Tirunelveli District
Irrigation, regional industries, and district administration updates from Tirunelveli.
Water release from Kodumudiyar Reservoir for Kar season irrigation in Tirunelveli district
The Tamil Nadu government has ordered the release of water from the Kodumudiyar Reservoir for Kar season irrigation, benefiting 2,548.94 acres initially and potentially an additional 3,231.97 acres through Vadamalaiyankal, totaling 5,780.91 acres in Tirunelveli district.
Minister Se. Kamala Inaugurates New Women's Hostel Buildings for Veterinary Colleges
Minister for Animal Husbandry, Smt. Se. Kamala, inaugurated new women's hostel buildings for Tirunelveli and Orathanadu Veterinary Colleges, functioning under TANUVAS, via video conference from Chennai, Madhavaram. These hostels, costing a total of Rs. 931.00 lakhs, are equipped with all basic amenities for safe and comfortable student living.
Tamil Nadu Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi Submits 20 Requests to Union Textile Minister
Tamil Nadu's Minister Thiru. Vijay Balaji met Union Textile Minister Thiru. Giriraj Singh to submit 20 detailed requests for the development of the handloom and textile sectors in the state. The Union Minister assured consideration of the requests.
Condolence and Financial Assistance to the families of those who died and were injured in the vehicle accident near Kottampatti, Melur Taluk, Madurai District Announcement by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay has announced condolence and financial assistance to the families of those who died and were injured in a vehicle accident near Kottampatti, Madurai district.
MoU for Vikram Solar's Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) manufacturing plant in Tirunelveli district with Rs 15,037 crore investment, creating 2,670 jobs, signed in presence of Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru S. Joseph Vijay
An MoU for a Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) manufacturing plant by Vikram Solar, with an investment of Rs 15,037 crore and creating 2,670 jobs, was signed for SIPCOT Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli district, in the presence of the Chief Minister.
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.
B.E., Degree for Working Professionals Admission (Formerly Part Time B.E.,)
Applications are invited for part-time B.E. degree courses for working professionals in 6 government and 2 government-aided engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Honorable Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay flags off 300 new buses for Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations, purchased at a cost of Rs. 127.21 crore.
Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay launched 300 new buses worth Rs. 127.21 crore for Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations to enhance public transport services.
Action to bring back the bodies of Tamils who died in a fire accident in Qatar, Condolence and Financial Assistance to the families of the deceased - Announcement by Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay of Tamil Nadu
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay of Tamil Nadu has announced measures to bring back the bodies of 3 Tamils who died in a fire accident in a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, and to provide condolence and financial assistance of Rs. 10 lakh each to their families.
Formation of 5 new regions to ensure transparent administrative efficiency and quick service delivery in Tamil Nadu's renewable energy sector, accelerate projects, and further strengthen the state's green energy development
The Tamil Nadu government has formed 5 new regions in the renewable energy sector to improve administrative efficiency and service delivery, accelerating green energy development as per the Chief Minister's directive.
Water Release for Kodayar Irrigation Project in Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli Districts
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of water for 138 days from June 16, 2026, from Pechiparai, Perunchani, Chittar I, and Chittar II dams for the Kodayar irrigation project to benefit 17,000 acres in Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli districts.
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.