Tirunelveli District
Irrigation, regional industries, and district administration updates from Tirunelveli.
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 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.
Chief Minister Joseph Vijay pays floral tribute to Quaid-e-Millath on his 131st birth anniversary
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay paid respects at the memorial of Quaid-e-Millath in Chennai on his 131st birth anniversary on June 5, 2026.
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.
Water Release for Kar Season Irrigation in Tirunelveli District
Tamil Nadu Government orders water release for Kar season irrigation from Papanasam, Servalaru, and Manimutharu reservoirs for 10265 acres under 4 canals of the Thamirabarani irrigation system in Tirunelveli district, from June 1, 2026, to October 2, 2026.
Hon'ble Minister for Energy and Law Issues Appointment Orders to 45 Government Assistant Public Prosecutors (Grade 2) and 5 Bursars in Government Law Colleges, Totaling 50 Persons, as per Orders of Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
In accordance with the Chief Minister's directives, the Hon'ble Minister for Energy and Law issued appointment orders to 45 Government Assistant Public Prosecutors (Grade 2) and 5 Bursars for Government Law Colleges, totaling 50 individuals.
Hon'ble Minister for Prohibition and Excise, Thiru K. Vigneswaran, appeals to TASMAC employees to return to work.
Hon'ble Minister for Prohibition and Excise, Thiru K. Vigneswaran, has appealed to TASMAC employees to return to work, following assurances from the administration that their demands will be considered and resolved.