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…
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Tiruchy, Dec 20 (IANS) In a bid to spotlight lesser-known tourist destinations across the district, the Tiruchy tourism department is set to collaborate with local influencers and use social media campaigns to promote spots such as Puliyancholai, Pachamalai Hills, Birds Park and Mangalam Falls. The plan aims to draw more visitors – particularly young travellers – and boost the local economy by creating additional livelihood opportunities for people living near these sites. District Tourism Offic…