Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt in the budget on Wednesday announced plans to restore the Cooum and Adyar rivers yet again through global tenders, reviving efforts to clean up the city’s two most polluted waterways. A detailed project report (DPR) will be prepared for the project, with govt aiming to transform the rivers on the lines…
Tamil Nadu ministers’ personal faith expressions during budget presentations drew attention this week CHENNAI: Personal expressions of faith by two Tamil Nadu ministers drew attention during the state’s budget presentations this week, with finance minister Marie Wilson carrying a rosary into the Assembly before presenting the revised Budget for 2026-27, while agriculture minister R Vinoth…
The government also plans to improve the yields of pulses, fruits and vegetables to promote self-sufficiency and address nutritional gaps. (Representational image) CHENNAI: The C Joseph Vijay-led TVK government has set a five-year target of producing 131 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of food grains, with an immediate target of 125 LMT for 2026-27, as part…
CHENNAI: Twenty-one MPs from Tamil Nadu have urged governor R V Arlekar to issue “clear and advance guidance” to Universities of Tamil Nadu that Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu be rendered at the beginning of university convocations and govt functions in the state, with the national anthem played at the conclusion, in keeping with the state’s long-standing…
President of the DMK, M K Stalin, voiced his discontent regarding the agricultural budget released by the Tamil Nadu government CHENNAI: DMK president M K Stalin on Thursday slammed the TVK govt over its agricultural budget, alleging that it ignored the drought situation and failed to provide relief for delta farmers affected by the impact…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee, which allocates MBBS and BDS seats for 85% of seats in govt medical colleges and all seats in self-financing and state private universities, has published the list of candidates who were found ineligible under various categories following scrutiny of their applications.A grievance redress window has been opened from Aug…
Chennai: Finance minister N Marie Wilson announced on Wednesday that Chennai region will be covered under the smart meter scheme. So far, 1.29 lakh smart meters have been installed at T Nagar and surrounding areas under the smart city project, which will be extended to 38.8 lakh consumers across the city. “Parts of the neighbouring…
Agriculture and farmers’ welfare minister R Vinoth presents the state’s Agriculture Budget for 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget 2026-27: Key Announcements Focus on farmers’ welfare: Agriculture Minister R Vinoth said the budget prioritises improving farmers’ livelihoods, with emphasis on water storage infrastructure and irrigation. Kuruvai cultivation support: Despite delayed opening of…
AC electric MTC bus fleet Chennai: Tamil Nadu has allocated ₹13,561 crore to the transport department in the revised budget for 2026-2027.State govt announced 1,000 air-conditioned electric buses for the city under the gross cost contract (GCC) model. To support the rollout of the new fleet, ₹500 crore has been earmarked for upgrading electric vehicle…
Chennai: TVK govt’s maiden budget appeared to place youth, education, and sports at the center of its economic vision.The budget announced branded bicycles, helmets, and water bottles for over five lakh Class XI students in govt and govt-aided schools. In a thrust for sports, which again targeted the TVK govt’s key vote base of youth,…
