Everything you need to know about Madurai North: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Madurai North: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Two people were injured when an unidentified object exploded in a dustbin in Tamil Nadu's Madurai town Thursday, police said.
Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Tuesday announced her government's decision to install a mega statue of Tamil Thai (Mother Tamil) in Madurai at an outlay of Rs.100 crore.
Chennai, May 13 (IANS) The shooting of the first schedule of Tamil actor Vijay-starrer action-drama "Jilla" started Monday in Madurai.
Chennai, May 5 (IANS) Having completed forthcoming Tamil action-drama "Thalaivaa", actor Vijay Sunday joined the team of his new film "Jilla" for a photo shoot session here. Mohanlal and Kajal Agarwal were also present on the sets.
Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Tamil actress Aishwarya Arjun fainted on the sets of upcoming Tamil romantic-comedy "Pattathu Yaanai" Sunday in Trichy due to extremely hot weather.
Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Three people died and eight others were injured in a blast in a firecracker unit near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu Sunday morning, police said.
Chennai, April 24 (IANS) Tamil actor Vishal Krishna, known for films such as "Sandakozhi", "Thimiru" and "Avan Ivan", will produce and act in the upcoming revenge-drama "Paandia Naadu".
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Three suspects have been taken into custody by the Karnataka Police from Tamil Nadu in connection with the April 17 Bangalore bomb blast that left 16 people injured, police said Tuesday.
Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian father of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings hopes to travel to the US and seek justice for his sons, who he believes were set up.
Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US and Russia might join efforts in the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombings if the suspects' ties to Russia are confirmed, the Kremlin's spokesman said Saturday.
London, Apr. 16 (ANI): Pierce Brosnan has said that after the death of his first wife Cassandra Harris in 1991 because of cancer, he never thought that he would marry again.
Hanover (Germany), April 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for calm on the Korean peninsula, saying the escalation of tension in the region could lead to a nuclear disaster far worse than the Chernobyl incident.
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The seat capacity of Indian passenger carriers flying to Singapore has been increased by 10 percent, the civil aviation ministry said Friday.
he Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Markanday Katju directed the Tamil Nadu state government to suspend 30 policemen involved in the illegal arrest of an editor of a daily nearly three years ago, or resign.
Hyderabad, April 5 (IANS) The Press Council of India (PCI) Friday asked the Tamil Nadu chief minister to suspend 30 policemen involved in the illegal arrest of an editor of a daily nearly three years ago, or resign.
Chennai, April 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday announced a slew of housing projects across the state including an integrated satellite township in Madurai and construction of multi-storied apartments near here using pre-fab technology.
Melbourne, April 1 (ANI): Tom Jones' love child Jonathan Berkery has said he became a gun-carrying drug dealer who slept rough because he was abandoned by the singer, who has always refused to acknowledge his existence.
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) The DMK Monday urged the Indian government to boycott the ensuing Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held in Sri Lanka this November if the organisers are not able to shift venue outside the island nation.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) led by M Karunanidhi Monday have closed all its door from congress led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government after erupting difference on the issue of Sri Lanka's war crime with Tamils..............
Chennai, Mar. 25 (ANI): M. Karunanidhi-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Monday decided not to support the Congress-led UPA Government even from outside.
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) Six members of Tamil Nadu's main opposition party DMDK were suspended Monday for one year for attacking a rebel member in the assembly last month, leading to a walk-out by major opposition parties in protest against the decision.
Washington, Mar. 22 (ANI): Scientists believe that a set of gigantic volcanic might have eruptions resulted in the disappearance of half of earth's species 200 million years ago.
Washington, March 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Washington's plans to abandon a key part of a European missile defence plan strongly opposed by Russia are "no way" linked to Moscow, a Pentagon official has said.
Chennai, March 16 (IANS) He was a stout boy in his debut Tamil romantic-drama "Boys" over a decade ago but director Arivazhagan Venkatachalam now considers him the most energetic actor in the Tamil film industry.
Moscow, March 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The population of the Amur leopard has grown by half since 2007 and the cats have expanded their habitat as far as North Korea, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) said.
Chennai, March 14 (IANS) He is making his debut as a director with Tamil action-drama "Jilla" and says the biggest challenge for him is to work with two superstars - Vijay and Mohanlal.
Chennai, March 12 (IANS) With just days away from its theatrical release, the team of forthcoming Tamil crime-thriller "Vathikuchi" will Tuesday promote the film through flash mobs and auto drives in the state.
Chennai, March 8 (IANS) Two teachers were arrested in Tamil Nadu's Madurai Friday for allegedly sexually harassing their students, said police.
Chennai, March 8 (IANS) Around 200 people participated in a 'Save Sharmila Week' that began here in support of Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila Chanu to mark International Women's Day.
Moscow, March 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A teacher who worked for an Islamic school in the southwestern Russian region of Dagestan was found shot dead, investigators said.
Chennai, March 3 (IANS) Director-turned-producer N. Linguswamy says he won't demand compensation from Mani Ratnam for distributing Tamil romantic-drama "Kadal", which flopped at the box office.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) An eight-year-old girl, student of Class 2, was allegedly raped inside the premises of a North Delhi Municipal Corporation school here. Three people have been detained for questioning, police said Friday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 25 (IANS) Billed by Guinness World Records as the single largest gathering of women in the world, a staggering four million devotees are expected to cook offerings as part of the famous Attukal Pongala festival to be held here Tuesday.
Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) Upcoming Tamil romantic-drama "Yasakhan" is based on real incidents that happened over a period of a decade in Madurai.
Islamabad, Feb 8 (IANS) At least six suspected militants were killed and two others injured Friday in a drone attack in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, Xinhua reported.
Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu assembly Friday witnessed a scuffle between loyal and rebel legislators of the DMDK party, following which Speaker P. Dhanapal ordered their eviction en masse.
Washington, Feb. 8 (ANI): A fraternity at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, has been suspended for hosting Asian-themed party opponents dubbed the 'racist rager'.
Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) US-based Technosoft Corporation, a software services and business process outsourcing (BPO), plans to hire 800 people in India, a company official said Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) An overwhelming majority of people surveyed in 28 Indian cities want death penalty for rapists.
Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu will set up soft skill centres in 30 colleges affiliated to five universities and incubation and technology transfer centres in nine universities in the state, a statement from the government said.
London, Jan. 18 (ANI): The head of Interpol has said match-fixing in football generates 'billions of euros per year' around the world.
Madurai, Jan. 16 (ANI): People from around the country thronged the city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu to witness the traditional three-day bullfight event 'Jallikattu' on Wednesday.
Madurai, Jan. 13 (ANI): People have all geared up themselves for the tradition three-day bullfight event, Jallikattu, in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu.
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Josephine Selvaraj from Tamil Nadu was conferred the 20th Jankidevi Bajaj Puruskar for her initiative in spreading awareness about advantages of honey and bee keeping.
Islamabad, Dec 28 (IANS) At least five suspected militants were killed Friday in a drone strike in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, media reports said.
Chennai, Dec 27 (IANS) Union Minister M.K.Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi was grilled by police in Tamil Nadu's Madurai in connection with illegal mining of granite by a company in which he was a director.
Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) Dust plumes high in the atmosphere are wafting a vast number of microorganisms from Asia, across the gaping Pacific, into North America.
New York, Dec. 17 (ANI): A feminist group left consent-themed panties in lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret stores to protest "culture of rape" and company themes it found problematic.
Chennai, Dec 17 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Monday said the government has initiated action to attach properties worth over Rs.9,700 crore in cases of illegal mining of granite in the state and secure early conviction of the accused.
Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Sunday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to direct the ministry of information and broadcasting to issue the digital addressable system licence to a state-government owned cable TV corporation.
Chennai, Dec 14 (IANS) Union Minister M.K. Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi Friday appeared before a court in Madurai a couple of days after he got anticipatory bail.
Madurai, Dec 14 (ANI): Union Minister MK Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi on Friday surrendered at a Madurai court three days after being granted anticipatory bail in connection with the multi-crore granite scam by the Madras High Court.
Madurai, Dec 10 (ANI): The Madras High Court on Monday quashed a non-bailable arrest warrant against Union Minister M.K. Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi and granted him anticipatory bail in connection with the multi-crore granite scam.
Madurai, Dec 10 (ANI): The Madras High Court on Monday quashed a non-bailable arrest warrant against Union Minister M.K. Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi and granted him anticipatory bail in connection with the multi-crore granite scam.
LIC of India has announced to recruit 817 ADO for the various offices of North Zone. It is a golden opportunity for the candidates with a flair for selling. The total number of vacancies is subject to change as per the requirement.
London, Nov. 11 (ANI): Seventy years after the release of 'Casablanca,' one of the greatest movies of all times, plans are afoot for a sequel, which seems far from welcome among fans of the beloved Hollywood classic.
London, Nov. 11 (ANI): Seventy years after the release of 'Casablanca,' one of the greatest movies of all times, plans are afoot for a sequel, which seems far from welcome among fans of the beloved Hollywood classic.
London, Nov 10 (ANI): The British Broadcasting Corporation has issued an apology for broadcasting a report against a former senior politician that turned out to be wrong.
Washington, Nov 6 (ANI): The United Nations has reportedly imposed global sanctions on the Pakistan-based Haqqani network, a fierce militant group considered a major threat to U.S. and NATO forces.
Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan's plans to host a three-city music release for his new film "Vishwaroop" have fallen prey to Cyclone Nilam, which has struck the southern coastal regions.
Chennai/Bangalore, Oct. 30 (ANI): Police in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have issued separate lookout notices for absconding self-styled godman Nithyananda Paramahamsa.
Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) Leader of opposition in Tamil Nadu and founder of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) A. Vijayakant and four other party legislators have sought time with Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa to discuss problems in their respective constituencies, said a party leader.
Chennai, Oct 27 (IANS) Leader of the opposition in the Tamil Nadu assembly and DMDK founder A. Vijayakant Saturday lost his cool and threatened journalists at the airport.
Chennai, Oct 27 (IANS) The DMDK ship will sail smoothly even if 28 legislators jettison it as the people are behind the Captain - the sobriquet for actor and party leader A. Vijayakant - a senior party official said Saturday.
Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, who are two weeks into filming the new season of 'Kourtney and Kim Take Miami,' are now in the middle of a fight between the neighbours after one of the residents protested against parking in his driveway, it has been revealed.
Chennai, Oct 20 (ANI): Self-styled godman Swami Nithyananda has been sacked by the senior pontiff as his successor of a 1500-year-old Saivaite Mutt in Madurai.
Chennai, Oct 15 (IANS) Barely hours after a Tamil Nadu court Monday issued non-bailable arrest warrant against Durai Dayanidhi in an illegal quarrying case, DMK president M. Karunanidhi said his grandson will act legally.
Hyderabad, Oct 15 (IANS) Yuvraj Singh hit a double ton to guide North Zone to 451 against Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy semifinal here Monday.
Johannesburg, Oct 6 (IANS) The world's largest platinum producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) said it has fired 12,000 striking miners.
Chennai, Oct.5 (ANI): Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M. Karunanidhi called for 'Black Protest' on Friday in Chennai, alleging misrule in the state of Tamil Nadu under Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and a rise in the rate of crime in the state.
Chennai, Oct 5 (ANI): Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) cadres, including their chief M Karunanidhi on Friday wore black outfits as a mark of protest against Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's 'anti-people policies'.
Chennai, Oct 4 (IANS) The film production office of Durai Dayanidhi, son of union minister M.K. Alagiri, who is evading arrest in the multi-crore rupee granite quarrying case was raided Thursday, police said.
Chennai, Sep 28 (IANS) With Tamil Nadu reeling under severe power cuts daily and banks being closed for half-year accounts Saturday, tax-payers are hoping that the central government would extend by a month the deadline for tax remittance and filing returns, said chartered accountants.
Chennai, Sep 25 (IANS) The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court Tuesday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Durai Dayanidhi, son of union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister M.K. Alagiri, in the illegal granite quarrying case.
Chennai, Sep 25 (ANI): The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister M.K. Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi in connection with the multi-crore granite scam.
London, September 22 (ANI): Nikki van der Zyl, who was the voice behind the seductive utterances of many of James Bond's most glamorous conquests, has revealed that she has been banned from attending events marking 50 years of 007 films because her presence might embarrass Shirley Eaton.
Chennai, Sep 15 (IANS) Vigilance officials searched 34 places in Tamil Nadu Saturday, after filing two cases against two IAS officers and a group of state officials for irregularities in quarrying.
Chennai, Sep 6 (IANS) The Apollo Speciality Hospitals in Tamil Nadu's Madurai city, around 450 km from here, is limping back to normalcy after fire erupted at facility late Wednesday.
Chennai, Sep 5 (IANS) At least 36 people were killed and more than 75 injured when a powerful explosion Wednesday tore through one of the biggest fireworks factories in Tamil Nadu, triggering a major fire, the authorities said.
Chennai, Sep 4 (IANS) Audiences have given the thumbs up to Jiiva's superhero image in Mysskin directed Tamil movie "Mugamoodi". Made on a budget of Rs.20 core, it has reportedly raked in about Rs.10 crore at the box office over the weekend.
Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) Heavy drinkers not only face a higher risk of car accidents and domestic violence, but alcohol also actually rewires the brain, negating recovery from a traumatic experience also, says a US research.
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Budget carrier SpiceJet Wednesday said it will start services between Madurai and Colombo from Sep 20.
Washington, Aug 28 (ANI): Prince Harry has come out in support for the injured war heroes, who took on a challenge of climbing the Mount Everest this summer.
Washington, August 18 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have tried to study the evolutionary and conservation significance of a newly discovered Bigfoot spider.
Islamabad, Aug 17 (IANS) The Pakistan Army appears to have a militancy problem that is "hidden from the public because investigations and court martials are often carried out in secret", a leading Pakistani paper said Friday, a day after the audacious attack on the key Kamra airbase.
London, Aug 13(ANI): Kobe Bryant, who has announced his retirement from basketball after his final Olympic match, has said younger players in the U.S. team are good to go, and he won't try to make a comeback in the Olympics team just like his good friend David Beckham.
Cairo, Aug. 10 (Xinhua-ANI): Egyptian troops arrested nine militants in a raid on a border village early Friday in the aftermath of the checkpoint attack that killed 16 soldiers a few days ago, a security source said.
London, August 10 (ANI): Researchers might soon be able to create a pill that tricks the body into thinking it is exercising - without even moving a muscle.
Chennai, Aug 4 (IANS) Police are investigating the case of 'parcel bomb' containing two plastic lunch boxes, a timer, electric wires and a packet of ammonia delivered by an unidentified person at a shop in Madurai Friday night.
Madurai, Aug 4 (ANI): A time bomb wrapped in a parcel was found inside a shop here on Saturday afternoon.
Washington, August 4 (ANI): Having a healthy heart and lungs may be one of the most important factors for middle school students to make good grades in math and reading, a new study has revealed.
Chennai, July 31 (IANS) The central government should match the Tamail Nadu government's contribution to the road safety fund while the National Highways Authority of India should ensure safety on its highways, said state Transport Minister V.Senthil Balaji.
Hong Kong, July 5 (ANI): Hong Kong has been ranked as the best city in the world to live in, according to a new ranking that focused on green space.
Washington, July 4 (IANS) More than four days after a savage summer storm brought the world's most powerful nation to its knees, about 1.2 million customers in the American capital and ten states from Indiana to Delaware still have no electricity.
Bangalore, June 15 (IANS) Tainted godman Swami Nityananda, who has been accused by at least five former women devotees of sexually abusing them in his ashram, walked free out of Mysore jail late Friday after he was granted bail in the evening by a local court, a police official said.
Bangalore, June 15 (IANS) Controversial Hindu guru Nityananda Swami was Friday granted bail by a local court at Ramanagara, about 40 km from here.
Rejecting the plea of Union Home Minister P Chidambaram (PC) seeking to quash a petition against his victory in last Lok Sabha election, the Madras High Court on Thursday said that Chidambaram would have to face the trial......
Washington, June 7 (ANI): Today, higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere are associated with rising ocean temperatures, but a new study has revealed that the seas were not always so sensitive to this CO2 "forcing."
Moscow, June 3 (IANS) A Russian federal investigator was injured when his car came under fire in the North Caucasus region, officials said.
London, May 29 (ANI): Sunderland footballer Titus Bramble is on trial and has been accused of sexually assaulting two women within 30 minutes of each other on a night out last September.
