Virudhunagar District
Firecracker industry updates, self-employment schemes, and administration alerts from Virudhunagar.
Workshop on Checking and Verification of EVMs and VVPATs Held in Chennai
A workshop was organized by the Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu, in Chennai on July 27, 2026, for the checking and verification of EVMs and VVPATs, attended by election officials from various districts.
Condolence and Financial Assistance to Families of Deceased in Firecracker Factory Explosion in Sengamalapatti, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar District - Announcement by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay announced condolence and financial assistance to the families of those who died in a firecracker factory explosion in Sengamalapatti, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar district.
Minister for Labour Welfare and Skill Development chairs review meeting on industrial safety and worker welfare
A review meeting on industrial safety, health, and worker welfare was held in Chennai, chaired by the Minister for Labour Welfare and Skill Development, emphasizing worker protection and transparent inspections.
Ministers pay tribute to statues of freedom fighters on Martyrs' Day
On Martyrs' Day, Tamil Nadu Ministers garlanded and paid respects to the statues of freedom fighters Sankarakrishnanar, Arya (alias Bhashyam), and Chenbagaraman at Gandhi Mandapam, Chennai.
Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay paid floral tribute to Perunthalaivar Kamaraj on his 124th birth anniversary.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay honored Perunthalaivar Kamaraj on his 124th birth anniversary (July 15, 2026) by laying flowers at his statue in Anna Salai, Chennai.
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay launched the "Nalam TN" Tamil Nadu Health Foundation website, inaugurated medical buildings and modern medical equipment built at a cost of Rs. 139.47 crore, and issued appointment orders to 751 Assistant Doctors and 1,393 Health Inspectors (Grade-II) selected by the Medical Recruitment Board.
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay launched the "Nalam TN" website, inaugurated medical buildings and equipment worth Rs. 139.47 crore, and issued appointment orders to 751 Assistant Doctors and 1,393 Health Inspectors.
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.
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.
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.
Hon'ble Minister for Natural Resources Dr. T.K. Prabhu inspects quarries in Puliyooran village, Aruppukottai taluk, Virudhunagar district.
Dr. T.K. Prabhu, Hon'ble Minister for Natural Resources, conducted an inspection of stone quarries in Puliyooran village, Virudhunagar district, reviewing records and worker safety measures.