Chennai District
Latest updates from the state capital Chennai, including municipal announcements, policy implementations, and civic notices.
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay presented a cheque for Rs. 50 lakh as a high incentive to Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa, who created history by becoming the first Indian to win the title in the Norway Chess 2026 series.
Today (8.6.2026), at the Secretariat, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay presented a cheque for Rs. 50 lakh as a high incentive on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority to Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa, who made history by becoming the first Indian to win the title in the Norway Chess 2026 series held in Oslo, the capital of Norway.
Under the orders of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, for the first time in history, 300 engineers received promotion orders simultaneously, given with transparency (Transparency) under the guidance of the Hon'ble Minister for Energy and Law, Thiru. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, making electricity board engineers happy.
The Tamil Nadu Government, under the direction of Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. C. Joseph Vijay and with the guidance of Hon'ble Minister for Energy and Law Thiru. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, has issued promotion orders to 300 Assistant Engineers (Electrical) who joined between 2000 and 2002, elevating them to Executive Engineer posts. This historic and transparent move, a first of its kind for such a large number, resolved long-standing issues and delighted electricity board engineers.
Social media post released by Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, congratulating Ms. Savitha Shri Baskar from Chennai who won the gold medal in the 21st Asian Individual Women's Chess Championship held in Mongolia.
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Chess player Ms. Savitha Shri Baskar from Chennai who won the gold medal in the 21st Asian Individual Women's Chess Championship held in Mongolia.
Social media post released by Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, extending greetings to Grandmaster Pragnanandhaa who won the title in the Norway Chess 2026 series.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay extends greetings to Grandmaster Pragnanandhaa for winning the Norway Chess 2026 title, making him the first Indian to achieve this feat.
State-level Raptor Census
The first comprehensive state-level raptor census was successfully conducted in Tamil Nadu, with its report released on World Environment Day 2026.
COMPREHENSIVE STATE-WIDE RAPTOR ASSESSMENT
Tamil Nadu conducted its first comprehensive state-wide raptor assessment, involving a detailed survey across various forest divisions, with the report released on World Environment Day.
Summer Training on Epigraphy and Manuscriptology for the year 2026
The International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai, is conducting summer training classes on epigraphy and manuscriptology for the year 2026 from June 15th for 20 days. This training will cover manuscript preservation, transcription, and editing. The last date to apply is 10.06.2026.
Social media post released by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay on the occasion of World Environment Day.
On the occasion of World Environment Day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay extended greetings through a social media post and emphasized the importance of protecting natural resources.
Chief Minister Joseph Vijay pays floral tribute to Quaid-e-Millath on his 131st birth anniversary
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay paid respects at the memorial of Quaid-e-Millath in Chennai on his 131st birth anniversary on June 5, 2026.
Sale of Tamil Nadu Government Securities (TNSGS) by Auction for Rs. 2500 Crore
The Government of Tamil Nadu has announced the sale of three re-issues of Tamil Nadu Government Securities (TNSGS) totalling Rs. 2500 crore, to be auctioned by the Reserve Bank of India on June 09, 2026.
Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment conducts surprise inspection of Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme and Childcare Centers.
Minister Tmt. G. Jagadeeswari conducted a surprise inspection in Chennai of the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme, assessing food quality and distribution, and also reviewed the functioning of childcare centers, emphasizing quality, taste, and hygiene.
Press Release: Honourable Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay's social media post wishing students returning to school after summer vacation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay has issued a social media post extending warm wishes to students returning to school after their summer vacation, encouraging them to begin the new academic year with hope.