1) Pongal gift of Rs.2500 along with other essentials will be distributed from today. 2.10 crore people will be benefited. 2) Education ministry has passed order to not give election work to Gov employees who are above 55 years. 3) TN Govt announces to increase subsidy for handloom workers from Rs.150 crore to Rs.300 crore. TN is the only state which gave green house to handloom workers. 4) Farmers protest steps into day 39. Central Govt has called farmers for 7th level discussion. 5) Minister Vijay Bhasker says that all facilities has been made to store 2.5 crore corona vaccine in TN. 8 lakh First level vaccine will be given to frontline workers 6) Colleges reopening in Kerala from today. 5 hours of class per student will be taken. 7) Mayiladudurai farmers says its happy that Govt bought 1 sugar card for Rs.15. 8) DMK head MK Stalin says that once DMK comes for ruling they will charge no fees for college education.