Chennai District
Latest updates from the state capital Chennai, including municipal announcements, policy implementations, and civic notices.
EDII-TN Opens Admissions for 2026 Batch of One-Year Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program
The Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute of Tamil Nadu (EDII-TN) has opened admissions for the 2026 batch of its flagship One-Year Certificate Course in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, offered in collaboration with EDII Ahmedabad.
Review Meeting on Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi Department Functioning Held Under Minister M. Vijay Balaji
A review meeting was held today at Chennai Secretariat under Minister M. Vijay Balaji to discuss the functioning of the Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi Department. The Minister also reviewed various products manufactured by the department and Co-optex.
3 new courses started in various polytechnic colleges this academic year, creating 3,570 new seats - Hon'ble Minister for Higher Education Thiru. P. Viswanathan informs.
This academic year, 3 new courses have been introduced in various polytechnic colleges, creating 3,570 new seats. An overview of admissions for government engineering, arts & science, and polytechnic colleges for the 2026-2027 academic year was discussed under the leadership of the Higher Education Minister.
"You can become an entrepreneur" - 5 Days - Entrepreneurship Development Training
The Tamil Nadu Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII) in Chennai is organizing a 5-day Entrepreneurship Development Training program titled "You can become an entrepreneur" from June 15 to June 19, 2026.
“You too can be an entrepreneur”. 5 days - Entrepreneurship Development Training
The Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII), Chennai, is organizing a 5-day Entrepreneurship Development Training from June 15 to 19, 2026. It covers various business aspects for candidates above 18 years with a minimum 10th-grade qualification. Pre-registration is mandatory.
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, paid floral tributes to the portrait of freedom fighter Anjalai Ammal on her 137th birth anniversary.
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, paid floral tributes to the portrait of freedom fighter Anjalai Ammal on her 137th birth anniversary today (1.6.2026) in Chennai. The release highlights Anjalai Ammal's significant sacrifices and contributions to India's freedom struggle, including her participation in major movements, her imprisonment, and her recognition as 'The Rani of Jhansi of South India' by Mahatma Gandhi.
Distribution of PDS Essential Commodities Directly to the Homes of Senior Citizens and Differently-abled under the Thayumanavar Scheme on June 2nd and 3rd
The Tamil Nadu government announced that PDS essential commodities will be distributed directly to the homes of senior citizens and differently-abled persons in 18 zones of Chennai on June 2nd and 3rd, under the Chief Minister's Thayumanavar Scheme.
Condolence Message from Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru S. Joseph Vijay on the demise of actor Thiru Ajith Kumar's mother Smt. Mohini Ammaiyar.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru S. Joseph Vijay expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences on the passing of actor Thiru Ajith Kumar's mother, Smt. Mohini Ammaiyar.
Special Facility for National Permit Cargo Vehicles Operating Out of State to Obtain VLTD Approval via Tamil Nadu Suraksha Mitra Portal – Hon'ble Transport Minister Thiru. A. Vijay Tamizhan Parthiban Informs
Tamil Nadu's Transport Minister announced a temporary two-week special facility via the "Tamil Nadu Suraksha Mitra Portal" for National Permit cargo vehicles operating in other states to get Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) approval, considering difficulties faced by lorry owners.
World Tamil Research Institute - Admission Announcement for the year 2026
The World Tamil Research Institute, Chennai, announces admissions for the academic year 2026-27 for its Five Years Integrated P.G. M.A. in Tamil and M.A. Tamil programs, offered with scholarships and hostel facilities under Tamil Nadu Government recognition.
For the benefit of students, applications for undergraduate courses in Government Arts and Science Colleges will be received again online from 01.06.2026 for students who missed applying.
The application deadline for undergraduate courses in Government Arts and Science Colleges has been extended; for the benefit of students, applications can be submitted online again from 01.06.2026. For students unable to apply online, provisions have been made to apply through Admission Facilitation Centres.
Honorable Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Mr. N. Anand, inspected the Urban Primary Health Centre under construction in Kodambakkam Ward 132.
Honorable Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Mr. N. Anand, conducted a surprise inspection of the Urban Primary Health Centre under construction in Kodambakkam Ward 132, Chennai, following public complaints about construction delays.