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Nov 22, 2023, 12:32 PM IST

Madurai train fire kills 9, forensic investigation underway

Yesterday, a coach of the train caught fire at Madurai station. 9 people had died due to the fire. After which now forensic investigation has started on this incident.

Aug 27, 2023, 17:18 PM IST

Fire explosion in Pantry Coach of train in Madurai, 9 dead

Tamil Nadu Train Accident: A case of fire in the Pantry Coach of the train has come to light in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. 9 people have died in this accident. Know latest updates.

Aug 26, 2023, 10:10 AM IST

Tamil Nadu: 9 Killed As Massive Fire Breaks Out On Train At Madurai Railway Junction

Based on the preliminary information, a fire broke out on a train at Madurai Railway Junction during attempts to cook food on the train.

Aug 26, 2023, 08:40 AM IST

Jallikattu 2023: Over 60 people injured during bull taming sport in Tamil Nadu's Madurai

The event coincides with the Pongal celebrations and is stated on the day of Mattu Pongal. It is a local bull-taming sport where a participant is supposed to grab the bull by the horns and tame it as it tries to shrug him off.

Jan 16, 2023, 13:55 PM IST

Swadesh Darshan Tourist Train: IRCTC introduces AFFORDABLE tour package to Madurai, Rameshwaram and Tirupati

Indian Railways: IRCTC introduces Madurai, Rameshwaram, and Tirupati budget-friendly train tour package for devotees, Check dates and other details HERE.

Oct 25, 2022, 17:42 PM IST

WATCH: Petrol bombs thrown at house of RSS leader in Tamil Nadu's Madurai; probe underway

CCTV footage shows two bike-borne men hurling petrol bombs at the residence of RSS leader MS Krishnan.

Sep 25, 2022, 09:43 AM IST

Madurai Chithirai Fest stampede: 2 dead, 7 injured; CM Stalin announces financial aid

At least two people died while seven others were injured in a stampede during the entry of Lord Kallazhagar into the Vaigai River as a part of Madurai Chithirai Festival 2022, reported ANI quoting Madurai Government Hospital Dean A Rathinavel.

Apr 16, 2022, 12:02 PM IST

Avaniyapuram Jallikattu competition begins in Madurai, teenage spectator gored to death, over 50 others injured

Nearly 641 bulls stormed into the arena at Avaniyapuram on Friday, signalling the commencement of the jallikattu competitions during the Pongal (harvest) festival in the district. 

Jan 15, 2022, 12:03 PM IST

Rainfall ceases in Chennai, IMD says Tamil Nadu to get more showers - in Pics

Chennai residents have heaved a sigh of relief as the downpour stopped on Friday morning. But the state can expect some more rainfall.

Nov 12, 2021, 13:26 PM IST

IRCTC to begin Shri Ramayana Yatra train from Madurai: Fare, package details

IRCTC is going to start a special train under Shri Ramayana Yatra from Madurai. 

Nov 10, 2021, 18:18 PM IST

Madurai Transkitchen - Sumptuous meals, noble cause and a means of livelihood for Trans community

Run by members of the transgender community, it is a 7-table, 30-seater restaurant located at the heart of Madurai city. The partially solar-powered facility employs eight transgenders on a full-time basis and four on a part-time basis. 

Sep 20, 2021, 17:11 PM IST

NIA chargesheets three operatives in Madurai CPI (Maoist) case

The case was initially registered relating to uploading of objectionable contents on Facebook account “Thozhar Vivek” denigrating the celebration of Independence Day as a sham

Jun 11, 2021, 23:52 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Polls: “Want to achieve, lead our community by example,” says Transgender candidate with Doctorate

63-year old Bharathi Kannamma is fighting her third election from the Madurai south constituency. 

Apr 02, 2021, 21:36 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi showed support to farmers in Tamil Nadu while farmers protest is in Delhi?

Rahul Gandhi will be in Tamil Nadu on Thursday to give moral support to the farmers, where he will participate in the Jallikattu program in Madurai. Now the question is that the Congress who wanted to ban Jallikattu, how come support Jallikattu?

Jan 14, 2021, 09:34 AM IST

Medical aspirant commits suicide in Tamil Nadu's Madurai

A 19 year-old medical aspirant died of alleged suicide here on Saturday, apparently 'apprehensive' over the National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET), police said.

Sep 12, 2020, 14:52 PM IST

Panic buying grips Chennai, 4 other Tamil Nadu cities after complete lockdown announcement

After the complete lockdown announcement, markets and other stores in several parts of Tamil Nadu saw hordes of people, in a complete violation of orders. 

Apr 25, 2020, 17:41 PM IST

Jallikattu held in Tamil Nadu's Madurai; over 700 bulls participate

More than 2,000 police personnel have been deployed for security, said the newsagency. 

Jan 17, 2020, 10:04 AM IST