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Festive rush leaves air passengers stranded in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Dec 23: Passengers travelling from Chennai to the southern districts of Tamil Nadu are facing severe difficulties due to the non-availability of direct flights during the peak Christmas–New Year holiday season.
Tragic end to devotee's protest: Man sets self on fire over Karthigai Deepam dispute in Madurai
Madurai, December 19: A 40-year-old man on Thursday evening died by self-immolation near a police booth in Madurai, allegedly protesting the non-lighting of the Karthigai Deepam atop Thiruparankundram hill despite a Madras High Court order.
Piyush Goyal to visit Chennai on Dec 23, Nitin Nabin on Dec 20, ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls
Chennai, December 18: Union Minister and BJP's Tamil Nadu state election in-charge Piyush Goyal will visit Chennai on December 23, ahead of the Legislative Assembly polls next year, BJP leader RN Jayaprakash said on Thursday.
Rajinikanth's fans celebrate re-release of his film 'Padayappa' in Madurai
Madurai, December 15: Superstar Rajinikanth celebrated his 75th birthday on December 12, with fans across Tamil Nadu joining in the festivities. In Madurai, last night, the occasion was marked by the re-release of his iconic film 'Padayappa', drawing moviegoers eager to relive the superstar's memorable performance.
Hockey: Bangladesh clinch Challenger Trophy to sign off from Men's Junior World Cup
Madurai, Dec 8: Bangladesh finished their FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 campaign on a happy note, clinching the title in the inaugural Challenger Trophy competition, introduced by the FIH president Tayyab Ikram as an incentive for the 17-24 place playoffs, with a 5-4 victory over Austria in Madurai on Monday.
Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin to launch 7 new projects in Madurai
Madurai, December 7: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday highlighted the state's economic progress at the Tamil Nadu Rising Investors' Conclave 2025, highlighting confirmed investments of Rs 11, 83, 000 and employment opportunities for 34 lakh people since his government assumed office.
My dream is to make Madurai an industrial city, says Stalin as Rs 36,665 crore investment pacts signed
Chennai, Dec 7: Declaring that his dream is to transform Madurai into a major industrial city, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Sunday said that Tamil Nadu’s growth model is rooted in balanced and inclusive development across all districts.
CM Stalin to preside over mega investor summit in Madurai today
Madurai, Dec 7: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will preside over a mega investor summit here on Sunday as part of a major push to accelerate industrial growth, job creation, and infrastructure development in the southern part of the state.
Men's Junior WC: International teams take in Tamil Nadu's Iconic Jallikattu tradition
Madurai, Dec 5: In a vibrant cultural showcase during the ongoing FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, international teams staying in Madurai travelled to witness Tamil Nadu’s famed traditional sport - Jallikattu - at the Kalaignar Centenary Jaikattu Arena.
Challenger Trophy ignites classification rounds of Hockey Men's Junior World Cup
Chennai/Madurai, Dec 4: The FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 entered the classification rounds for the 9-16 and 17-24 positions on Thursday in Madurai and Chennai after a day's break, with teams producing some interesting results.
TN BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran arrested amid Thirupparankundram Deepam lamp row
Madurai, Dec 4: BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagenthran was arrested on Thursday after he, along with senior party leader H. Raja and members of various Hindu organisations, attempted to climb the Thirupparankundram hill to light the Karthigai Deepam lamp in defiance of police restrictions.
Madurai Bench allows petitioner, 10 others to light Karthigai Deepam under CISF security
Madurai, December 4: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed that the petitioner along with ten others be permitted to go up to the Deepam pillar on the Thirupparankundram hilltop to light the Karthigai Deepam, while ordering the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to provide adequate security, after it found that its earlier order on the ritual had been wilfully disobeyed.
Subramaniya Swamy Temple row: Chaos erupts over lamp lighting at Thiruparankundram hilltop in Madurai
Madurai, December 4: Chaos erupted around the Thiruparankundram hilltop Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district. The unrest unfolded during the Hindu festival of Karthigai Deepam, a celebration symbolising the triumph of light over darkness.
Madras HC Madurai Bench to hear plea in Karthigai Deepam ritual issue today
Madurai, Dec 4: A legal and religious dispute over the traditional lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the Vilakkukaal (lamp pedestal) atop the Thiruparankundram hill in Tamil Nadu has escalated, prompting protests, police cases, and multiple petitions before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.
TN: Protest over lighting of Karthigai Deepam; Section 144 imposed in Thirupparankundram
Madurai, Dec 3: An unusual and tense situation unfolded in Thirupparankundram on Wednesday after Hindu organisations staged protests demanding that the Karthigai Deepam lamp be lit at the Vilakkumarathu area on the hill, leading the district administration to impose prohibitory orders under Section 144.
TN Nurses Association announces protest dates against Stalin govt
Chennai, Dec 2: Upset with the DMK government for failing to fulfil its 2021 election promise to regularise thousands of nurses working on contract, the Tamil Nadu Nurses Empowerment Association has announced a series of statewide protests beginning this month.
Give your 100 per cent, keep confidence high: Coach Sreejesh on India's belief at FIH Junior Men's WC
Madurai, Dec 1: Indian junior men's team head coach P.R Sreejesh believes it will be important for the team to give their 100 per cent and maintain their confidence if they aim to win the Junior World Cup.
Junior World Cup Hockey: Germany, Argentina, Belgium start with big wins
Madurai/Chennai (T.N), Nov 28: Defending champion Germany started their defence of the title in the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 with a comprehensive 4-0 win over South Africa in a Group A match in Madurai on Friday.
FIH Junior Men's WC: Captains gather for trophy photoshoot in Chennai & Madurai
Madurai, Nov 27: Ahead of the highly anticipated FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, captains from all 24 participating nations gathered for a special photo session with the coveted trophy.
TN steps up paddy procurement amid rain challenges
Chennai, Nov 27: The Kuruvai paddy cultivation season in Madurai district has drawn to a close, with the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) now entering the final phase of procurement.
Tamil Nadu now first choice for major sporting events: Atulya Misra
Chennai, November 25: Ahead of the start of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025, Atulya Misra, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department of Tamil Nadu, said the state has become the preferred place for hosting major tournaments in India.
Japan, Chile, Spain, and Austria arrive in India for Hockey Men's Jr World Cup
Madurai, Nov 25: As excitement builds ahead of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, more participating teams have begun arriving in India, with Japan and Chile arriving in Chennai and Spain and Austria touching down in Madurai to kick start their final preparations.
Udhayanidhi Stalin inspects arrangements at Chennai's Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium for Men's Junior Hockey World Cup
Chennai, November 24: Ahead of the start of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025, set to begin from November 28 to December 10, the Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin said that he has inspected the full arrangements of Chennai's Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, noting that security and transportation for students are also in place at the venue for the marquee event.
Men's Jr World Cup: Madurai lays out red carpet for Malaysia, Egypt, Namibia, England, South Africa; New Zealand reach Chennai
Madurai (T.N.), Nov 24: It was a busy Monday at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 in both Madurai and Chennai, as a whole host of teams made their way to India for the prestigious tournament. Among the teams that reached Madurai were Malaysia, Egypt, Namibia, England, and South Africa, whilst New Zealand's long journey to India ended in Chennai.
FIH Junior World Cup: Madurai welcomes defending champions Germany, Canada, Korea land in Chennai
Madurai, November 24: Preparations for the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 have begun in full swing, and adding to that were Canada and defending champions Germany's Men's Junior Hockey Team, both of whom arrived in Madurai on Sunday. Germany had clinched the 2023 FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup after they defeated France 2-1 in the final in Kuala Lumpur. Sunday also saw Korea touch down in Chennai in the afternoon.
Tamil Nadu: Incessant rainfall triggers waterlogging in residential areas in Thoothukudi
Thoothukudi, November 24: Continuous rainfall over the past two days has led to widespread waterlogging across several suburban parts of the Thoothukudi district, severely impacting daily life for residents.
Confident that it will be one of biggest milestones of Madurai's sporting history: Meghanatha on city hosting FIH Junior Hockey WC
Madurai, November 23: Thiru J Meghanatha Reddy, the member secretary of the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, expressed hope that hosting of the FIH Junior Men's Hockey World Cup would go down as "one of the biggest milestones" in Madurai's history and also spoke on how upgradation of facility here took place ahead of the tournament starting from November 28 onwards.
Hockey India announces free tickets for Men's Junior World Cup
Madurai, Nov 23: In a historic move to promote greater fan engagement and celebrate the sport's increasing popularity, Hockey India on Sunday announced that entry to all matches of the Men's Junior World Cup will be completely free.
Madurai International Hockey Stadium inaugurated ahead of FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup
Madurai, November 22: Ahead of the start of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025, the Tamil Nadu Government inaugurated the Madurai International Hockey Stadium, a newly built world-class facility at the Race Course Complex.
Madurai's international hockey stadium inaugurated ahead of Men's Junior World Cup 2025
Madurai, Nov 22: Ahead of the start of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025, the Tamil Nadu Government inaugurated the Madurai International Hockey Stadium, a newly built world-class facility at the Race Course Complex here on Saturday.
Hockey: Belgium reach Madurai for Men's Junior World Cup 2025
Madurai, Nov 22: Belgium became the second team to arrive in Madurai on Saturday with the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 heading into the home stretch before the opening matchday on November 28.
Belgium arrive in Madurai for FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025
Madurai, November 22: With the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 heading into the home stretch before the opening matchday, Belgium became the second team to arrive in Madurai, on Saturday, as per a release from Hockey India.
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe visits Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai
Madurai, November 22: Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai on Saturday, months after securing bail in a high-profile public funds misuse case back home.
TN: CM Stalin writes to PM Modi, seeks reconsideration of metro rail projects for Coimbatore, Madurai
Chennai, November 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider rejecting the proposals for the Metro Rail systems in Coimbatore and Madurai, saying that the "most urbanised state in the country" needs to have high-capacity public transport in all cities.
Ready to meet PM Modi to explain Coimbatore, Madurai metro projects: CM Stalin
Chennai, Nov 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has expressed strong disappointment over the Union government's refusal to approve Metro Rail projects for Coimbatore and Madurai, stating that he is willing to personally meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to present detailed clarifications.
Hockey: Ireland and Australia touch down in India for FIH Men's Jr World Cup
Madurai, Nov 21: The Irish and Australian team arrived in India ahead of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025. Ireland was the first to reach Madurai, arriving on Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, just before the Irish side, it was the Australian team who touched down in Chennai.
Union Minister Khattar accuses TN CM of 'playing politics' on Coimbatore-Madurai metro; says there are major flaws in DPRs
Chennai, Nov 20: Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of “playing politics†over the rejection of Metro Rail proposals for Coimbatore and Madurai, and stated that the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) contained “serious inconsistencies and unjustifiable projections.â€
Union Minister Manohar Lal slams Tamil Nadu CM for politicising Coimbatore, Madurai metro projects
New Delhi, November 20: After Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin hit out at the Centre for denying sanction for metro rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, highlighted discrepancies in the projects, targeting Stalin for "politicising" the issue.
Rohit to lead India in Men's Jr Hockey World Cup; striker Araijeet Hundal ruled out
New Delhi, Nov 14: Defender and dragflicker Rohit, who had a good show in the recent Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia where the team won a silver medal, will be leading the team in the FIH Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, set to begin from November 28 to December 10 in Chennai and Madurai.
Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin announces Rs 3 lakh assistance for kin of people killed in police vehicle collision
Madurai, November 13: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced ₹3 lakh compensation for the three people killed in a collision with a police vehicle on the Madurai National Highway near Poovanthu Sakkudi. He has also announced ₹1 lakh for the one person injured in the incident.