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Kanimozhi celebrates Pongal with folk artists

DMK MP Kanimozhi celebrates Pongal with folk artists participating in Chennai Sangamam festival, presenting them with gifts.

The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024

Foreign tourists participate in Pongal festivities in Chennai and Chengalpattu

Foreign visitors experience the festivities of Pongal in Chennai, participating in traditional activities and cultural performances.

The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024

Happy Makar Sankranti 2024: Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images, Facebook & WhatsApp status

Makar Sankranti, a Hindu festival, marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn). Celebrated annually on January 14th, it signifies the end of winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. The festival holds diverse cultural significance across India, known by various names in different…

The Times of India · Jan 14, 2024

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Spirit of Pongal evokes ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights the spirit of unity and national development during the festival of Pongal in Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024

Despite efforts by NHAI, all roads leading out of Chennai choked with traffic

NHAI makes arrangements at toll plazas to reduce congestion during Pongal festival, but heavy traffic still observed.

The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024

In Erode, selling turmeric for Pongal is not for profit but for tradition

Farmers in Erode, Tamil Nadu, continue to harvest turmeric for Pongal, a tradition passed down for generations.

The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024

T.N. CM Stalin launches distribution of Pongal gift hampers

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the distribution of the Pongal gift hamper and the cash component of ₹1,000 to rice ration cardholders in Chennai

The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024

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T.N. bus strike | Madras HC succeeds in persuading trade unions to suspend the strike till January 19 in public interest

The Madras High Court succeeded in persuading the State transport corporation trade unions to suspend the bus strike till January 19, in the interest of the people dependent on public transport for travel during the Pongal season

The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024

Around 37 lakh more rice-drawing ration cardholders to get ₹1,000 for Pongal

As a result of the latest move to give the cash component, an expense of approximately ₹380 crore more would have to be incurred by the government.

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

Tamil Nadu begins procurement of sugarcane from Melur farmers in Madurai district

Procurement of paneer karumbu by the State government for Pongal distribution from farmers in Melur belt began on January 6. With 837 acres in Madurai district under panner karumbu cultivation, contractors have started loading consignments for cooperative societies in other districts.

The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Supreme Court passes ball to TN CM M.K. Stalin to decide on Minister's continuance in money laundering case; TN CM announces ₹1,000 Pongal gift & SI opens fire in self-defence.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Tamil Nadu government announces ₹1,000 Pongal cash gift

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announces ₹1,000 Pongal gift for 1.15 crore families ahead of festival.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Palaniswami demands Pongal payment of ₹1,000 to all

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami & V.K. Sasikala demand cash support & direct sugarcane procurement for Pongal gift hamper. T.T.V. Dhinakaran calls for postponement of TNPSC exam.

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

BJP state president K. Annamalai questions arrest of Periyar University V-C R. Jagannathan on charges of cheating, criminal conspiracy & SC/ST Act. Protest against long-distance buses on GST Road in Chennai. O. Panneerselvam & T.T.V. Dhinakaran express disappointment over Pongal gift hamper.

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

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The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

Panneeerselvam, Dhinakaran express disappointment over absence of cash component in Pongal gift hamper in T.N.

AIADMK's O. Panneerselvam & AMMK's T.T.V. Dhinakaran express disappointment over lack of cash support in Pongal gift hamper.

The Times of India · Jan 15, 2023

Saree style to steal from South actresses for this Pongal

\'Varisu\' actress casts a spell on everyone with her smile in this dark blue saree.

The Times of India · Jan 13, 2023

10 exciting treats about Tamil movies this Pongal

Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj\'s film is expected to be launched officially finally for this Pongal.

The Times of India · Jan 6, 2023

Vijay's blockbusters with the longest runtime

The expectations for Vijay\'s next film \'Varisu\' have been high and the film is releasing for Pongal on Jan 11.

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The Hindu · Jun 7, 2022

No firm blacklisted after row over Pongal gift hamper items, says Civil Supplies Corporation

It says ₹1,163 crore had been set apart for the scheme

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2022

HC orders notices to Ministers, bureaucrats in Pongal gift hamper case

Litigant had alleged corruption in distribution of the hampers to 2.15 crore ration cardholders at an outlay of ₹1,296.88 crore

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2022

Litigant moves HC against Lokayukta’s refusal to entertain plea on corruption

Petitioner accuses two Ministers and three IAS officials of having procured low quality commodities at exorbitant rates for Pongal gift hamper distribution

The Hindu · Feb 13, 2022

‘DMK has earned as much people’s wrath in eight months as it would have in eight years’

Its performance can be judged by the way it had distributed Pongal gift hampers, says Annamalai

The Hindu · Feb 1, 2022

Madras High Court rejects plea to provide Pongal gift hampers to Sri Lankan refugees living outside the camps

State cannot be compelled to provide relief to those who had willingly chosen to eke out a living on their own

The Hindu · Jan 21, 2022

CM orders action over poor quality of Pongal gift hampers

He instructs officials to act against the govt. servants and companies responsible

The Hindu · Jan 20, 2022

Sakkarapani challenges Palaniswami to a debate

Joining issue with AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami over his criticism against Pongal gift hampers for their quality, Food Minister R. Sakkarapani on Thursday challenged the former Chief Minister

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