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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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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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

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

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…

The Hindu

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 Hindu

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…

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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

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

Thangachimadam, a village where the famous Madurai malli takes birth

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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.

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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.

The Hindu

T.N. Minister Moorthy dismisses AIADMK MLA’s allegation; says T.N. govt has been impartial in providing funds to all constituencies

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has been providing funds to all the 234 Assembly Constituencies in the State and there was no partiality in disbursal as claimed by some of the AIADMK MLAs, said TN Registration and Commercial Taxes Minister P Moorthy

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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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