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Pongal gift 2025: Date, eligibility, cash benefits for ration card holders
The annual Pongal gift comprises rice, sugar, sugarcane, and cash, benefiting ration card holders and government employees. Previously, the Rs. 1000 cash gift excluded certain groups.
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HC bars giving political flyers along with Pongal gift
The Madras High Court on Friday directed the State government to ensure that no publicity material relating to any party is either displayed in ration shops or given along with Pongal gift hampers ...
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Indira Krishna on celebrating Pongal, says ‘It is a time to reflect on the gifts of nature instilling a sense of belonging and gratitude’
The actress who essayed Paani Bai, an antagonist in the TV show “Durga”, feels Pongal is a time to reflect on the gifts of nature. She said, "Pongal is a vibrant and major harvest celebration.
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Coimbatore Staff livid as officials force them to sell Pongal hamper goods in ration shops
Apart from the Pongal free gift which contains three materials, the grocery packages should be sold to card holders. But card holders were not mandated to buy it.” “On an average, ten packages ...