BJP held the Panthakkal Naduthal ritual in Trichy for Amit Shah's Jan 5 Pongal event. The gathering of 2000 families marks the party's campaign launch for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Read more.
Tamil Nadu government allocates ₹183 crore for Pongal bonus and festival assistance, benefiting 9.9 lakh employees and pensioners. Unions call it an 'eyewash' and threaten strike over OPS demands.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers including rice, sugar, and sugarcane for 2.22 crore rice ration card holders. Distribution to be staggered to avoid crowds. Read details.
The 2023 North East Monsoon concluded in Tamil Nadu with a 3% rainfall deficit. Key districts faced shortfalls, impacting agriculture. Get the full IMD report and regional analysis here.
Tamil Nadu government designates over 50 locations, including courts, hospitals, and prisons, for video-conferencing of witnesses under the new BNSS Act. This move aims to streamline judicial processes and aid distant witnesses.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin instructs party workers to use 'Dravida Pongal' to highlight DMK's achievements and attack AIADMK-BJP. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi targets 2026 elections.
A high-level Tamil Nadu committee reviewed recommendations for a unified pension scheme. The final decision will be taken by CM Stalin's cabinet on January 6. The panel also discussed the ongoing teachers' pay disparity protest.
The DMK government reinstates cash in Pongal gift hampers for 2026 after a one-year hiatus, a move seen as significant ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
Tamil Nadu govt mandates ration shops to prepare Pongal 2026 gift tokens for 2 crore beneficiaries by Jan 2. Door-to-door distribution & staggered collection to avoid crowds. Details inside.
Political parties in Tamil Nadu slam recent violence & drug incidents, demand CM Stalin's action. Leaders cite attacks on migrants, police threats, and failed ganja control.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Tamil Nadu's Trichy and Pudukottai on January 4 and 5 for BJP meetings, a public rally, and Pongal festivities. Details on election strategy and alliance talks inside.
Plan your 2026 with the complete Tamil calendar guide. Discover all major festivals, auspicious days, and public holidays for the year. Stay connected to tradition!
The Pongal-Sankranti 2026 festival season is set for a massive box office clash with major releases from Tamil and Telugu cinema. Discover the star-studded lineup and release dates.
Tamil Nadu mandates fair price shops to ready Pongal 2026 gift tokens for 2 crore beneficiaries by January 2. Door-to-door distribution to begin soon. Get the full schedule and details here.
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In a major leadership overhaul, the Tamil Nadu police department transferred and promoted over 70 officers. Key appointments include new commissioners for Avadi and Tambaram, and a new DGP for Armed Police. Read the full list of changes.
The Pongal film releases in Tamil Nadu, featuring Vijay's 'Jananayagan' and the DMK-backed 'Parasakthi', have escalated into a political proxy war ahead of state elections. Discover the screen battle and the narratives at play.
Timely rainfall lifts spirits of Madurai farmers ahead of Pongal. Meanwhile, bull owners intensify unique training regimes for the 2026 Jallikattu season. Discover their traditional methods.
CPI and AITUC leaders in Madurai criticise government delays in implementing a Rs 4 lakh housing scheme for construction workers and granting land titles. Details on the party's 100th-anniversary plans.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss announces a major political alliance in Tamil Nadu, criticizes DMK's governance, rising state debt, and unfulfilled investment promises. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu's Naan Mudhalvan scheme tackles coaching inequality, offering financial aid and training. Results show a sharp rise in UPSC qualifiers, restoring aspirational confidence across the state.
Tamil Nadu government facilitates voter enrollment for 1.85 lakh applicants by offering free, manual nativity certificates from Dec 26 to Jan 25, 2026. Get your documents now!
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin asserts the Dravidian model government will protect religious harmony and vows voters will reject BJP in the next assembly polls. Read his full speech from Kallakurichi.
Madhavaram Lake in Chennai will become the city's first restored waterbody to offer jet ski rides and boating from Pongal. The Rs 11.56 crore project aims to create a leisure hub for North Chennai.
Tamil Nadu government promotes 25 IAS officers across batches. Seven 1995-batch officers elevated to Chief Secretary cadre, effective Jan 1, 2026. Key appointments in finance, health, and metro rail.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹289.63 crore from SDRF for 3.60 lakh farmers affected by Nov-Dec 2024 heavy rains & Jan 2025 unseasonal rainfall. Read the full story for details.
Nine people, including four women and a child, died in a tragic road accident near Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The car veered off the road and hit a tree. Read for details.
Tamil Nadu's School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi warns of strict action against schools holding special classes during holidays. He also announces plans for CCTV in private schools and addresses employee demands. Read for details.
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' and Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' set for a Pongal 2026 clash. With Vijay targeting 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, is this a cinematic battle or a political proxy war? Analysis inside.
Himachal Pradesh government launches a comprehensive welfare scheme for small traders across all Urban Local Bodies. The scheme offers financial aid and pension benefits. Learn more about eligibility and application.