New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed Pongal as a global festival that resonates deeply with the Tamil community worldwide, celebrating the spirit of gratitude, hard work and harmony with nature. The Prime Minister was speaking while taking part in Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister L. Murugan. Highlighting the essence Read More…
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Thai Pongal Brings Holiday Cheer: Kerala Declares Holiday in Six Border Districts on January 15
Thiruvananthapuram: Marking Thai Pongal, the grand harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, the Kerala government has declared a local holiday on Thursday, January 15, in six districts bordering the neighbouring state. The holiday will be observed in Idukki, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Palakkad, and Wayanad—districts that share close cultural and geographical ties with Tamil Nadu. The declaration Read More…


