State-level inter-school athletic competition to be held at Velammal Global School in Madurai
Ahmedabad Second, 14 Indian Cities in Top 50 for Extreme Heat Risk: Study
Fourteen Indian cities that featured in the top 50 at-risk locations included Nagpur, Pune, Madurai, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kanpur, Lucknow, etc
The court, however, said the employment offer would be on a temporary basis, subject to judicial review
CPI(M) stage protest against various irregularities, demand cancellation of contract with Ourland
Hundreds of CPI(M) party functionaries oppose the privatisation of operations and seek a thorough inquiry into the property tax scam in Madurai Corporation and corruption in the implementation of Smart City projects
Madurai Farmer Leads Major Effort to Trace Lost Pandya Dynasty History
In Madurai, a 69-member research group is documenting inscriptions, coins, copper plates and palm-leaf manuscripts while tracing the 2,000-year dynastys links across South India
TNSTC to run all buses from new terminus in Tiruvannamalai to make it fully operational
At present, only long-distance buses to places like Chennai, Puducherry, Madurai, Tiruchi, Nagercoil, Kumbakonam and Villupuram are operated from the facility
Songbooks that chronicled the 1939 Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple entry
Songbooks were published both in support of, and in opposition to, people belonging to the oppressed castes entering the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple for the first time, over 87 years ago
The little songbooks that chronicled a historic temple entry
Songbooks were published both in support of, and in opposition to, people belonging to the oppressed castes entering the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple for the first time, over 87 years ago
Vadamalayan Hospital MD hands over cheque for 5 lakh to Madurai Collector
Canara Bank conducts coin mela at Uzhavar Sandhai in Madurai
Madurai Hosts 6th Leg of Kauvery Hospital-TNSTC Veterans Tennis Tournament 2026
Around 125 players from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan participated in the tournament. A total prize money of Rs. 2 lakh was distributed among the winners, runners-up, and semi-finalists across all categories. The VIth Leg of the Kauvery Hospital-Tamil Nadu Senior Tennis Club (TNSTC) Veterans Tennis Tournament 2026 was held at the Madurai Union Club from June 26 to 28, featuring Singles and Doubles events across seven age categories (40+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, and 75+). Tennis Tournament Around 125 players from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan participated in the tournament, reflecting its growing popularity among veteran tennis players across the country. A total prize money of Rs. 2 lakh was distributed among the winners, runners-up, and semi-finalists across all categories. Trophies and Prize money were distributed by Mr. Jayaraman, Chairman, and Mr. N. Narayanasamy, Secretary, TNSTC. The tournament featured several accomplished veteran players who have represented India at the World Veterans Tennis Championships. They included Sanjay Kumar (Kerala) in the 60+ category, Suresh Murthati (Telangana) and Tulasiram (Karnataka) in the 70+ category, and Venkatachalam Swaminathan (Tamil Nadu) in the 75+ category. Sanjay Kumar and Venkatachalam Swaminathan have both captained the Indian team at the World Veterans Tennis Championships. One of the highlights of the tournament was the participation of two octogenarian players, Mr. R. Nagarajan and Mr. Shivamony Moorthy. In the singles events, Srikanth (40+), Ramesh S (50+), Srinivas Reddy (55+), Senthil Kumar (60+), V. Shankar (65+), Tulasiram (70+), and Venkatachalam Swaminathan (75+) emerged as champions in their respective categories. In the doubles events, Sathish Babu and M. Ramu (40+), Ramesh S and Sathish Babu (50+), Dinesh Thampi and Srinivas Reddy (55+), Sivakumar and Senthil Kumar (60+), Alapati Suresh and V. Shankar (65+), Tulasiram and Suresh Murthati (70+), and Venkatachalam Swaminathan and Veeramani K (75+) were the winners in their respective categories. TNSTC, one of the most active veteran tennis organisations in South India, has a membership of around 550 veteran players. The club conducts four non-ranking tournaments annually at Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, and Chennai, providing veteran tennis enthusiasts with regular opportunities for competitive play and camaraderie. Kauvery Hospital played a key role in ensuring the health and safety of all participants. A dedicated medical team, supported by a fully equipped ambulance, remained on standby throughout the tournament to provide immediate medical assistance and first-aid support. The next leg of the Tamil Nadu Senior Tennis Club Veterans Tennis Tournament will be hosted in Tiruchirappalli during September 2026.
Visvas Promoters celebrate silver jubilee in Madurai
Thousands witness kumbabishekam at Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple, Alagarkoil hills in Madurai
Holy water was sprinkled atop the gopurams between 5.45 a.m. and 6.30 a.m.
Governor-Govt Rift Escalates in TN: Arlekar Reaches Out to Public
The statement assumes political significance just days after Arlekar's review meeting with top government officials at the Madurai Circuit House sparked a row
Officials not obliged to attend review meetings with Governor, says Law Minister
His remarks followed reports that Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar had wanted to hold a review meeting with officials at the Madurai Circuit House
22 history-sheeters arrested during storming operation by Madurai district police
HC dismisses plea to immediately open AIIMS Madurai
As the CPI(M) was then an ally of the DMK, there was no big issue in T. Nagarajan continuing as the Mayor (in-charge); However, after the TVK formed the government, of which CPI(M) now an ally, the DMK councillors have shown interest in filling up the Mayors post
National Statistics Day celebrated in Madurai
Periyakarpoorampatti residents urge Madurai administration to replace damaged bus shelter
Tamil Nadus elusive Bengal foxes and their shrinking space
Bengal foxes are known for their monogamous behaviour. Forest Department officials said the species are now known to occur only in pockets in Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Salem, Madurai and Villupuram.
One additional platform has been created and modern signalling system installed, removing manual points operation
People protest against closure of post office in Manamadurai
Kin of Manamadurai youth Akash Delison receive ashes
Akash Delisons body, which had been kept at GRH mortuary for 102 days, was cremated at Thathaneri electric crematorium on July 17 under the supervision of the Madurai RDO
Distribution of poor quality rice by TVK MLA: BJP demands enquiry, action over Madurai incident
Nainar Nagenthran was reacting to the alleged distribution of poor quality rice by Madurai West MLA S.R. Thangapandi
Highways Department gets administrative makeover for faster completion of projects
Construction and Maintenance (C&M), Projects, NABARD and Rural Roads, and Metro wings have been merged to form the C&M wing, which has been divided into Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchi, and Coimbatore divisions, with four Chief Engineers as the heads
Minister assures support to women impacted by suicide loss in Madurai district
Over 2.3 lakh children targeted in Madurai polio immunisation drive
Three from Madurai killed as car rams divider on highway in Villupuram
Earthmover, two trucks seized, three held for smuggling minerals in Madurai district
Minister chairs review meeting with officials in Madurai
On converting to Islam, one is no longer Backward Class: Madras HC
Chennai:A person who converts to Islam cannot claim the status of a Backward Class Muslim, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ruled, striking down a 2024 Tamil Nadu government order that allowed converts to claim such a designation for reservation benefits. A Division Bench of Justices GR Swaminathan and PB Balaji declared Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Start Run, Stop Drugs, awareness marathon held in Madurai
A convert to Islam cannot claim the status of Backward Class Muslim, rules Madras High Court
Categorising certain sects as Backward and the remaining as Forward is antithetical to Quranic injunctions. Islam seeks to establish an egalitarian society, says Madurai Bench
Round Table builds laboratories for science students in govt. school in Madurai district
Madurai Mango Crisis: Farmers Abandon Harvest As Prices Hit Rs 3 Per Kg
Mango farmers in the Melur Taluk of Madurai district are facing severe financial distress as the farm-gate price for the 'Kili Mooku' (Totapuri) variety has crashed to a record low of Rs 3 per kilogram.
New CoP for Madurai City assumes office
Row over conduct with girl athletes: Tamil Nadu Minister Viswanathan expresses regret
Viswanathan insists his act of providing first aid to students during a marathon in Madurai had been misrepresented
Amid row over his conduct, Higher Education Minister expresses regret
Viswanathan insists his act of providing first aid to students during a marathon in Madurai had been misrepresented
ED Conducts Raids in Tamil Nadu Over Teacher Recruitment Scam
Chennai, June 25: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a significant operation, conducting searches at 21 locations across Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore. This action is part of an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, linked to a scam involving the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) during the lecturer recruitment examination for ... Read more ED Conducts Raids in Tamil Nadu Over Teacher Recruitment Scam
POSCO case against Tamil Nadu Education Minister over video showing him touching girl athletes' legs
A video of Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan touching the legs of young athletes at an event in Madurai has sparked widespread criticism online. Reports suggest the athletes were resting after a marathon. A DMK advocate has called the minister's actions inappropriate, demanding his resignation and stating a POCSO case has been registered.
Gaps in Madurai Corporations waste pickup spark shift to illegal trash burning
For many working professionals and daily wage earners, the morning window for waste collection has proven nearly impossible to catch; Therefore, with no choice they dump and burn their garbage
Tamil Nadu Government Challenges Madras High Court Ruling in Supreme Court
Chennai, June 23: The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has approached the Supreme Court to contest a Madras High Court order. This order permitted the lighting of traditional Karthigai Deepam lamps on a stone pillar, known as Deepathoon, located near the historic shrine on the Tirupparankundram hill in Madurai district. ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Challenges Madras High Court Ruling in Supreme Court
Marching towards making Madurai beggar-free city by 2030
Tasmac staff protest in Madurai demanding reinstatement of suspended CITU leader
AIDWA rally in Madurai demands stricter laws on sexual violence, drug menace
Teachers' Recruitment Case: ED Raids Multiple Locations in Tamil Nadu
They said about 18 premises in Chennai, Trichy, Coimbatore, and Madurai were raided under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act
CITU district secretary says though the agreement with the private firm ends in about a month, the new government should not give the contract to lift garbage to some other private agency
Modern science centre in Madurai to benefit Govt. and Corporation school students in a big way
The infrastructure has been designed to enable students to engage in hands-on learning through experiments and demonstrations, moving beyond conventional classroom-based teaching, say Education Department officials
T.N. Rights project staff stage sit-in protest demanding two months pending salary
The protesters claim that theNGO,whichis responsible forreleasing the salary to about 274 staff in Maduraidistrict,hasbeen withholding the payment citing vague reasons
Kauvery Hospital organised a month-long multimedia campaign aimed at positioning Tirunelveli as a leading healthcare destination in South Tamil Nadu. The campaign, centred around the question, Yetharkku Ini Nellaiye Yellai? (What is Tirunelveli a destination for now?), received hundreds of responses from the public. Kauvery Hospital, Tirunelveli Participants who identified healthcare as one of Tirunelvelis defining strengths were presented with laptops, smartphones, and smartwatches by Mr. Vairamuthu, Unit Head; Dr. Lakshmanan, Medical Administrator; and Dr. S. Kavu Devi, Consultant Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical Care, Kauvery Hospital, Tirunelveli. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vairamuthu said, Today, Tirunelveli has access to world-class healthcare services comparable to those available in major metropolitan cities. With the presence of advanced multispecialty hospitals and highly skilled medical professionals, people from Tirunelveli no longer need to travel to Chennai, Madurai, Trivandrum, or other major cities for advanced treatments. Through this campaign, we wanted to create greater awareness about the quality and range of healthcare services available locally. The event was held at the newly inaugurated building of Kauvery Hospital, Tirunelveli. Spread across 2 lakh sq. ft., the state-of-the-art facility is a 300-bed hospital offering comprehensive care across 25 medical specialties.
6,384 candidates appear for NEET in Madurai
New Madurai Collector assumes office
Books written by transgenders released at Pride Month celebrations in Madurai
PIL plea seeks detention of habitual forest offenders under Goondas Act
Petition filed in the Madurai Bench of the Madras HC says the measure will prevent organised forest crimes, and protect forests and wildlife
Chennai Police Files Charge-sheet against 6 Cops in Custodial Death of Dalit Youth
The case pertains to the death of Delison, a resident of Krishnarajapuram in Manamadurai, who was detained on March 5 in connection with an attempted murder case. He succumbed to severe injuries on March 8 while undergoing treatment at the Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai
Fire awareness programme held for NCC cadets in Madurai
New Deputy Commissioner of Police Madurai North
New Superintendent of Police for Madurai district
Cancellation of Madurai-Sengottai trains
Body of custodial torture victim Akash Delison taken for cremation following court order
He died on March 8 reportedly due to custodial torture by the Manamadurai police; his family refused to receive his body
Earlier, the court had taken a serious view of the matter and said the probe should be monitored by higher authorities to ensure there were no lapses and the guilty were not spared
According to ANI, NEET-UG re-exam question papers will be transported from Madurai to Tirunelveli by an Indian Army helicopter after a trial landing and mock drill at the Armed Reserve Ground in Tamil Nadu. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced a 7-layer security system covering question setting, printing, transport, storage, biometric verification, frisking, and CCTV-AI monitoring. The papers will first travel from Delhi to Madurai under strict escort before the helicopter transfer.
Three months on, family of custodial torture victim refuses to receive his body
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directedAkashDelisonsfather to receive the bodyby 5p.m. on Monday (June 15, 2026), adding that otherwise, the State would be directed to dispose of it
Yatri Suvidha Diwas celebrated at Madurai International Airport
Slew of new initiatives made to bring discipline among vehicle users in Madurai city
US-Iran war: number of flight services, passenger footfall comes down in Madurai
Boy from Coimbatore rescued at Madurai Railway Junction
Madurais Singappen patrol team helps nab two for harassing schoolgirl
It was Bharathiraja who, for the first time, brought the villages of southern Tamil Naduespecially those around Maduraialive before our eyes
City Commissioner of Police flags off Singappen Special Force vehicles in Madurai
For Madurai city, the Singappen Special Force will initially comprise four Sub-Inspectors and eight women officers; These personnel will be divided into four teamstwo deployed in the North zone and two in the South
Former Madurai BJP president joins Annamalais new movement
DYFI protest over alleged multi-crore garbage scam in Madurai
Jamabandhi to be held from June 16 to 30 in Madurai district
DYFI, SFI seek fast-track implementation of Singappen Thittam in Madurai district
Members of the organisations urge the State govt. to step in immediately and enforce stringent punitive action against perpetrators of sexual offences
Madurai farmers demand pending dues for paddy procurement
Private company NCCF is refusing to pay the money for the paddy procured from farmers at various places in Madurai district. When questioned about this, they are giving evasive replies stating that they have not received funds from the Union Government, says Tamil Nadu Sugarcane Farmers Association
Ex-servicemen petition Collector to rebuild defunct Jawan Bhavan in Madurai
iClass Recruitment: Notification for 62 Assistant Positions, Apply by July 2
New Delhi, June 8: AAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company Limited (iClass) has announced a recruitment notification for 62 Assistant (Security) positions on a three-year fixed-term contract basis. The vacancies are spread across various airports in India, including Tirupati (9 positions), Trichy (23), Madurai (9), Bhubaneswar (9), and Udaipur (12). The online application process ... Read more iClass Recruitment: Notification for 62 Assistant Positions, Apply by July 2
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
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
Key stretch near Katpadi on Pallikonda-Gudiyatham road widened to prevent accidents
The main road has been widened to two lanes at a cost of 5 crore. Lorries heading to southern districts such as Salem and Madurai from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh ply on the stretch
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
