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High-level medical team in place for safe Jallikattu in Madurai: District
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Praveen Kumar, District Collector of Madurai, said, "On behalf of the Tamil Nadu government, the Commercial Tax and Registration Minister has just flagged off the event. We have given the maximum number of bulls and bull tamers the opportunity to participate in this major
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Madras HC raps Madurai officials over delay in contempt case on Deepathoon
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The contempt petition was filed against government officials for allegedly failing to comply with an earlier order passed by Justice Swaminathan, directing that the ceremonial lamp be lit on the Deepa Thoon (lamp pillar) located atop the Thiruparankundram hill. The petition came up for he
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Tamil Nadu: Narikuravar community stages protest demanding lamp lighting a
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The procession, which began from the Anna Bus Stand area, moved towards the Madurai District Collectorate with participants dressed as Lord Murugan, Valli, Rama, Anjaneya, Perumal, Narayanan, and other deities, reflecting the community's rich cultural heritage.
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One Killed, 75 injured during Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Madurai
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
On Avaniyapuram Jallikattu, Madurai District Collector Sangeetha told ANI, "There are a total of 75 people injured, out of which 30 people have sustained grievous injuries and 45 people have minor injuries...One person has died. We will appeal to the government to provide aid to the family o
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TN: Over 12,000 bulls, 4,500 bull tamers enlisted for Jallikattu competiti
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Ahead of the upcoming Jallikattu competitions that are going to be held in Madurai, close to the local harvest festival Pongal, a consultative meeting on the scheduled bull-taming events was held at the Madurai District Collectorate under the leadership of state minister Moorthy on Thursday.
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Tamil Nadu: Schools in Madurai to remain closed today due to heavy rainfal
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Madurai District Collector Sangeetha has declared a holiday for schools in the district on Thursday due to heavy rainfall.
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Tamil Nadu: 9 killed in Madurai train fire; passengers ‘illegally smuggled
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to the Southern Railway, the fire was triggered by an “illegally smuggled gas cylinder.” Four people died after a massive fire broke out into a stationary coach here in Madurai junction on the early morning hours of Saturday, said Chief Public Relations Officer, Sout
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All arrangements taken for safe conduct of Jallikattu: Madurai DC
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"The administration has decided to take extra measures for the safe conduct of the Jallikattu. The display area has been made different from the play area to reduce the risk of injuries," Madurai District Collector Aneesh Sekhar told ANI.
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Tamil Nadu: Around 60 injured during Jallikattu event at Avaniyapuram in M
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"Yesterday we had around 60 injured people, 20 were a little serious and were referred to Rajaji Hospital. 40 others with minor injuries were given first aid. There has been no casualty," said Madurai District Collector Aneesh Sekhar on Jallikattu at Avaniyapuram.
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Tamil Nadu: Madurai District Collector warns people of rising Vaigai river
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 7 (ANI): Madurai District Collector on Saturday warned the public not to visit the Vaigai river or take their cattle to pasture as the water level has been steadily increasing due to incessant rainfall.
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Complete lockdown in Madurai till June 29
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 28 (ANI): The Madurai district collector on Saturday announced a complete lockdown till June 29 (6 am) in the district, as a measure to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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446 persons fined in Madurai for not wearing face mask
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 22 (ANI): Authorities collected a total fine of Rs 49,800 from 446 persons who came out without wearing masks here on Thursday.
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