Pongal festival bonus increased to Rs 1,000 The Pongal festival bonus given to state government retired C and D category staff, all types of individual pensioners and family pensioners will be ...

Six matches in double round-robin format will be held across six days, with hosts Japan competing alongside Fiji and winners of last year’s Division 2 Qualifier, Papua New Guinea (PNG), where only the ...

These were followed by a crab pongal made with kiri narang rice — a tiny Sri Lankan heirloom grain that “tastes a little milky, and a little like orange,” says Shanmugalingam; prawns from ...

CHENNAI: On Pongal day, Gurumitraa R and her family members wake up early and go to their ooru kavalan (village deity) temple at Kallal Karaikudi with stainless steel pots, dressed in finery ...

Pongal, celebrated on January 14, marks the beginning of the harvest season and is one of the most important holidays in the state. Tamil New Year on April 14 is another significant day for locals.

Festivals in India are more than just dates on a calendar; they are expressions of faith, joy, and community. As you look forward to the vibrant celebrations of 2025, remember that these occasions ...

The controversy arrives at a sensitive time for Vijay, whose upcoming political satire film 'Jana Nayagan' is slated for a Pongal 2026 release. With national attention fixed on the issue ...

Pongal, a traditional South Indian comfort dish, is known for its simplicity, flavour, and heartiness. Whether it’s the classic sweet Pongal or the savoury white and milk Pongal, it’s a staple in many ...

The United States has imposed 10% tariff on all goods exported from Papua New Guinea (PNG) into the U.S. market. Responding to the decision, PNG Prime Minister James Marape stated that his country ...

CM also increased the Pongal festival bonus for state government retired C and D category staff, all types of individual pensioners and family pensioners, from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000.

In a departure from convention, Donald chose to publicly declare his neutrality ahead of the vote, citing a need for transparency and honesty in PNG’s political landscape. He noted that the ...

“We are an organisation that is guided by our values and our commitment to being a nationally owned locally grown, 100% PNG brand that will always be rooted in our country,” he said. “With over 80,000 ...