Chennai, March 29 ,2025 Powerloom weavers in Tamil Nadu have expressed dissatisfaction with the recent wage hike announced by the state government for the production of sarees and dhotis distributed during the Pongal festival. While the weavers welcomed the increase, they said it fell short of their expectations and failed to address their long-pending demands. […]

Chennai, March 27 ,2025 A five-member delegation of fishermen leaders from Tamil Nadu, led by V.P. Jesuraja, visited Sri Lanka and met with 50 Indian fishermen currently imprisoned in Vavuniya jail. The visit was made possible after the delegation submitted a formal request to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, seeking permission to meet their […]

Chennai, March 20, 2025 Thirteen Tamil fishermen, including one who sustained gunshot injuries, arrived in Chennai late last night following their release from Sri Lankan custody. They were arrested in January for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary while fishing. The fishermen, hailing from Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, and Karaikal, were apprehended on January 27 when two Indian […]