Chennai District
Latest updates from the state capital Chennai, including municipal announcements, policy implementations, and civic notices.
Review meeting held on tourism development projects undertaken by the Tourism Department and Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, chaired by the Hon'ble Minister for Tourism, Thiru. S. Rajes Kumar.
A review meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Hon'ble Minister for Tourism, Thiru. S. Rajes Kumar, concerning tourism development projects undertaken by the Tourism Department and Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation. Discussions focused on improving basic amenities, safety, online ticketing, and enhancing various tourism services.
Honorable Minister for Higher Education, Thiru. P. Viswanathan, inaugurated the seminar on 'Future of Engineering Curriculum – Enhancing Graduate Employability' organized by the Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education.
The Minister for Higher Education inaugurated a seminar organized by the Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education focusing on the future of engineering curriculum and enhancing graduate employability. Discussions covered curriculum updates, multi-disciplinary learning, innovation, entrepreneurship, and outcome-based learning, with recommendations to be submitted to the Tamil Nadu government.
Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute-TN "5-Days Laptop Hardware & Chip-Level Training Programme"
The Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII-TN) is organizing a 5-day Laptop Hardware & Chip-Level Training Programme from July 13 to July 17, 2026, at its campus in Guindy, Chennai.
Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute-TN: 3 Days "Mobile Phone Repair & Service Training Programme"
The Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII-TN), Chennai, is organizing a 3-day "Mobile Phone Repair & Service Training Programme" from July 20-22, 2026, at its Guindy campus, aimed at providing professional mobile servicing skills.
Online Anywhere Document Registration in the Registration Department
The Tamil Nadu government announced the mandatory "Anywhere Registration" system in the Registration Department from August 17, 2026, allowing online submission of property documents. This initiative, highlighted in a review meeting by the Minister for Commercial Taxes and Registration, aims to eliminate corruption and ensure transparent, efficient public service.
CM S. Joseph Vijay extends birthday wishes to former Indian Cricket captain M.S. Dhoni
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay extended heartfelt birthday wishes to former Indian Cricket Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, acknowledging his inspiring journey, leadership, and contribution to the state's sporting spirit.
MoU Signed for Hitachi Energy Expansion in TN: Rs. 1000 Cr Investment, 1000 High-Tech Jobs
An MoU was signed in the presence of the Chief Minister for Hitachi Energy's expansion projects in Tamil Nadu, involving an investment of Rs. 1000 crore and creating 1000 high-tech jobs.
On the occasion of Diwan Bahadur Dravidamani Rettamalai Srinivasan's birth anniversary, Honorable Ministers offered garlands and showered flowers on his statue to pay their respects.
On the occasion of Diwan Bahadur Dravidamani Rettamalai Srinivasan's birth anniversary, ministers offered garlands and paid respects to his statue at Guindy, Chennai. The press release describes Rettamalai Srinivasan's social contributions and achievements.
Chief Minister Inspects Desalination Plants and Construction Work in Nemmeli and Perur
Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay inspected the operational 110 MLD and 150 MLD desalination plants in Nemmeli and the ongoing construction of a new 400 MLD desalination plant in Perur, valued at ₹5814.57 crore, to boost water supply for the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
Chief Minister's State Youth Award Application Deadline Extended Till 13.07.2026
The application deadline for the Chief Minister's State Youth Award, presented annually to recognize youth voluntarily serving for social development, has been extended from July 6, 2026, to July 13, 2026.
'International Plastic Bag Free Day' observed on July 3, 2026
On 'International Plastic Bag Free Day' (July 3, 2026), awareness programs were held in Chennai's Mylapore and Koyambedu areas to encourage the public to use cloth bags instead of plastic bags. Minister Dr. Ve. Ka. Rajiv and Minister Thiru. P. Venkataramanan led these events, highlighting environmental protection and individual responsibility.
Minister P. Venkataramanan Inspects Consumer Commissions and Discusses Consumer Rights
Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, P. Venkataramanan, visited the Tamil Nadu State and District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions in Chennai to review their functioning, address public challenges, and ensure prompt resolution of consumer grievances.