Stray cattle menace chokes Madurai roads; residents, councillors slam civic body inaction
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
DYFI protest over alleged multi-crore garbage scam in Madurai
Madurai 7th most vulnerable world city facing heat risk
Chennai at 50th; Ahmedabad 2nd, Nagpur 4th
Jamabandhi to be held from June 16 to 30 in Madurai district
Unless adequate compensation was granted, the fishermen families would be pushed into debt traps, bonded labour, exploitative private loans and forced migration during every fishing ban season, the petitioner said.
How many more times must Madurai burn because of wrongful orders? Said A Judge In Dismay During A Contempt Case Involving A Govt Official. Despite An SC Directive Aimed At Minimizing Disruption To Duties, Contempt Proceedings Abound In High Courts. Last Week, 34 Of TNs IAS Officers Were Summoned
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
YouTuber Maridhas arrested by cyber crime police over remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, ministers
YouTuber Maridhas was apprehended by the Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing in Madurai on Monday. The arrest stems from allegations of making disparaging comments about Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and state ministers during a YouTube interview. Authorities initiated an investigation after reviewing the online content, deeming it objectionable.
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
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.
HCL Foundation hands over five dialysis units to UPHC in Madurai Corporation
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
