Tenkasi District
Tourism, agricultural announcements, and district governance news for Tenkasi.
Water Release from Adavinainarkovil Reservoir for Irrigation in Tenkasi District
The Tamil Nadu government has ordered the release of water from the Adavinainarkovil reservoir in Tenkasi district for 95 days, from July 29, 2026, to October 31, 2026, to irrigate 2147.47 acres of land.
General note regarding rules for affiliation of private law colleges affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University has cancelled the temporary affiliation and additional student intake for the 2025-2026 academic year of three private law colleges (Thulasi Women's Law College, S. Thangapazham Law College, Mugil Law College) due to their failure to obtain timely approval from the Bar Council of India and non-compliance with university regulations. A committee will be formed to safeguard the interests of admitted students.
To Ensure Environmental Protection, Hon'ble Minister for Environment and Climate Change Conducts Sudden Field Inspections in Industries - Strict Action Against Industries Violating Pollution Control Norms
Honorable Minister for Environment and Climate Change Dr. V. K. Rajiv conducted sudden field inspections in dye, laundry, leather, and other industries in Namakkal, Erode, Kallakurichi, and Tenkasi districts, ordering actions like power disconnection, demolition, and closure against industries violating pollution control norms.
Press Release: Guidelines for Registration of Contractors for Contract Works 2026 Issued
The Tamil Nadu Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Thiru. N. Anand, released the 'Guidelines for Registration of Contractors for Contract Works 2026' on July 1, 2026, at the Secretariat, under the orders of the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay.
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.
Press Release: Water Release from Ramnathi Reservoir for Irrigation
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of water from Ramnathi Reservoir for 129 days for Kar season cultivation, benefiting 1,008.19 acres in Tenkasi District.
Tamil Nadu Government orders water release from Kadana Reservoir for irrigation in Tenkasi District
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of water from Kadana Reservoir in Tenkasi District for 129 days, from June 25, 2026, benefiting 3,987.57 acres of irrigation land.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Honorable Minister for Natural Resources orders temporary closure of 18 quarries operating with irregularities in Tenkasi district.
The Minister for Natural Resources has ordered the temporary closure of 18 quarries in Tenkasi district found to be operating with irregularities, following an inspection based on public complaints.