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SCR second south pilgrim special begins journey

South Central Railway's 'Divya Dakshin Yatra' train has begun journey from Secunderabad station. Passengers can visit Rameswaram, Tiruvannamalai, Madurai, Kanniyakumari, Tiruvananthapuram, Tiruchy and Thanjavur. Boarding/de-boarding is offered at 8 stations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

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Armed gang attacks DMK functionary in Bengaluru

Gang of armed attackers assaulted 53-yr-old DMK functionary, V.K. Gurusamy, at a hotel in Kammanahalli. He had come to discuss renting a house with a real estate agent. Attackers fled after causing multiple injuries. CCTV footage collected to identify attackers. Two special teams formed, one sent to Madurai to investigate…

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Renovation work underway at Madurai’s Thirumalai Nayak Mahal

Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, built 1635, undergoing major renovation. Private contractor restoring heritage structure, Archaeological Dept. aiming to complete project by March 2024. Over ₹8 crore allocated for refurbishing Palliarai & Nadaga Salai, traditional masons from Ettayapuram using lime mortar & 'Kadukkai juice' to restore fabric. Replacing broken stone flooring, sourcing…

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HR&CE Department concedes it constructed its offices on temple lands across Tamil Nadu

HR&CE Dept. admits to constructing offices on temple lands; promises to reimburse construction costs & pay fair rent from govt. funds. Amounts of ₹2.82L, ₹98L, ₹75L, ₹20L & ₹21.80L to be reimbursed to temples in Mayiladuthurai, Madurai, Tiruchi, Salem & Tirunelveli respectively. Arrears of rent to be paid to Tiruchendur…

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High Court seeks status report on AIIMS in Madurai

Madras HC seeks status report on AIIMS Madurai. Bench seeks tender details, progress on project. Petitioner sought direction to Centre to expedite construction. HC had earlier said it expected Centre to establish AIIMS within 36 months. Hearing adjourned till Oct 13.

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Madurai City Police recover 815 grams of stolen gold jewellery, arrest one

Madurai City Police have cracked a burglary case within a fortnight and recovered 815 grams of gold jewellery stolen from a lodge room in West Masi Street. Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

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Cancel Madurai Collector’s order or face protest, says doctors association

SDPGA condemns Madurai Collector's order appointing officers from other departments to monitor PHCs, warns of protests if not withdrawn. Association urges Health Secretary to cancel order and advise Collectors to ensure such orders don't happen again, citing lack of medical officers and ridiculing of doctors. Chennai

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High Court disposes of petition on extraction of water from borewells in Thoothukudi

Madurai HC: In absence of any statute, no prohibitory orders can be passed against borewell owners for extracting water. PIL filed by A. Balamaniraj of Allikulam, TN, due to illegal transportation of water, groundwater table was going down. No legislation to regulate extraction of water in TN except Chennai, Kancheepuram…

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Paranur toll gate collection stands testimony to BJP model of corruption, says Madurai MP

Madurai MP Su. Venkatesan has expressed shock over the CAG report, which had said that 53% of the vehicles that passed the Paranur toll gate near Chennai belonged to VIPs

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Velankanni shrine festival begins

The annual festival of the Shrine of Our Lady of Velankanni at Anna Nagar in Madurai began with flag-hoisting on Tuesday.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Five persons from Uttar Pradesh arrested in connection with Madurai train fire; jailed Minister V. Senthilbalaji produced before Special Court; UPS Technology Centre inaugurated in Chennai by CM M.K. Stalin. Arrested accused accused of carrying inflammable articles; court extends Minister's remand till Sept 15; CM hails UPS' decision to set…

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Man arrested for posing as motor vehicle inspector near Jolarpet town

34-yr-old man from Madurai posing as MVI arrested in Tirupattur. Collected 'fine' from educational institutions citing offences. Accomplices fled when RTO & police arrived. Teams formed to nab them. Case filed by Vaniyambadi taluk police. Selvakumar arrested.

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Fire in coach: Five from Uttar Pradesh arrested in Madurai by Tamil Nadu Railway Police

Five persons from Uttar Pradesh arrested for fire in Madurai coach that killed nine. Accused charged with carrying inflammable articles, Section 304 (2) of IPC and Section 285 of IPC. Rubber pipe of cylinder leaked, gas spread, fresh cylinder exploded due to pressure. Accused produced before court, remanded till Sept…

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Anakapalli’s Nookalamma temple to be remodelled like Madurai’s Meenakshi temple

Nookambika temple in Anakapalli to be remodelled like Meenakshi temple in Madurai. Rs. 6.55 cr project to expand Garbhaalayam & Antharaalayam, use black stone for longer lifespan. Devotees from AP & Odisha visit for month-long Jatara. Redevelopment to preserve ancient glory & cater to increasing crowd.

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Madurai junction train fire | 42 passengers who survived tragedy reach Lucknow

Forty-two passengers from Uttar Pradesh who survived the fire that broke out on a Rameswaram-bound train in Tamil Nadu reached Lucknow via Delhi and Chennai

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Commissioner of Railway Safety begins probe into coach fire accident in Madurai

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Rail coach that caught fire in Madurai was inspected twice for safety aspects: sources

The coach was due for renewal of BPC at Madurai on Sunday.

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Bodies of victims of train coach fire taken to Uttar Pradesh

Nine persons were killed and eight others were injured in the fire accident on August 26 at the Madurai railway yard.

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Tamil Nadu Wildlife Crime Control Bureau seizes 14,000 paint brushes made of mongoose hair

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Palaniswami wants DMK to explain why it is not urging its ally, Congress, to release Cauvery water as stipulated by the Supreme Court

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami questions DMK's inaction on Cauvery water release. He accuses CM M.K.Stalin of releasing water from Mettur dam without data from Meteorological dept. He demands relief for farmers hit by water shortage for Kuruvai cultivation. AMMK's T.T.V. Dhinakaran expresses condolences for nine dead in Madurai railway station…

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Madurai train coach fire | Identification of deceased very challenging for officials

Coach fire: identification of deceased very challenging for Madurai officials

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Madurai train coach fire | Official blames tour operator, MP the railway authorities

Fire in coach: official blames the tour operator, MP the railway authorities

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Tamil Nadu: 9 killed in Madurai train fire; passengers ‘illegally smuggled gas cylinder’, say officials

Nine passengers travelling from Uttar Pradesh were killed and over 50 persons were injured after a fire broke out inside a stationary train compartment near the Madurai Railway Station in the early hours of Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nine tourists from Lucknow charred to death in railway coach at Madurai junction

At least four people died in a fire at Madurai railway station, caused by an illegal gas cylinder. Ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh has been announced to the family of the deceased. Fire service personnel extinguished the blaze by 7.15 a.m. The passengers had illegally smuggled the cylinder and were travelling…

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Chief Minister Stalin condemns compulsory Hindi test for NIT recruitment

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges Union Education Minister to remove mandatory Hindi knowledge criteria for NIT recruitment. Imposing of Hindi deprives opportunities for youth from Tamil Nadu and other non-Hindi speaking states. Madurai MP Venkatesan raised issue, questioning need for mandating Hindi and requesting intervention. NTA issued notice with syllabus…

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