Chennai District
Latest updates from the state capital Chennai, including municipal announcements, policy implementations, and civic notices.
Honorable Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay announces that the Dearness Allowance for Government employees and teachers, which is currently 58%, will be increased to 60% from 01.01.2026.
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay has announced that the Dearness Allowance for government employees and teachers will be increased from 58% to 60% with effect from 01.01.2026.
Government Arts and Science Colleges Student Admission for Under Graduate Courses: 2026-2027 - Application Deadline: 29.05.2026
Applications are open for undergraduate admissions to Government Arts and Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu for the 2026-2027 academic year. The deadline to apply is May 29, 2026.
Statement by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, urging the Union Government to cancel NEET-based admissions for medical courses and allow states to fill seats based on twelfth-grade marks.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay urged the Union Government to permanently cancel the NEET exam and allow states to fill medical seats (MBBS, BDS, AYUSH) based on 12th-grade marks, citing the recent NEET-UG 2026 cancellation due to a paper leak and its negative impact on disadvantaged students.
Student Admissions for the Year 2026 - Announcement
The International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai, announces admissions for its Five Years Integrated P.G. M.A. in Tamil and M.A. Tamil programs for the 2026-27 academic year, offering scholarships and free hostel facilities.
Unified State Entrance Exam for BFA Admissions in Fine Arts Colleges from 2026-2027
The Department of Art and Culture announced that from the 2026-2027 academic year, admissions for Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) courses in government fine arts colleges will be conducted through a unified state-level entrance examination and a single-window system.
Review Meeting on Municipal Administration, Rural Development, Water Supply and Summer Water Distribution
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay chaired a review meeting today at the Secretariat concerning the functions of Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, and uninterrupted water supply during summer.
Felicitation to Honorable Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay on Assuming Office
Many prominent national and international leaders, including the Indian Prime Minister and various Chief Ministers, extended their greetings to Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay on his assumption of office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Government M.G.R. Film and Television Institute (Affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University)
Applications are invited online for admission to the Bachelor of Visual Arts degree courses for the academic year 2026-2027 at the Tamil Nadu Government M.G.R. Film and Television Institute.
Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay signs three key government orders after taking office
After being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay signed three important government orders to implement election promises.
Speech by Hon. Mr. S. Joseph Vijay after taking oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Speech delivered by Hon. Mr. S. Joseph Vijay after being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony held at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai. He thanked the people for their support and pledged to provide transparent, corruption-free, and people-centric governance.
Finance (Ways and Means-II) Department - Press Release
The Tamil Nadu Government has announced that it will re-issue securities worth ₹3000 crore through an auction to be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai on May 12, 2026.
Government of Tamil Nadu announces Re-issue of State Government Stocks worth Rs. 3000 Crore
The Government of Tamil Nadu has announced the re-issue of 7.50% TNSGS 2032, 7.73% TNSGS 2036, and 7.80% TNSGS 2041 for a total of Rs. 3000 crore through an auction by the Reserve Bank of India on May 12, 2026.