January 13, 2026

HR&CE Launches ₹7.95 Crore Project for 7-Tier Gopuram at Historic Somanathar Temple

HR&CE begins building a new seven-tier gopuram at Somanathar Temple in Pazhayarai. The ₹7.95 crore donor-backed project aims to restore this ancient Chola temple’s glory with foundation strengthening and elegant design.

January 13, 2026

HR&CE Launches ₹7.95 Crore Project for 7-Tier Gopuram at Historic Somanathar Temple

HR&CE begins building a new seven-tier gopuram at Somanathar Temple in Pazhayarai. The ₹7.95 crore donor-backed project aims to restore this ancient Chola temple’s glory with foundation strengthening and elegant design.

January 13, 2026

Fire Ravages 38 Homes in Kakinada; CM Naidu Orders Immediate Relief and New Housing

A massive fire destroyed 38 houses in Kakinada's Sarlankapalle village during Sankranti, displacing 120 people. CM Chandrababu Naidu reviewed relief steps, promising aid and new homes. YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy called for ₹1 lakh ex-gratia per family.

January 13, 2026

Supreme Court Lets Retired IRS Officer Withdraw Plea Against Savarkar Portraits

The Supreme Court allowed a retired civil servant to withdraw his petition seeking the removal of V.D. Savarkar’s portraits from public buildings. The court called the plea 'frivolous' but the petitioner insisted it was in public interest.

January 13, 2026

Tamil Nadu Transfers Nine IAS Officers in Latest Government Reshuffle

Tamil Nadu government has reshuffled nine IAS officers, appointing key officials to new posts like Youth Welfare, Cooperation, and Transport departments.