The extended holiday period aims to facilitate smooth travel for families returning to their hometowns to celebrate Pongal, a festival that holds immense cultural significance in the state.

This declaration creates a six-day holiday stretch starting from Pongal on Jan 14 to Jan 19. Institutions will make up for this by functioning on Jan 25. The Tamil Nadu government has announced ...

The MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu government declared an additional holiday for Pongal celebrations on Saturday. Government offices, public sector undertakings, schools and colleges in the southern ...

Southern India is gearing up for the vibrant harvest festival of Pongal, and school holidays have been announced in key states to allow students and families to fully celebrate this festival.

Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) president G.K. Vasan on Monday said that the people were disappointed as the Pongal hamper announced by the State government for family cardholders did not ...

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday announced Pongal bonus for State government employees in the ‘C’ and ‘D’ categories, and teachers. An announcement to this effect was made on the ...

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin’s decision to declare January 17, Friday, as a holiday for government offices, schools, colleges and educational institutions in the State will give students ...

Thai police said an improvised explosive device had been thrown into a crowd on a dance floor at a crowded festival in Umphang district in Thailand’s northern Tak province just before midnight ...

Here’s A Look At The Top Tamil Movies Releasing In Pongal 2025 (Photo Credit – YouTube) The year 2025 has arrived, bringing excitement for movie lovers. Many films are scheduled to be released ...

(Now that’s a Pongal announcement) Vishal FC rise up!!!!” Another posted a clip of Vijay singing the number as actor-music composer-director Vijay Anthony cheered him along, writing ...