Frost in Madurai Sends Jasmine Prices Soaring to ₹12,000/kg
Severe frost in Madurai has devastated jasmine crops, causing prices to surge to ₹12,000 per kg. Traders warn of further hikes ahead of Pongal. Read the full report.
Severe frost in Madurai has devastated jasmine crops, causing prices to surge to ₹12,000 per kg. Traders warn of further hikes ahead of Pongal. Read the full report.
Madurai Corporation allocates Rs 100 crore to fix rain and utility-damaged roads. Key areas near Meenakshi Temple & Vaigai river prioritized. Work aims for mid-February completion.
Discover the perfect outfits for Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Maattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal. This guide explains the four distinct dress codes for Chennai's harvest festival. Plan your festive wardrobe now!
Coimbatore district officials launch Pongal gift distribution for 11.22 lakh ration cardholders, including ₹3000 cash per package. The initiative, worth ₹336.68 crore, aims to support festive expenses. Read more.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches statewide Pongal gift distribution. Over 24 lakh ration card holders in delta districts & 9.46 lakh in Madurai to receive ₹3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin launches ₹3,000 Pongal cash gift & festival hampers for 2.22 crore ration cardholders. State allocates ₹6,936 crore for the scheme. Read more.
Mark your calendars for Pongal 2026! Get the exact dates for Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal. Discover the significance and rituals of this vibrant Tamil harvest festival.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's convoy car suffered a tyre puncture at 150 km/h on Dindigul-Madurai highway. The CM was shifted safely and continued his journey. Read the full details of the incident.
Planning Pongal celebrations at work in 2026? Discover traditional games, team-building activities, and festive ideas to boost employee morale and cultural spirit. Make your office celebration memorable!
Massive private sector job fair in Madurai on January 10. Over 250 companies offering 10,000 jobs. Register online now and bring your CV. Free entry and skill training.
Madurai Corporation permits 103 evicted street vendors to resume business near Meenakshi Amman Temple. Deputy mayor cites peak season livelihood concerns. Read the full story.
Thalapathy Vijay's final film 'Jana Nayagan' faces release uncertainty as producers seek Madras High Court's urgent intervention for CBFC clearance. Theatres hold back bookings. Read the latest updates.
Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly election battle begins at the box office this Pongal. Vijay's political swansong Jana Nayagan clashes with DMK-linked Parasakthi. Explore the cinematic showdown's political subtext, box office buzz, and what it means for state p
Telangana School Education Department extends Pongal holidays for all schools till January 16, 2026. Get details on the official order, reason for extension, and key instructions.
Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' and Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' gear up for Pongal clash, but theatre owners reveal unsustainable 75-80% revenue demands. Read the full story.
India gears up for Pongal, Lohri & Makar Sankranti 2025. Know the exact dates, shubh muhurat timings, and how different states celebrate these vibrant harvest festivals.
Banks across multiple Indian states will be closed next week for Pongal, Lohri, and Makar Sankranti. Check the state-wise list of holidays to plan your financial transactions.
Tamil Nadu's Pongal 2026 box office clash between Vijay's Jana Nayagan and DMK-backed Parasakthi is a political proxy war. Read about the films, trailers, and off-screen tensions.
Puthiya Tamilagam President Dr Krishnasamy accuses Tamil Nadu govt of announcing ₹3000 Pongal cash aid only due to nearing elections. He calls it a gimmick that won't impact voters. Read more.
DMK MLA T J Govindarajan allegedly slapped a party worker at a Pongal event near Chennai. The viral video has shocked local party units. Read the full story here.
Madurai Corporation launches a nightly cleaning drive from 10 PM to 4 AM to reduce strain on workers and improve efficiency. Learn how this initiative benefits the city.
Vijay's farewell film 'Jana Nayagan' creates a storm with sky-high advance ticket prices, hitting ₹2000 in Bengaluru. CBFC delay holds back Tamil Nadu sales. Read the full story.
Kantara star Rishab Shetty applauds Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' trailer, calling it 'on fire'. The film, Vijay's last before politics, releases on Jan 9. Read more.
Indian Railways announces special train services for Pongal 2026 to connect major cities in Tamil Nadu and beyond. Check the full list of trains, routes, timetables, and stoppages for seamless festival travel.
Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan earns a massive Rs 35 crore in worldwide advance bookings before its Jan 9 release. Ticket prices soar to Rs 2,000 in Karnataka. Read the full box office report.
Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan earns Rs 35 crore in worldwide advance bookings before Tamil Nadu sales open. Ticket prices soar to Rs 2,000. Read the full box office report.
Vijay's political drama 'Jana Nayagan' faces a last-minute hurdle as its censor certificate is delayed just days before its scheduled Pongal release on January 9. Read about the potential legal action and political reactions.
Sudha Kongara's 'Parasakthi', starring Sivakarthikeyan, releases Jan 10. The 1960s political drama faces a Pongal clash with Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'. Sivakarthikeyan urges fans to celebrate both films. Read more.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces enhanced Pongal gift of Rs 3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane for over 2.2 crore ration card holders. Total cost Rs 6936 crore. Read details.
Ahead of the Pongal 2026 box office clash, fans of Thalapathy Vijay tore down posters of Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' in Madurai. Get the full story on the controversy and release dates.