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Chennai’s iconic annual fair at Island Grounds turns 50

India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu Jul 20, 2026 · 10:22 AM 👁 0 views ❤ 0 likes

The 70-day-long India Tourism and Industrial Fair that began at the Island Grounds in the city recently turned 50 this year. The Sutrula Porutkatchi was conceived and named by former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. It began in the city in 1974 as the ‘Pongal Tourist Trade Fair.’

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