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SC stays Madras HC order striking down compassionate appointments for Karur stampede victims

The Madurai Bench of the High Court had quashed the government orders granting jobs to the victims family members on compassionate grounds on July 27

The Hindu Businessline 14 Aug 2026 9:15 pm

A vibrant evening atosphere at Madurai Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, with snacks, shopping, and family fun

The historic tank has become a casual evening hangout spot for families, college students, walkers and small vendors From paniyaram and bread omelettes to thattu vadai and momos, indulge in your favourite snacks, shop for clothes, and jewellery, and apply mehendi designs on your hand as you take an evening stroll around the historic tank

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 6:01 pm

Student violently attacks his junior at government school in Madurai

A video clip of the assault goes viral in social media; Police seek report from Chief Educational Officer

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 7:10 pm

Madras HC Adjourns Pleas on CBI Probe into 100-cr Palani Mutt Land Scam

The CB-CID has so far arrested 11 persons in connection with the case, including advocate Anwardeen, who died while in judicial custody at Madurai Central Prison

Deccan Chronicle 13 Aug 2026 2:31 pm

NIA Conducts Searches At 9 Locations In TN Over Suspected Myanmar Link In 2024 Andaman Drug Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches at nine locations across Tamil Nadu, including six places in Chennai, as part of its investigation into a drug trafficking case linked to a seizure in the Andaman region in 2024. The searches are also being conducted at locations in Madurai and Coimbatore, with NIA officials [] The post NIA Conducts Searches At 9 Locations In TN Over Suspected Myanmar Link In 2024 Andaman Drug Case appeared first on The Commune .

The Commune Mag 12 Aug 2026 11:51 am

PMAY-G Scam In Madurai: Three Revenue Officials Suspended Over Funds For Houses Never Built

A government investigation has uncovered alleged irregularities in the disbursal of funds under the Centres Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in Madurai, with Union government assistance reaching beneficiaries for houses that were never constructed, as reported in Times of India. The Tamil Nadu government has suspended three revenue officials from Madurai after an inquiry found [] The post PMAY-G Scam In Madurai: Three Revenue Officials Suspended Over Funds For Houses Never Built appeared first on The Commune .

The Commune Mag 11 Aug 2026 11:21 am

Lemon Tree Hotels moves up on signing new hotels in Madurai, Mcleodganj

Mumbai, August 11 (Udaipur Kiran): Lemon Tree Hotels is currently trading at Rs. 108.65, up by 0.70 points or 0.65% from its previous closing of Rs. 107.95 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 108.05 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 109.45 and Rs. 108.05 respectively. So far 375 shares were ... Read more Lemon Tree Hotels moves up on signing new hotels in Madurai, Mcleodganj

Udaipur Kiran 11 Aug 2026 10:49 am

An appointment with the Pen Doctor, who revives old fountain pens with love and expertise in Madurai

R Srinivasan has been repairing fountain pens from his small shop near the Meenakshi Amman Temple for over 50 years

The Hindu 9 Aug 2026 6:35 pm

Chaturveds heroics help Panthers ace record chase

The No. 3 batter smashes 121 off just 47 balls as the Madurai side achieves the 240-run target with three balls to spare against Kovai Kings; Rajkumar guides Grand Cholas to victory

The Hindu 9 Aug 2026 12:23 am

Palani Math land case: Accused Anwardeen dies in judicial custody in Madurai

He complained of uneasiness upon arrival at Madurai Central Prison on Friday evening, after being in the custody of the CB-CID for three days while being questioned in connection with the case

The Hindu 8 Aug 2026 2:11 pm

National Handloom Day observed in Madurai

The Hindu 7 Aug 2026 10:55 pm

Madurai Kamaraj University Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Walkin

Madurai Kamaraj University has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Guest Faculty post. Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview on 12 August 2026. Candidates with relevant postgraduate qualifications and UGC eligibility can apply. The post will be filled on a temporary basis.

FreeJobAlert 7 Aug 2026 12:05 pm

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Law college, river projects, welfare schemes for Madurai

The new special government law college in Madurai is scheduled to open its doors in the 202728 academic year with an initial intake of 300 students.

The Hindu 6 Aug 2026 4:51 pm

Computers slowed business, customers disappeared, but he never stopped: This pen doctor still returns to repair pens after 55 years

Computers slowed business, customers disappeared, but Srinivasan, Madurai's last pen doctor, still returns twice a day to his spot beside Naveen Bakery near the east gate of Meenakshi Amman Temple. He has repaired pens there for 55 years, carrying forward a trade his father started before him.

The Economic Times 6 Aug 2026 2:09 pm

severe water shortage dries up Vellaripatti irrigation tank in Madurai

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The News Mill 6 Aug 2026 10:22 am

Seven police personnel injured during Udhayanidhi Stalin arrest under treatment

The seven police officials who were injured in the assault included Sub Inspectors Dharmadurai and Kuppan, Head Constables Bhaskar and Maruthammal, and three constables Narsin, Monica, and Ayyanpandi

The Hindu 6 Aug 2026 12:38 am

Two persons murdered in Madurai

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 11:42 pm

Tamil Nadu Budget: Specialised government law college to be set up in Madurai

Finance Minister Marie Wilson, in his Budget speech, urged the Union government to immediately abolish the NEET-based admission system and restore medical admissions based on Class XII public exam marks (in Tamil Nadu)

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 2:33 pm

Olympian Circus Debuts Animal-Free, Indoor Shows in Madurai

The Times of India 4 Aug 2026 11:07 pm

DMK, TVK cadres stage protest in Madurai

The Hindu 4 Aug 2026 10:19 pm

DMK, TVK cadres stage protest in Madurai

The Hindu 4 Aug 2026 10:19 pm

Madras HC dismisses EDs plea to transfer disproportionate assets case against Anitha Radhakrishnan from Thoothukudi to Madurai

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan say transferring the case would delay the trial which is on the verge of conclusion

The Hindu 4 Aug 2026 6:53 pm

Small Business Owner in Madurai Receives Personal Letter from PM Modi

New Delhi, August 4: A small business owner from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, has received a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which has deeply touched him. Nationalam Mani, who operates his business with the help of a loan from the central government, had written to express his gratitude, prompting a response from the Prime ... Read more Small Business Owner in Madurai Receives Personal Letter from PM Modi

Morningstar 4 Aug 2026 3:50 am

A priceless treasure: Madurai shopkeeper cherishes personal letter from PM Modi

Madurai, Aug 3 (IANS) A small-scale businessman from Madurai has received a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in response to a note of gratitude he wrote after benefiting

bhaskarlive 3 Aug 2026 8:32 pm

Five of Family Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Madurai

The Chennai-bound car was completely crushed under the impact of the collision. Five occupants of the vehicle died on the spot

Deccan Chronicle 3 Aug 2026 3:26 pm

SC refuses to stay Madras HC order on Thiruparankundram Deepam

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, August 3, issued notice on a plea filed by the Tamil Nadu government challenging a Madras High Court order permitting the lighting of the traditional Karthigai Deepam at the deepa thoon (lamp pillar) situated atop the Thiruparankundram hill near a dargah in Madurai district. A Bench of Justices 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 3 Aug 2026 2:59 pm

Five of a family from Chennai killed in car crash near Madurai

Four others sustained injuries in the mishap

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 1:06 pm

Supreme Court Refuses Interim Relief To TVK Govt In Thirupparankundram Lamp Lighting Row, Issues Notice To Respondents

The Supreme Court on Monday (3 August 2026) agreed to examine a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay challenging the Madras High Courts orders permitting the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam atop a stone pillar near a dargah on the Thirupparankundram hill in Madurai district, as reported [] The post Supreme Court Refuses Interim Relief To TVK Govt In Thirupparankundram Lamp Lighting Row, Issues Notice To Respondents appeared first on The Commune .

The Commune Mag 3 Aug 2026 1:01 pm

July 2026 one of the warmest in State since 1991, show RMC data

This is the second warmest July, with unusually high daytime temperatures and persistently warmer nights. Madurai is the hottest weather station, with maximum temperatures rising above 40 degrees Celsius, as per a study of RMC observations

The Hindu 1 Aug 2026 12:02 am

Notice issued to firm for supplying substandard sachet film to Aavin in Namakkal and Madurai districts, says Minister

Milk and Dairy Development Minister inspects the sachet rolls at the Aavin chilling plant at Thoranakalpatti in Karur district, warns of stern action against those spreading misinformation about the milk federation

The Hindu 31 Jul 2026 8:26 pm

CPI(M) MP Su. Venkatesan Peddles Fake News, Falsely Claims Singing Tamil Thai Vazhthu Before Vande Mataram Could Lead To 3-Year Jail Term

Madurai CPI(M) MP Su. Venkatesan has come under scrutiny after sharing a video on social media in which he claimed that singing Tamil Thai Vazhthu before Vande Mataram could attract a three-year prison sentence under the newly passed Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 a claim that is a lie and [] The post CPI(M) MP Su. Venkatesan Peddles Fake News, Falsely Claims Singing Tamil Thai Vazhthu Before Vande Mataram Could Lead To 3-Year Jail Term appeared first on The Commune .

The Commune Mag 31 Jul 2026 2:15 pm

T.N. moves Supreme Court against HC striking down jobs to Karur stampede victims families

The Madurai Bench of the High Court had quashed the government orders granting jobs to the victims family members on compassionate grounds on July 27

The Hindu 31 Jul 2026 7:26 am

Pillars of wonder in Madurai

The Hindu 31 Jul 2026 12:24 am

Youth hacked to death near Madurai

The Hindu 30 Jul 2026 10:44 pm

FIR Against 19 Over Alleged Land Fraud Involving Madurai Meenakshi Temple Property

According to the complaint, the accused individuals allegedly conspired to fraudulently transfer the patta and execute illegal mortgage deeds and power-of-attorney registrations involving a high-value property belonging to the temple at Chokkikulam in Madurai

Deccan Chronicle 29 Jul 2026 2:29 pm

Madurai temple trust properties also provided for scholarships

Pudukottai Rajakumarar Dakshinamurthy Durairaja Durairani Trust deed provided for scholarships for B.A. programme to two poor students who secured the first and the second ranks in Intermediate exam

The Hindu 28 Jul 2026 7:34 pm

Madras HC quashes order on govt jobs to Karur victims

Madurai: In a setback to the C Joseph Vijay-led TVK government, the Madras High Courts Madurai Bench on Monday set aside an order providing government jobs to relatives of people who died in a stampede at Karur last year. A Division Bench comprising Justices CV Karthikeyan and R Sakthivel held that it was not appropriate []

The Navhind Times 28 Jul 2026 1:39 am

Madurai doctors seek overhaul of biomedical waste disposal

Reports of medical waste found in open areas across the district have raised concerns among doctors over whether it is being disposed of safely or simply dumped

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 8:06 pm

Madurai doctors seek overhaul of biomedical waste disposal

Reports of medical waste found in open areas across the district have raised concerns among doctors over whether it is being disposed of safely or simply dumped

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 8:06 pm

Jolt to Vijay govt as HC quashes Karur stampede job order

The Madras High Court's Madurai Bench has set aside a government order providing jobs to relatives of those who died in a stampede at Karur last year, citing violations of constitutional rights and existing compassionate appointment rules. The court highlighted that such appointments overlook others on waiting lists and could open floodgates for similar demands.

Rediff 27 Jul 2026 8:03 pm

Madras High Court strikes down order granting govt. jobs to kin of Karur stampede victims

The Madurai Bench had previously stated that the employment offer by the TVK government would be on a temporary basis, subject to judicial review

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 6:14 pm

Madurai Celebrates 107-Year-Old Banyan Tree To Urge Conservation

It is the last remaining centenarian tree in the immediate locality, following the prior removal of at least seven other banyan trees for road expansions and park construction

Deccan Chronicle 27 Jul 2026 4:44 pm

Centre Rejects Madurai, Coimbatore Metro Rail Proposals Again

Rejection of the project proposals for the second time turned to be another setback to Tamil Nadu's plans to expand metro connectivity beyond Chennai

Deccan Chronicle 26 Jul 2026 12:28 pm