Chennai District
Latest updates from the state capital Chennai, including municipal announcements, policy implementations, and civic notices.
Minister Rajmohan Inspects Distribution of Free Welfare Items for 2026-27 Academic Year
Minister for School Education, Thiru. Rajmohan, inspected the direct distribution of free textbooks, notebooks, uniforms, and school bags for the 2026-2027 academic year in Chennai. All schools in Tamil Nadu are set to reopen on June 1st, with the distribution process underway from district centers to schools.
Applications Invited for 3 Ophthalmic Assistant Posts in Medical Department Under 3% Sports Quota by Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority
The Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority invites applications for 3 Ophthalmic Assistant posts in the Medical Department under the 3% sports quota. Eligible sportspersons with achievements in the last five years in recognized international, national, or state-level senior competitions can apply online from May 25, 2026, to June 24, 2026.
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru S. Joseph Vijay appoints Thiru G.Pa. Krishnan as Chairman of Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru S. Joseph Vijay today (22.05.2026) ordered the appointment of Thiru G.Pa. Krishnan as the Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board.
Action to select and send qualified sportspersons from Tamil Nadu to the 2028 Summer Olympics to be held in America.
Tamil Nadu's Sports Minister, Aadhav Arjuna, announced initiatives to prepare sportspersons for the 2028 Summer Olympics, including talent identification, establishment of an Olympics Bhavan, and improved infrastructure, following a consultation meeting with sports associations.
Minister P. Rajkumar Inspects Commercial Complex Construction in Royapettah
Minister for Housing and Urban Development, P. Rajkumar, inspected the ongoing construction of a commercial complex by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board in Royapettah, Chennai, on May 21, 2026, following instructions from Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay.
Tamil Nadu Students and Teacher Selected for Sakura High School Programme in Japan
Four government school students and one teacher from Tamil Nadu have been selected for the Japan Science and Technology Agency's Sakura High School Programme - JFY 2026, an international science exchange program. They met and received greetings from the Hon'ble Minister for School Education, Tamil Development, News and Publicity, Mr. Rajmohan.
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
During a review meeting at the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board headquarters, irregularities were found in the allocation and approval processes of the Green Energy Corporation, specifically regarding a lack of transparency. Consequently, Mr. V. Kasi and Mr. P. Chandrasekaran have been suspended. Additionally, the pension benefits of retired director Mr. S. Mangalanathan have been withheld.
Hon'ble Minister for School Education, Tamil Development, News and Publicity, Mr. Rajmohan, personally visited and inspected the auditorium, conference hall, seminar hall, and Senthamizh Sirpigal Hall located within the Anna Centenary Library complex in Chennai.
Minister Rajmohan inspected the facilities at the Anna Centenary Library complex in Chennai, focusing on public amenities and library infrastructure.
All athletes must complete higher education. Hon'ble Minister for Public Works and Sports, Thiru. Adhav Arjuna informed.
The Tamil Nadu junior basketball boys' and girls' teams, participating in the All India U-18 Basketball competitions, met and received wishes from the Hon'ble Minister for Public Works and Sports, Thiru. Adhav Arjuna. The Minister emphasized that athletes must compulsorily complete higher education.
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay paid floral tributes to the statue of Dravida Peroli Pandithar Ayothidass on the occasion of his 181st birth anniversary.
On the occasion of the 181st birth anniversary of Pandithar Ayothidass, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay paid floral tributes to his statue located on the Gandhi Mandapam complex in Guindy, Chennai.
Sports Minister to meet athletes daily from 7 AM to 10 AM
Honorable Minister for Public Works and Sports, Mr. Adhav Arjuna, announced that he will meet sportspersons and sports association executives daily from 7 AM to 10 AM at Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai, to address their requests.
Review Meeting on Tamil Development, Stationery and Printing Schemes
A review meeting on schemes related to the Tamil Development Department and Stationery and Printing Department was held today (19.05.2026) at the Secretariat, chaired by the Hon'ble Minister Thiru. Rajmohan.