How to Dress for Each Day of Pongal in Chennai
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!
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Minister Denies Rs 40,000 Crore Tasmac Scam Charge
Tamil Nadu Minister S Muthusamy refutes AIADMK chief EPS's Rs 40,000 crore Tasmac scam claim, calling it baseless. He also inaugurated Pongal hampers in Erode. Read the full story.
Pongal Gift Packages Distributed to 11.22 Lakh in Coimbatore
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.
Stalin Distributes ₹3000 Pongal Gift to Ration Card Holders
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launches ₹3000 Pongal cash gift distribution to over 2.23 crore rice ration card holders. Includes rice, sugar, saree & more. Opposition criticizes move ahead of 2026 polls.
Massive Pongal Gift Distribution Begins Across Tamil Nadu
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.
Permanent Jallikattu Arena Built in Trichy for ₹3 Crore
SDAT completes a ₹3 crore, 5-acre permanent jallikattu arena in Suriyur, Trichy, ending reliance on temporary structures. Inauguration set for Pongal 2026. Read more.
₹3,000 Pongal Cash Gift Rolls Out Across Tamil Nadu
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.
BJP Demands Power-Sharing Pact with AIADMK in Tamil Nadu
BJP presses AIADMK for a pre-election power-sharing agreement in Tamil Nadu. AIADMK fears such a move could benefit rival DMK. Get the latest political analysis.
TN's Rs 100 Crore Deep-Tech Startup Policy Unveiled
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launches a Rs 100 crore deep-tech startup policy to transform the state into an innovation hub. Discover how this investment aims to boost R&D and attract global companies.
Pongal 2026: Complete Four-Day Festival Dates & Calendar
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.
BJP Intensifies Tamil Nadu Push with Modi, Shah Visits
BJP gears up for Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu with multiple visits by PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Nitin Nabin. Key rally planned in Kanyakumari, alliance talks with OPS, TTV Dhinakaran underway.
UP Cuts Stamp Duty on Family Property Gifts to Rs 5,000
Uttar Pradesh cabinet extends concessional stamp duty of Rs 5,000 on gift deeds for commercial & industrial properties among family members. Move aims to make transfers affordable & transparent.
Office Pongal Celebration Ideas & Games for 2026
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!
Farmers Protest Bribery in Tamil Nadu Pongal Sugarcane Procurement
Farmers in Namakkal blocked a truck, alleging cooperative officials demanded bribes for procuring sugarcane under the state's Pongal gift scheme. Read the full report on the protest and irregularities.
Karnataka Expands Stamp Duty Relief on Gift Deeds
Karnataka government expands stamp duty exemption on gift deeds among family members to include commercial and industrial properties, boosting real estate transactions. Learn the new rules and benefits.
Vijay's Jana Nayagan vs DMK's Parasakthi: Pongal Box Office Politics
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
Jana Nayagan, Parasakthi Release: Theatre Owners Struggle
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.
Pongal, Lohri, Makar Sankranti 2025 Dates & Celebrations
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.
Vijay's farewell film clashes with DMK-backed Parasakthi at Pongal
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.
Krishnasamy Calls TN's ₹3000 Pongal Gift an Election Ploy
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.
Amit Shah's TN Visit Ends Without Alliance Deal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's two-day Tamil Nadu trip concluded without a clear NDA expansion. Key meetings with AIADMK's EPS, PMK, and DMDK did not materialize. Read about BJP's strategy for the upcoming state elections.
Tamil Minister Criticises Sanskrit-Tamil Funding Gap
Tamil Nadu Minister M P Saminathan highlights funding inequality, as Centre allocates ₹2000+ crore for Sanskrit but under ₹200 crore for Tamil. Read about the cultural festival and calls for linguistic pride.
Tamil Nadu Outperforms National Average on Key SDG Indicators
Tamil Nadu's new State Indicator Framework reveals superior outcomes in health, education, jobs, and gender parity compared to all-India figures. Discover the data driving the state's success.
Chennai Banker's Heart Stays in Kashi After Tamil Sangamam
Esaki Muthu from Chennai returns from Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, an event highlighting the deep cultural link between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi. Discover the historic connection and the 19th-century Tamil satram in Kashi.
Pongal 2026 Special Trains: Full List, Routes & Timings
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.
Deepika's Rs 15k Gift Hampers for Fans Revealed
Ahead of her 40th birthday, Deepika Padukone hosted a fan meet, gifting lavish hampers worth Rs 15,000 each. Discover what's inside and the heartfelt details of the event.
TN Govt's Rs 3000 Pongal Gift for 2.2 Crore Families
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.
DMK's ₹3000 Pongal Gift: Allies Hail, Opposition Slams
DMK's ₹3,000 Pongal cash gift announcement draws praise from allies as relief for poor, but faces criticism from AIADMK, PMK, and BJP over timing and amount. Read the full political debate.
Pongal Tourism Festival in Madurai on Jan 14 & 17
Tamil Nadu Tourism invites domestic & international tourists to experience Pongal festivities in Madurai villages. Witness Jallikattu, cultural performances & traditional celebrations. Register now!
TN Govt's Rs 3000 Pongal Gift & Pension Reform for Employees
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces Rs 3000 Pongal cash gift for ration card holders and a major pension scheme reform for government employees, marking key welfare moves in an election year.
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