Madurai

Metropolis in Tamil Nadu, India

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Madurai is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Madurai District. As of the 2011 census, it was the third largest Urban agglomeration in Tamil Nadu after Chennai and Coimbatore and the 44th most populated city in India. Located on the banks of River Vaigai, Madurai has been a major settlement for two millennia. It is often referred to as "Thoonga Nagaram", meaning "the city which never sleeps".

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'Flower Palanquin' festival celebrated at Madurai's Alagar Koyil 'Flower Palanquin' festival was celebrated in Madurai's Alagar Koyil on April 30. Due to COVID-19, the temple decided to conduct the festival without the participation of devotees. Temple authorities.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:15Published 2 weeks ago

'Vaigai' festival celebrated at Madurai temple without common devotees Amid the second wave of COVID-19, the 'Vaigai' festival in Madurai was held inside the Lord Sundararaja Perumal Temple in Tamil Nadu's Madurai on April 26. Temple management had decided to celebrate.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:08Published 2 weeks ago

DMK, Congress have not understood ethos of Madurai: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jibe at safety and dignity of women under DMK and Congress' rule. He also accused DMK of making peace-loving Madurai into mafia pertaining family complications... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:41Published on April 2, 2021

Madurai best example of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat': PM Modi Ahead of polls in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Madurai to attend a public rally. PM Modi appreciated Madurai for being the perfect example of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.' PM Modi.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:58Published on April 2, 2021

Watch: PM Modi, in ‘veshti’, offers prayers at Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in poll-bound Tamil Nadu and visited the centuries-old Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple in Madurai. For his visit to the temple, the Prime.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:03Published on April 1, 2021

PM Narendra Modi visits Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 1 visited Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple in Madurai to offer prayers. Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple is one of prominent temples in Madurai... Credit: ANI Duration: 02:08Published on April 1, 2021

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Tamil Nadu Congress candidate Madhav Rao passes away The 63-year old Rao was admitted to a private hospital in Madurai after he had filed his nomination papers on March 20. DNA - Published on April 12, 2021
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Actor and MNM chief Kamal Haasan says he will contest 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections Haasan has been strongly advocating for making Madurai the second capital of Tamil Nadu and has urged people to extend their support in the elections. DNA - Published on December 14, 2020
Kamal Haasan asks PM Modi to explain need for new Parliament building "To protect whom is a new Parliament building being constructed at a cost of Rs 1,000 crore when half of India is hungry due to the coronavirus pandemic triggered loss of livelihoods,' the Makkal.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 13, 2020
Tamil Nadu: Income Tax department detects Rs 1,000-crore black money after raids on Chennai IT infra firm It said the raids were carried out on November 4 at five locations in Chennai and Madurai. DNA - Published on November 7, 2020

Tamil Nadu: 68-year-old alms seeker donates Rs 90,000 to a COVID-19 relief fund in Madurai, wins hearts Poolpandiyan, a 68-year old alms seeker in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, has donated Rs 90,000 of his savings to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund in their fight against Covid-19 pandemic. DNA - Published on August 18, 2020
CB-CID submits status report to Madras High Court in Tuticorin custodial death case In suo-moto hearings of Jayaraj-Bennix death case, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has passed several orders to speed up the delivery of justice. DNA - Published on July 28, 2020
Online rummy to be banned in Tamil Nadu? Madras HC says govt can pass laws banning online games involving money Central and state governments can pass laws that ban online games involving real money, such as online rummy, card games and others, Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has observed. The court drew.. DNA - Published on July 24, 2020
Tuticorin custodial death: CBI team to arrive today to begin probe, directed by HC to file status report by July 28 A CBI counsel informed a bench of Justice Sathyanarayanan and Rajamanickam that a team of seven CBI officers from Delhi would reach Madurai on Friday. DNA - Published on July 10, 2020

Mask Parottas, Corona-shaped Dosas and much more: Madurai restaurant's COVID-themed menu to spread awareness Mask Parottas, Corona-shaped Dosas, Bondas and a new herbal concoction are the latest offerings on the menu in this Madurai restaurant. DNA - Published on July 9, 2020
Tuticorin custodial death case: High Court orders protection, paid-leave for lady cop witness The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has appreciated the CB-CID police for their quick investigation and searches in the Tuticorin custodial deaths case. DNA - Published on July 2, 2020
Madurai salon owner's daughter chosen as UNADAP Goodwill Ambassador to the Poor IndiaTimes - Published on June 6, 2020	From special mention in 'Mann Ki Baat' to recognition by UN body: Madurai girl's philanthropy is winning hearts Nethra has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador to the poor for UNADAP and would be given an opportunity to speak at the UN conferences in New York and Geneva. DNA - Published on June 5, 2020
Social distancing norms flouted at Tamil Nadu minister's event in Madurai The event was held this morning in Madurai district's South Masi street, where the minister was to declare open 300 shops selling essential items. DNA - Published on April 22, 2020	Operation Sanjeevani: India sends 6.7 tones of medical assistance to Maldives amidst COVID-19 crisis The Indian Air Force lifted medicines from airports in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Madurai and delivered to the Maldives. DNA - Published on April 2, 2020
Owaisi challenges Amit Shah for debate on CAA Addressing a gathering in Madurai, the Lok Sabha MP from Hyderabad said: "Amit Shah invites everyone to debate about CAA.Is he ready to debate with me? The AIADMK government should raise voice against.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 23, 2020	Tamil Nadu: After authorities review arrangements, bull-taming sport Jallikattu kicks off in Madurai Three villages-Avaniyapuram, Alanganallur and Palamedu will host the sport in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. DNA - Published on January 15, 2020
‘Not rocket science, just observation’ The 33-year-old, who hails from Madurai, woke up on Tuesday to an email from Nasa confirming that the American space agency has confirmed Vikram lander’s crash site and giving him credit for the.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 4, 2019	Meet Shanmuga Subramanian- Chennai techie who helped NASA in locating Vikram lander debris Shanmuga hails from Madurai and works as a technical architect. DNA - Published on December 3, 2019
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Like BJP flag: DMK MLA P Thiaga Rajan sees red over Madurai bridge's new paint job Madurai Central MLA P Thiaga Rajan called for the bridge to be painted white. DNA - Published on June 24, 2019	Ex-TN DGP who arrested Indira over graft dies He began his career as an assistant superintendent of police in Madurai and then rose to become the joint director of Ce-ntral Bureau of Investigation . IndiaTimes - Published on June 24, 2019
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Madurai

Metropolis in Tamil Nadu, India

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