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.
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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.
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!
Anganwadi Workers Protest in TN for Retirement Benefits
Over 1,400 Anganwadi workers & helpers protested in Trichy & Madurai, demanding government employee status, retirement gratuity & pension. Police detained protesters after road blockades.
Anganwadi Workers Oppose Centre's New Rural Job Scheme
Anganwadi workers in Chandigarh protest the new 'Agniveer'-style rural job scheme, demanding guaranteed wages and permanent status. Read about their demands.
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.
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.
TN Govt Launches Free Laptop Scheme for College Students
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin launches 'Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil', a free laptop scheme for 10 lakh college students. The initiative, a revival of a 2011 program, aims to boost digital education and career skills. #TamilNadu #Education #FreeLaptop
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.
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.
EPS Accuses DMK of Deceiving Employees on Pension Promise
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami accuses the DMK government of tricking employees with a renamed pension scheme, vows to form the next Tamil Nadu government. Read the full story.
TVK calls DMK pension scheme a poll stunt, hints at Vijay's CM prospects
TVK chief coordinator K A Sengottaiyan criticizes DMK's Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme as an election gimmick. He discusses Vijay's political future, alliance dynamics, and the public's desire for a new face in Tamil Nadu politics. Read more.
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.
Amit Shah: BJP to Form Government in Tamil Nadu in 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP will come to power in Tamil Nadu in the 2026 assembly elections, citing strong public support and a weakening DMK.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Announces Rs 3000 Pongal Cash Gift
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announces a Rs 3000 cash gift for Pongal to all ration card holders. The scheme will benefit over 2 crore people ahead of the harvest festival.
TN Govt Announces Assured Pension Scheme, Ends 23-Year Struggle
Tamil Nadu government announces TAPS, fulfilling a 23-year demand of employees. DMK allies celebrate while BJP, PMK criticize it as an election tactic. Details inside.
Amit Shah in Tamil Nadu to shape BJP-NDA poll strategy
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu to bolster NDA's alliance cohesion and strategy against the DMK-led front. Key meetings with BJP leaders and allies like AIADMK's EPS are on the agenda.
Amit Shah begins 2-day Tamil Nadu visit after Bengal tour
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Tamil Nadu for a crucial two-day visit, focusing on BJP's organizational strength and outreach in the poll-bound state. Key meetings and public engagements lined up.
TN's TAPS Pension Scheme: 6 Lakh Employees to Benefit
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin announces Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), a New Year gift for over 6 lakh govt employees. Scheme offers 50% of last salary as pension. Read details.
Stalin Announces New Pension Scheme for Tamil Nadu Staff
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin unveils a new assured pension scheme for state government employees, promising 50% of last drawn salary as pension and regular DA hikes. Read the full details.
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