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AIADMK looks to defend Melur and Usilampatti, its southern strongholds

Intra-party conflicts, which eroded the partys core base in the southern districts, do not have much impact on these two constituencies in Madurai;while the AIADMK has won from the Melur Assembly segment five times consecutively since 2001, Usilampatti has rarely elected a DMK candidate

The Hindu 20 Apr 2026 12:12 am

Palanivel Thiaga Rajan Interview: DMK Candidate Confident of Madurai Central Victory, Discusses Governance and Development

DMK's Palanivel Thiaga Rajan expresses confidence in an easy Madurai Central victory, dismissing his opponent as 'vacuous'. He highlights his principled stand, leaving a lucrative banking career for public service. Rajan defends the government's swift action on corruption and outlines a Rs 3,000 crore plan for Madurai's infrastructure, emphasizing systemic reforms in his IT ministry.

The Times of India 19 Apr 2026 11:21 pm

Naidu to Campaign in Tamil Nadu Over 2 Days

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will tour Coimbatore, Hosur, Chennai, Madurai and Sattur as part of the NDAs outreach drive in Tamil Nadu.

Deccan Chronicle 19 Apr 2026 10:49 am

Justice is served in Sattankulam

The judgment in the Sattankulam custodial torture case arrived with the fragrance of justice. The court found nine policemen guilty of the torture and murder of Jayaraj and Benicks, and sentenced them to death. That the father-son duo were beaten to death for keeping their shop open 15 minutes after COVID curfew as claimed by the police but debunked by the CBI probe was horrific, but the process of law that followed was bone chilling. That injustice is what the Madurai First Additional District and Sessions judge corrected, activists and the victims kin tell C. Palanivel Rajan

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 1:00 am

In Madurai South, the fight is between a staunch Vaiko loyalist and a BJP karyakarta

While Sumathi of the NTK and J. Jo Peter of the TVK are also in the fray, working hard to make a mark, the real fight appears to be between Pudur M. Boominathan and Professor Sreenivasan, who is supported by the AIADMK, AMMK, the PMK, John Pandians outfit and other parties

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 9:25 pm

Thiruparankundram Deepam row simmers in Madurai as BJP pushes 'Ayodhya of South' pitch, caste calculus reshapes contest

A religious dispute over Thiruparankundram Hill has become a political flashpoint. The BJP calls it the 'Ayodhya of the South', while the DMK government expressed concerns about communal tension. However, locals report a calm atmosphere. The controversy influences electoral strategies, with the AIADMK MLA focusing on development.

The Economic Times 18 Apr 2026 12:08 am

Glow by Kirtilals Shines Bright with New Showroom Launch in Madurai

Glow by Kirtilals , the contemporary diamond jewellery brand from Kirtilals, proudly announces the grand opening of its 10th showroom at West Masi Street, Madurai. This milestone marks a significant step in the brands expansion, bringing stylish and accessible diamond jewellery closer to a new generation of customers. Dr. Anusha, Glow by Kirtilals Madurai Channel Partner inaugurated the new showroom The newly launched showroom features an exquisite range of lightweight natural diamond jewellery, with prices starting from Rs.7,000. Designed for the modern woman, the collection blends effortless style with versatilityperfect for everyday wear, work, celebrations, and everything in between. With designs that reflect individuality and evolving fashion sensibilities, Glow by Kirtilals aims to make diamonds a part of daily self-expression rather than just occasion wear. To celebrate the launch, Glow by Kirtilals is introducing an exclusive inaugural offer: Flat 50% off on making charges, 26% off on diamond value, along with a complimentary silver coin on every purchase. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Suraj Shantakumar, Director Business Strategy, Kirtilals , said, We are excited to introduce Glow by Kirtilals to Maduraia vibrant city that beautifully blends tradition with modern aspirations. With Glow, we are focused on creating jewellery for the modern womanpieces that complement her everyday life, her style, and her individuality. www.glowjewels.com

News Voir 17 Apr 2026 11:09 am

How ambience is reshaping Madurais eateries

From terracotta-toned restaurants to French-themed cafes and rooftop dining, restaurants in Madurai are redefining the experience of eating out

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 10:41 am

Madurai East needs an upgrade to meet rapid urbanisation

Though there has been constant support for the DMK in the constituency for about a decade now the people have key demands which they hope will be taken up; they point out that basic infrastructure facilities are yet to be completed in the Assembly constituency

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 11:14 pm

Interesting battle on the cards in Madurai Central

With Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, popular among the people in the constituency and a popular personality like Sundar. C, entering into the mix, the fight in the Madurai Central constituency has gathered much attention.

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 11:12 pm

In Madurai Central, DMK push for hattrick faces urban anger

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is aiming for a clean sweep in Madurai despite criticism over civic issues such as infrastructure, drainage, and sanitation. In Madurai Central, IT Minister P. T. R. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan faces a high-profile contest against filmmaker Sundar C, amid a multi-cornered fight involving emerging parties and vote-splitting dynamics that could influence the outcome.

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 12:17 am

Madurai North: A segment where officialdom, not elected representative, reigns supreme

The people in the constituency blame corruption in the Corporation for the various ills facing the constituency such as building plan violations, lack of separate vehicle parking spaces in front of commercial establishments and open burning of garbage

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 9:43 pm

Vignesh Shivan Recalls Spotting Vijay's Jana Nayagan Leak On Phone In Madurai: 'Someone Did This On Purpose'

The controversy erupted after clips from Jana Nayagan, and in some instances, the entire movie was circulated on social media

NDTV 15 Apr 2026 8:39 pm

Madras High Court stays trial in disproportionate assets case against T.N. Minister Anitha Radhakrishnan

Chief Justices Bench grants the interim stay pursuant to a plea by ED to transfer the case from Thoothukudi to Madurai

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 4:48 pm

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK candidate P Saravanan slams DMK over poll promises while campaigning in Madurai

With just days remaining for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026, political tensions have intensified as P Saravanan of the AIADMK criticised the ruling DMK government, alleging it fulfilled only a small portion of its promises and has lost public trust, while expressing confidence of a decisive victory. Meanwhile, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin hit back, asserting that the DMK would defeat the NDA alliance and accusing the BJP of diverting attention from key issues.

The Economic Times 14 Apr 2026 9:26 am

Casting of postal ballots for senior citizens, differently abled begins in Madurai district

In the 10 Assembly constituencies, a total of 2,405 senior citizens and 1,219 voters with disabilities have submitted their applications to cast their votes

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 11:48 pm

Madurai people will punish Stalin, Udhayanidhi for insultingSanatana Dharma: BJP chief Nabin

MADURAI (Tamil Nadu), Apr 12 : BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Sunday said Madurai will pay back Chief Minister M K Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi for their alleged remarks against Sanatana Dharma and the Hindu culture. Speaking to PTI at the sidelines of a roadshow here, Nabin stated that the public and the priestly community would ensure the ruling party is punished by the electorate for these comments. The way Stalin and his son have insulted Sanatana Dharma [] The post Madurai people will punish Stalin, Udhayanidhi for insulting Sanatana Dharma: BJP chief Nabin appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 13 Apr 2026 4:28 am

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: VCK returns to its roots in the south

The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchis journey as a political party began when Thol. Thirumavalavan took over the mantle of the Dalit Panthers Iyakkam (DPI) in Madurai following the passing of its leader, A. Malaichamy, in 1989.

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 1:56 pm

Five sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Scheduled Caste man in Madurai

He was murdered by members of a dominant intermediate caste because he complained against encroachment on government poramboke land in Odaipatti in Madurai district

The Hindu 10 Apr 2026 3:32 pm

The woman cop whose testimony helped convict 9 officers in Sathankulam case

Madurai: Nine police officers on Monday, April 6, were sentenced to death for the sensational 2020 Sathankulam custodial killings of trader P Jayaraj and his son J Bennicks. The landmark judgement was made possible in part due to female constable R Revathis testimony, who witnessed the assault personally. On June 19, 2020, Revathi was on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 9 Apr 2026 6:46 pm

Kuwaits low-cost carrier suspends flights to 9 Indian cities, offers refunds

Kuwait City: Kuwaits low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has suspended flights to nine Indian cities, citing operational reasons, with affected services to remain halted until May 15. The airline said routes to and from Coimbatore, Goa, Kannur, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangaluru, Tiruchirappalli and Vijayawada will be impacted from April 10 as part of the temporary measure. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 9 Apr 2026 4:55 pm

Vaiko condemns Maharashtra Chief Minister for remarks on Madurai Metro Rail project

Vaiko asks if Devendra Fadnavis is implying that the development projects for Tamil Nadu will be withheld if people did not vote for the NDA; this is precisely how Tamil Nadu is being betrayed

The Hindu 8 Apr 2026 11:28 pm

T.N. Assembly election: Stalin hits out at Maharashtra Chief Minister for blackmail on Madurai Metro Rail project

He terms as improper Devendra Fadnaviss remark that the project will be sanctioned after the BJP candidate from Madurai South constituency is elected. Speaking in Cuddalore, the DMK president warns voters that the NDA will halt the Vidiyal Payanam scheme if it comes to power in T.N.

The Hindu 8 Apr 2026 12:21 am

DC Edit | TN Custody Deaths: Justice Done

That the Madurai additional district and sessions judge, G. Muthukumaram, classified the case as rarest of rare in his judgment and proclaimed that life imprisonment would not be commensurate with the grave crimes committed may have redeemed societys faith in the judiciary

Deccan Chronicle 7 Apr 2026 11:43 pm

Two persons hacked to death near Madurai

The Hindu 7 Apr 2026 7:58 pm

From Covid lockdown violation to night-long torture: Why Tamil Nadu court awarded death to 9 cops

Nine policemen received the death penalty for the brutal torture and killing of a father and son in Madurai's Sathankulam police station. The duo died in custody in June 2020 after being detained for violating lockdown hours. The court deemed the custodial deaths a social evil, emphasizing the need for stringent punishment to deter future abuses and uphold responsibility.

The Times of India 7 Apr 2026 7:58 am

Nine Police Officers Sentenced to Death in Sathankulam Custodial Death Case

Madurai, April 7: In a landmark ruling, the First Additional District and Sessions Court in Madurai has sentenced nine police officers to death in the highly publicized Sathankulam custodial torture and death case. This case involves the brutal beating and subsequent deaths of a father-son duo, Jayaraj and his son Bennix, while in police custody. ... Read more Nine Police Officers Sentenced to Death in Sathankulam Custodial Death Case

Morningstar 7 Apr 2026 3:23 am

9 Tamil Nadu Cops Get Death Sentence in Custodial Death Case

Chennai, April 6 (Udaipur Kiran): A sessions court in Madurai on Monday sentenced nine policemen to death in the Sathankulam custodial death case, terming it a rarest of rare crime involving extreme brutality and abuse of power. The court also directed the convicts to pay a compensation of Rs 1.40 crore to the families of ... Read more 9 Tamil Nadu Cops Get Death Sentence in Custodial Death Case

Udaipur Kiran 6 Apr 2026 9:26 pm

Sathankulam custodial deaths: Nine police officers sentenced to death

Madurai: In a landmark judgment, a court on Monday, April 6, handed the death penalty to nine police personnel in the sensational 2020 Sathankulam custodial death case. Father-son duo P Jayaraj and J Bennix were assaulted by the convicted policemen in Sathankulam, Thoothukudi district, for allegedly keeping their mobile shop open in violation of COVID-19 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 6 Apr 2026 9:22 pm

Nine Police Officers Sentenced to Death in Tamil Nadu Custodial Death Case

Madurai, April 6: The First Additional District and Sessions Court in Madurai sentenced nine police officers to death on Monday in connection with the 2020 custodial deaths in Sathankulam. This ruling has reignited the national debate on violence in custody. The case involves the deaths of businessman P. Jayaraj (58) and his son J. Benix ... Read more Nine Police Officers Sentenced to Death in Tamil Nadu Custodial Death Case

Morningstar 6 Apr 2026 8:43 pm

Sathankulam Custodial Deaths: Madurai Court Sentences 9 Policemen to Death

The tragic events unfolded on June 19, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic

Deccan Chronicle 6 Apr 2026 7:11 pm

Sathankulam custodial deaths of father-son duo: Madurai court awards death sentence to nine cops

Jeyaraj and Beniks were taken to the Sathankulam police in Tuticorin district late in the evening of June 19, 2020, on charges of having kept their shop open beyond the deadline during the Covid-19 lockdown. They were brutally assaulted by the policemen at night and were lodged in Kovilpatti sub-jail the next day. Beniks died of injuries at the Kovilpatti govt hospital on June 22, 2020, while his father Jeyaraj died on June 23, 2020.

The Times of India 6 Apr 2026 6:04 pm

New Commissioner of Police for Madurai City

The Hindu 3 Apr 2026 11:39 pm

Good Friday observed in Madurai

The Hindu 3 Apr 2026 8:32 pm

Discrepancies Surface In Vijay''s Affidavits Filed At Perambur, Trichy East

According to the Tiruchirapalli document, the disclosed cases include an FIR registered at the Koodakovil Police Station in Madurai district, and another at the Peravallur Police Station in Chennai

Deccan Chronicle 3 Apr 2026 2:41 pm

Watermelon in my sharbat at Madurai roadside shops

Choose your pick from milk, nannari, elaneer or watermelon, as sharbat shops across the city offer refreshing fruity flavours, served in colourful bottles Amid a range of new summer beverages,the traditional sharbat continues to remain popular in the city

The Hindu 3 Apr 2026 10:52 am

Assembly Election highlights: ECI appoints Sandeep Rai Rathore to head Tamil Nadu police

The ECI also appointed Additional Director General of Police Sanjay Kumar, a 1997-batch IPS officer, as the Commissioner of Police, Tambaram and Abhishek Dixit as the Commissioner of Police, Madurai

The Hindu 3 Apr 2026 9:02 am

ECI appoints Sandeep Rai Rathore to head Tamil Nadu police; new Commissioners of Police for Tambaram, Madurai

Sanjay Kumar posted as Commissioner of Police, Tambaram, and Abhishek Dixit was posted as Commissioner of Police, Madurai; R.V. Ramya Bharti posted as Inspector-General of Police, West Zone

The Hindu 2 Apr 2026 7:58 pm

New ADRM for Madurai Railway Division

The Hindu 2 Apr 2026 6:41 pm

Madurai doctors treat congenital heart defect using minimally invasive procedure

A sinus venosus Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) is a rare birth defect involving an abnormal opening between the hearts upper chambers, allowing blood to flow in the wrong direction is treated using a transcatheter covered stent procedure, a minimally invasive technique that closes the abnormal opening without the need for open-heart surgery, say the doctors

The Hindu 1 Apr 2026 8:56 pm

Madurai MP criticises Centre's move

The Hindu 1 Apr 2026 8:00 pm

Chief Justice given warm welcome at Madurai Bench

We must always bear in mind that behind every case in this court there is a person seeking hope, redress, or peace; Our true measure of success is not found in the number of cases disposed of, but in the trust the common citizen places in us, says Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari

The Hindu 30 Mar 2026 8:47 pm

Special prayers mark Palm Sunday in Madurai

The Hindu 29 Mar 2026 7:59 pm

Intense battles on the cards as Dravidian parties lock horn in 24 Assembly seats in south T.N.

In Madurai district, the rivalry between them will be in six Assembly seats; Heavyweights, Ministers, MLAs to sweat it out this time

The Hindu 28 Mar 2026 10:45 pm

Polling officers undergo training in Madurai

The Hindu 28 Mar 2026 9:24 pm

Polling officers undergo training in Madurai

The Hindu 28 Mar 2026 9:24 pm

Two Ministers to fight from Madurai

The Hindu 28 Mar 2026 8:54 pm

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: Film producer-director Sundar C. is NDAs Madurai Central candidate

He has been nominated by the Pudiya Neethi Katchi and will contest on the AIADMKs two leaves symbol

The Hindu 28 Mar 2026 1:15 pm

South Star Rail and Tour Times offers three tour packages from Mangaluru to North East by train

The North East package trains will depart from Madurai with convenient boarding points in Kerala. Tourists travelling from Mangaluru will be offered complimentary transfers to Palakkad, Ottapalam or Thrissur, based on their preference

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 1:04 pm

Second rake of Vande Bharat express coaches to be sent for maintenance at Tiruchi workshop

The modern coaches of the Madurai - Bengaluru Vande Bharat express via Tiruchi will undergo SS-1 maintenance which is done once in 18 months; the semi-high speed train was flagged off in August 2024

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 6:49 pm

Case filed against AIADMK functionaries for allegedly involving minors in poll campaign

AIADMK leaders face charges for using minors in election campaigns in Madurai. Tamil Nadu elections are set for April 23. The NDA has finalized seat sharing with AIADMK leading the alliance. Other parties like BJP, PMK, and AMMK are part of the pact. The state assembly elections will see a multi-cornered contest.

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 9:57 am