Madurai

Tamil Nadu's Finance Minister Marie Wilson proposed establishing a specialized government law college in Madurai and called for abolishing NEET-based medical admissions in favor of Class XII public exam marks.

Madras High Court dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's request to transfer the disproportionate assets case against Anitha Radhakrishnan from Thoothukudi to Madurai. The court argued that transferring the case would delay the trial, which is nearing conclusion.

Five members of a family from Chennai were killed in a car crash near Madurai. Four other individuals sustained injuries in the incident.

MMK has condemned the Indian government for rejecting Metro Rail project proposals for Coimbatore and Madurai. The political party criticized the decision as a setback for urban infrastructure development in these cities.

The Centre has once again rejected Metro Rail projects for Coimbatore and Madurai, advising instead to prioritize strengthening the bus system. The Ministry stated that a Metro Rail would not significantly reduce travel time in these cities.

Tamil Nadu's past attempt to establish an AIIMS-like facility failed decades ago. The state has now selected Madurai for its first AIIMS.

The entrance arch at Madurai’s K.K. Nagar was demolished following directions from the Madras High Court. The arches, originally built to mark city entry points, were deemed obsolete and no longer served their purpose.

Bengal foxes in Tamil Nadu are monogamous and now inhabit only specific pockets in Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Salem, Madurai, and Villupuram. Forest Department officials note their shrinking habitat.

The Highways Department has merged its Construction and Maintenance, Projects, NABARD and Rural Roads, and Metro wings into a unified C&M wing. The new structure divides operations into four regional divisions—Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchi, and Coimbatore—each led by a Chief Engineer to accelerate project completion.

Three individuals from Madurai were killed when a car collided with a highway divider in Villupuram. The incident occurred on a highway, resulting in fatalities.

Higher Education Minister Viswanathan faces criticism over his conduct, expressing regret while stating his act of providing first aid to students during a marathon in Madurai was misrepresented.