Madurai district witnessed a robust participation of 8,324 Class 8 students in the NMMSS exam. The scholarship aims to support meritorious, economically weaker students. Read more about this key educational initiative.
Madurai's Govt Rajaji Hospital witnesses a surge in daily patients to 7,000. Health Minister Ma Subramanian inaugurates new CT scanner & X-ray, highlights Rs 420 crore investment and AIIMS Madurai's 2027 deadline.
Madurai is ready for the first Jallikattu of the season at Avaniyapuram. Barricades, water, and medical facilities are set. Discover the detailed preparations for this grand traditional event.
Severe frost in Madurai has devastated jasmine crops, causing prices to surge to ₹12,000 per kg. Traders warn of further hikes ahead of Pongal. Read the full report.
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
Madurai Corporation allocates Rs 100 crore to fix rain and utility-damaged roads. Key areas near Meenakshi Temple & Vaigai river prioritized. Work aims for mid-February completion.
Uttarakhand recorded 1153 forest fire alerts in December 2025, the highest in three years. Officials blame dry weather and stubble burning. Read about the state's preparedness.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's convoy car suffered a tyre puncture at 150 km/h on Dindigul-Madurai highway. The CM was shifted safely and continued his journey. Read the full details of the incident.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Massive private sector job fair in Madurai on January 10. Over 250 companies offering 10,000 jobs. Register online now and bring your CV. Free entry and skill training.
Madurai Corporation permits 103 evicted street vendors to resume business near Meenakshi Amman Temple. Deputy mayor cites peak season livelihood concerns. Read the full story.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Forest officials in Dindigul arrested three construction workers for setting traps to poach wild rabbits in Odaipatti forest. A fine of Rs 20,000 was imposed. Read more.
Madurai Corporation launches a nightly cleaning drive from 10 PM to 4 AM to reduce strain on workers and improve efficiency. Learn how this initiative benefits the city.
Eight monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karnataka's forest. Viscera sent for lab tests to determine cause. Forest Department launches investigation.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board announces 785 vacancies for Forest Guard, Forester & Surveyor posts. Check eligibility, salary up to Rs 65,000, and selection process details here.
Karnataka's forest minister Eshwar Khandre announced 70% completion of the state's deemed forest survey, a critical step for conservation and land-use clarity. Read the latest updates.
DFO Lucknow Sitanshu Pandey distributed blankets to staff and honored dedicated employees, following CM Yogi Adityanath's directives. A key step for employee welfare and forest conservation.
Despite fines and weekly removal drives, Madurai grapples with posters defacing public spaces. Officials collected ₹19,000, but new ads appear overnight. Can murals and vertical gardens offer a solution?
Madurai celebrated New Year 2026 with a unique midnight book sale, sacred prayers at major temples, and heavy police deployment. Over 1,500 officers ensured safety as crowds gathered. Discover how tradition met innovation.
Despite weekly clean-ups and fines, Madurai struggles with illegal posters on flyovers and public walls. Officials turn to murals and vertical gardens for a solution. Read more.
Two separate murders in Madurai late Wednesday see swift police action. Five auto drivers arrested for hacking a driver, while search intensifies for killers of a construction worker. Latest updates.
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A photo exhibition in Madurai showcased a thriving 60-acre man-made forest at MKU, documenting 145 insect species. Experts stress public participation is key for urban conservation. Discover how locals are rebuilding green cover.
Madurai police returned 550 lost/stolen phones & reported a major crime decline in 2025. Robberies down 74%, hurt cases fell 43%. Commissioner Dr J Loganathan outlines future plans.
Dindigul police arrested four men and seized 12kg of ganja smuggled from Odisha during a vehicle check near the bus stand. Read the full details of the drug bust here.
Madurai and Trichy prepare for a vibrant New Year's Eve with carnivals, fireworks, and alcohol-free parties. Police deploy 1,500 personnel for safety. Explore the festive plans here!
The Supreme Court's Aravalli ruling signals a critical need for India's forest governance to shift from file-driven control to evidence-based district operations. Can DFOs manage ecology and economy?
Sewage overflow near Madurai's Meenakshi Amman temple disrupts access for devotees and vendors. Officials cite silt and commercial waste as cause. Read about the impact and civic response.
Sewage overflow near Madurai's Meenakshi Amman temple disrupts access for devotees and vendors. Officials cite silt and commercial waste as causes. Read about the impact and official response.