Jan 2026 6:26 pm

Wild animal attacks claim 685 human lives in Tamil Nadu in 10 years

The conflict situation is a cause of serious concern in Western Ghats districts such as Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Coimbatore and the Nilgiris and in three Eastern Ghats districts Erode, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 10:33 pm

Dhinakaran sees scope for coalition government, cabinet berths for AMMK

Political pundits say the current political situation in Tamil Nadu favoured a coalition government, and there is a chance that we will be accommodated in the AIADMK cabinet, Mr. Dhinakaran told journalists in Madurai

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 4:04 pm

Congress MP, DMK MLA indulge in slanging match over share in power demand

Tagore should be denied ticket in future elections, says G Thalapathi; Congress should contest from Madurai North Assembly seat, now held by Thalapathi, says Tagore

The Hindu 26 Jan 2026 6:14 pm

MKU result 2025 UG November declared at mkuniversity.ac.in, check marks, download scorecard here

Madurai Kamaraj University has released the MKU UG November 2025 semester results on its official website, mkuniversity.ac.in. Students who appeared for the examinations can check and download their scorecards online by entering their register number and security code. The results include several undergraduate programmes. Candidates are advised to verify all details on the scorecard and retain a copy for future reference or official use.

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 3:10 pm

Three passengers killed as two omni-buses collide at Kottampatti near Madurai

20 injured persons admitted to Government Rajaji hospital

The Hindu 25 Jan 2026 1:49 pm

Three Killed, 15 Injured As Omnibus Rams Parked Vehicle Near Melur In Madurai

Early morning hours accident on Trichy-Madurai National Highway at Pallapatti

Deccan Chronicle 25 Jan 2026 1:11 pm

Modernity, and Living in Sin

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has recently ruled that a woman in a live-in relationship ought to be granted the status of wife for the purpose of legal protection. While well-intended, this ruling may have widespread negative repercussions The post Modernity, and Living in Sin appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 24 Jan 2026 4:33 pm

Take Modi to Madurai AIIMS site, Udhaya tells AIADMK

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 5:14 am

Cancer care OPD at MGMGH proves helpful for patients in central districts

Chemotherapy at a government hospital has made life easier for many patients and their attenders, who had to travel to Thanjavur or Madurai for treatment earlier, say doctors

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 6:32 pm

International symposium on recent scientific studies in archaeology of T.N. begins in Madurai

Several long-term projects such as documentation of rock art in T.N., preparation of archaeological and historical atlas of T.N., documentation of cultural heritage and underwater archaeological expeditions are in progress, says Thangam Thennarasu

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 9:47 pm

Sanatana Dharma row: HC quashes FIR against Malviya

PTI Madurai The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has quashed an FIR registered against BJP leader Amit Malviya for allegedly distorting the comments made by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sanatana Dharma, wondering why those initiating hate speech were allowed to go scot-free while those reacting to it had to face the []

The Navhind Times 22 Jan 2026 12:08 am

Sanatana Dharma row: HC quashes FIR against BJPs Amit Malviya

Madurai: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has quashed an FIR registered against BJP leader Amit Malviya for allegedly distorting the comments made by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sanatana Dharma, wondering why those initiating hate speech were allowed to go scot-free while those reacting to it had to face the law. 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 .

The Siasat Daily 21 Jan 2026 6:42 pm

Madras HC quashes police case against BJP leader Amit Malviya

Chennai: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has quashed a criminal case registered by the Trichy City Crime Branch police against Amit Malviya, a national office-bearer of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in connection with a social media post related to remarks made by Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sanatan Dharma. The case stemmed from 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 .

The Siasat Daily 21 Jan 2026 3:01 pm

Twist in Tamil Nadu LIC fire case: Injured officer set manager ablaze

Madurai: What appeared like an accidental fire that resulted in the death of a senior manager at an LIC office here turns out to be a murder executed by an assistant officer, police said. The fire at the LIC office and the resultant death of the manager occurred at 8.15 pm on December 17. The 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 .

The Siasat Daily 21 Jan 2026 2:56 pm

New twist emerges in LIC office fire case; police say injured officer killed manager

A senior manager at an LIC office in Madurai died in what was initially thought to be an accidental fire. Police now say an assistant officer murdered her. The manager was investigating document irregularities linked to the assistant officer. He allegedly set her on fire and locked her in a room.

The Economic Times 21 Jan 2026 11:02 am

Questioned Over 40 Death Claims, LIC Officer Set Ablaze By Colleague In Madurai

Police arrested D Ram for murdering A Kalyani Nambi in the LIC office, staging it as a fire accident. Evidence and confession revealed a dispute over pending death claim files.

News18 21 Jan 2026 8:57 am

Bottles filled with petrol, power cut, exits locked: How man trapped senior branch manager in LIC building and set her ablaze

A planned murder disguised as a fire accident has been uncovered at a Madurai LIC office. Senior branch manager A Kalyani Nambi was allegedly murdered by her colleague, D Ram, who set her ablaze to destroy incriminating death claim files. Ram confessed after inconsistencies in his initial statement and the discovery of petrol bottles in his cabin.

The Times of India 21 Jan 2026 7:43 am

Madurai LIC Manager Death Was Murder, Colleague Held

Another employee, Ramakrishnan, an assistant manager from Andalpuram, Madurai, was rescued from the building with burnsand was admitted to a hospital.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Jan 2026 8:50 pm

Live-in may be recognised as love marriage: Madras HC

The Madras High Court's Madurai Bench observed that women in live-in relationships deserve protection, drawing parallels to Gandharva marriage. Justice S. Srimathy rejected a man's anticipatory bail plea, emphasizing that men who break marriage promises in such relationships can face legal consequences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

The Times of India 20 Jan 2026 1:54 pm

Madurai LIC office fire: Death of woman officer turns out to be colleagues murder plot

The police said the accused had conspired to eliminate the senior branch manager after she reprimanded him for not clearing over 40 death claims for long.

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 12:29 pm

Tamil Nadu Power Cut Alert: District-Wise List Of Affected Areas On January 20

Power supply will be suspended in parts of Tamil Nadu today (January 20, 2026) due to TANGEDCO maintenance. Check affected areas in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy and more

News18 20 Jan 2026 8:44 am

IKEA enters Tamil Nadu with online-first strategy after 8 years in India

IKEA enters Tamil Nadu with an online-first store, expanding deliveries to Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Salem ahead of a planned physical retail presence

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 8:10 am

Renovation work at Madurai Meenakshi Temple progressing at brisk pace

About 90% of the major renovation tasks are nearing completion ahead of the upcoming kumbabhishekam

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 4:24 pm

Drone Ban in Madurai Ahead of CM Stalins Jallikattu Visit

Jallikattu is a traditional bull-embracing sport held in Tamil Nadu during the Pongal harvest festival in the second week of January

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jan 2026 10:54 am

Watch: Udhayanidhi Stalin flags off Palamedu jallikattu as Pongal festivities peak in Madurai

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday flagged off the jallikattu event at the Manjamalai riverbed in Palamedu near Madurai, as the second major bull-taming contest of the Pongal season got underway.

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 12:15 pm

60 sustain minor injuries at Avaniapuram jallikattu in Madurai

Balamurugan of Valayankulam was adjudged the best bull-tamer at the event

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 11:00 am

First major Jallikattu bull-taming sporting events begins in TN's Avaniyapuram

The traditional bull-taming sport has begun in Madurai for the Pongal 2026 festival. Around 550 bull tamers and 1,100 bulls are participating. The event spans three days, with Palamedu and Alanganallur hosting the finale. Winners will receive attractive prizes, including a car and tractor. Over 2,200 police personnel are ensuring security for the festivities.

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 9:50 am

Jallikattu 2026: Why Alanganallurs bull tamers risk their lives

Why do men enter the vaadivasal to take on bulls more powerful than themselves? As Tamil Nadu gears up for jallikattu the annual bull-taming event held during Pongal season we hear from two tamers from Alanganallur village near Madurai, which attracts hundreds of tourists from across India and the world

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 8:06 am

Former PWD engineer bats for memorial for John Pennycuick in Madurai

Model of Mullaperiyar dam set up in a park will remind younger generations of his mammoth achievement, says Suthanthira Amalraj

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 9:39 pm

CM Calls BJP Govt A Permanent Corona

In a Pongal message to his party cadre on Tuesday, Stalin said that he would be attending the Jallikattu event to be held at the world class modern colosseum for the conduct of the Tamil sport at Alanganallur in Madurai that was constructed by the DMK government on January 17.

Deccan Chronicle 14 Jan 2026 3:39 am

Heavy rain in Madurai, Dindigul

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 10:23 pm

Devotees witnessAshtami Chapparamin Madurai

The Hindu 11 Jan 2026 9:29 pm

Threads of tradition: How Madurai breathes life into Pongal

As the festival approaches, the region is alive with activity: markets are being stocked with fresh produce,Jallikattuarenas are being prepared, and the city is readying itself to welcome a surge of domestic and international tourists

The Hindu 11 Jan 2026 7:55 pm

Thennarsu Wants Release Of Funds For States

Urging the Union Government to reconsider the States proposal for metro rail projects in Madurai and Coimbatore, he drew her attention to the serious impact being caused on the economy of Tamil Nadu due to the tariff hikes by the United States

Deccan Chronicle 10 Jan 2026 11:56 pm

At pre-Budget meet, Thangam Thennarasu flags GST losses, seeks release of pending dues

He also urges the Centre to reconsider the Metro Rail proposals for Madurai and Coimbatore, saying that the grounds cited for their rejection were inconsistent with those cited for the approval granted to the projects in other cities

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 9:56 pm

Thirupparankundram row: when politics invades a syncretic hill town

In Thirupparankundram in Madurai, Hindus and Muslims live in camaraderie, but that has not kept the hill, which holds a couple of temples, a dargah, and some Jain beds, out of dispute. Here, we outline the history of judgments by different petitioners through the years, in an attempt to understand the current crisis.

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:30 pm

NHAI implements large-scale measures to eliminate black spots on Thoothukudi-Madurai and Thoothukudi-Tirunelveli highways

In the first phase, across both the highways, 12 accident-prone zones have been identified and the NHAI has undertaken measures to build Vehicular Underpasses (VUP), Light Vehicular Underpasses and extend service roads

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 6:22 pm

T.N. government notifies 100 reserve forests in last five years

The newly notified forest blocks are spread across 10 districts Dindigul, Dharmapuri, Madurai, Kallakurichi, Theni, Sivagangai, Namakkal, the Nilgiris, Salem, and Tenkasi

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 3:53 pm

AIADMK-BJP seat sharing talks smooth, says Nainar Nagenthran

AIADMK and BJP leaders met in Chennai for seat-sharing talks. The number of seats finalized will be announced later. Discussions also covered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Tamil Nadu. The Prime Minister's rally is being considered for Chennai or Madurai. BJP national working president Nitin Nabin will visit Coimbatore on January 10 for a party meeting.

The Economic Times 9 Jan 2026 11:43 am

Madras High Court To Hear Contempt Case Over Deepam Orders Today

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court will on Friday take up contempt proceedings before Justice GR Swaminathan against senior district and police officials over the alleged non-compliance of its orders on lighting the Karthigai Deepam

NDTV 9 Jan 2026 9:35 am

The making of a Jallikattu bull

In Thottiapatti near Madurai, a hub for buying and rearing jallikattu bulls, economy is built around native breeds

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 12:17 am

'Balant Attempt To...': Tamil Nadu Guv On Govt Opposing HC Order On Karthigai Deepam

His remarks come only a day after the Madras High Court allowed the ritualistic deepam (lamp) to be lit atop the Thiruparankundram Hills in Madurai.

News18 8 Jan 2026 2:56 pm

Narrow Escape For MK Stalin As His Vehicle's Tyre Burst On Way To Airport

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had a narrow escape on Tuesday when a vehicle in which he was travelling suffered a tyre burst while returning to the Madurai airport after attending a government function in Dindigul district.

NDTV 7 Jan 2026 8:15 pm

'Scandalous': Madras HC Stays Release Of Book Targeting Judge Who Gave Madurai Deepam Verdict

Initiating suo motu contempt, the high court said the book allegedly contained scandalous, abusive and derogatory attacks against a sitting judge, Justice GR Swaminathan

News18 7 Jan 2026 5:33 pm

Lamp on hilltop: Madras HC clears ritual, says Tamil Nadu's law & order fears 'imaginary ghost'

The Madras High Court's Madurai bench has backed a decision permitting lamp lighting on Thirupparankundram hill. The court criticized the Tamil Nadu government's law and order fears as baseless. It clarified the land belongs to the temple, not the Waqf Board. The ruling allows temple representatives to light a ceremonial lamp annually.

The Economic Times 7 Jan 2026 12:28 am

Thirupparankundram row: Madurai Bench of Madras High Court upholds order directing temple management to light Karthigai Deepam at deepathoon

The Tamil Nadu government had submitted that there was no evidence to establish that the stone pillar in Thirupparankundram hill was a deepathoon.

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 12:50 pm

News18 Afternoon Digest: Madras HC Upholds Order In Madurai Hill Deepam Row, Venezuela Tensions & Others

We are also covering: Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado expresses willingness to share her Nobel Prize with US President Donald Trump.

News18 6 Jan 2026 12:38 pm

Madras HC upholds ruling allowing lighting of deepam on Thiruparankundram hill

Chennai: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday upheld an earlier order directing that the traditional Karthigai Deepam be lit on the hilltop at Thiruparankundram Hill, dismissing an appeal filed by the Tamil Nadu government and the temple administration. The verdict was delivered by a Division Bench comprising Justices G. Jayachandran and 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 .

The Siasat Daily 6 Jan 2026 11:30 am

Tamil Nadu Deepam Row: Madurai Bench To Deliver Verdict Tomorrow

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court will deliver its verdict tomorrow in the high-profile writ appeal arising out of the Thiruparankundram hilltop dispute.

NDTV 5 Jan 2026 11:48 pm