Krishnagiri District
Horticulture, industrial hubs, and district administration press releases for Krishnagiri.
Water Release from Kelavarapalli Reservoir for Irrigation in Krishnagiri District
Tamil Nadu Government orders water release from Kelavarapalli Reservoir for 120 days for Punsei crop irrigation in Krishnagiri, Hosur, and Shoolagiri taluks, benefiting 8000 acres.
Renovated Arignar Anna Swimming Pool at a cost of Rs. 2.75 Crores Inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister for Public Works and Youth Welfare and Sports Development Thiru. Aadhav Arjuna
The Arignar Anna Swimming Pool, renovated at an estimated cost of Rs. 2.75 crore, was inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister for Public Works and Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Thiru. Aadhav Arjuna, today (23.07.2026).
Water Release from Barur Periya Eri for Irrigation in Krishnagiri District, Pochampalli Taluk, Benefiting 2397 Acres
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of water from Barur Periya Eri in Krishnagiri District, Pochampalli Taluk, for the first crop cultivation, benefiting 2397 acres. The water will be released for 130 days from July 16, 2026, to November 22, 2026, with a rotational irrigation method.
Chief Minister Orders Water Release from Krishnagiri Reservoir for Irrigation
Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay has ordered the release of 1563 million cubic feet of water from Krishnagiri Reservoir for 120 days for the first crop season of 2026-27, benefiting 9012 acres in Krishnagiri district.
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay Honored District Collectors and Police Officers for Outstanding Performance at the Conference of District Collectors, Police, and Forest Department Officials.
A two-day conference of District Collectors, Police, and Forest Department officials was held under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, where officials received instructions and awards for excellent performance in various sectors.
Summary of the speech delivered by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, at the conference of District Collectors and Police Officers held at the Secretariat on June 29, 2026
Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay addressed District Collectors and Police Officers, emphasizing transparent, honest, and corruption-free governance, prompt public service delivery, impartial law enforcement, and addressing critical issues such as basic amenities, women's and children's safety, and drug control.
Hon'ble Minister Thiru. Aadhav Arjuna inaugurates 10 sports arenas and grounds worth Rs. 28.25 crore in 10 districts of Tamil Nadu and awards Rs. 13 lakh incentive to 5 athletes at the International Olympic Day celebrations.
At the International Olympic Day celebrations, Hon'ble Minister for Public Works and Sports Development, Thiru. Aadhav Arjuna, inaugurated 10 sports arenas and grounds built at a cost of Rs. 28.25 crore in 10 districts of Tamil Nadu and awarded incentive amounts worth Rs. 13 lakh to 5 athletes.
Review Meeting on Progress of New House Construction for Camp-Dwelling Sri Lankan Tamils
A review meeting chaired by the Minister for Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils was held to assess the progress of construction of new houses for camp-dwelling Sri Lankan Tamils.
Tamil Nadu Minister Adhav Arjuna Meets Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to Propose Key Sports Development Initiatives
Tamil Nadu's Minister for Public Works, Highways and Sports Development met the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports to propose several initiatives, including hosting the 2029 National Games, establishing national centers of excellence for various sports, and upgrading sports infrastructure across the state, aiming to make Tamil Nadu a leading sports state.
Tamil Nadu's Comprehensive Sports Development and Bid to Host National Games 2029
Tamil Nadu presented a memorandum to the Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, outlining its vision for comprehensive sports development, including a bid to host the National Games 2029, and proposing various new sports infrastructure and centers across the state.
Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Thiru R. Vinoth announces that interested Farmer Producer Organizations/Cluster Federations/Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies/individuals can receive a subsidy of up to 25 lakh rupees for setting up pulse processing units under the "Mission for Self-sufficiency in Pulses".
To boost production of black gram, green gram, red gram, and cowpea and achieve self-sufficiency in pulses, the "Mission for Self-sufficiency in Pulses" is being implemented in Tamil Nadu by the Department of Agriculture with central and state contributions from the 2025-26 financial year. Under this scheme, a 33% subsidy, up to 25 lakh rupees, will be provided in the 2026-27 financial year for establishing pulse processing units to add value to the produced pulses.
Flood Warning Issued Due to Water Release from Krishnagiri Dam
The Krishnagiri Dam is releasing surplus water, leading to a flood warning for residents along the Thenpennai River in Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, and Tiruvannamalai districts, advising them to move to safe places and avoid river activities.