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Conservationists urge TN government to declare Samanatham tank a protected site
Chennai, March 19: Conservationists in Tamil Nadu have called on the state government to designate the Samanatham water tank in Madurai as a protected site, citing its growing importance as a habitat for migratory birds.
TN Minister Moorthy inaugurates Alanganallur Jallikattu
Chennai, March 16: Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes and Registration Minister Moorthy inaugurated the much-anticipated Alanganallur Jallikattu in Vadipatti, Madurai on Sunday.
Tamil Nadu: Annamalai writes to DGP regarding mishandling of his security detail
Chennai, February 19: Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Wednesday wrote to the Director General of Police of Kamarajar Salai Chennai regarding the mishandling of security detail, during his visit to Thiruparankundram Temple in Madurai on February 17.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin lays foundation stone for Madurai TIDEL Park
Madurai, February 18: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin laid the foundation stone for the Madurai TIDEL Park through a video conference on Tuesday at an event held in Madurai.
TN: MK Stalin lays foundation for Rs 717 crore TIDEL parks in Tiruchy & Madurai
Chennai, Feb 18: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin laid the foundation stone for TIDEL parks in Tiruchy and Madurai on Tuesday.
Tamil Nadu: Nine people fell ill after consuming grilled chicken in Madurai
Madurai, February 6: Nine people reportedly fell ill after consuming grilled chicken at a restaurant at Chinnakadai Street, Sholavandan in Madurai.
PIL seeks ban on animal sacrifice at Thiruparankundram Hill Dargah
Madurai, January 29: A petition has been filed seeking a ban on animal sacrifices, including goats and chickens, at the Sikandar Badusha Dargah in Thiruparankundram, Madurai. The petition, filed as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) by Kannan, a resident of Madurai, was submitted before the Madurai Bench of the High Court.
'Had assured Tungsten mining project wouldn't be implemented till I'm CM': MK Stalin
Madurai, January 27: Referring to the resolution passed by the Tamil Nadu assembly against the Tungsten mining project, Chief Minister MK Stalin said he had assured everyone that he wouldn't let the project come even if he has to resign from the position.
CM Stalin to visit Madurai tomorrow to celebrate Tungsten mining project's cancellation
Chennai, Jan 25: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K Stalin is scheduled to visit villagers of Arittapatti in Madurai district on Sunday to acknowledge their efforts and celebrate the cancellation of the tungsten mining project.
TN: Railways announce special trains for Thaipoosam festival
Madurai, January 22: The Indian Railways has announced the operation of special trains between Madurai Junction and Palani in connection with the Thaipoosam festival at Palani temple. The festival will take place on February 11 and 12, 2025.
JP Nadda inaugurates multiple projects from CIPET Ahmedabad
New Delhi, Jan 19: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers, J. P. Nadda, inaugurated several projects from the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates Alanganallur Jallikattu in Madurai
Chennai, Jan 16: Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated the world-famous Alanganallur Jallikattu in Madurai on Thursday.
Tamil Nadu: Udhayanidhi Stalin flags off Jallikattu event in Madurai
Madurai, January 16: Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday flagged off the Jallikattu event at Alanganallur in Madurai district on the occasion of Kaanum Pongal.
Tamil Nadu: Day 2 of Jallikattu begins in Madurai
Madurai, January 15: Day two of the world-famous Jallikattu event began in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district on Wednesday morning.
One Killed, 75 injured during Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Madurai
Chennai, January 14: One person was killed during a Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district, an officer said on Tuesday. 75 others are said to be injured, out of which 30 sustained grievous injuries.
Avaniyapuram Jallikattu begins in TN, 1,100 bulls compete
Chennai, Jan 14: The world-renowned Avaniyapuram Jallikattu in Madurai district commenced on Tuesday as part of Tamil Nadu's Pongal festivities.
Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Madurai begins; 1,100 bulls, 900 tamers in fray
Madurai, January 14: The world-renowned three-day Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Madurai kicked off on Tuesday, with Avaniyapuram village holding its first-day event which features 1,100 bulls and 900 bull-tamers.
Die-hard Rajinikanth fan celebrates Pongal in temple dedicated to the superstar
Madurai, January 12: Karthik, a die-hard fan of superstar Rajinikanth from Madurai, uniquely celebrated Pongal by honouring the actor in a temple he built inside his home.
Tamil Nadu: Online registration for Madurai's iconic Jallikattu events to begin tomorrow
Madurai, January 5: The online registration for the globally renowned Jallikattu events at Avaniyapuram, Palamedu, and Alanganallur will commence on January 6 at 5 pm and will remain open until January 7 at 5 pm, the Madurai district administration announced.