Thoothukudi District
Port city activities, chemical industries, fisheries, and administration updates from Thoothukudi.
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay's social media post congratulating Thiru. Raja Muthupandi for winning a silver medal in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games.
Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay congratulated Thiru. Raja Muthupandi for winning a silver medal in the 65 kg weightlifting category at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, and announced an incentive of 30 lakh rupees from the Tamil Nadu Government.
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.
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Maaveeran Alagumuthukkon, Honourable Ministers garlanded his statue and paid floral tributes.
On the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Maaveeran Alagumuthukkon, ministers from the Tamil Nadu government paid floral tributes to his statue near Egmore Railway Station in Chennai.
Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay's social media post on the occasion of the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Maaveeran Alagumuthukkon
Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay pays respects and valorous tribute on the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Maaveeran Alagumuthukkon.
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.
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.
MoU for setting up a Common Technology Facility for Space Vehicles at Allikulam, Thoothukudi District, between Tamil Nadu Government and IN-SPACe, showcased to Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay for his blessings.
A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Tamil Nadu Government and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) for establishing a "Common Technology Facility (CTF) for Space Vehicles" in the space manufacturing park to be set up at Allikulam, Thoothukudi district, was presented to the Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay today (17.06.2026) at the Secretariat, seeking his blessings.
High-level officials of HD KSOE company meet with Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay regarding the advanced shipbuilding project to be set up in Thoothukudi with an investment of about ₹38,000 crore, providing employment to 15,000 people.
HD KSOE officials met with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay to discuss an advanced shipbuilding project in Thoothukudi with an investment of ₹38,000 crore, expected to create 15,000 jobs.
Water Release from Thamirabarani Reservoirs for Kar Season Cultivation
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of water from Papanasam, Servalar, and Manimuthar reservoirs for 121 days to benefit 36,521 acres for 'Kar' season cultivation in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts.
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.