Southern Railway introduces first Vistadome coach on Madurai-Guruvayur Express
Temporary trial from October 22, 2026 adds Executive AC Chair Car to the trains composition on select days
Flower prices skyrocket across Madurai and southern districts ahead of Ayudha puja
Beyond floral markets, the inflationary crunch has extended to other core components of the celebrations
Southern Railway introduces Vistadome coach on MaduraiGuruvayur Express
The Vistadome coach will be temporarily operated on the Madurai-Guruvayur Express on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, for journeys commencing from Madurai from October 22, 2026 to January 15, 2027
Southern Railway introduces Vistadome coach on Madurai-Guruvayur Express
Southern Railway has introduced an Executive Vistadome AC coach on the Madurai-Guruvayur Express to offer passengers panoramic views of the Western Ghats, including the scenic Sengottai-Punalur ghat section and Aryankavu pass. The temporary service will run from October 22, 2026, to January 16, 2027, with fares starting at Rs 515.
TVK plans 3rd state conference to celebrate electoral success
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 18 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is considering Tiruchi or Tirunelveli as the venue for its third state conference, with preliminary preparations underway for a gathering intended to celebrate the partys electoral success and consolidation under Chief Minister Vijay. The conference is expected to take place early next year and is likely to be called the Victory Conference, according to reports. However, the party has yet to formally announce the venue, dates or detailed programme. The proposed event is being planned against the backdrop of TVKs victories in the recently concluded Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly bypolls. The results have strengthened the partys confidence following its success in the Tamil Nadu Assembly general election earlier this year. Vijay, who launched TVK in 2024 after establishing himself as one of Tamil cinemas leading actors, organised the partys first state conference at Vikravandi that year. The gathering drew large numbers of supporters, particularly young people, and brought considerable attention to his entry into electoral politics. The party subsequently held its second state conference in Madurai, continuing its efforts to expand its organisational presence across Tamil Nadu. Within two years of its formation, TVK contested the Assembly election and secured a major political breakthrough, forming the government with Vijay taking office as Chief Minister. The third conference is now being envisaged as an occasion to bring together celebrations marking the partys third anniversary, its election victory and Vijays birthday. The arrangements and the manner in which these occasions will be incorporated into the programme remain to be announced. Tiruchi and Tirunelveli are currently under consideration, with a final decision on the location awaited. Preparatory discussions have begun, although no formal schedule has been released. Meanwhile, the party is also preparing to conduct its annual programme honouring students who performed well in the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations. Such award ceremonies have been organised at the district level in recent years under the banners of TVK and its predecessor organisation, Vijay Makkal Iyakkam. This years prize distribution programme is expected to be held soon, and district secretaries have begun the related organisational work. The student recognition initiative will provide another opportunity for the party to engage with young people and families as preparations advance for its next major state gathering. Further details on both events are awaited.
Minister hands over appointment orders to contract nurses in Madurai
Mass casualty awareness drill held at Madurai Medical College
Vistadome coach set for Keralam debut on MaduraiGuruvayur Express
Designed with extra-large glass windows and an observation-friendly layout, the vistadome coach aims to cater to tourists, families, and leisure travellers keen on taking in the scenic landscape
Madurai Corporation launches complete street policy
Orange alert in six Tamil Nadu districts as Northeast Monsoon brings widespread rain
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 17 (IANS) Six districts in Tamil Nadu have been placed under an orange alert for Saturday, with the weather department forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall as the northeast monsoon brings widespread showers across the state. Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Villupuram, the Nilgiris and Coimbatore are likely to receive the most intense rainfall. The department attributed the prevailing wet conditions to an atmospheric disturbance over the Tamil Nadu region following the onset of the monsoon. The forecast also indicates heavy rain across several other districts, including Chennai and neighbouring Chengalpattu. Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Tiruppur, Vellore and Kallakurichi are among the districts expected to receive heavy showers during the day. Heavy rainfall has also been predicted for Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Thanjavur in the delta region, along with Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and Salem. The forecast points to wet weather across a broad stretch of northern, western and southern Tamil Nadu. The weather centre has separately forecast spells of strong rain accompanied by gusty winds in Ramanathapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Namakkal, Cuddalore, Karur, Perambalur and Ariyalur. Moderate rainfall, together with strong winds, is likely in the remaining parts of the state. The latest warning comes as rainfall has become widespread in several districts following the arrival of the northeast monsoon. While six districts face the possibility of heavy to very heavy showers on Saturday, the department expects rainfall to continue in parts of the state on Sunday. The Nilgiris is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on Sunday as well, placing the hill district among the areas facing intense showers on consecutive days. Heavy rain is also forecast on Sunday in Coimbatore, Erode, Namakkal, Ranipet, Tiruvallur and Tirupattur. Coimbatore, Ranipet and Tiruvallur therefore feature in the rainfall warnings for both days, although Saturdays forecast indicates the possibility of greater intensity in these districts. The two-day outlook indicates that the rainfall pattern will vary across Tamil Nadu, with the strongest showers concentrated in selected districts and more moderate rain elsewhere. For Chennai, heavy rain is forecast for Saturday, while the warning for neighbouring Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram includes the possibility of very heavy rainfall. The departments district-specific forecast highlights the uneven intensity of the monsoon showers, even as wet and windy conditions are expected across much of Tamil Nadu through the day, with further rainfall predicted in several districts on Sunday.
Madurai Medical College observes World Mental Health Day
Madurai Collector inspects NH-38 accident zones, directs swift road safety upgrades
Traders at Madurai vegetable market demand urgent infrastructure upgrade amid rains
Roads inside the market were laid when the facility was opened in 2010. Since then, no work had been undertaken to upgrade its infrastructure, say traders
Drive to seize stray cattle under way in Madurai city
District Collectorate Madurai Support Person Recruitment 2026
District Collectorate Madurai, District Child Protection Unit, Madurai, has released the notification for the post of Support Person. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications till 30 October 2026.
Cauvery bridge on Chennai-Tiruchi-Madurai NH reopened for traffic after repair work
The bridge was closed on June 25 to facilitate repair work by the by the NHAIs concessionaire maintaining the section at an estimated cost of 10 crore
Bus fares, airfares soar in TN ahead of Ayudha Puja holiday rush
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 15 (IANS) Passengers travelling out of Chennai for the Ayudha Puja holidays face sharply higher transport costs, with private omni bus fares rising several times above normal levels and airfares surging on several routes. The four-day holiday stretch begins with the weekend on October 17 and 18, followed by Ayudha Puja on October 19 and Vijayadashami on October 20. With train reservations already full, many residents heading to their hometowns are seeking seats on buses and flights. Passengers complained that the omni bus fares from Chennai to southern districts and other destinations had increased substantially ahead of the festive rush, making travel increasingly expensive for those yet to book tickets. On the Chennai-Kanyakumari route, tickets normally priced between Rs 800 and Rs 1,200 are now being quoted at Rs 3,420. Fares to Tirunelveli have risen from around Rs 1,300 to Rs 3,000, while those to Madurai have increased from Rs 800 to Rs 2,500. For Chennai-Coimbatore services, fares usually ranging between Rs 600 and Rs 1,000 have climbed to Rs 3,500, adding to the financial burden on holiday travellers. Air passengers are also facing steep increases, particularly for departures on October 16 and 17, when demand is building ahead of the extended break. Chennai-Madurai flight tickets available at approximately Rs 3,500 to Rs 5,500 for October 16 are being quoted between Rs 12,026 and Rs 18,626 for October 17. Fares on the Chennai-Coimbatore route, normally around Rs 3,500 to Rs 4,500, have reached approximately Rs 11,000 for October 16 and 17. Tickets to Thoothukudi, usually costing between Rs 4,000 and Rs 5,500, are now priced from Rs 11,736 to Rs 13,626. Chennai-Kolkata fares have increased from the usual Rs 6,000-Rs 7,000 range to Rs 14,117. The increase extends to shorter routes within Tamil Nadu. Chennai-Tiruchirappalli tickets, normally priced between Rs 2,300 and Rs 3,500, are being quoted at Rs 6,500 to Rs 9,500 for October 16 and 17. On the Chennai-Salem route, fares have risen from approximately Rs 1,900-Rs 3,800 to between Rs 5,600 and Rs 12,000. ' The simultaneous increase in bus and flight prices has left passengers with limited affordable options, particularly as the full train bookings reduce alternatives for families planning to travel together during the consecutive holidays and festival celebrations across Tamil Nadu and other popular destinations.
Plea to provide free battery operated vehicle services at Madurai and Tiruchi Railway Junctions
Plea to provide free battery operated vehicle services at Madurai and Tiruchi Railway Junctions
Startup TN Chairman inaugurates incubation centre at Thiagarajar College in Madurai
JLR India bullish on higher growth, driven by rising consumer aspirations, electrification
After inaugurating a retail showroom in Chennai, JLR India is also working toward setting up one in Madurai
State-level MSME exhibition showcases GI and ODOP products in Madurai
Madurais Rajini Temple showcases a Rajinikanth-themed kolu
Shri Arulmigu Rajini Kovil in Thirumangalam near Madurai features a 23-step kolu showcasing stills of actor Rajinikanth. The highlight is a life-size still from Jailer 2
Madurais Rajini Temple showcases a Rajinikanth-themed kolu
Shri Arulmigu Rajini Kovil in Thirumangalam near Madurai features a 23-step kolu showcasing stills of actor Rajinikanth. The highlight is a life-size still from Jailer 2
Juvenile Justice Board Madurai Recruitment 2026
Juvenile Justice Board Madurai has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for 3 vacancies, including Assistant-cum-Bench Clerk, Junior Assistant-cum-Record Clerk, and Office Assistant posts. Offline applications will be accepted till 30 October 2026.
Book Guild of Madurai conducts story writing competition for students
Madurai influencer asks for sweets, gets fake COD orders worth lakhs; begs pranksters to stop
Navaratri: Meet Madurai's Ashokan who has been collecting Golu dolls for past 25 years
Ashokan from Madurai eagerly awaits Navaratri every year, as the festival gives him an opportunity to collect Golu dolls, a festive tradition he has been following for the past 25 years. Golu dolls, a cherished part of India's cultural heritage, are traditionally displayed during Navaratri, especially in southern states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Known by different names across regions, including Bommai Golu in Tamil Nadu, Bommala Koluvu in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Bombe Habba in Karnataka, the tradition involves arranging colourful figurines on a series of tiered steps. The displays feature a variety of dolls depicting Hindu gods and goddesses, mythological characters, scenes from epics, animals, everyday life and traditional occupations. Families decorate the steps with carefully arranged figurines, often passed down through generations, creating elaborate displays that reflect religious beliefs, cultural practices and social life. Ashokan has also col...
A Madurai-based influencer's festive request has allegedly turned into a frustrating ordeal after strangers began placing cash-on-delivery (COD) orders for expensive products at his home. Veeramani had shared his phone number and address on social...
Heavy rain forecast for four TN districts today
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 14 (IANS) Heavy rain is likely in four southern districts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai said, as a low-pressure system persists over the southwest Bay of Bengal. Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari are expected to receive heavy rainfall during the day. The weather system, described in the bulletin as extending from the central Bay of Bengal towards the southwest Bay, is influencing rainfall across parts of the state. The forecast also indicates moderate rain in several northern, coastal, central and western districts on Wednesday, with Chennai among the areas likely to receive showers. Some parts of the capital could experience moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning. Chennais maximum temperature is expected to reach around 34 degrees Celsius. The forecast points to rainfall in some localities rather than uniform conditions across the city, with thunderstorms possible alongside the showers throughout the day, according to the weather centre. Other districts identified for moderate rainfall include Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam and Pudukkottai. Rain is also expected in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Theni, Dindigul, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Perambalur and Ariyalur. The rainfall outlook for Thursday covers a wider geographical area, with heavy showers forecast in parts of southern Tamil Nadu, the western belt and several districts in the central region. The hilly areas of Tenkasi and Tirunelveli are among the locations expected to receive heavy rain. Kanyakumari, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruppur, Coimbatore and the Nilgiris are also included in Thursdays heavy-rain forecast. Further inland, the districts of Erode, Salem, Namakkal and Karur could receive heavy showers, according to the outlook. The forecast extends to Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Pudukkottai and Nagapattinam, indicating that rainfall activity could affect both inland districts and sections of the coastal belt on Thursday. The two-day outlook shows a shift from heavy rainfall concentrated in four southern districts on Wednesday to a broader spread of heavy showers on Thursday. Meanwhile, moderate rainfall is expected across several other parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. For Chennai, the immediate forecast remains moderate rain with possible thunder and lightning in some areas. Elsewhere, the intensity of rainfall is expected to vary by district, with the southern districts facing the principal heavy-rain spell on Wednesday and a larger group of districts included in the following days weather outlook.
Collector inspects damaged roads in Madurai city
Sanitation workers of Madurai GRH protest over wage hike, job security
Sanitation workers of Madurai GRH protest over wage hike, job security
Husband of ex-Corporation zonal chairperson arrested by SIT in Madurai
Veeramani said delivery executives began arriving at his home with products he had never ordered, including televisions, refrigerators, washing machines and smartphones. One television was reportedly priced at Rs 1.69 lakh.
Madurai Influencer Flees Home After Pranksters Order Him JCB, Military Tanks on COD
Madurai-based influencer Veeramani recently shared his residential address in West Anuppanadi, hoping a benevolent follower might send him a box of sweets for Deepavali after his request
Influencer asks for Diwali sweets online; gets JCB, tank on COD
Madurai-based content creator Veeramani faced an unprecedented ordeal, being forced to abandon his home after a simple online request for Deepavali sweets led to an overwhelming barrage of expensive cash-on-delivery pranks from mischievous followers.
A request for a box of Deepavali sweets on X reportedly turned into a harassment ordeal for Madurai influencer Veeramani after followers began sending unwanted cash-on-delivery orders to his home. Deliveries reportedly included expensive electronics and food, prompting him to post an emotional appeal asking people to stop. Neighbours later said he had left his residence after repeated visits by delivery personnel.
Major Investigation Launched into Property Tax Scam in Madurai
The Central Crime Branch interrogates Saravanan, husband of former zone chairperson, in a significant property tax scam in Madurai. Major Investigation Launched into Property Tax Scam in Madurai
People Will Not Accept DMK Blaming SIR Voter Deletions For Poll Defeat
But Stalin, who was the then chief minister, had himself given a confession statement in the Madurai meeting on how the voter list revision work had been conducted in Tamil Nadu.
Watch: Vettri Payanam scheme threatens livelihoods say Madurais auto drivers
Watch: Vettri Payanam scheme threatens livelihoods say Madurais auto drivers
Madurai autorickshaw drivers petition Collector over income loss from Vettri Payanam bus scheme
Madurai autorickshaw drivers petition Collector over income loss from Vetri Payanam bus scheme
Madurai autorickshaw drivers petition Collector over income loss from Vetri Payanam bus scheme
Peoples welfare must guide Centre-TN ties: BJP leader
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 12 (IANS) Peoples welfare must guide relations between the Centre and Tamil Nadu, BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan said on Monday, calling for political differences to be set aside when pursuing projects essential to the states development. In a post on X, the former president of the BJPs national womens wing said governments could differ in their policies and political alliances, but their engagement should be anchored in public welfare and the states progress. Her remarks followed Prime Minister Narendra Modis participation in government programmes in Chennai on Sunday, where development initiatives for Tamil Nadu and the states infrastructure requirements came into focus. Vanathi said the events demonstrated the importance the Union government attached to development projects in Tamil Nadu. They also highlighted PM Modis concern for the state and the Centres contribution to implementing projects intended to support its growth, she said. She welcomed Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays presentation of Tamil Nadus infrastructure needs before the Prime Minister, describing his decision to outline the states requirements during his speech a positive step. The Chief Ministers requests included Metro rail projects for Madurai and Coimbatore, alongside four-lane road projects and other major infrastructure works, according to her post. Vanathi said advancing such proposals required cooperation across political divides. Governments should give proper consideration to peoples needs and work towards meeting them, rather than allowing differences in political positions to determine the course of development, she said. Her comments placed both the Centres role in supporting Tamil Nadu and the state governments responsibility to articulate its requirements within the same framework of cooperation for public benefit. The BJP leader said the need of the hour was to take forward projects necessary for the states development while ensuring that public demands received appropriate attention and were fulfilled. She stressed that differences over policies or alliances should coexist with cooperation on development. The relationship between the two governments, she said, should ultimately be judged by its contribution to peoples welfare and Tamil Nadus progress, with the states essential infrastructure needs receiving priority in their engagement.
TN CM VIjay's list of demands to PM Modi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release Rs 5,110 crore in pending Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan funds without conditions. He also sought approval for Chennai Metro Phase III, reconsideration of Metro projects in Coimbatore and Madurai, new high-speed rail corridors, highway upgrades, the Godavari-Cauvery river link and the use of Tamil in Madras High Court proceedings.
Rain, gusty winds forecast in TN; Northeast monsoon likely to begin around October 15
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 12 (IANS) Moderate rain is likely in parts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, with the weather department forecasting thunderstorms and gusty winds across several districts, even as northern interior areas may experience temperatures above normal. The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai and Salem are among the districts where moderate rainfall is expected during the day. A weather department bulletin also indicated the possibility of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong winds at one or two places across a wider belt of the State. The districts covered by this forecast are the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Madurai, Sivaganga, Salem and Tiruppur. Wind speeds in affected areas could reach 40 to 50 kilometres per hour, according to the bulletin. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, as well as in Puducherry and Karaikal, light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at some places. The forecast points to varying rainfall conditions across the region, with moderate showers expected in selected districts and lighter rainfall in other areas. Despite the prospect of showers, maximum temperatures at some locations in northern interior Tamil Nadu could remain two to three degrees Celsius above normal. Temperatures elsewhere in the state, Puducherry and Karaikal are expected to stay close to their usual levels, the department said. Chennai is likely to have partly cloudy skies. The citys maximum temperature is expected to range between 35 and 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum could settle between 26 and 27 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, weather observer Pradeep John, a member of the El Nino Impact Study Group, has indicated that the northeast monsoon could begin next Thursday. His prediction comes as attention turns to the development of atmospheric conditions that could support the seasonal rains over Tamil Nadu. In a post on X, John said an atmospheric circulation moving towards the region adjoining Tamil Nadu was likely to create favourable conditions for the monsoons onset. His assessment concerns the possible arrival of the northeast monsoon, while the weather departments bulletin outlines the immediate outlook for rainfall, winds and temperatures. The Thursday onset remains a prediction rather than an officially confirmed onset date. For Monday, the main forecast is for scattered thunderstorms, gusty winds and differing rainfall intensity, alongside warmer conditions in parts of the northern interior.
Vijay urges Prime Minister Modi to sanction Metro Rail from Hosur to Bommasandra
The CM says the inter-State link will benefit both T.N. and Karnataka. He also urges Modi to reconsider Metro Rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai in view of the future development and economic growth of T.N.s western and southern regions
Vijay urges Prime Minister Modi to sanction Metro Rail from Hosur to Bommasandra
The CM says the inter-State link will benefit both T.N. and Karnataka. He also urges Modi to reconsider Metro Rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai in view of the future development and economic growth of T.N.s western and southern regions
Vijay urges Prime Minister Modi to sanction Metro Rail for the Hosur-Bommasamudra sector
The CM says the inter-State link will benefit both T.N. and Karnataka. He also urges Modi to reconsider Metro Rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai in view of the future development and economic growth of T.N.s western and southern regions
Vijay urges PM Modi to review Madurai, Coimbatore Metro projects, expedite funding
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 11 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider the Madurai and Coimbatore Metro rail proposals and expedite funding for transport infrastructure, while stressing that cooperation between the Centre and the State must deliver tangible benefits to people. Speaking at a function in Chennai where development projects worth Rs 13,000 crore were inaugurated and foundation stones laid, Vijay also sought priority for the proposed CauveryGodavari river-linking project. The Chief Minister welcomed PM Modi on behalf of the people of Tamil Nadu and thanked him for inaugurating the Chennai Metro rail project. He sought early Central funding for Chennai Metro Phase III, the HosurBengaluru Metro link and the Coimbatore and Madurai Metro projects. Vijay also referred to Rs 5,110 crore in funds for Tamil Nadu and called for action on the States infrastructure requirements. He urged the Prime Minister to facilitate interstate Metro connectivity, highlighting its importance to future development. Outlining his governments economic ambitions, Vijay said Tamil Nadu was working towards becoming a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036. Agriculture and information technology initiatives, alongside investment, innovation and infrastructure development, would help create opportunities and take the States growth to the next level, he said. The governments approach, he added, was to ensure that development extended beyond Chennai and reached every district. Describing young people as Tamil Nadus greatest strength, Vijay said the government wanted to combine their skills, technological knowledge and innovative thinking with a global outlook. Projects inaugurated and launched at the function should serve as investments for future generations, he said. The Chief Minister described Tamil Nadu as a State distinguished by its ancient culture, rich history, literature, arts and architecture. Its people continued to preserve a civilisation spanning thousands of years, with Tamil among the worlds oldest languages, he said. Vijay said his governments commitment to inclusive development covered education, healthcare, agriculture, fishermens welfare and broader economic progress. Welfare programmes were being implemented with the needs of children, women, transgender people, farmers, weavers and other sections of society in mind, he added. Recalling Tamil Nadus contributions to Indias advancement in industry, science, arts and literature, Vijay said cooperation between the Union and State governments should be measured by improvements in peoples lives, with economic growth translating into opportunities and welfare across the State.
Tamil Nadu: PM Modi inaugurates Chennai Metro Phase II stretch built at Rs 4,900 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project, built at a cost of around Rs 4,900 crore. Following the inauguration, PM Modi took a ride on the Chennai Metro from Porur Bypass Station to Poonamallee Bypass Station and back. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was also present. Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of and inaugurate key National Highway projects worth around Rs 3,700 crore. These projects will strengthen road connectivity, reduce travel time, ease traffic congestion and support economic growth in the State. Prime Minister will inaugurate the 36-km, four-laned Vadugapatti-Therkuvenganallur section of NH-744. The project will improve connectivity to important pilgrimage, industrial and commercial centres in the region, facilitating smoother movement of people and goods. He will also inaugurate the 30-km, four-laned Madurai Ring Road section of NH-744A. The project will improv...
CPI(M) stages torchlight protest in Madurai condemning Delhi arrests over SIR controversy
Corporation administers rabies vaccine on 1,239 stray dogs on a single day in Madurai
No force on earth can destroy AIADMK, says Udaykumar in Madurai
No force on earth can destroy AIADMK, says Udaykumar in Madurai
CB-CID takes over probe into suspicious death of Madurai youth
Thirupparankundram: Devotees Reportedly Blocked From Prasadam Preparation On Hill For Vel Festival
A dispute has erupted at the Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Thirupparankundram, Madurai, over the reported denial of permission to cook and distribute kadamba sadam (a traditional mixed rice preparation) on the hill as part of the annual Vel edukkum festival, as reported in Daily Thanthi. The controversy arose ahead of the festival scheduled to [] The post Thirupparankundram: Devotees Reportedly Blocked From Prasadam Preparation On Hill For Vel Festival appeared first on The Commune .
Heavy rain leaves several parts of the city waterlogged and causes traffic congestion, with commuters struggling to move through inundated roads, a bus shelter collapsing at Simmakal and water accumulating on the Government Rajaji Hospital premises
Eye care awareness rally taken out in Madurai
Finance firm employee found dead in a village tank near Madurai
Fake currencies in circulation in Tasmac outlet; police arrest four suspects in Madurai
Based on one of the accuseds confessions, the police realise that a big gang appears to be behind the crime; the gang members allegedly circulate fake notes in thickly crowded shops, especially Tasmac outlets, where technological facilities are generally not updated
Vadamalayan Hospital launches advanced surgical robot in Madurai
Arunas Kuchipudi dance electrifying at Tamil Isai festival in Madurai
Arunas Kuchipudi dance electrifying at Tamil Isai festival in Madurai
Organisations engaged in religious conversion shall be denied FCRA registration: Madras HC
Only organisations whose activities do not affect nations secular fabric can receive foreign funds, says the Madurai Bench, rejecting an appeal by a charitable trust for registration under the Act
Waste remains uncleared across the Corporations 100 wards for the fifth consecutive day as conservancy workers stay away from duty, demanding removal of the private agency handling sanitation works
Speed radar guns deployed on Madurai-Rameswaram NH in Manamadurai to curb over-speeding
Madurai district administration to host mega private sector job fair on October 10
Please Take Action, CM Sir!: Stalin slams TN CM Vijay over rising crime wave
DMK president MK Stalin on Wednesday hit out at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over what he termed a complete collapse of law and order in the state, highlighting a string of brutal murders and violent incidents reported within a single 24-hour span across the state. In a post on X, he compared the surging frequency of machete attacks to routine power cuts; Stalin alleged that a pervasive sense of fear now grips citizens from the capital city of Chennai to southern districts such as Madurai and Dindigul. Stalin cited several incidents reported during the past 24 hours in Chennai, Tiruttani, Salem, Dindigul and Madurai, among other places, and questioned whether the police were carrying out adequate patrolling and monitoring of known offenders. Stalin alleged that the incidents reflected a situation in which criminals were living fearlessly while ordinary citizens were being pushed into an atmosphere of insecurity. Among the incidents cited by him was the killing of Sathyaseel...
Sun News published a fake report claiming that Tamil had been removed from the nameboard of the Madurai Kallazhagar Temple, after using an allegedly manipulated photograph to make it appear that the Tamil lettering had been removed. The controversy began on October 6, when Sun News published a news card claiming that Tamil had been [] The post Sun News=Fake News: Claims Tamil Removed From Kallazhagar Temple Nameboard, TVK HR&CE Minister Exposes Alleged Photoshop Job appeared first on The Commune .
Rain likely across TN today; heavy showers forecast in western districts
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) Moderate rain is likely in several districts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, while heavier rainfall is forecast in Coimbatore, the Nilgiris and Theni over the next two days, according to the weather department. Chennai could receive light to moderate rain during the evening or night. However, the prospect of rainfall will coincide with above-normal daytime temperatures across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, where maximum temperatures are expected to remain two to three degrees Celsius higher than usual. The districts named in Wednesdays moderate rainfall forecast include the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruppur, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Kanniyakumari and Tirunelveli. Rain is also likely in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram. The forecast thus covers districts across western and southern Tamil Nadu, as well as parts of the Cauvery delta. Moderate rainfall is expected in these areas on Wednesday, with a separate forecast indicating the possibility of heavier rain in some western districts in the following days. Coimbatore and the Nilgiris are likely to receive heavy rain on Thursday and Friday. Theni is expected to receive heavy rainfall on Friday, extending the outlook for heavier showers to another district along the states western belt. For Chennai, the weather department has indicated that rain is more likely later in the day. The forecast for the city specifies light to moderate showers during the evening or night, rather than the heavy rainfall predicted for Coimbatore, the Nilgiris and Theni. Despite the rain forecast, temperatures are expected to stay above normal on Wednesday. The departments temperature outlook applies to both Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, with maximum readings likely to exceed the usual level by two to three degrees Celsius. The rainfall and temperature forecasts point to a day when showers may occur in several districts while daytime conditions remain warmer than normal. The anticipated rain does not alter the departments projection of elevated maximum temperatures across the state and the neighbouring union territory during the course of Wednesday. The outlook for the next two days places particular attention on Coimbatore and the Nilgiris, where heavy rain is forecast on both days, and Theni, where the heavier rainfall is expected on Friday. Wednesdays forecast, meanwhile, indicates moderate rain across the named districts and lighter to moderate showers in Chennai later in the day.
Collector inspects ELCOT IT parks in Madurai
Dance drama by Nithyanjali students conveys greatness of time at music festival in Madurai
Inner Wheel Club of Madurai City celebrates golden jubilee
Collector launches WhatsApp-based spot acknowledgement system for Aavin milk procurement in Madurai
Garbage lifting in Madurai city comes to a standstill as conservancy workers go on strike
20 Injured, Woman Rescued After Three Hours as Madurai-Bound Bus Overturns Near Ulundurpet
Emergency responders and local authorities who rushed to the spot successfully extricated the trapped woman after a prolonged rescue effort
Chinmaya Missions Gita chanting competition draws over 15,000 students in Madurai city
Entrepreneurs should give back to society, says Sadguru Madhusudhan Sai in Madurai
Mandatory attachment, confiscation essential to combat vice of corruption, says Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench said attachment of properties acquired through corrupt means should be made mandatory under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and urged the government to amend the law
Young vocalist Mahanya Sris concert in Tamil applauded at music fest in Madurai city
Madurai Markets welcoming vibe is a big hit
Madurai Markets welcoming vibe is a big hit
AIIMS Madurai Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurai (AIIMS Madurai) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Research Associate-III. Candidates with MPH, M.Pharm, M.Sc, MD/MS/MDS/Ph.D Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 20-10-2026. The candidate shall apply online through AIIMS Madurai official website.
