The New Indian Express Madurai - May 11, 2025
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May 11, 2025
A DECADE OF SORROW AND SILENCE
Ten years after 20 Tamil woodcutters were shot dead by AP police in an alleged encounter at Seshachalam forest, the victim families' fight for justice continues as the case is caught in legal wrangle & apathy of TN, AP govts
4 mins
A DECADE OF SORROW AND SILENCE
Ten years after 20 Tamil woodcutters were shot dead by AP police in an alleged encounter at Seshachalam forest, the victim families' fight for justice continues as the case is caught in legal wrangle & apathy of TN, AP govts
4 mins
At ₹55 cr, corpn's property tax collection hits new high
5% rebate, awareness push helped achieve the figure, say officials
1 min
Traffic diversion in place across Madurai city
AS part of the Chithirai festival, the procession of Kallalagar started from the Alagar hills on Saturday evening.
1 min
BCom, BSc remain most popular courses among students across Madurai colleges
FOLLOWING the announcement of Class 12 board examination results on Thursday, the arts and science colleges in Madurai city have witnessed a surge in students opting for BCom and BSc (Computer Science) programmes, with the two streams continuing to be highly-demanded across the colleges.
2 mins
Despite Tough Job Market, IIM-Trichy Students Get 320 Offers, ₹43-lakh Highest Pay Package
The placement season that just concluded for the 2025 batch of the Indian Institute of Management - Tiruchirappalli (IIM-Trichy) saw higher annual salary packages and strong industry participation, even as the competitive job market left some PG students still seeking suitable roles.
1 min
Court Lifts Interim Stay on Release of NIRF Rankings
LIFTING the interim stay on the release of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rank list for this year, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently dismissed a PIL petition alleging malpractices and lack of transparency in its evaluation.
1 min
7-YR-OLD'S TESTIMONY SEALS FATE OF POCSO ACCUSED, HC UPHOLDS LIFE-TERM JAIL
LIFTING the interim stay on the release of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rank list for this year, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently dismissed a PIL petition alleging malpractices and lack of transparency in its evaluation.
2 mins
20K Join Stalin in Solidarity Rally for Army
Ministers, officials, people from all walks of life join 3.7-km march from DGP office to War Memorial in Chennai
2 mins
Three-day rose show begins in Ooty
AS part of the summer festival, the 20th Rose Show began at the Government Rose Garden in Ooty on Saturday.
1 min
Despite Tough Job Market, IIM-Trichy Students Get 320 Offers, ₹43-lakh Highest Pay Package
The placement season that just concluded for the 2025 batch of the Indian Institute of Management - Tiruchirappalli (IIM-Trichy) saw higher annual salary packages and strong industry participation, even as the competitive job market left some PG students still seeking suitable roles.
1 min
Court lifts interim stay on release of NIRF rankings
LIFTING the interim stay on the release of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rank list for this year, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently dismissed a PIL petition alleging malpractices and lack of transparency in its evaluation.
1 min
7-YR-OLD'S TESTIMONY SEALS FATE OF POCSO ACCUSED, HC UPHOLDS LIFE-TERM JAIL
LIFTING the interim stay on the release of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rank list for this year, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently dismissed a PIL petition alleging malpractices and lack of transparency in its evaluation.
2 mins
20K Join Stalin in Solidarity Rally for Army
Ministers, officials, people from all walks of life join 3.7-km march from DGP office to War Memorial in Chennai
2 mins
Three-day rose show begins in Ooty
AS part of the summer festival, the 20th Rose Show began at the Government Rose Garden in Ooty on Saturday.
1 min
Southwest monsoon likely to reach Kerala on May 27
After 2009, current year's rain onset may be the earliest, says IMD
1 min
Millet festival held to raise awareness
THE agriculture department held a district-level millets festival on Saturday at the Virudhunagar Government Medical College auditorium to raise awareness about the importance of millets.
1 min
Man Held for Running Illegal Cracker Unit
A 50-year-old man from Sivakasi was arrested under the Explosives Act on Friday for allegedly operating a temporarily closed fireworks unit and manufacturing crackers.
1 min
MMC to get ultra modern pharmacology lab for ₹6cr
IN a bid to assist students in their study of drugs and increase their ability to prescribe medicines based on the clinical condition of the patient, a new ultra modern pharmacology lab will be set up at the Madurai Medical College (MMC) at a cost of ₹6 crore.
1 min
Southwest monsoon likely to reach Kerala on May 27
After 2009, current year's rain onset may be the earliest, says IMD
1 min
Lights on! Frontier villages emerge from days of darkness and tension
The blackout across Gujarat's Jamnagar, Kutch, and the border villages of Vav and Suigam—imposed in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan—was lifted after a ceasefire was announced between the two countries in the evening.
1 min
Border districts breathe easy as peace returns
THE announcement of a cease-fire between India and Pakistan on Saturday evening sent a huge wave of relief for people in the border districts of Rajasthan.
1 min
Border districts breathe easy as peace returns
THE announcement of a cease-fire between India and Pakistan on Saturday evening sent a huge wave of relief for people in the border districts of Rajasthan.
1 min
Tactile drone made by Chennai company gets Indian Army's field-level validation
A micro-category surveillance drone developed by a Chennai-based company has received the nod from the Indian Army, marking a potential inflection point in India's ambitions to build a sovereign defence technology ecosystem and reduce its reliance on import from other foreign entities.
1 min
Normalcy returns to Punjab's border villages
Dreading Indo-Pak escalation, villagers had moved out to safer areas though no official evacuation order was issued
2 mins
15 TN Students Affected by 'India-Pak War' in Punjab Reach Chennai
A total of 15 students, pursuing higher education at a private university in Jalandhar, Punjab, were brought back home with the assistance of the Tamil Nadu government on Saturday.
1 min
Guv: Need collective resolve to back forces
Governor RN Ravi on Saturday called for national unity and collective resolve to support the armed forces during an all-faith meeting held at the Bharathiyar Mandapam in Raj Bhavan.
1 min
Tactile drone made by Chennai company gets Indian Army's field-level validation
A micro-category surveillance drone developed by a Chennai-based company has received the nod from the Indian Army, marking a potential inflection point in India's ambitions to build a sovereign defence technology ecosystem and reduce its reliance on import from other foreign entities.
1 min
Normalcy returns to Punjab's border villages
Dreading Indo-Pak escalation, villagers had moved out to safer areas though no official evacuation order was issued
2 mins
15 TN Students Affected by 'India-Pak War' in Punjab Reach Chennai
A total of 15 students, pursuing higher education at a private university in Jalandhar, Punjab, were brought back home with the assistance of the Tamil Nadu government on Saturday.
1 min
Guv: Need collective resolve to back forces
Governor RN Ravi on Saturday called for national unity and collective resolve to support the armed forces during an all-faith meeting held at the Bharathiyar Mandapam in Raj Bhavan.
1 min
Bahawalpur: A Chilling Echo 23 Yrs Later
I still remember the chill I felt when I first heard of Bahawalpur. It was late January 2002.
3 mins
DIGITAL LYNCHING TORCHES INDIA'S SOUL
INDIA'S digital landscape, a roiling cauldron of millions of social media users, has become a charnel house of the human spirit.
5 mins
BAHAWALPUR: A CHILLING ECHO 23 YRS LATER
I still remember the chill I felt when I first heard of Bahawalpur. It was late January 2002.
3 mins
DIGITAL LYNCHING TORCHES INDIA'S SOUL
INDIA'S digital landscape, a roiling cauldron of millions of social media users, has become a charnel house of the human spirit.
5 mins
The Augustinian From Chicago
In the frenzied days leading up to the papal conclave following Pope Francis's passing on April 21, speculation was rampant: would the next pope be from Africa, perhaps the first Black Pope in modern history? Or would Latin America once again lead the Church?
3 mins
Oppn seeks all-party meet, House session
AFTER India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, the Congress on Saturday demanded that Prime Minister Modi should chair an all-party meeting to take all political parties into confidence.
1 min
BJP hails 'unwavering resolve' of soldiers
THE BJP on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the armed forces for their \"unwavering resolve and courage,\" which led to Pakistan's call for a ceasefire and the subsequent agreement.
1 min
Indus Waters Treaty to remain in abeyance, need discussion: India
THE Indus Water Treaty (IWT) will remain in abeyance despite India and Pakistan agreeing to a military truce.
1 min
Truce conditional, India not lowering guard
INDIA's ceasefire agreement with Pakistan, announced Saturday after four days of intense cross-border hostilities, is a conditional one and does not signal any change in New Delhi's diplomatic posture, including its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, top government sources clarified.
1 min
The Augustinian From Chicago
In the frenzied days leading up to the papal conclave following Pope Francis's passing on April 21, speculation was rampant: would the next pope be from Africa, perhaps the first Black Pope in modern history? Or would Latin America once again lead the Church?
3 mins
Oppn seeks all-party meet, House session
AFTER India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, the Congress on Saturday demanded that Prime Minister Modi should chair an all-party meeting to take all political parties into confidence.
1 min
BJP hails 'unwavering resolve' of soldiers
THE BJP on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the armed forces for their \"unwavering resolve and courage,\" which led to Pakistan's call for a ceasefire and the subsequent agreement.
1 min
Indus Waters Treaty to remain in abeyance, need discussion: India
THE Indus Water Treaty (IWT) will remain in abeyance despite India and Pakistan agreeing to a military truce.
1 min
Truce conditional, India not lowering guard
INDIA's ceasefire agreement with Pakistan, announced Saturday after four days of intense cross-border hostilities, is a conditional one and does not signal any change in New Delhi's diplomatic posture, including its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, top government sources clarified.
1 min
MP, Maha sign MoU for implementing world's largest ground recharge project
MADHYA Pradesh and Maharashtra on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly implement the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project, described by officials as the world's largest groundwater recharge scheme.
1 min
After Op Sindoor, Pak Upped Ante on Propaganda Drive
In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, Pakistan intensified its propaganda efforts and launched a digital offensive aimed at spreading false narratives.
1 min
PRECISION STRIKES BIG DRAW
OPERATION Sindoor once again demonstrated the Indian armed forces' professional mettle by successfully executing precision strikes on the terrorist infrastructure without hitting any civil or military establishments.
2 mins
MP, Maha sign MoU for implementing world's largest ground recharge project
MADHYA Pradesh and Maharashtra on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly implement the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project, described by officials as the world's largest groundwater recharge scheme.
1 min
After Op Sindoor, Pak Upped Ante on Propaganda Drive
In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, Pakistan intensified its propaganda efforts and launched a digital offensive aimed at spreading false narratives.
1 min
PRECISION STRIKES BIG DRAW
OPERATION Sindoor once again demonstrated the Indian armed forces' professional mettle by successfully executing precision strikes on the terrorist infrastructure without hitting any civil or military establishments.
2 mins
Ukraine, Allies Ready for Truce from Monday
LEADERS from four major European countries threatened to ratchet up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin if he does not accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that they offered on Saturday in a strong show of unity with Kyiv.
1 min
Officials from US, China Hold Tense Talks in Geneva
Chinese state media described meet as an important step towards resolving trade war
1 min
Judge Pauses Trump-Era Federal Agency Downsizing
The Trump administration must halt much of its dramatic downsizing of the federal workforce, a California judge ordered Friday.
1 min
Israeli airstrikes kill 23 in Gaza as outcry over aid blockade intensifies
ISRAELI airstrikes overnight and into Saturday killed at least 23 Palestinians in Gaza, including three children and their parents whose tent was bombed in Gaza City, health officials said.
1 min
Columbia Varsity Suspends 65+ Students for Protest
COLUMBIA University has suspended dozens of students and barred alums and others who participated in a pro-Palestinian demonstration inside the school's main library earlier this week, a school spokesperson said Friday.
1 min
Ukraine, allies ready for truce from Monday
UKRAINE and its allies are ready for a \"full, unconditional ceasefire\" with Russia for at least 30 days starting Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Saturday.
1 min
Officials From US, China Hold Tense Talks in Geneva
Chinese state media described meet as an important step towards resolving trade war
1 min
Dixon Arm to Manufacture Alcatel Mobile in India
DIXON'S wholly-owned subsidiary, Padget Electronics, has entered into a contract manufacturing agreement with NxtCell India to make Alcatel smartphones.
1 min
Canara Bank expects NIM pressure to ease by Q3 as deposit rates soften
PUBLIC sector lender Canara Bank expects its net interest margin (NIM) to remain under pressure in the first half of FY26 due to the impact of falling repo rates on its lending portfolio, while deposit rates remain elevated.
2 mins
We Must Also Count The Economic Cost Of War
S calls to punish Pakistan for supporting terror attacks in Kashmir and elsewhere reverberate through the country, and war clouds become darker. RPG Enterprises chairman Harsh Goenka sounded a contrarian warning on Wednesday to beware of \"economic tremors\".
3 mins
UK FTA: Minor Win for India on Mobility
Changes in the free trade agreement will help professionals have better access to either countries, say experts
2 mins
Bansal Wire becomes first local co to roll out tyre cords
Pranav Bansal told TNIE. Bansal has opened a new plant in Dadri, more than doubling wire capacity to 6 lakh tonne per annum.
1 min
Dixon Arm to Manufacture Alcatel Mobile in India
DIXON'S wholly-owned subsidiary, Padget Electronics, has entered into a contract manufacturing agreement with NxtCell India to make Alcatel smartphones.
1 min
Canara Bank expects NIM pressure to ease by Q3 as deposit rates soften
PUBLIC sector lender Canara Bank expects its net interest margin (NIM) to remain under pressure in the first half of FY26 due to the impact of falling repo rates on its lending portfolio, while deposit rates remain elevated.
2 mins
We Must Also Count The Economic Cost Of War
S calls to punish Pakistan for supporting terror attacks in Kashmir and elsewhere reverberate through the country, and war clouds become darker. RPG Enterprises chairman Harsh Goenka sounded a contrarian warning on Wednesday to beware of \"economic tremors\".
3 mins
Bansal Wire becomes first local co to roll out tyre cords
Pranav Bansal told TNIE. Bansal has opened a new plant in Dadri, more than doubling wire capacity to 6 lakh tonne per annum.
1 min
Nikhat likely to headline key meet in Hyd next month
Though there have been a few noteworthy events—domestic and international—here and there, the sport of boxing in the country has largely been subdued so far this season.
2 mins
AFI approval must for foreign meets, training
THE Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has come out with an interesting circular for all its athletes, days after an Indian athlete was caught with a banned substance in Kenya.
1 min
192/0 to 192/10: UAE retire out all ten players
AFTER 16 overs during a United Arab Emirates match against Qatar at the ongoing ICC women's T20World Cup regional qualifier in Bangkok, something strange happened.
2 mins
Three cheers for archer Madhura
THINGS didn't go Madhura Dhamangaonkar's way in the recent Archery World Cups. The unsatisfactory outings pushed her to the verge of quitting the sport.
2 mins
City held by already-relegated Saints
COACH Pep Guardiola, on Friday, had urged Erling Haaland and his Manchester City teammates to question if they played with enough hunger during their troubled season.
1 min
Nikhat likely to headline key meet in Hyd next month
Though there have been a few noteworthy events—domestic and international—here and there, the sport of boxing in the country has largely been subdued so far this season.
2 mins
AFI Approval Must for Foreign Meets, Training
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has come out with an interesting circular for all its athletes, days after an Indian athlete was caught with a banned substance in Kenya.
1 min
192/0 to 192/10: UAE retire out all ten players
AFTER 16 overs during a United Arab Emirates match against Qatar at the ongoing ICC women's T20World Cup regional qualifier in Bangkok, something strange happened.
2 mins
Three cheers for archer Madhura
THINGS didn't go Madhura Dhamangaonkar's way in the recent Archery World Cups. The unsatisfactory outings pushed her to the verge of quitting the sport.
2 mins
City held by already-relegated Saints
COACH Pep Guardiola, on Friday, had urged Erling Haaland and his Manchester City teammates to question if they played with enough hunger during their troubled season.
1 min
Forget Strays, the Government Must First Keep its Human Citizens Safe
Acute Angle
3 mins
Forget Strays, the Government Must First Keep its Human Citizens Safe
Acute Angle
3 mins
Soaking up the Indian Imagination
Tres leches, the classic Latino dessert, is capturing Indian sweet-lovers' imagination with its flavourful, desi twists
1 min
Getaways that Give Back
The future of travel lies in regeneration and with its vast biodiversity and deep cultural roots, India is uniquely positioned to lead this change
1 min
Soaking up the Indian Imagination
Tres leches, the classic Latino dessert, is capturing Indian sweet-lovers' imagination with its flavourful, desi twists
1 min
Getaways that Give Back
The future of travel lies in regeneration and with its vast biodiversity and deep cultural roots, India is uniquely positioned to lead this change
1 min
Why We Don't Remember Our Past Lives
Although we have lived countless lives before, we forget them by divine design, protecting us from overwhelming memories and confusion
1 min
Why We Don't Remember Our Past Lives
Although we have lived countless lives before, we forget them by divine design, protecting us from overwhelming memories and confusion
1 min
Literary Wealth of India's Best Kept Secret
Carefully curated essays, stories, poems, and plays that have defined the culture of Odisha and its people
1 min
Going Down the Road Less Travelled
The narrative explores the theme of betrayal, friendship, forgiveness, and the transformative power of art
1 min
Literary Wealth of India's Best Kept Secret
Carefully curated essays, stories, poems, and plays that have defined the culture of Odisha and its people
1 min
Going Down the Road Less Travelled
The narrative explores the theme of betrayal, friendship, forgiveness, and the transformative power of art
1 min
Dusting Off the Blues
Breathable, baggy and biodegradable: the new-age denim merits attention
2 mins
Reliving a Past-perfect World
The latest collection from home décor brand PortsideCafé Furniture Studio is an ode to grandparents' homes
1 min
Dusting Off the Blues
Breathable, baggy and biodegradable: the new-age denim merits attention
2 mins
Reliving a Past-perfect World
The latest collection from home décor brand PortsideCafé Furniture Studio is an ode to grandparents' homes
1 min
'It's Action with Intelligence'
Ben Affleck speaks to Adam Stone on his latest film The Accountant 2 and why he hasn't given up on love
1 min
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Publisher: Express Network Private Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
Express Publications (Madurai) Private Limited is the flagship company of The New Indian Express Group and is publishing Newspapers and Periodicals in the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Karnataka, Kerala, Orissa and Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Yanam and Lakshdweep. It brings out its publication of newspapers and periodicals from 33 Centres. It also has Marketing Offices in Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi. The Company's publications include English Dailies viz. The New Indian Express and The Morning Standard and Sunday editions The Sunday Express and The Sunday Standard . The Morning Standard and The Sunday Standard are published from New Delhi. The company also brings out Tamil daily Dinamani and Samakalika Malayalam Varika, a weekly magazine in Malayalam. The Company's publications are popular and command large readership.
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