The Vaigai Dam has released around 2,000 cusecs of water to support irrigation in the Sivaganga district, benefiting thousands of farmers across the region. This release, effective from November 2 to November 6, 2025, aims to help cultivate approximately 40,743 acres of traditional ayacut land.The water release corresponds to about 772 million cubic feet (mcft) over five days, following significant rainfall in the dam’s catchment areas brought by the recent northeast monsoon.Â
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In a significant move to strengthen the healthcare sector, the Tamil Nadu government will appoint 2,642 new doctors across the state within the next two weeks, Health Minister Ma Subramanian announced on Monday.
To accommodate the surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming weekend and Bakrid holiday, the State Transport Corporation has announced the operation of 2,005 special buses from Friday to Monday, in addition to its regular daily services.
On Tuesday, the State government announced that it had decided to organise around 2,500 special camps under the ‘Makkaludan Mudhalvar’ scheme to benefit people in 12,525 village panchayats from July 15 to September 15.
In preparation for the upcoming Ayudha Pooja festival on October 23, Tamil Nadu State Transport Undertakings have announced plans to operate 2,265 special buses from October 20 to 22.