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No Caste Discrimination In Water Distribution: Madras High Court's Big Order
In a powerful and far-reaching order, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has condemned caste-based discrimination in access to public water resources and directed statewide implementation of equitable practices.
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107 Hospitalised After Eating Food Served During Tamil Nadu Temple Festival
At least 107 people were hospitalised in Madurai after reportedly consuming food served during a temple festival at Kalvimadai village in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district on Sunday, officials said.
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Madras High Court Denies Permission For RSS Rallies In 3 Tamil Nadu Districts
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday denied permission to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold rallies in Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Sivangai districts of Tamil Nadu on October 22.
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Bull Tamer Gored To Death At Jallikattu Event In Tamil Nadu
A 26-year-old bull tamer, who appeared unstoppable in taming nine bulls, succumbed after he was gored by a bull at the Jallikattu event in Palamedu in Madurai district on Monday, police said.
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Around 60 Injured During Jallikattu Event In Tamil Nadu's Madurai: Official
Around 60 people were hurt, with 20 suffering serious injuries, in a Jallikattu event at Avaniyapuram here, a senior district official said on Monday.
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5 Killed In Fire At Fireworks Godown In Madurai, Rescue Underway
At least five people were killed Thursday in a fire at a fireworks godown at Thirumangalam in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu.
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2 Arrested For Bombing Tamil Nadu RSS Man's House: Police
Two persons were arrested for their involvement in hurling petrol bombs into the house of a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) member in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu on September 24, said police on Sunday.
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3 Petrol Bombs Thrown At RSS Member's House In Tamil Nadu: Cops
As many as three petrol bombs were hurled into the house of a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) member in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu.
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Tamil Nadu Official Admits Tampering With Civic Poll Result To Favour DMK Candidate
The Returning Officer attached to T Kallupatti panchayat in Madurai district on Monday admitted he had changed the civic poll result for Ward 10 there in favour of the DMK candidate due to the pressure exerted by the local ruling party functiona
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Man Attacks Bulls With Stick During Jallikattu In Tamil Nadu, Arrested
Police have arrested a man for attacking bulls with a stick in Palamedu Jallikattu in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu, said V Baskaran, Madurai Superintendent of Police (SP) on Thursday.
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1 Dead, 80 Injured As Jallikattu Contests Begin In Tamil Nadu's Madurai
An 18-year-old man was killed by a raging bull at the Avaniyapuram Jallikattu festival in Tamil Nadu's Madurai on Friday. The popular bull-taming competition held on Pongal day in the district left about 80 people, including tamers, bull owners and s
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Tamil Nadu's Madurai Bans Entry To Public Places For Unvaccinated People
The people who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 would not be allowed entry into public places in Madurai district from December 13, District collector Dr S. Aneesh Sekhar has informed, according to news agency ANI.
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Rajinikanth's Fans Perform Special Prayers For His Speedy Recovery
Fans of superstar Rajinikanth, on Sunday, held special prayers at Thirupankyndram Murugan Temple in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district for his speedy recovery and the success of his upcoming movie Annaatthe.
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Pongal Lunch With Locals, Cow Worship: Leaders Head To Tamil Nadu
Tamil speakers celebrate their annual harvest festival over the next four days beginning today. Coinciding with similar revelries across the country, such as Bihu in northeastern India and Uttarayan in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu's biggest celebration comes merely months ahead of the state's assembly polls. Not surprisingly key leaders from across the poli...
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Cyclone Burevi Highlights: Flight Operations To Resume At Thiruvananthapuram Airport From 4pm
Southern Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Kerala are on high alert as the cyclone Burevi which weakened into a deep depression inches closer to the southern shores. The deep depression is likely to cross Ramanathapuram and adjoining Tuticorin district in six hours with windspeed of 50-60 kmph, according to the weather office. Flight operations in three ...
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No Caste Discrimination In Water Distribution: Madras High Court's Big Order
In a powerful and far-reaching order, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has condemned caste-based discrimination in access to public water resources and directed statewide implementation of equitable practices.
-
107 Hospitalised After Eating Food Served During Tamil Nadu Temple Festival
At least 107 people were hospitalised in Madurai after reportedly consuming food served during a temple festival at Kalvimadai village in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district on Sunday, officials said.
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Madras High Court Denies Permission For RSS Rallies In 3 Tamil Nadu Districts
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday denied permission to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold rallies in Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Sivangai districts of Tamil Nadu on October 22.
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Bull Tamer Gored To Death At Jallikattu Event In Tamil Nadu
A 26-year-old bull tamer, who appeared unstoppable in taming nine bulls, succumbed after he was gored by a bull at the Jallikattu event in Palamedu in Madurai district on Monday, police said.
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Around 60 Injured During Jallikattu Event In Tamil Nadu's Madurai: Official
Around 60 people were hurt, with 20 suffering serious injuries, in a Jallikattu event at Avaniyapuram here, a senior district official said on Monday.
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5 Killed In Fire At Fireworks Godown In Madurai, Rescue Underway
At least five people were killed Thursday in a fire at a fireworks godown at Thirumangalam in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu.
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2 Arrested For Bombing Tamil Nadu RSS Man's House: Police
Two persons were arrested for their involvement in hurling petrol bombs into the house of a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) member in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu on September 24, said police on Sunday.
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3 Petrol Bombs Thrown At RSS Member's House In Tamil Nadu: Cops
As many as three petrol bombs were hurled into the house of a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) member in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu.
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Tamil Nadu Official Admits Tampering With Civic Poll Result To Favour DMK Candidate
The Returning Officer attached to T Kallupatti panchayat in Madurai district on Monday admitted he had changed the civic poll result for Ward 10 there in favour of the DMK candidate due to the pressure exerted by the local ruling party functiona
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Man Attacks Bulls With Stick During Jallikattu In Tamil Nadu, Arrested
Police have arrested a man for attacking bulls with a stick in Palamedu Jallikattu in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu, said V Baskaran, Madurai Superintendent of Police (SP) on Thursday.
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1 Dead, 80 Injured As Jallikattu Contests Begin In Tamil Nadu's Madurai
An 18-year-old man was killed by a raging bull at the Avaniyapuram Jallikattu festival in Tamil Nadu's Madurai on Friday. The popular bull-taming competition held on Pongal day in the district left about 80 people, including tamers, bull owners and s
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Tamil Nadu's Madurai Bans Entry To Public Places For Unvaccinated People
The people who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 would not be allowed entry into public places in Madurai district from December 13, District collector Dr S. Aneesh Sekhar has informed, according to news agency ANI.
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Rajinikanth's Fans Perform Special Prayers For His Speedy Recovery
Fans of superstar Rajinikanth, on Sunday, held special prayers at Thirupankyndram Murugan Temple in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district for his speedy recovery and the success of his upcoming movie Annaatthe.
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Pongal Lunch With Locals, Cow Worship: Leaders Head To Tamil Nadu
Tamil speakers celebrate their annual harvest festival over the next four days beginning today. Coinciding with similar revelries across the country, such as Bihu in northeastern India and Uttarayan in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu's biggest celebration comes merely months ahead of the state's assembly polls. Not surprisingly key leaders from across the poli...
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Cyclone Burevi Highlights: Flight Operations To Resume At Thiruvananthapuram Airport From 4pm
Southern Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Kerala are on high alert as the cyclone Burevi which weakened into a deep depression inches closer to the southern shores. The deep depression is likely to cross Ramanathapuram and adjoining Tuticorin district in six hours with windspeed of 50-60 kmph, according to the weather office. Flight operations in three ...
