Chennai District
Latest updates from the state capital Chennai, including municipal announcements, policy implementations, and civic notices.
Hon'ble Minister for Human Resource Development, Thiru. T. Sarathkumar, reviewed the functions and activities of the Training Department
A review meeting on the functions and activities of the Training Department was held under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister for Human Resource Development, Thiru. T. Sarathkumar. Discussions covered basic, in-service, and UPSC examination training for government officials and employees. Instructions were given to implement AI and new technology-based skill development training, and to arrange coaching for competitive exams through specialized centers.
Press Release on Competitive Exam Training Classes by State Career Guidance Center
The State Career Guidance Center, under the Department of Employment and Training, has commenced competitive exam coaching classes for various government examinations like TNPSC, RRB, and SSC from June 1st. These classes are conducted by experienced trainers and offer comprehensive study materials.
Honorable Minister for Natural Resources Dr. T.K. Prabhu conducted a review with various association representatives to ensure transparency in the operations of stone quarries and crushers, discuss their practical problems and actions to be taken by the Department of Geology and Mining, and ensure the availability of construction materials at reasonable prices without scarcity.
A review meeting chaired by Honorable Minister for Natural Resources Dr. T.K. Prabhu discussed ensuring transparency in stone quarries and crushers, guaranteeing uninterrupted availability of construction materials, addressing demands from association representatives, and preventing mineral smuggling.
Repayment of 7.84% Tamil Nadu State Development Loan, 2026
The Government of Tamil Nadu announces the repayment of its 7.84% State Development Loan, 2026 on July 13, 2026, with interest paid up to July 12, 2026.
June 26 - On International Day Against Drug Abuse, 'Stat Run, Stop Drugs Drug Eradication Awareness Run' by Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority; Invitation to interested students, youth, athletes, and the public to register online
The Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority is organizing a 6 km 'Stat Run, Stop Drugs Drug Eradication Awareness Run' on June 26, International Day Against Drug Abuse, to raise awareness among students, youth, athletes, and the public. Online registration is open from June 11 to June 22, 2026, for individuals aged 14 and above.
Press Release: Legislative Assembly Secretariat
Thiru. Praveen Chakravarthy has been elected unopposed to the Council of States in a by-election following the resignation of Thiru. C.Ve. Shanmugam.
28,551 multi-storey apartments are being built at a cost of Rs. 3,766.24 crore in 60 project areas on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board - Information from Hon'ble Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Thiru. P. Rajkumar
28,551 multi-storey apartments are being constructed at a cost of Rs. 3,766.24 crore in 60 project areas on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board.
Minister Rajmohan presents educational incentives worth Rs. 72.03 lakhs to 2,090 students, headmasters, and teachers in Chennai for high scores in public examinations.
Hon'ble Minister Thiru. Rajmohan awarded Rs. 72.03 lakhs in educational incentives to 2,090 students, headmasters, and teachers from Chennai Corporation schools who excelled in 10th and 12th standard public examinations.
Minister Inaugurates 10 Monitoring Committees and 125 Patrolling Vehicles for Rapid Power Outage Restoration in Chennai and Suburbs
Honorable Minister for Energy and Law, Thiru. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, inaugurated 10 monitoring committees and 125 special power outage patrolling vehicles to quickly rectify unexpected nighttime power outages due to distribution failures and other reasons in Chennai and its suburban areas.
Public Distribution System Grievance Redressal Camp in 19 zones of Chennai on June 13, 2026
A Public Distribution System (PDS) Grievance Redressal Camp will be held in 19 zonal Assistant Commissioner offices of Chennai on June 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Review by Honorable Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, P. Madan Raja, on the Preparatory Works of Government Schemes in the MSME Department
Honorable Minister P. Madan Raja chaired a review meeting on MSME schemes, emphasizing identifying more beneficiaries than last year, increasing loan provision for persons with disabilities, women, SC/ST, and achieving all targets by December.
A detailed review meeting on the ongoing works and activities of the Directorate of Town and Country Planning, chaired by the Hon'ble Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Thiru. P. Rajkumar, was held with departmental officials.
A review meeting on the works of the Directorate of Town and Country Planning was held under the chairmanship of the Hon'ble Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Thiru. P. Rajkumar. During this meeting, appointment orders were issued to three Assistant Directors. Additionally, various key aspects related to town planning schemes, infrastructure development, and regularization were discussed.