Madurai Ring Road linking two highways designed to facilitate uninterrupted movement
Madurai hospital introduces advanced techniques for complex aneurysms and stroke care
SC stays Madras HC order directing return of antique idol dealer Subhash Kapoor to Germany
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the operation of a Madras High Court order directing the Union government to take custody of international antique dealer Subhash Chandra Kapoor from prison in Tamil Nadu and initiate steps for his return to Germany. A Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan passed the interim order while hearing a special leave petition (SLP) challenging the judgment of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, which had held that Kapoors continued detention in India was illegal in the absence of Germanys consent to his prosecution in other criminal cases. In its September 8 order, the High Court had directed the Union government to take custody of Kapoor within two weeks and proceed in accordance with law to facilitate his return to Germany. Kapoor, an American citizen and international antiquities dealer, was extradited from Germany to India on July 13, 2012, in connection with an idol theft case registered by the Udayarpalayam police in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district in 2008. He was subsequently convicted and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment in the case and has completed the sentence. However, Kapoor continued to remain in custody in connection with other pending cases involving the alleged theft of antique idols from temples in Tamil Nadu. Allowing his habeas corpus petition, the Madras High Court had held that his continued detention could not be sustained without the consent of Germany, as required under the Extradition Act, 1962, and the India-Germany Extradition Treaty. The Rule of Speciality cannot be observed in form and defeated in substance, a Division Bench of Justices A.D. Jagadish Chandira and N. Gunasekaran had observed, adding that Kapoor's liberty could not be withheld based on the possibility that consent might be obtained at a future date. The High Court had further held that the seriousness of the allegations against Kapoor could not override the legal requirements governing his extradition and continued detention. The gravity or heinous nature of an alleged offence cannot, by itself, create a legal authority for detention where the rule of speciality otherwise requires the consent of the requested State, it had said.
Madurai Boy Dies After Friend, 10, Tightens Rope Around Neck. Mother Hides Body
The victim, Muthuvel, had gone out to play on Sunday but did not return home. After a search failed to find him, his mother approached the police.
Thaniyamangalam; Missing Boy Found Dead, Neighbor Arrested for Cover-Up of Accidental Death
Following the complaint, the Superintendent of Police, Madurai district, visited the site and deployed five special teams comprising 90 personnel for an overnight search
17 inmates escape Theni sub-jail in Tamil Nadu; 4 caught, 13 missing
In a dramatic escape from Thekkampatti sub-jail in Theni district, 17 inmates faked seizures to attack guards. Police have since arrested four escapees, including Praveen Kumar and three others from Theni and Madurai. A statewide manhunt is ongoing for the remaining thirteen inmates still at large. Authorities have released photos and details to assist in locating the fugitives.
Muthuramalinga Thevar Statue Adorned With Gold Armour
The gold armour will be in place at the Thevar memorial for a week and will be taken back to the Madurai bank vault next week.
Gold armour adorns statue of Muthuramalinga Thevar ahead of 64th Guru Puja
In 2014, former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa adorned the statue at the Thevar memorial in Pasumpon near Kamudi in Ramanathapuram district with a 13-kg gold armour worth Rs. 4.5 crore (then value) on behalf of the AIADMK. This gold armour is adorned every year during the Thevar Guru Puja and Jayanti festival and will later be kept in a bank vault in Madurai. In this context, the 64th Guru Puja and 119th Jayanti festival of Muthuramalinga Thevar will be celebrated in Pasumpon on October 30. Ukkirapandi Muthuramalinga Thevar, popularly known as Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar was an Indian politician and a prominent leader of the Thevar community. He was elected to Parliament three times. Muthuramalinga Thevar was born on October 30, 1908, in Pasumpon, Ramnad District. On Monday, the gold armour for this year was received from the Madurai Bank vault in the presence of AIADMK Treasurer Dindigul Srinivasan and Thevar Memorial In-charge Gandhimeenal in Madurai, and the gold armour was brought...
Madurai Corporation conducts medical camps at 16 places
Golden armour taken from Madurai bank, fixed on Thevar statue at memorial
Every year, the 13.5-kg golden armour, donated by the AIADMK in 2014, is taken to Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar memorial and fixed on the statue of the freedom fighter during the jayanthi, guru puja celebrations
Worker dies from acid fumes at Manamadurai fertilizer plant
Minister to chair regional review meeting with educational institutions, officials in Madurai
Minister to chair regional review meeting with educational institutions, officials in Madurai
TN: DMK Womens Wing to hold protest on Oct 31 over law and order
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 26 (IANS) The DMK Womens Wing will stage demonstrations across Tamil Nadu on October 31 against what party president M.K. Stalin described as a deteriorating law and order situation, citing recent killings and cases involving missing children to question the TVK governments handling of public safety. Announcing the protest, Stalin accused the government of failing to instil fear of the law among offenders. He alleged that criminals were operating with growing confidence and questioned Chief Minister Vijays silence over incidents that, he said, had raised serious concerns about the safety of people across the State. The DMK president referred to three cases in Salem, Madurai and Gingee to underline his criticism. In Salem, he said, a person was murdered in broad daylight in a public place. In Madurai, a boy who had gone missing was subsequently found dead, while the whereabouts of a missing girl from Gingee remained unknown. Stalin described the incidents as evidence of an alarming situation and alleged that crimes in Tamil Nadu were becoming more disturbing than scenes depicted in video games and horror films. His criticism focused on what he characterised as the growing brazenness of offenders under the TVK administration. Under TVK rule, criminals are carrying out offences without fear, as though they had been given a free run, he said. Stalin further alleged that Tamil Nadu had been reduced to counting murders every day, holding the government responsible for addressing the concerns arising from such incidents. Directing his criticism at the Chief Minister, Stalin asked why Vijay was remaining silent on law and order, as though the issue had nothing to do with him. He also questioned why the Chief Minister, whom he described as someone who spoke forcefully about law and order, had not spoken out about the incidents. The proposed demonstrations, Stalin said, would condemn the prevailing situation. By assigning the protest to its Womens Wing, the DMK will take its criticism of the governments handling of law and order to demonstrations across the State on October 31. The announcement places the Salem killing, the death of the missing boy in Madurai and the unresolved disappearance of the Gingee girl at the centre of the partys protest. Stalins statement sought an explanation from the Chief Minister over the incidents and his alleged silence on public safety.
Chaotic traffic on Madurai roads; vehicle movement hit at several intersections
Expedite digital crop survey, drought relief distribution in Madurai: Farmers
Activists urge transfer of Ramanathapuram from TNSTC Kumbakonam jurisdiction to Madurai
60-year-old man dies in road accident in Madurai city
Red alert for Theni, Dindigul, Madurai amid heavy rain forecast for TN
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) A red alert has been issued for Theni, Dindigul and Madurai districts, with the Regional Meteorological Centre forecasting extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places on Sunday as the northeast monsoon remains vigorous over Tamil Nadu. The three districts could receive more than 20 centimetres of rain at one or two locations, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. The warning comes amid widespread rainfall across the state and the strengthening of a weather system over the Bay of Bengal. An orange alert has also been issued for Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruchi, Karur, the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Sivaganga districts, besides the Karaikal region. These areas are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunder and lightning. The forecast places southern districts under particular scrutiny, while several central, delta, and western districts also face the prospect of intense rainfall. The alerts indicate that the severity of rain is expected to vary across the affected regions. According to the weather departments report, the Nilgiris recorded exceptionally heavy rainfall during the 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday. Burliar registered the highest rainfall of 25 centimetres, followed by Lower Kotagiri Estate with 20 centimetres and Coonoor with 17 centimetres. The substantial rainfall in the hill district adds to concerns over the continuing monsoon spell, with further heavy rain forecast for the Nilgiris and neighbouring western districts covered by the orange alert. Meanwhile, the low-pressure area over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal intensified into a well-marked low-pressure area on Saturday and subsequently developed into a depression, the department said. The system is expected to move west-northwestwards and strengthen into a deep depression on Sunday. It could intensify further into a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by Monday morning. Thereafter, the weather system is likely to continue moving west-northwestwards and reach the west-central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast by the morning of October 28. The forecast describes the systems expected movement and intensification over the sea. It does not specify a landfall location or time. With the northeast monsoon active and the Bay of Bengal system gathering strength, the departments latest forecast points to another spell of intense rain across multiple parts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
Five-day fishing ban from today as TN braces for heavy rain
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) Fishermen have been prohibited from venturing into the sea for five days from Sunday following a warning about a possible cyclonic storm developing over the Bay of Bengal, while heavy rain and gusty winds are forecast across several parts of Tamil Nadu. The restriction will remain in force until October 29. The Chennai weather departments forecast indicates that rainfall will be widespread initially, with conditions expected to improve over much of the state towards the end of the period. According to an earlier weather bulletin, a low-pressure area that lay over the Comorin region and adjoining southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala on October 22 was positioned over the southeast Arabian Sea and neighbouring Lakshadweep region at 8.30 a.m. on October 23. The bulletin also referred to an atmospheric circulation extending from the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep region towards the northern Tamil Nadu coast through Kerala, at approximately 1.5 kilometres above sea level. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and winds reaching 40-50 kmph is likely at isolated places in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Perambalur, Ariyalur and Tiruchirappalli districts during the initial phase of the forecast. Several other interior and coastal districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam, could also receive rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. Similar conditions are forecast for Puducherry and Karaikal. On Monday, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Pudukkottai districts, along with thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 40-50 kmph. Heavy rainfall is also forecast at isolated places in several districts, including Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Virudhunagar, Thoothukudi, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore and Tiruvannamalai. Puducherry and Karaikal could experience similar weather. Other parts of Tamil Nadu may receive moderate rainfall at some places, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. Rainfall is expected to ease on October 27, with isolated light to moderate showers likely in Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, isolated light rain is forecast. On October 28 and 29, isolated light to moderate rainfall is likely over the state's southern coastal districts. Generally, dry weather is expected across the remaining parts of the state and in Puducherry also during these two days.
Heavy rain to hit Chennai, northern, delta and western districts on Sunday: IMD
Isolated places in Theni, Dindigul and Madurai districts are likely to get extremely heavy rainfall and have been issued red alert; Till 8.30 a.m. on Saturday, rainfall occurred at around 80% places over Tamil Nadu
Two killed in road accident in Madurai
Education leadership workshop held in Madurai
Heavy rains lash TN, roads waterlogged; 17-yr-old killed
Heavy rains across Tamil Nadu have caused localised waterlogging and brought down temperatures, particularly in districts like Madurai and Virudhunagar. A tragic incident in Virudhunagar district saw a 17-year-old girl die and her mother injured after a house wall collapsed due to the downpour. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has forecast the formation of a cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal by October 26, which is expected to move towards North Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha coasts, though it poses no direct threat to Tamil Nadu.
Dry day announced in Madurai district ahead of Thevar Jayanthi
Rain lashes various parts of Madurai
Southern Railway introduces its first Vistadome coach in Madurai Division
Vistadome coach was equipped with wide glass windows and a panoramic glass roof to offer the passengers a breathtaking view of mountains, valleys, forests and lush greenery, thereby transforming the journey into a memorable experience
UDF MPs in Keralam clash over Vistadome coach credit for Madurai-Guruvayur Express
Controversy erupted when N.K. Premachandran and Kodikunnil Suresh took to social media to claim that they had been instrumental in bringing the specialised tourist-friendly railway coach to Kerala, triggering an open tug-of-war between the leaders
TN: Forecast for heavy rain, rough sea conditions; five districts declare holiday for schools today
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 22 (IANS) Schools in five Tamil Nadu districts were closed on Thursday as persistent heavy rain affected southern parts of the state, while a low-pressure system over the southwest Bay of Bengal raised the prospect of further widespread rainfall. The District Collectors of Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Kanniyakumari and Thoothukudi declared holidays for schools following continued downpours. Tirupattur District Collector Nallasivan also ordered the closure of schools in his district because of heavy rain. The holiday announcements apply only to schools. The information provided did not mention any corresponding closure of colleges or other higher educational institutions in the five districts. According to the meteorological department, a low-pressure area has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal near Sri Lanka, off the Tamil Nadu coast. The system is likely to move west-northwestwards, bringing widespread rain to coastal Tamil Nadu and the Cauvery delta districts. The weather department has warned of the possibility of very heavy rainfall in 17 districts on Thursday, placing southern Tamil Nadu and several western and delta districts under heightened weather watch. The districts covered by the warning are Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Theni, Tenkasi, Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Coimbatore, the Nilgiris, Sivaganga, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai. Southern districts have already been receiving sustained heavy rainfall. Against this backdrop, the respective district administrations announced school holidays as the wet weather continued, affecting the normal academic schedule across the affected areas. The developing weather system is also expected to influence conditions along the coast. The meteorological centre cautioned that the sea could turn rough because of the low-pressure area and advised fishermen to exercise caution. The warning assumes significance for fishing communities along the Tamil Nadu coast, with the system positioned over waters close to Sri Lanka and expected to move towards the west-northwest. Coastal and delta districts are expected to receive widespread rainfall under its influence, while the district-level warning indicates that intense spells could also extend into the interior and western parts of Tamil Nadu. The immediate impact on education was reflected in the school closures announced in four southern districts and Tirupattur. The announcements came amid continuing rain, with Thursdays forecast pointing to the possibility of further intense spells across the 17 listed districts. The departments advisory also highlighted rough-sea conditions as a separate concern for fishermen operating along the coast.
Women lay siege to Tasmac outlet near Manamadurai demanding its closure
The court directs the Madurai Regional Passport Officer to consider and dispose of the application for the renewal of passport in 3 months
Hundreds of children begin formal learning during Vidyarambam ceremonies in Madurai
Hundreds of children begin formal learning during Vidyarambam ceremonies in Madurai
Veeramani, a Madurai-based content creator, has finally received the Diwali sweets he originally hoped for after pranksters flooded his publicly shared address with unwanted cash-on-delivery orders for expensive products, including a reported Rs 70 crore tanker. The viral stunt took a happy turn when a quick-commerce platform stepped in with sweets and several gifts, turning the online prank into a festive surprise without any payment obligation.
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
Madurai district police seize 6 kg of ganja, arrest three men
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
Periyar Arivulagam is Dravidian model governments brainchild, says Stalin
Stalin also listed several library and other knowledge-centre projects undertaken by the DMK government, including the Anna Centenary Library in Chennai, the Kalaignar Centenary Library in Madurai, Mudhalvar Padaippagams and the renovation of the Connemara Public Library in Egmore
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
Startup TN Chairman inaugurates incubation centre at Thiagarajar College in Madurai
Startup TN Chairman inaugurates incubation centre at Thiagarajar College 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.
Madurai influencer asks for sweets, gets fake COD orders worth lakhs; begs pranksters to stop
Navaratri: Madurai Man Showcases 5,400 Golu Dolls Collected Over 25 Years
I have been arranging Navaratri Golu for the past 25 years. Every year, I have expanded the display, starting with just five steps. This year, the Golu features 136 steps and nearly 5,400 dolls, Ashokan said.
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.
He asked followers for sweets, gets sent whole showroom on COD
Madurai: What began as a simple online request for a festive treat turned into a nightmare for a local content creator, forcing him to leave his house. Known for his local slang and humorous social media posts, Madurai-based influencer Veeramani recently shared his residential address in West Anuppanadi, hoping a benevolent follower might send him 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 .
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
TN: Prem Anand Sinha takes charge as DVAC Director
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 12 (IANS) Senior IPS officer Prem Anand Sinha took charge as Director of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), Tamil Nadu, on Monday, bringing to the post experience in district policing, metropolitan police administration and a Union government agency. Sinha, an Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) and a 2001-batch IPS officer, was serving as Commissioner of Police, Tambaram, before assuming charge of the States anti-corruption directorate. Originally from Chhattisgarh, he has also completed the ICWA qualification. His career has included assignments across Tamil Nadu, with postings in Chennai and its neighbouring police commissionerates, as well as the northern and southern regions of the State. Among his district-level assignments, Sinha served as Superintendent of Police in Perambalur and Kancheepuram. He also held the post of Deputy Commissioner of Police in Anna Nagar, Chennai, before taking up other responsibilities during his career. His experience outside the State police included a deputation to the Union government, during which he served as Zonal Director (South) of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). That assignment added a central agency posting to a career otherwise marked by responsibilities in district police units, city commissionerates and regional police administration in Tamil Nadu. In the Greater Chennai Police, Sinha held several senior positions, including Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) and Additional Commissioner of Police (South). These postings formed part of his experience in policing the State capital. He subsequently served as Inspector General of Police, North Zone, and as Commissioner of Police, Madurai City. His career also included a stint as Inspector General of Police, South Zone, extending his regional policing experience to southern Tamil Nadu. Following his promotion to the rank of ADGP, Sinha was appointed Commissioner of Police, Avadi. He later took over as Commissioner of Police, Tambaram, the position he held before moving to the DVAC. His appointments in Greater Chennai, Avadi and Tambaram gave him experience across the capital and its adjoining urban police jurisdictions, alongside his earlier district and zonal assignments. With Mondays assumption of charge, Sinha moves from heading the Tambaram police commissionerate to leading Tamil Nadus Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption. The appointment marks the latest senior leadership assignment in his career, following service in district policing, traffic administration, regional supervision and city police leadership at various stages over the preceding years.
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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
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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...
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