TVK allots Tamil Nadu Rajya Sabha seat to Congress
Chennai, June 3 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday announced that the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu, for which elections are scheduled for September 18, has been allotted to the alliance partner, the Indian National Congress. In a brief statement issued from the […]
Heavy rain alert across Tamil Nadu as southwest monsoon nears; 16 districts on watch
Chennai, May 31 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu over the next five days, with heavy rain likely in several districts as conditions become increasingly favourable for the onset of the Southwest Monsoon. According to the weather department, the monsoon is expected to advance into Kerala within […]
Revanth congratulates Joseph C. Vijay on assuming office as Tamil Nadu CM
Hyderabad, May 10 (RAHNUMA): Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has extended his heartfelt felicitations and warm congratulations to Avargal Joseph C. Vijay on assuming office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. In a statement here on Sunday, the Chief Minister expressed his earnest hope that, in accordance with the aspirations and expectations of the […]
Seven-day rain alert for Tamil Nadu; IMD warns of storms, gusty winds
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day heavy rainfall alert for Tamil Nadu, citing a low-pressure trough extending from western Rajasthan to the Comorin region at an altitude of around 0.9 km. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, the trough runs across east Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, […]
TN’s Udangudi supercritical thermal power plant set for full operation by June
Chennai, March 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is set to significantly strengthen its power generation capacity with the Udangudi Supercritical Thermal Power Project beginning power production, marking a key milestone for the state’s energy infrastructure. Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited (TNPGCL) has announced that the first unit of the 2×660 MW Udangudi thermal power project […]
PM Modi to visit Kerala, TN on March 11; to launch slew of projects
Kochi/Chennai, March 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu on March 11 during which he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay the foundation stone and flag off a slew of development projects across the two states. According to an official statement, the Prime Minister will first reach Ernakulam in […]
TN on track for $1 trillion economy by 2031, says state Economic Survey 2025-26
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu can achieve its ambitious $1-trillion economy milestone by 2031 if it sustains its 2024-25 nominal growth rate of 16 per cent, according to the Economic Survey of Tamil Nadu 2025-26. The projection assumes a medium-term 2 per cent annual appreciation in the value of the US dollar against the […]
Tamil Nadu set to table second economic survey ahead of interim budget
Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government is expected to release its second Economic Survey on Monday (February 16, 2026), a day ahead of the presentation of the interim Budget for 2026–27 in the State Assembly. The document, prepared by the State Planning Commission with substantial inputs from the Finance Department, is anticipated to […]
TN to operate 1,240 special buses from Chennai to clear Maha Shivaratri weekend rush
Chennai, Feb 12 (IANS) In view of the heavy travel demand expected during the Maha Shivaratri festival and the extended weekend, the Tamil Nadu transport authorities have announced the operation of 1,240 special buses from Chennai to various parts of the State and neighbouring regions to facilitate smooth passenger movement. With Maha Shivaratri falling on […]
Ranji Trophy: Athish’s 88 leads TN’s charge for a win, Andhra inch closer to victory
Bhubaneswar, Jan 24 (IANS) Tamil Nadu opener S.R. Athish struck a career-best 88 to anchor his side’s charge for victory on Day Three of their Elite Group A clash against Odisha in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 at the KIIT Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Athish, who had made a scratchy maiden fifty in the first […]
