Puducherry Declares Holiday on January 14 for Pongal
The Puducherry government has declared a public holiday on January 14, 2025, to celebrate the Pongal festival. All government offices and institutions will remain closed.
The Puducherry government has declared a public holiday on January 14, 2025, to celebrate the Pongal festival. All government offices and institutions will remain closed.
As Puducherry heads to assembly elections in 2026, we revisit the dramatic February 2021 political crisis that saw the Congress-led government collapse after a floor test.
Police arrested three TVK cadres in Puducherry after an illegally erected banner collapsed on a retired employee, causing severe injuries. The victim fell into an open drain and was hospitalized.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India's Gen Z for creativity and energy, contrasting his government's reforms with the UPA era's restrictive rules that stifled entrepreneurship.
A detailed recap of the 2021 Puducherry assembly elections: results, alliances, voter turnout, and key reactions. Essential reading ahead of the 2026 polls.
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by four minors, including her boyfriend, in Bahour, Puducherry. Police have arrested all accused, who were school dropouts. Read the full report.
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by four minors, including her boyfriend, in Bahour, Puducherry. Police have detained all four suspects, who are school dropouts. Read the full report.
Kapil Sibal questions the timing of ED actions against opposition leaders during elections, contrasting it with the UPA's approach. Read the full analysis.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi holds Congress responsible for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam's prolonged detention under UAPA, citing 2008 amendments. Read the full story.
JIPMER Puducherry clinches 3rd place in the national Kayakalp Award 2024-25, winning Rs 40 lakh for excellence in cleanliness and hospital hygiene. Discover how they achieved this feat.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi targets Congress for amending UAPA under UPA, linking it to prolonged incarceration of undertrials like Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. Details inside.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accuses Congress-led UPA of massive MGNREGA corruption worth Rs 11 lakh crore, citing CAG report on fake job cards. Read the full details.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls a special legislature session to oppose the central government's alleged move to scrap the MGNREGA scheme. Read the full story.
BJP MP Muralidhar Mohol alleges Pune Metro stalled under UPA, causing cost to soar. Ajit Pawar and Prithviraj Chavan counter claims. Read the full political debate.
Karan Lamba slammed a brilliant 108 as Rajasthan secured a massive 132-run victory over Puducherry in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Read the full match report and highlights.
Puducherry mandates 100% batch testing for all medicines after a major fake drug racket bust. Learn how this move aims to safeguard public health and ensure drug safety.
Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa initiates a suo motu case against 10 officials for negligence after a truck driver's death in an illegal Mandya quarry. Officials must appear on Feb 16. Read the full report.
Puducherry handed Madhya Pradesh their first defeat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, winning by 4 wickets with 7 overs to spare. Read the full match analysis and key performances here.
2026 is a crucial election year in India, with high-stakes assembly polls in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. The results will define political careers and set the stage for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Explore the key contests.
Madhya Pradesh, unbeaten in Elite Group A, face struggling Puducherry on Jan 3 in Ahmedabad. Get fantasy tips and a full match preview here.
The Conscious Management Institute opens in Puducherry, offering specialized logistics and supply chain management courses to address India's growing industry demands. Explore new career paths today!
Jharkhand's bowlers, led by Rahul Shukla's 4/33, dominated Puducherry despite Aman Khan conceding a record 123 runs. Read the full match highlights and analysis.
Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan embarks on a two-day tour of South India, attending convocations, unveiling statues, and participating in cultural events. Follow his itinerary from December 29 to 30.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reacts to violence against Christmas events, calling attacks on Christians an assault on every Indian and India's plural fabric. Read more.
Puducherry Lieutenant Governor recommends CBI & NIA probe into a massive interstate spurious drug network. Public urged to report illegal sales. Details inside.
Congress leaders in Patna accuse the Modi government of attempting to shut down MGNREGA by shifting financial burden to states. BJP defends the move, citing enhanced transparency.
BJP national working president Nitin Nabin's first visit to Puducherry post-appointment signals the party's intensified focus on South India ahead of assembly elections. Read more.
KPCC vice-president B Ramanath Rai condemns renaming MGNREGA to Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar. He calls it an insult to Gandhi and a plot to weaken the rural jobs scheme. Read the full story.
Newly appointed BJP working president Nitin Nabin will make his first official trip to Puducherry on December 21. He will meet CM Rangaswamy and address party workers, aiming to strengthen the alliance. Read more.
Puducherry's 2024 road safety report reveals 1391 accidents causing 221 deaths. National highways & older vehicles pose major risks. See key findings and police action.