Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) Director Pragabhal’s upcoming film ‘Jockey’, which is set against the backdrop of the famous traditional Madurai goat fight, will now hit screens on January 23, its makers announced on Monday. Taking to its X timeline to make the announcement, PK7 Studios, the firm producing the film, wrote, “#JOCKEY hits cinemas worldwide on JAN 23, 2026. A world never seen before is hitting the big screen. From the makers of #MUDDY, comes JOCKEY — the world’s first traditional goat f…
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Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) The manifesto preparation committee of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is all set to begin an extensive statewide consultation tour from Vellore on Monday, as the party intensifies preparations for the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. According to party sources, the committee’s tour aims to collect opinions, suggestions, and policy recommendations from a wide spectrum of society.Special focus will be placed on interactions with stakeholders from the ed…
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has successfully delivered the Pongal gift to a vast majority of eligible households this year, with official data showing that 2.15 crore rice ration cardholders — about 97 per cent of the total 2.22 crore eligible families — have already received the benefit. Around 7.6 lakh cardholders across the state are yet to collect the Pongal package, largely due to beneficiaries travelling out of their home locations during the festival period.In a sta…
Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) Leading the world-famous Alanganallur Jallikattu celebrations, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Saturday announced two major initiatives aimed at strengthening the traditional sport and supporting its practitioners. He declared that outstanding Jallikattu sportspersons who tame the highest number of bulls will be given priority for government jobs in the livestock and allied sectors, and that a state-of-the-art veterinary treatment and training centre for Jallikat…
Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) The world-famous Jallikattu competition commenced on Saturday at Alanganallur, near Madurai, as part of the traditional Mattu Pongal celebrations.State Minister Murthy formally flagged off the event, watching the spectacle from the stage as tradition dictated that the Muniyandi Temple bull of Alanganallur be the first to enter the arena.Thousands of spectators gathered at the iconic arena to witness one of Tamil Nadu’s most revered rural sports, celebrated for its cultur…
Chennai, Jan 15 (IANS) As part of the Thai Pongal festivities, the historic village of Avaniyapuram near Madurai is all set to host its iconic Jallikattu event on Thursday, with preparations reaching their final stage and the arena fully ready for action.In a major attraction ahead of the event, the prizes for this year’s competition have been showcased on a dedicated stage. A brand-new car will be awarded to the bull-tamer who secures first place by successfully taming the highest number of b…
Chennai, Jan 13 (IANS) Director Pragabhal’s upcoming film ‘Jockey’, which is set against the backdrop of the famous traditional Madurai goat fight, has now been postponed, its makers announced on Tuesday. The film, which has been directed by Dr Pragabhal best known for having directed India’s first full-length film on mud racing, was originally scheduled to be released on January 14. In a statement, the makers of the film, PK7 Studios, on Tuesday said, “Due to unavoidable circumstances, we have …
Chennai, Jan 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has stepped up its efforts to secure approval for proposed metro rail systems in Coimbatore and Madurai, following a renewed appeal by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider the Centre’s earlier rejection of the two projects.Senior state officials said the government is preparing to resubmit its case with additional data to address concerns raised by the Centre.After the Chief Minister’s intervention, the state has revised i…
Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) In a major push to strengthen ecological protection and climate resilience, the Tamil Nadu government has notified 100 forest blocks as Reserved Forests (RF) over the last four years, significantly expanding the state’s legally protected green cover. The move, implemented between 2021 and 2025, reflects a sustained policy focus on conserving biodiversity-rich landscapes, securing wildlife corridors and safeguarding critical ecosystems against long-term environmental pressu…
Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) Even as jallikattu events have begun across the delta districts and other parts of Tamil Nadu, a section of bull owners and jallikattu enthusiasts have raised serious concerns over what they describe as an opaque and subjective system for issuing tokens and permissions for bulls to participate in the sport.Owners allege that the selection process at major venues such as Alanganallur, Palamedu and Avaniyapuram in Madurai lacks transparency and scientific evaluation.Accordin…