Two killed, nine injured in Madurai railway station blastOctober 7th, 2009 MADURAI - Two people were killed and nine were injured in a blast at Cholavandan Railway Stationabout 30 kilometers from Madurai on Tuesday evening,. The blast occurred a little after 6 p.m.
Three killed in blast near MaduraiOctober 6th, 2009 CHENNAI - Three people were killed and two injured Tuesday evening when an explosion rocked a railway station near Madurai in Tamil Nadu, police said. The exact nature of the explosion was not clear.
Two killed, nine injured in blast near Madurai (Second Lead)October 6th, 2009 CHENNAI - Two people were killed and nine others injured when an explosion rocked the Cholavanthan railway station near Madurai in Tamil Nadu Tuesday evening, police said. "Paramasivam, a beetlenut vendor, and Ram, a transporter, were killed in the blast," Deputy Inspector General (Madurai) P.
Two killed in blast near MaduraiOctober 6th, 2009 CHENNAI - At least two people were killed and four injured when an explosion rocked the Cholavanthan railway station near Madurai Tuesday evening, police said, adding that the nature of the blast was under investigation. The explosion occured just as the Myladuthurai-Tirunellvelli passenger train was entering the station at about 6 p.m., the Madurai police said.
CPI (M) politburo member Brinda Karat arrested in Tamil NaduSeptember 12th, 2009 MADURAI - CPI (M) politburo member Brinda Karat was arrested on Saturday at a village in Tamil Nadu. According to sources Karat was arrested with some All India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA) activists when they were on their way to a village in Madurai district.
M.K. Azhagiri assumes charge as Minister for Chemicals and FertilisersJune 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - M.K. Azhagiri assumed charge of the Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers here on Monday.
Karunanidhi to meet Sonia Gandhi on govt formationMay 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Chief M. Karunanidhi will meet Congress President Sonia Gandhi today to discuss on government formation.
DMK wants 7 Cabinet berths in the new UPA govt.May 17th, 2009 CHENNAI - Having played a key role in ensuring a United Progressive Alliance's success in Tamil Nadu, the M.Karunanidhi-led Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam is likely to ask seven cabinet berths in the new set up of government at the Centre. DMK wants to retain Surface Transport and IT ministry among others, a Times Now report quoted sources as saying on Sunday.
Karunanidhi's son Azhagiri wins from MaduraiMay 16th, 2009 MADURAI - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi's son M.K.
Tamil Nadu to have additional observersMay 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Election Commission Wednesday said it will deploy additional observers in some areas of Tamil Nadu. Asked if the Election Commission has taken any action against Chief Minister M.
Karat asks Chawla to stop DMK bullying in MaduraiApril 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat Wednesday asked Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Navin Chawla to intervene in the 'gross misuse of official machinery' in Tamil Nadu's Madurai Lok Sabha constituency where Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi's son M.K.
Azhagiri accused of bribing votersApril 12th, 2009 MADURAI - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi's elder son M.K.
Madurai temple gears up for big ceremony, security tightenedApril 7th, 2009 MADURAI - With over 500,000 devotees expected to converge at the famed Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple here Wednesday for a ceremony that takes place once every 12 years, police are not taking any chances and have tightened security. Over 6,000 police personnel will be deployed at the complex for the Kumbhabhishekam or consecration ceremony in this temple town, about 400 km from Chennai.
DMK announces list of 21 candidates for electionsApril 5th, 2009 CHENNAI - Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi on Sunday announced the names of candidates for 21 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu for upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
DMK keeps Chennai, surrounding constituencies for itselfMarch 29th, 2009 CHENNAI - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi Sunday announced the constituencies allocated to the constituents of the ruling DMK-led United Progressive Alliance allies.
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