#Chennai
Browse all announcements and press releases tagged with Chennai issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Hon'ble Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management Inaugurates Workshop on 'Towards a Heat-Resilient Tamil Nadu – Heat Hazard Management'
The Hon'ble Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management inaugurated a workshop on 'Towards a Heat-Resilient Tamil Nadu – Heat Hazard Management' in Chennai. The event highlighted a ₹50 crore revolving fund for disaster management, extensive volunteer training, and the upcoming Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Institute. Discussions also covered the recently released Tamil Nadu State Heat Action Plan 2026 and new MoUs for urban weather studies and heat resilience initiatives.
Adyar River and South Buckingham Canal Desilting Work: Minister Thiru N. Anand Inaugurates and Inspects as per Chief Minister's Order
As per the order of Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru S. Joseph Vijay, Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources Thiru N. Anand inaugurated and inspected the desilting work of Adyar River in Manapakkam, Alandur, Chennai district, and the South Buckingham Canal near the East Coast Road and Old Mahabalipuram Road junction in Sholinganallur, Chennai district.
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay inspected the operations of the Tertiary Treatment Reverse Osmosis (TTRO) purification plant in Koyambedu, with a capacity of 45 Million Liters, on behalf of the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay today (27.07.2026) personally visited and inspected the operations of the 45 Million Liters capacity Tertiary Treatment Reverse Osmosis (TTRO) purification plant in Koyambedu, Chennai, on behalf of the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.
Minister J. Mohamed Parvez inaugurates one-day training workshop on social dialogue and workplace cooperation in Chennai
A one-day training workshop on "Social Dialogue, Workplace Cooperation and Grievance Redressal Mechanisms" was inaugurated by the Minister for Labour Welfare and Skill Development, Thiru. J. Mohamed Parvez, in Chennai, organized by the Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Minister N. Anand inaugurates desilting work for Cooum River and Okkiyam Maduvu in Chennai District
Following Chief Minister's orders, Minister N. Anand inaugurated desilting work for the Cooum River near Padikuppam and Okkiyam Maduvu near Okkiyam Thuraipakkam in Chennai district, aiming to improve water flow and prevent flooding.
Minister N. Anand to Inspect and Inaugurate Desilting and Maintenance Works of Water Bodies in Chennai and Suburbs on July 27, 2026
As per the order of Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources will inspect and inaugurate desilting and maintenance works of water bodies in Chennai and surrounding areas on Monday (27.07.2026). This special three-day inspection will commence desilting and maintenance works at six key locations.
Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute-TN 3 Days "Media Drone Operations Training Programme"
The Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII-TN) is organizing a 3-day 'Media Drone Operations Training Programme' from July 27-29, 2026, at its Chennai campus, aimed at equipping participants with drone operation skills.
Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay Inspects Chetpet Bio-CNG Plant and Issues Directives for Scientific Waste Management in Greater Chennai Corporation
Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay visited the Bio-CNG plant in Chetpet, Chennai, operating under Public-Private Partnership. He instructed the Greater Chennai Corporation to segregate 6,150 MT of daily waste into wet and dry, convert wet waste into biogas and manure, and utilize plastic/dry waste for road construction and cement factories. He also directed the implementation of scientific waste management with a deadline across all urban local bodies in Tamil Nadu.
Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay meets Ford's high-level team
A high-level team from Ford company met with the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu to discuss restarting production, expanding global capability centers, and future expansion plans in the state. The Chief Minister recalled the 30-year relationship between Ford and Tamil Nadu and urged the company to fully utilize its Maraimalai Nagar production plant and undertake further expansion.
Honorable Minister Mr. Rajmohan Inaugurates First-Ever Film Screening for 40 Children with Autism at M.G.R. Film and Television Institute
A film screening for 40 children with autism and their parents was inaugurated by Minister Mr. Rajmohan at the Tamil Nadu Government M.G.R. Film and Television Institute. This event aimed to enhance their opportunities to visit public places, with the movie 'Finding Nemo' being screened.
Tamil Nadu Day Celebrated with Student Competitions and Awards Ceremony
The Tamil Nadu Day celebration was held on July 18, 2026, in Chennai, presided over by Minister Thiru. Rajmohan, who awarded prizes to school students for state-level essay and speech competitions.
Ministers pay tribute to statues of freedom fighters on Martyrs' Day
On Martyrs' Day, Tamil Nadu Ministers garlanded and paid respects to the statues of freedom fighters Sankarakrishnanar, Arya (alias Bhashyam), and Chenbagaraman at Gandhi Mandapam, Chennai.