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Class XII student stabs classmate with knife on school premises near Manamadurai

It was said that he had taken revenge as he was attacked with a compass last week

The Hindu 15 Jul 2026 6:46 pm

Madras High Court Cancels

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has set aside the registration of a land deed involving property worth around 100 crore belonging to the Palani Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, cancelling its registration in the names of two private individuals, as reported in Dinamalar. The order was passed by a Division Bench comprising Justices Karthikeyan [] The post Madras High Court Cancels 100 Crore Palani Temple Land Registration In Private Individuals Names appeared first on The Commune .

The Commune Mag 15 Jul 2026 2:56 pm

Head Constable attacked by gang near Madurai

The Hindu 14 Jul 2026 9:32 pm

Madurai Devotee Donates Horse To TTD's Sri Venkateswara Goshala

With the latest donation, the goshala now has a total of five horses, it added

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jul 2026 6:47 pm

Edelweiss arm wins NHAI's TOT 19 roads bundle for 2,259 crore

EAAA Alternatives has won the rights to operate two NHAI toll road projects in Tamil Nadu for 20 years under the Toll, Operate and Transfer (TOT) programme. The 170-km Thanjavur-Trichy and Madurai-Tuticorin stretches were acquired for 2,259 crore.

The Economic Times 13 Jul 2026 5:12 pm

How Dravidianist Govts

Since the Karur Inam lands are in the news, we will also take a look at a similar forgotten piece of history that the Dravidianist government buried and handed it over to a church. For over 120 years, 49 acres of prime Madurai land, worth an estimated 600 crores today, has been in the hands [] The post How Dravidianist Govts HR&CE Dept Buried A 1966 Supreme Court Verdict And Let 49 Acres Of Madurai Meenakshi Temple Land Stay With a Church appeared first on The Commune .

The Commune Mag 13 Jul 2026 3:16 pm

Six persons killed, 40 injured in Madurai road accident

Speeding omni bus rams against TNSTC bus on Madurai-Tiruchi highway near Karungalakudi

The Hindu 13 Jul 2026 12:33 pm

Five killed and 42 injured after collision between two buses in Madurai

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The News Mill 13 Jul 2026 11:37 am

Madurai: 5 Killed, Over 40 injured As 2 Buses Collide Near Melur

Police have launched an investigation to determine whether the crash was caused by driver error, over-speeding or a mechanical failure.

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jul 2026 11:06 am

Karur stampede: Madurai Bench of Madras HC permits T.N. govt. to conduct event to issue appointment orders

The court, however, said the employment offer would be on a temporary basis, subject to judicial review

The Hindu 10 Jul 2026 1:19 pm

CPI(M) stage protest against various irregularities, demand cancellation of contract with Ourland

Hundreds of CPI(M) party functionaries oppose the privatisation of operations and seek a thorough inquiry into the property tax scam in Madurai Corporation and corruption in the implementation of Smart City projects

The Hindu 9 Jul 2026 11:20 pm

TNSTC to run all buses from new terminus in Tiruvannamalai to make it fully operational

At present, only long-distance buses to places like Chennai, Puducherry, Madurai, Tiruchi, Nagercoil, Kumbakonam and Villupuram are operated from the facility

The Hindu 9 Jul 2026 7:54 pm

CIC directs Southern Railway to disclose details of 83,000 trees planted in Madurai Division

Blanket denial of information is not in consonance with the provisions of the RTI Act: Information Commissioner

The Hindu 9 Jul 2026 7:17 pm

Migrant Worker Found Murdered In Madurai, Police Probe Whether Drunken Brawl Led To Killing

A migrant worker was found murdered in Madurai, with police launching an investigation into whether the crime stemmed from a drunken altercation, as reported in Chanakyaa. The incident occurred in the Kodikulam Kuruvi Odai area under the jurisdiction of the K. Pudur Police Station. The deceased has been identified as Raja Jaisingh, a migrant worker [] The post Migrant Worker Found Murdered In Madurai, Police Probe Whether Drunken Brawl Led To Killing appeared first on The Commune .

The Commune Mag 9 Jul 2026 3:37 pm

DHS Madurai Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 82 Medical Officer, Pharmacist and More Posts

District Health Society Madurai (DHS Madurai) Recruitment 2026 for 82 posts of . Candidates Can Apply Offline. The last date to apply offline is 24-07-2026. The candidate shall apply offline through DHS Madurai official website.

FreeJobAlert 9 Jul 2026 1:51 pm

AIIMS Madurai Assistant Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Madurai (AIIMS Madurai) has recruits 1 Assistant Accounts Officer Post. Candidates holding eligible Government/Autonomous Body service as per deputation norms can apply Offline. The last date to submit the application is 03-08-2026. Candidates should apply through the AIIMS Madurai official website, aiimsmadurai.edu.in.

FreeJobAlert 9 Jul 2026 9:19 am

Songbooks that chronicled the 1939 Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple entry

Songbooks were published both in support of, and in opposition to, people belonging to the oppressed castes entering the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple for the first time, over 87 years ago

The Hindu 8 Jul 2026 6:40 pm

Madurai Kamaraj University Result 2026 Out - Check MKU UG, PG and DDE Marks at mkuniversity.ac.in

Madurai Kamaraj University Result 2026 is out for UG, PG, DDE, Diploma & Special Exams. Check your MKU marksheet online at mkuniversity.ac.in now full steps and links inside.

FreeJobAlert 8 Jul 2026 1:36 pm

The little songbooks that chronicled a historic temple entry

Songbooks were published both in support of, and in opposition to, people belonging to the oppressed castes entering the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple for the first time, over 87 years ago

The Hindu 8 Jul 2026 12:27 am

Thousands witness kumbabishekam at Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple, Alagarkoil hills in Madurai

Holy water was sprinkled atop the gopurams between 5.45 a.m. and 6.30 a.m.

The Hindu 5 Jul 2026 1:20 pm

Thousands witness kumbabishekam at Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple, Alagarkoil hills in Madurai

Holy water was sprinkled atop the gopurams between 5.45 a.m. and 6.30 a.m.

The Hindu 5 Jul 2026 1:20 pm

Governor-Govt Rift Escalates in TN: Arlekar Reaches Out to Public

The statement assumes political significance just days after Arlekar's review meeting with top government officials at the Madurai Circuit House sparked a row

Deccan Chronicle 5 Jul 2026 11:29 am

Officials not obliged to attend review meetings with Governor, says Law Minister

His remarks followed reports that Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar had wanted to hold a review meeting with officials at the Madurai Circuit House

The Hindu 3 Jul 2026 11:53 pm

TMMK Stages Protest Against Justice GR Swaminathans Verdict Quashing BC Reservation For Muslim Converts

The Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam (TMMK), led by its president M.H. Jawahirullah, organised a protest along with party cadre against the recent judgment of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that quashed a 2024 Tamil Nadu Government Order permitting Other Backward Class (OBC) individuals who convert to Islam to avail reservation under [] The post TMMK Stages Protest Against Justice GR Swaminathans Verdict Quashing BC Reservation For Muslim Converts appeared first on The Commune .

The Commune Mag 3 Jul 2026 1:09 pm

DMK Alleges Centre Taking Control Of Tamil Nadu Over Governor's Madurai Visit

DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Friday alleged thatTamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's visit to Madurai creates an impression that the state is being run by the BJP-led Centre. The political row over Governor'svisit to Maduraicontinues to escalate with DMK arguing that governors are not expectedto carry out functions that fall within the domain of an elected state government.

NDTV 3 Jul 2026 12:15 pm

DMK councillors bat for filling up Mayor post in Madurai Corporation; but high command appears to be in silent mode

As the CPI(M) was then an ally of the DMK, there was no big issue in T. Nagarajan continuing as the Mayor (in-charge); However, after the TVK formed the government, of which CPI(M) now an ally, the DMK councillors have shown interest in filling up the Mayors post

The Hindu 2 Jul 2026 8:33 pm

Yard remodelling at Tirunelveli junction gives smooth double line operation on Madurai-Nagercoil section

One additional platform has been created and modern signalling system installed, removing manual points operation

The Hindu 30 Jun 2026 9:39 pm

Madurai Bench Upholds Death Sentence in Tirunelveli Child Sexual Abuse Case

Chennai, June 30: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has upheld the death sentence for Anand Shekhar, convicted for threatening three minor girls and sexually assaulting one of them in Melapalayam, Tirunelveli, in 2023. The bench stated, The law must act as the backbone in protecting children. This ruling should serve as a ... Read more Madurai Bench Upholds Death Sentence in Tirunelveli Child Sexual Abuse Case

Morningstar 30 Jun 2026 9:38 pm

Kin of Manamadurai youth Akash Delison receive ashes

Akash Delisons body, which had been kept at GRH mortuary for 102 days, was cremated at Thathaneri electric crematorium on July 17 under the supervision of the Madurai RDO

The Hindu 30 Jun 2026 7:48 pm

Distribution of poor quality rice by TVK MLA: BJP demands enquiry, action over Madurai incident

Nainar Nagenthran was reacting to the alleged distribution of poor quality rice by Madurai West MLA S.R. Thangapandi

The Hindu 30 Jun 2026 12:50 pm

Highways Department gets administrative makeover for faster completion of projects

Construction and Maintenance (C&M), Projects, NABARD and Rural Roads, and Metro wings have been merged to form the C&M wing, which has been divided into Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchi, and Coimbatore divisions, with four Chief Engineers as the heads

The Hindu 29 Jun 2026 6:27 pm

Workshop on New Labour Codes in Madurai

The Hindu 27 Jun 2026 7:56 pm

On converting to Islam, one is no longer Backward Class: Madras HC

Chennai:A person who converts to Islam cannot claim the status of a Backward Class Muslim, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ruled, striking down a 2024 Tamil Nadu government order that allowed converts to claim such a designation for reservation benefits. A Division Bench of Justices GR Swaminathan and PB Balaji declared 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 27 Jun 2026 1:54 pm

A convert to Islam cannot claim the status of Backward Class Muslim, rules Madras High Court

Categorising certain sects as Backward and the remaining as Forward is antithetical to Quranic injunctions. Islam seeks to establish an egalitarian society, says Madurai Bench

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 11:00 pm

Madurai Mango Crisis: Farmers Abandon Harvest As Prices Hit Rs 3 Per Kg

Mango farmers in the Melur Taluk of Madurai district are facing severe financial distress as the farm-gate price for the 'Kili Mooku' (Totapuri) variety has crashed to a record low of Rs 3 per kilogram.

NDTV 26 Jun 2026 7:02 am

New CoP for Madurai City assumes office

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 8:10 pm

Row over conduct with girl athletes: Tamil Nadu Minister Viswanathan expresses regret

Viswanathan insists his act of providing first aid to students during a marathon in Madurai had been misrepresented

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 7:32 pm

Amid row over his conduct, Tamil Nadu Minister Viswanathan expresses regret

Viswanathan insists his act of providing first aid to students during a marathon in Madurai had been misrepresented

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 7:06 pm

Amid row over his conduct, Higher Education Minister expresses regret

Viswanathan insists his act of providing first aid to students during a marathon in Madurai had been misrepresented

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 6:25 pm

ED Conducts Raids in Tamil Nadu Over Teacher Recruitment Scam

Chennai, June 25: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a significant operation, conducting searches at 21 locations across Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore. This action is part of an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, linked to a scam involving the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) during the lecturer recruitment examination for ... Read more ED Conducts Raids in Tamil Nadu Over Teacher Recruitment Scam

Morningstar 25 Jun 2026 3:32 pm

POSCO case against Tamil Nadu Education Minister over video showing him touching girl athletes' legs

A video of Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan touching the legs of young athletes at an event in Madurai has sparked widespread criticism online. Reports suggest the athletes were resting after a marathon. A DMK advocate has called the minister's actions inappropriate, demanding his resignation and stating a POCSO case has been registered.

The Times of India 24 Jun 2026 8:41 pm

Gaps in Madurai Corporations waste pickup spark shift to illegal trash burning

For many working professionals and daily wage earners, the morning window for waste collection has proven nearly impossible to catch; Therefore, with no choice they dump and burn their garbage

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 6:31 pm

ED Conducts Major Raids in Tamil Nadu Polytechnic Lecturer Recruitment Scam

Chennai, June 23: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched significant operations across Tamil Nadu, raiding 18 locations on Tuesday as part of its investigation into a money laundering case linked to the alleged Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) Polytechnic lecturer recruitment scam. Raids were conducted in Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, and Madurai. The agency has received allegations ... Read more ED Conducts Major Raids in Tamil Nadu Polytechnic Lecturer Recruitment Scam

Morningstar 23 Jun 2026 2:22 pm

Teachers' Recruitment Case: ED Raids Multiple Locations in Tamil Nadu

They said about 18 premises in Chennai, Trichy, Coimbatore, and Madurai were raided under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

Deccan Chronicle 23 Jun 2026 9:40 am

Conservancy workers sit-in protest halts normal work in Madurai city; garbage piles up in several wards on a single day

CITU district secretary says though the agreement with the private firm ends in about a month, the new government should not give the contract to lift garbage to some other private agency

The Hindu 22 Jun 2026 10:14 pm

Madurai gets new CoP

The Hindu 22 Jun 2026 8:25 pm

Madurai campus connect

The Hindu 22 Jun 2026 8:10 pm

T.N. Rights project staff stage sit-in protest demanding two months pending salary

The protesters claim that theNGO,whichis responsible forreleasing the salary to about 274 staff in Maduraidistrict,hasbeen withholding the payment citing vague reasons

The Hindu 22 Jun 2026 8:10 pm

Law does not compel motherhood or deny woman freedom to continue pregnancy: Madras HC

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court allows woman to terminate her pregnancy

The Hindu 22 Jun 2026 10:55 am

6,384 candidates appear for NEET in Madurai

The Hindu 21 Jun 2026 8:30 pm

New Madurai Collector assumes office

The Hindu 21 Jun 2026 7:40 pm

PIL plea seeks detention of habitual forest offenders under Goondas Act

Petition filed in the Madurai Bench of the Madras HC says the measure will prevent organised forest crimes, and protect forests and wildlife

The Hindu 19 Jun 2026 11:24 pm

New Deputy Commissioner of Police Madurai North

The Hindu 18 Jun 2026 10:22 pm

Farmers in Madurai Face Uncertainty as Kuruvai Season Begins

Madurai, June 18: As June progresses, the Kuruvai rice cultivation season has commenced, but farmers in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, are grappling with uncertainty. This year, the primary concern is the insufficient water supply from the Vaigai and Mullaperiyar dams. Officials from the agriculture department have identified approximately 45,000 acres in the Sholavandan, Vadipatti, and Kallandhiri ... Read more Farmers in Madurai Face Uncertainty as Kuruvai Season Begins

Morningstar 18 Jun 2026 10:05 am

Cancellation of Madurai-Sengottai trains

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 7:43 pm

Body of custodial torture victim Akash Delison taken for cremation following court order

He died on March 8 reportedly due to custodial torture by the Manamadurai police; his family refused to receive his body

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 12:20 pm

Madras High Court directs IGP to file detailed report on probe into Madurai Corporation property tax scam

Earlier, the court had taken a serious view of the matter and said the probe should be monitored by higher authorities to ensure there were no lapses and the guilty were not spared

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 6:21 pm

NEET re-exam papers to be transported by Army helicopter from Madurai to Tirunelveli; how NTA enforces 7-layer security shield across exam system

According to ANI, NEET-UG re-exam question papers will be transported from Madurai to Tirunelveli by an Indian Army helicopter after a trial landing and mock drill at the Armed Reserve Ground in Tamil Nadu. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced a 7-layer security system covering question setting, printing, transport, storage, biometric verification, frisking, and CCTV-AI monitoring. The papers will first travel from Delhi to Madurai under strict escort before the helicopter transfer.

The Times of India 16 Jun 2026 3:01 pm

Three months on, family of custodial torture victim refuses to receive his body

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directedAkashDelisonsfather to receive the bodyby 5p.m. on Monday (June 15, 2026), adding that otherwise, the State would be directed to dispose of it

The Hindu 15 Jun 2026 10:53 pm