YOU WONT BELIEVE: 7 - What They Never Told You

108 ambulance workers to go on strike from January 8

Members of the 108 Ambulance Workers’ Union, including drivers, emergency medical technicians (EMT) and call centre personnel, have announced an indefinite strike from January 1 in Madurai, Dindigul and Theni districts

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

₹11.50 lakh unaccounted money seized from residence of Joint Registrar in Madurai

Vigilance sleuths seized ₹11.50 lakh unaccounted money from the residence of Joint Registrar (in-charge) in Madurai, a day after ₹1.25 lakh was seized from his possession near Virudhunagar. The sleuths found he had collected bribe from document-writers using secret codes. People can contact DVAC ADSP to alert about corrupt practices…

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

SETC to operate buses from Tamabaram and Poonamallee termini ahead of Ayudha Puja

SETC to operate express buses from Tambaram MEPZ & Poonamallee to decongest Koyambedu. Buses to Tiruvannamalai, Vandavasi, Senji, Panruti, Vadalur, Chidambaram, Vellore, Arani, Arcot, Thirupathur, Kancheepuram, Hosur, Tiruttani, Puducherry, Cuddalore, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Velankanni, Tiruchi, Madurai, Tirunelveli. SETC to ease congestion at Koyambedu ahead of Ayudha Pooja.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

World looking at young technocrats from India, says Anna University VC

At Thiagarajar College of Engineering in Madurai, 1,091 grads conferred degrees. Anna Univ. VC R. Velraj urged students to use their strength to excel. Thiagarajar College Correspondent K. Hari Thiagarajan asked students to opt for non-IT careers.

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

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 · Oct 13, 2023

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 · Oct 12, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

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 · Oct 4, 2023

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 · Oct 1, 2023

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 · Sep 30, 2023