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26 stories for “ICA” · February 2026
Clear filtersAn assessment by the Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission, Suganthi Devadason Marine Research Foundation and IIT Madras found a benefit-cost ratio of 2.34 for restoring Vaan Island. One of 21 uninhabited coral islands...
Tamil Nadu constituted a 16-member State-level Steering Committee to prepare a Human Resources for Health strategy under the World Bank-backed Enhanced Health Service Delivery Program (EHSDP). It is chaired by the Additi...
Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister released in Chennai the fourth volume of a comparative etymological dictionary of Tamil and Indo-European languages. Starting from 19 Tamil root words, this volume traces how related wo...
Overview In 2026, Tamil Nadu significantly expanded its pioneering Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme, marking a major milestone in the state’s commitment to child welfare and education. Initially launched to address clas...
APEDA facilitated the first-ever export of GI-tagged Salem Sago from Tamil Nadu, sending a 0.5 metric tonne consignment to Canada. Around the same time, DPIIT launched 'Bharat GI' to promote India's Geographical Indicati...
Even after being declared a protected monument in 2025, the roughly 2,300-year-old rock paintings at Kumittipathi village in Coimbatore district still lack any physical safeguards. The notification was issued under Secti...
The Madras High Court declined interim relief to political parties de-registered by the Election Commission for not contesting Assembly or Lok Sabha polls in six years, saying a stay would let them contest the coming Tam...
Overview: Celebrated on February 21, the 2026 International Mother Language Day theme focused on 'Multilingual Education – A Pillar of Learning and Intergenerational Learning.' In Tamil Nadu, the day was marked by the la...
Tamil Nadu registered 33 deceased organ donors in January 2026, its best-ever monthly figure. Government Dharmapuri Medical College Hospital, a Non-Transplant Organ Retrieval Centre, led with five donors, followed by Gov...
Speaking at the International Vallalar Conference hosted by the HR&CE Department, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin said the birth anniversary of Ramalinga Swamigal, known as Vallalar, will henceforth be celebrated over three...
Tamil Nadu introduced a 'Baby Care Kit' scheme to lower infant deaths among low birth weight babies (under 2.5 kg). Monthly kits contain iron, multivitamin and Vitamin D3 drops, an infant medical card and a booklet on 12...
Overview In 2026, the Chief Minister Thayumanavar Scheme of Tamil Nadu continues to function as a flagship welfare initiative focused on ensuring dignity and accessibility for the most vulnerable sections of society. Ope...
