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Tamil Nadu Allocates ₹248 Crore for Pongal Hampers, Cash Decision Pending
Tamil Nadu govt allocates ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers with rice, sugar & sugarcane for 2.22 crore families. Cash component decision awaited.
DMK Eyes 2026 Victory as Stalin Declares 2025 a Landmark Year for Tamil Nadu
CM Stalin reviews 2025 progress, citing economic growth & welfare schemes as foundations for DMK's confident 2026 Assembly election mandate.
Tamil Nadu Cabinet Meets Jan 6 to Set Stage for Crucial Assembly Session
Tamil Nadu Cabinet to meet Jan 6 to finalize Governor's address, decide on employee pensions, and approve projects ahead of the Assembly session starting Jan 20.
Tamil Nadu Nurses Win Permanent Posts After Decade-Long Contract Battle
Tamil Nadu govt assures permanent appointments for 8,300 contract nurses after protests, fulfilling a long-pending DMK manifesto promise.
AIADMK Holds Strategy Meet for 2026 Tamil Nadu Polls Amid Alliance Rallies
AIADMK holds internal strategy meeting with district secretaries as BJP launches statewide yatra targeting DMK ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Union Minister Urges Tamil Nadu to Adopt NEP, Recommends Tamil as Medium of Instruction
Union Education Minister asks Tamil Nadu to implement NEP, emphasizing Tamil as the medium of instruction up to Class 5 amid ongoing policy disputes.
Tamil Nadu IPS Reshuffle: 70 Officers Promoted Ahead of Crucial Assembly Elections
Ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections, 70 IPS officers promoted & transferred in a major reshuffle from DGP to DIG ranks to boost law & order.
BJP's Piyush Goyal Heads to Tamil Nadu for Crucial 2026 Alliance Talks
Union Minister Piyush Goyal to hold decisive seat-sharing talks with AIADMK's EPS in Chennai on Jan 4-5, shaping the NDA's strategy for the 2026 Tamil Nadu polls.
Tamil Nadu Governor's 5-Day Ooty Visit Under Tight Security Cover
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi starts a 5-day visit to Ooty with over 500 police deployed for security. Trip includes official engagements and family time.
Chennai Deploys 25,000 Police for High-Alert New Year's Eve Security
Chennai is on high alert for New Year's Eve with 25,000 police, drone surveillance, beach closures, and a ban on firecrackers to ensure safety.
Tamil Nadu Governor Credits PM Modi as Tamil Language's Greatest Promoter
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi states no one has done more for Tamil's popularity than PM Modi, praising the Kashi Tamil Sangamam's role in reviving ancient cultural ties.
ECI Empowers Booth Agents to Boost Voter Rolls in Tamil Nadu Revision Drive
Election Commission permits Booth Level Agents to submit voter forms during Tamil Nadu's Special Intensive Revision, enhancing inclusivity and accuracy in electoral rolls.
Lakhs Gather at Srirangam Temple for Sacred Vaikunta Ekadasi Celebrations
Lakhs of devotees celebrated Vaikunta Ekadasi at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, witnessing the opening of the sacred Paramapadha Vaasal gateway.
Tamil Nadu's Economic Triumph: How 11.19% Growth Tops India's States
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin credits Dravidian model governance for Tamil Nadu's 11.19% growth, making it India's top-performing state, during Coimbatore visit.
Tamil Nadu Election Commission Sends Notices to 12 Lakh Voters for Verification
Ahead of Assembly polls, the Election Commission is verifying over 12 lakh voters in Tamil Nadu, requiring documents for eligibility.
Rosy Starlings Swarm Tamil Nadu Skies, Delighting Birders and Worrying Farmers
Thousands of migratory Rosy Starlings have arrived in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi, creating spectacular skies but raising concerns over crop damage to millet fields.
Udhayanidhi Stalin Inaugurates Coimbatore Hockey Stadium as HIL 2026 Schedule Unveiled
Tamil Nadu's Deputy CM inaugurates Coimbatore Hockey Stadium. Details inside on India's Junior World Cup bronze & the full Hockey India League 2026 schedule.
Sri Lanka Arrests 3 More Indian Fishermen, Straining Ties with Tamil Nadu
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 3 Indian fishermen for poaching, escalating a long-standing dispute in the Palk Strait. This marks the 3rd incident in 15 days.
Vaikuntha Ekadasi: Sacred "Heavenly Gate" Opens at Temples for Moksha
The sacred Paramapada Vasal opened at Sri Parthasarathy Temple and others for Vaikuntha Ekadasi, believed to grant liberation to devotees who pass through.
Tamil Nadu Launches Mega Survey of 1.9 Crore Homes to Gauge Welfare Scheme Impact
Ahead of 2026 polls, Tamil Nadu govt to survey 1.91 crore households over 12 days via SHGs to evaluate welfare scheme reach and effectiveness.
IMD Forecasts Rain in Tamil Nadu's Western Ghats, Fog in Some Areas
IMD forecasts light to moderate rain in Tamil Nadu's Western Ghats, fog in some areas. Chennai to see partly cloudy skies. Check details.
Sadhguru on Siliguri Corridor: Why This "78-Year-Old Anomaly" Must Be Fixed
Sadhguru says the Siliguri Corridor, or Chicken's Neck, is a Partition anomaly that should have been corrected in 1971 and now needs strengthening.
Tamil Nadu Farmers Demand Extended Mettur Water Release to Save Delayed Samba Crop
Tamil Nadu farmers urge extension of Mettur dam water release until February end due to cyclone-induced delays in Samba paddy cultivation across the Cauvery delta.
Tamil Nadu to Boost Cyclone Tracking with Five New Doppler Weather Radars
Tamil Nadu is installing five new Doppler weather radars to improve cyclone tracking, rainfall monitoring, and early warnings in vulnerable regions.
Tamil Nadu Braces for 3-Day Rainfall, Fishermen Warned of Rough Seas
IMD forecasts moderate rain across Tamil Nadu for 3 days, with cold spells in hills and a strong warning for fishermen against rough seas. Details inside.