Kanyakumari District
Coastal welfare, tourism, and official government press releases from Kanyakumari district.
Speech delivered by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, at the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog held today (11.6.2026) at the Cultural Centre, Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, under the chairmanship of the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Thiru. Narendra Modi.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay's speech at the 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting in New Delhi, outlining Tamil Nadu's development priorities and requests to the Union Government.
Tamil Nadu Disaster Management Authority meeting held under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru S. Joseph Vijay.
The Tamil Nadu Disaster Management Authority held a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Thiru S. Joseph Vijay to review preparedness for the Southwest Monsoon and to issue instructions to all departments and district administrations for disaster management.
Study on Measures to Prevent Illegal Quarrying and Unauthorized Mineral Extraction, and Continuous Action Against Suspended Quarries with Violations.
The Tamil Nadu government has taken action against illegal quarrying, temporarily suspending 67 quarries and initiating further action on 88 more, following inspections and a high-level meeting chaired by the Minister for Natural Resources.
Water Release for Kanyakumari District Irrigation
The government has ordered the release of water from Pechiparai, Perunchani, Chittar I and II dams for Kothaiyaru and Pattanankal irrigation in Kanyakumari district from June 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027.
Quarry violations: 67 temporarily shut down, 469 vehicles seized, illegal mining identified and government action taken
Following inspections across quarries in Tamil Nadu under the orders of the Hon'ble Minister for Natural Resources, 67 quarries operating with violations have been temporarily shut down. Additionally, 469 vehicles involved in illegal mineral transport have been seized, and illegal mining has been identified in 78 locations.
Felicitation to Honorable Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay on Assuming Office
Many prominent national and international leaders, including the Indian Prime Minister and various Chief Ministers, extended their greetings to Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay on his assumption of office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.