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SETC to operate buses from Tamabaram and Poonamallee termini ahead of Ayudha Puja

SETC to operate express buses from Tambaram MEPZ & Poonamallee to decongest Koyambedu. Buses to Tiruvannamalai, Vandavasi, Senji, Panruti, Vadalur, Chidambaram, Vellore, Arani, Arcot, Thirupathur, Kancheepuram, Hosur, Tiruttani, Puducherry, Cuddalore, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Velankanni, Tiruchi, Madurai, Tirunelveli. SETC to ease congestion at Koyambedu ahead of Ayudha Pooja.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Watch | Transforming lives of the differently-abled in Madurai

The bakery ‘Thank U’ was started in 2020 by the Indian Association for the Blind (IAB) with the sole aim of providing job opportunities to the differently abled people.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Tamil Nadu: Madras High Court denies RSS permission to hold rally in 3 districts

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday denied permission to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold rallies in Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Sivangai districts of Tamil Nadu on October 22.

Dynamite News · Oct 19, 2023

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Coimbatore, Madurai, Avadi Corporations get new Commissioners

IAS officers reshuffled: M. Sivaguru Prabakaran & L. Madhubalan to Coimbatore & Madurai Municipal Corps; S. Sheik Abdul Rahaman to Avadi; Thakare Shubham Dnyandeorao to Tirunelveli; V. Sivakrishnamurthy to Erode; K.J. Praveen Kumar to GCC Central; Katta Ravi Teja to GCC North; K. Tharpagaraj to Higher Education Dept; M. Prathap…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

49 more Tamils return to T.N. from war-hit Israel

49 Tamils return to TN from Israel under 'Operation Ajay'. 32 arrive in Chennai, 9 in Coimbatore, 8 in Madurai. Health Minister, MP, Commissioner of Non-Resident Tamils Welfare & officials receive them. 98 return under 'Operation Ajay', 12 on own.

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

World looking at young technocrats from India, says Anna University VC

At Thiagarajar College of Engineering in Madurai, 1,091 grads conferred degrees. Anna Univ. VC R. Velraj urged students to use their strength to excel. Thiagarajar College Correspondent K. Hari Thiagarajan asked students to opt for non-IT careers.

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

T.N. seeks special counselling to fill vacant MBBS seats

TN Health Min. urges Union Min. to allow another round of counselling for UG medical seats. 16 seats under all-India quota in govt. med. colleges, 3 in AIIMS Madurai, 50 in deemed univs. & 17 in self-financing med. colleges remain vacant. Classes started, special sessions can accommodate more students.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

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IRCTC to operate Diwali Ganga Snana Yathirai Bharat Gaurav Train tour to coincide with Deepavali festival

IRCTC South Zone, Chennai to operate Diwali Ganga Snana Yathirai tour from Nov 9-17. Tourists can have 'Ganga Snanam' at Kashi on Deepavali. Tour covers holy places such as Prayagraj, Varanasi, Gaya & Rameswaram. Tourists get AC/Non-AC accommodation, transfers & Tamil veg food. Bookings can be done via website &…

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023

National Investigation Agency sleuths search house of man in Madurai, seize his mobile phone

NIA searches Madurai home in connection with 2022 UAPA case; seizes mobile phone and SIM cards. Haamidih denies involvement, claims harassment. Claims Media falsely reports he was absconding.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Udangudi Panangarupatti gets GI tag

GI tag for Udangudi Panangkarupatti recognizes its unique production process, dry climate & red sand dune soil, which gives it a distinct taste & longer shelf life. It is exported to foreign countries & has 500+ wholesale dealers in Madurai & Tirunelveli.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Study says maximum shortfall of 1,200-1,600 MW in peak demand likely in Jan-Jun ’24

Tamil Nadu to face 114 MU shortfall in power availability, 1,200-1,600 MW peak demand shortfall in Jan-Jun 2024: SRLDC study. TN to see highest energy consumption in South; peak demand of 19,387 MW, daily consumption of 423.785 MU on April 20. Over-loading in Chennai, Tiruchi, Hosur, Arasur, Karaikudi, Coimbatore, Madurai…

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

PIL plea to suspend collection of toll fee at toll plazas till road repair works are carried out

Madras HC orders notice to NHAI, concessionaires on PIL over damaged Madurai-Kanniyakumari Highway. Petition seeks repair works, suspension of toll fee collection at two plazas. Road opened in 2009, but only patch works done since. Complaints of cracks, potholes, lack of emergency lane, poor facilities at toll plazas. Petitioner sought…

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Enforcement Directorate employee loses 25 sovereigns gold to burglars in Madurai

Unidentified persons burgled 25 sovereigns of gold from the residence of R. Prince Richardson, an Enforcement Directorate employee in Bengaluru, in Perungudi.

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

MSME workers stage hunger strike demanding government to drop revision of power tariff

Industries and employees from Madurai and south TN joined to demand TN govt withdraw Tangedco's announcements on electricity tariff. MADITSSIA president said govt should help revive industries, especially small and MSME units. Tangedco should drop proposals, collect charges as per units consumed and not revise tariff for two years. Strike…

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

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The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Watch | The lesser-known origin of Madurai jasmine

A village called Thangachimadam in Ramanathapuram district produces the jasmine sapling that gets planted in the malli-growing belt of the Madurai region

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

After Madurai fire tragedy, Indian Railways tightens safety rules

Indian Railways tightens safety rules for private trains/coaches; IRCTC to provide food, security checks to prevent inflammable items. Passengers must order food through IRCTC or use pantry cars with flameless cooking facilities. CRIS and IRCTC to develop option to upload passenger manifest 24 hrs before departure. Boarding/deboarding of passengers to…

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Over 200 Vinayaka idols immersed in Vaigai in Madurai

Hindu Munnani flagged off procession of over 200 Lord Vinayaka idols in Madurai's Masi Streets for immersion in Vaigai. Police deployed security along route, including two mosques. Commissioner Loganathan supervised. Idols immersed in pit near Petchiammanpadithurai. Avaniyapuram procession of 22 idols.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

What really happened in the 1956 Madurai event, involving Annadurai and Muthuramalinga Thevar

BJP's Annamalai claimed Annadurai apologised to Thevar after he was incensed over certain remarks. Perusal of The Hindu reports reveals Thevar condemned organisers for providing platform to communal orgs & Annadurai spoke on public speaking. Thevar was allowed to speak & CR's remarks on Aryans & Dravidians were criticised. Thevar…

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The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Tirunelveli – Chennai Vande Bharat train service to commence on September 24

PM Modi to flag off Tirunelveli-Chennai Vande Bharat Express on September 24. Train to depart Tirunelveli at 6am, arrive Chennai 1.50pm. Return journey to leave Chennai 2.50pm, arrive Tirunelveli 10.40pm (except Tuesdays). Average speed 83.30km/hr, 652.49km in 7.5hrs.

The Times of India · Sep 17, 2023

Madras HC stays order of single bench permitting sale of idols made of plaster of paris

MADURAI: Granting stay on the operation of the order passed by a single bench which had directed the authorities not to prevent a man from selling idols made of plaster of paris in Tirunelveli district, Madras high court in a special sitting on Sunday made it clear that there shall…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

I have always stood for issues which threatened public than electoral politics, says Vaiko

MDMK leader Vaiko said he had always fought for issues threatening mankind, such as Mullaiperiyar dam, Neutrino project & Sterlite Copper Plant. He recalled leading a padayatra from Madurai to the dam & the fight against Sterlite. He admitted his fire was missing due to recovering from COVID-19, but the…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

MDMK conference in Madurai conference to demand probe into alleged malpractices by BJP

MDMK's Vaiko calls for probe into alleged malpractices in Union govt's schemes; demands NEET exemption, AIIMS in Madurai. Conference condemns Centre's unilateral move to appoint search panel for 3 TN univs & BJP's hidden agenda to rename India. Urges public to vote for I.N.D.I.A. alliance to restore lost sheen of…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Thangachimadam, a village where the famous Madurai malli takes birth

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Empty coach derails at Madurai yard

No casualties reported. Railways have ordered an inquiry into the incident. At Madurai railway yard, an empty coach of Coimbatore-Madurai Express derailed Wed. night. Two sets of wheels slipped from track. No casualties reported. Railways ordered inquiry.

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

Vilachery artisans in Madurai see a slight increase in price of Ganesha idols

M. Ramalingam, senior artisan, said that this year the business has been good. Though prices have increased from last year, the sales have also improved.

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