Tamil Nadu School Holidays for Pongal 2024: Status Update
As Pongal nears, Tamil Nadu schools may close from Jan 14-17. No official order yet. Parents and students advised to check school notices for confirmed holiday dates.
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Mizoram Completes 80% Biometric Enrolment for Refugees
Mizoram has enrolled nearly 80% of over 30,000 Myanmar refugees biometrically. Key districts show high completion rates, though challenges remain in some areas. Read the latest update.
Stalin writes to Modi on Sri Lankan Tamil rights
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin urges PM Modi to ensure Sri Lanka's new constitution protects Tamil rights, warns against unitary model. India must act on moral imperative.
Stalin to Modi: Ensure Tamil Rights in Sri Lanka Constitution
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin urges PM Modi to intervene in Sri Lanka's constitutional reforms to protect minority rights. Read the full details and implications.
India-built Bailey Bridge opens in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
The first Bailey Bridge under India's $450 million aid package has been opened, restoring a vital transport link in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. Read about the reconstruction efforts.
Sri Lankan, Indian held for illegal entry at Raxaul border
SSB & immigration officials arrest a Sri Lankan national without a valid visa and his Kerala-based aide at the Raxaul ICP. Probe on for motive & network. Read details.
Madras HC Seeks Relief for Sri Lankan Woman Married to Indian
Madras High Court directs Centre to consider granting relief to a Sri Lankan woman, Fathima Riyasa, married to an Indian citizen, preventing her deportation and upholding her right to family life under Article 21.
How Punjabi Refugees Made Tandoor Delhi's Food Soul
Discover the epic journey of the tandoor from ancient Harappan ovens to becoming the fiery heart of Delhi's food culture, carried forward by resilient Punjabi refugees after 1947.
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.
Sri Lankan national arrested in Coimbatore for forged Indian IDs
Coimbatore police arrested a 56-year-old Sri Lankan national for overstaying his visa and possessing multiple Indian identity documents, including Aadhaar and PAN, obtained fraudulently. Read the full investigation details.
Gen Upendra Dwivedi Visits Sri Lanka, Strengthens Defence Ties
India's new Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, embarks on his first overseas visit to Sri Lanka, discussing enhanced defence cooperation and reviewing a Guard of Honour in Colombo.
Coastal Erosion Uproots Lives in Odisha, Livelihoods Lost
Coastal erosion forces Odisha villagers into resettlement, trading safety for lost livelihoods. As the sea advances, India's eastern shoreline faces a growing crisis. Read more.
West Bengal Dalits Fear Disenfranchisement in Voter Roll Purge
The Election Commission's voter list revision in West Bengal raises serious concerns about Dalit refugee disenfranchisement ahead of elections. Read the full analysis of this critical issue.
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.
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.
NDMA expert proposes livelihood plan for Satabhaya climate refugees
NDMA specialist Rita Missal visited Odisha's Satabhaya, India's first rehab colony for climate refugees, to recommend a master plan for livelihood restoration after coastal erosion.
Mizoram villagers construct relief camps for Myanmar refugees
Villagers in Mizoram's Vaphai are constructing relief camps for 89 refugees from Myanmar's Chin state, providing shelter and food without state government aid. Read the full story of this humanitarian effort.
9 Indian Fishermen Detained by Sri Lanka, CM Stalin Seeks Help
Sri Lankan Navy detained nine Tamil Nadu fishermen for allegedly crossing maritime boundary. CM Stalin urges urgent diplomatic intervention for their release. Details inside.
11 Indian Fishermen Arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
Sri Lankan Navy detains 11 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu and seizes their trawler for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the Palk Strait.
Pradhan: Those stopping Thiruparankundram deepam are fools
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticizes Tamil Nadu government for blocking the lighting of the deepam atop Thiruparankundram hill, calling it a core Hindu belief. Read more.
TN Pongal 2026 Gift Tokens: Ration Shops Get Jan 2 Deadline
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.
Amit Shah to visit Trichy, Pudukottai on Jan 4-5
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.
TN Pongal 2026 Gift Tokens: Ration Shops Get Jan 2 Deadline
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.
UAE, Norwegian Refugee Council Sign Deal for East Africa Refugees
The UAE signs a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian Refugee Council to provide vital assistance to refugees and displaced persons in East Africa, focusing on Ethiopia and Somalia.
5 Hindu Homes Burnt in Bangladesh, Families Flee
A mob in Bangladesh's Dumritala village set five Hindu homesteads ablaze, forcing families to flee. Survivors recount horror, blame land grab and political shift. Read their desperate plea for refuge in India.
Shashi Kapoor's wedding night shock revealed by son Kunal
Kunal Kapoor shares untold stories: strangers in his parents' room, Prithviraj Kapoor's home as a Partition refugee hostel, and the Kolkata hotel proposal. Dive into Bollywood's legendary family history.
Sudan War: Thousands Flee Kordofan Violence, Face Starvation
Over 53,000 Sudanese flee escalating violence in Kordofan as RSF forces advance. Families endure perilous journeys, while UN warns of mass starvation and potential atrocities. Read the full report.
89 Myanmar Refugees Cross into Mizoram Amid Junta Offensive
At least 89 refugees from Myanmar's Chin state have crossed into Mizoram's Aizawl district following intensified military attacks ahead of junta elections. Read their harrowing accounts of survival.
Sri Lanka Extends Public Emergency in December 2025
Sri Lanka's President extends the state of public emergency, a measure requiring parliamentary ratification within a week. Read the latest developments and implications.
3 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy
Sri Lankan Navy apprehends three Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu near Delft Island. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the Palk Strait fishing grounds.
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