The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) will pay special tribute to its founder M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) on his 109th birth anniversary on January 17, party leaders announced on Tuesday.
Pongal: From Sangam Pots to Screen plots!
Pongal isn’t just a harvest festival; it’s a four-day sensory overload where the steam from a clay pot competes with the smoke of the Bhogi bonfire, and the aroma of jaggery is often eclipsed by the smell of butter popcorn in a packed cinema hall.
AMMK clarifies on speculation Over alliance with NDA
The Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) has issued a clarification amid widespread speculation over its political alignment ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Book in advance for Pongal special buses: TN govt
Following overwhelming response to the special bus services being operated in view of the mid-January Pongal harvest festival, the Tamil Nadu transport department has appealed to the public to avoid last-minute scramble by booking for the journey in advance.
CBI summons Vijay again on 19 Jan for enquiry
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has issued a fresh summons to actor‑politician Vijay, chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), reportedly directing him to appear for further questioning on 19 January in connection with the Karur stampede case.
Pongal fete: Banks in TN to remain closed for 4 days
Banks across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry will remain closed for four days in observance of the Pongal festival, the Indian Bankers’ Association (IBA) has announced.
All set for Magara Jyothi at Sabarimala temple tomorrow
Final preparations are underway at the Sabarimala temple for the annual Magara Jyothi ceremony, scheduled for January 14, 2026.
Stalin, EPS extend Pongal greetings
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami have extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Pongal, one of the most significant harvest festivals celebrated across Tamil Nadu.
Preparations intensify for Jallikattu in Palamedu & Alanganallur
Preparations are in full swing in Palamedu and Alanganallur ahead of the much-anticipated Jallikattu events to be held as part of the Pongal festival celebrations.
