MADURAI DISTRICT COLLECTORATE
Tamil Nadu rain: Flash flood at Old Courtallam falls in Tenkasi kills teenager, video of fierce flow of water goes viral with 1 crore views
In a tragic incident at Old Courtallam Falls in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, a 17-year-old boy lost his life to a flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall. Identified as Ashwin, he was swept away while bathing. Authorities, including the district collector and police, conducted a rescue operation, recovering Ashwin's body. In response, authorities have banned bathing at falls in the district. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall alerts continue across Tamil Nadu until May 22.
Jallikattu 2024: 12,000+ bulls, 4,500 bull tamers enlist to compete at 3-day mega festival in Tamil Nadu
Jallikattu 2024: Madurai is abuzz as Jallikattu, the traditional bull-taming spectacle, approaches amid Pongal festivities. State Minister Moorthy spearheaded a consultative meeting, revealing car prizes for the best bull and bull-tamer. Over 12,000 bulls and 4,500 tamers are registered, with strict scrutiny in place. Notably, Sri Lanka recently hosted its inaugural Jallikattu event. Despite a 2014 Supreme Court ban, Tamil Nadu's ordinance in 2017 allowed the cultural tradition. In May 2023, the Supreme Court upheld the law, emphasizing Jallikattu's cultural significance and animal welfare measures.
Bull taming sport 'Jallikattu' to begin on January 15 in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is preparing for the traditional bull taming sport 'Jallikattu', which is celebrated as part of Pongal celebrations. The event will take place in Madurai for three days, starting on January 15. Bull training is underway in Avaniyapuram, and the event is expected to attract participants from all districts.
Tamil Nadu: Schools in Madurai to remain closed today due to heavy rainfall
Madurai District Collector Sangeetha has declared a holiday for schools in the district on Thursday due to heavy rainfall.
9 killed in Tamil Nadu train fire mishap; officials blame cylinder "illegally" taken inside for blaze
Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes minister P Moorthy, deputed by Chief Minister M K Stalin to oversee relief efforts, said five men and 4 women perished in the incident. The others have been accommodated in temporary shelters and arrangements were on to send them back home, he told reporters. They victims embarked on the pilgrimage from Lucknow last week in a private party coach, and most of them hailed from the Uttar Pradesh capital and its nearby areas.
Two killed in separate Jallikattu events in TN, CM announces solatium
Tamilarasan of Chinnapatti who tamed 23 bulls was adjudged the best tamer and was presented the first prize of Chief Minister's car. Mani of Palamedu, who tamed 19 bulls, won the second prize - a two-wheeler while Raja of Palamedu, who tamed 15 bulls won the third prize. "I was inspired by my father who was a bull tamer and had trained under him from a young age," Tamilarasan said indicating that handling bulls was running in his blood.
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Tamil Nadu: 'Jallikattu 2023' event beings in Madurai's Avaniyapuram
Pongal's main custom 'Jallikattu event' also known as 'Eru Thazhuvuthal' and 'Mancuvirattu' started in full swing in three villages of Tamil Nadu's Madurai on Sunday.
Jallikattu turns the spotlight on Madurai
As the bulls rushed from the 'vaadivasal' (entry point), a number of youth swarmed around them hoping to clasp their arms around the animal's hump and ride to victory in the bull-taming competition.
Tamil Nadu reports highest single day discharges; recoveries cross 1 lakh in the State
This comes after Tamil Nadu reported a whopping 4,526 patients testing positive for the novel Coronavirus the previous day. The State bulletin confirmed that the total tally of cases stood at 1,51,820 while the number of recoveries was at 1,02,310.
Havildar Palani laid to rest with full military honours in native village
A gun salute was accorded to the slain soldier before his mortal remains were buried at Kadakkalur village in the district, as scores of people including family members bid a tearful adieu to Palani who had made the supreme sacrifice on Monday.
Madurai bull tamers get Rs 2 lakh insurance cover at Rs 12 premium
In what seems to be a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Madurai district administration on Sunday announced a compulsory insurance scheme for bull tamers in case of death, while participating in jallikattu events this year.
NGT panel report stirs fresh protest against Sterlite Copper factory
In their petitions to the Collector, residents urged the state government to convene the state assembly to pass a “special resolution” to disallow operations of the Sterlite Copper factory in the state.
Acid Leak: State Government told to respond to Sterlite’s plea for power access by Monday
Vedanta-Sterlite had moved the court on Tuesday after the leak was reported in the premises of the factory sealed shut in end-May following a Government order from Tamil Nadu permanently closing the factory.
Fire breaks out in Madurai Meenakshi temple, 40 shops gutted
Temple authorities ruled out any sabotage and said electrical short circuit in one of the shops selling pooja articles caused the fire late last night.
Madurai Granite scam: ED attaches Rs 44 crore assets
An attachment of assets action under PMLA is aimed to deprive the accussed from taking benefits of their suspected ill-gotten wealth
Enforcement Directorate attaches Rs 528 crore assets in Tamil Nadu granite scam case probe
The agency has issued orders for the provisional seizure of the assets, 1,625 immovable properties and fixed deposits, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Madurai administration to weed out juliflora from all water bodies
The district administration has assured that it will remove all prosopis juliflora (wild babul) trees from the water bodies and decided to conduct a detailed survey on their population and growth.
Madurai villagers hold exhibition to protect 3,000-year-old habitat
The people of Thandikudi, one the most beautiful villages on the Kodaikanal hills, is making an earnest attempt to draw the attention of the public towards the 3500-year-old history of the place, in a move to protect and preserve this ancient human habitat.
Court moved for auctioning illegally mined granite blocks
So far, totally 133 petitions seeking to auction illegally mined stones had been filed and the court was yet to pass any order.
Complaints in mining case to be collected at Chennai, Madurai
Those who wish to submit petitions in this regard could do so at the commission's office at Chennai or the 'Old Ramanathapuram' Collector's office here, he said in a release.
Madurai offers 'Sahayam' to protect officer
Sahayam’s brief stint as district collector in Madurai in 2012 had made him popular among locals for taking on a granite mafia in the district.
Sagayam to probe illegal granite mining in Madurai only: High Court
The order had not mentioned whether the term mining would mean all forms of sand and granite mining and whether it was for the entire state.
Appeal on granite probe was to prevent delay: Panneerselvam
TN govt went on appeal against the Madras High Court order, appointing Sagayam as legal commissioner as the probe to bring out the scam was over.
Fresh cases registered against 2 granite quarrying companies
The cases were registered on complaint of a local official that the two companies indulged in illegal quarrying in irrigation tanks.
Madras High Court issues notice to district administration, Muthoot Fincorp
The petitioner contended that the firm had violated the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Pawn Brokers Act, 1943 by demanding exorbitant interest.
Airport expansion:Land owners want higher quantum of compensation
A majority of land owners have sought higher compensation for their land to be acquired for the Madurai airport's expansion.
Illegal granite quarrying scam: Steps on for early conviction of culprits, says Jayalalithaa
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today said her government was taking steps for "early conviction of culprits" in the illegal granite scam.
About Rs 1,200 crore loss due to illegal granite quarrying in Madurai
Tamil Nadu Government had lost revenue to the tune of Rs 1,200 crore due to illegal granite quarrying held in the district for the last several years.
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