Chennai, May 25 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s government came under sharp attack from Opposition parties on Monday over the law and order situation in the state, with leaders questioning the administration’s handling of crimes against women, children, and public safety. Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin demanded that the Chief Minister explain the concrete measures taken by his government to curb rising criminal incidents, particularly offences involving women …
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Madurai, May 25 (IANS) A 17-year-old boy was brutally hacked to death by a five-member gang near the vehicle parking area close to the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai during the early hours of Monday, sending shockwaves through the city and raising concerns over violent crimes involving youngsters. Police said all five accused, including a youth identified as Muthumani, have been arrested in connection with the murder.Preliminary investigations indicate that a long-standing rivalry stem…
Madurai, May 25 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu BJP on Monday launched a sharp attack on the state government following the brutal murder of a 17-year-old boy near the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, with state BJP president Nainar Nagenthran alleging a deterioration in law and order and questioning the government’s handling of crime.In a strongly worded post on the social media platform X on Monday, Nainar Nagenthran said the incident was “deeply shocking” and demanded stringent punishment for a…
Madurai, April 30 (IANS) The world-renowned Chithirai Festival in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai has entered its peak phase, drawing huge crowds and vividly showcasing the age-old unity between Shaivite and Vaishnavite traditions.Lakhs of devotees have thronged the temple city over the past few days to witness the grand rituals and processions associated with the festival. The celebrations traditionally begin at the Meenakshi Amman Temple and later extend to the Kallazhagar Temple, located about 18 km awa…
Madurai, April 28 (IANS) The celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar, the highlight of the world-renowned Madurai Chithirai Festival, was conducted with grandeur and deep devotion on Tuesday, drawing thousands of devotees to the temple city. The annual festival commenced on April 19 with the ceremonial flag hoisting at the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple. The Thirukalyanam, considered the most significant event of the celebrations, took place at a specially erected grand stag…
Madurai, April 27 (IANS) Tight security arrangements and extensive traffic restrictions have been put in place across Madurai, Tamil Nadu, as the famed Chithirai festival commenced, with lakhs of devotees expected to throng the city for key rituals over the next three days.According to police, elaborate crowd management measures have been made around the Meenakshi Amman Temple, where major events, including the Meenakshi Amman darshan, the celestial wedding (Thirukalyanam), and the grand chariot…
Madurai (Tamil Nadu), April 6 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday asserted that a strong “wave of change” is sweeping across Tamil Nadu in favour of the NDA, expressing confidence that the alliance will form the next government in the state.Addressing media persons in Madurai after filing the nomination of BJP candidate Raama Sreenivasan, Fadnavis described him as a “young and promising leader” with considerable experience in public service.“We have just filed…
Chennai, March 10 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, approved the declaration of Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu as an international airport, a move expected to significantly enhance connectivity and economic prospects in southern parts of the state. Announcing the decision on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said: “The Union Cabinet has approved the declaration of Madurai Airport as an international airport. This will boost tourism, trade and…