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20 stories for “ICI” · 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...
The Nilgiri Documentation Centre urged the Tamil Nadu government to commemorate the 200th death anniversary of Sir Thomas Munro, Governor of Madras from 1820 to 1827. Munro introduced the Ryotwari land revenue system and...
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...
The Tamil Nadu government withdrew the Tamil Nadu Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which had proposed turning existing private or government-aided colleges into 'Brownfield Universities' and cutting the minim...
The Greater Chennai Corporation presented a budget of ₹9,319 crore for 2026-27. Capital expenditure fell to ₹2,754 crore from ₹3,191 crore in 2025-26, as major flood-mitigation works have been completed. Revenue expendit...
Tamil Nadu's Interim Budget Estimates 2026–27 put outstanding debt at ₹10.71 lakh crore (₹10.62 lakh crore excluding ₹9,523 crore tied to Chennai Metro Phase-II), with a debt-to-GSDP ratio of 26.12%. The State plans to b...
Chennai is hosting a national conference titled 'Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine: Challenges and Opportunities'. The event has been organised jointly by Madras Veterinary...
A history-sheeter was sent to judicial custody for breaching an externment order issued by the Greater Chennai City Police, which invoked Section 51A of the Madras City Police Act, 1888. It is the first time in about 25...
Overview In February 2026, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced the addition of three new wetlands in Tamil Nadu to the list of Ramsar sites. This recognition highlights the state's succ...
The Tirunelveli district police started a YouTube channel called 'Tirunelveli District Police News' to make policing more transparent, the first initiative of its kind in Tamil Nadu. The channel will also carry special p...
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...
Overview: The Tamil Nadu State Budget for 2026-27 was presented in the Legislative Assembly, prioritizing the 'One Trillion Dollar Economy' roadmap. Significant funds were allocated for digital transformation in the MSME...
