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11 stories for “ICI” · March 2026
Clear filtersA team of Uttar Pradesh officials visited Tamil Nadu to learn from its public health model that has sharply reduced maternal deaths. Tamil Nadu's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is about 35-40, against roughly 140 in Utta...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued fresh guidelines for post-mortem examinations in custodial death cases, following procedural lapses noticed in Tamil Nadu.Autopsies must be carried out by a board of...
The Madras High Court has directed the removal of Prosopis juliflora, an invasive alien species, from Tamil Nadu.Native to Mexico, South America and the Caribbean, the plant was brought to India during the colonial era....
Dindigul district has introduced ‘Dindu’, a mascot modelled on the Slender Loris, to encourage voter awareness and greater participation in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.The choice of the animal also honours the dist...
Tamil Nadu has adopted a single-use haemodialysis policy to make dialysis safer for patients in government hospitals. Under it, dialysers will no longer be reused for patients treated in public health facilities. Single-...
The Union Minister of Civil Aviation has announced that Tuticorin Airport in Tamil Nadu will henceforth be called Thoothukudi Airport in English. The change drops the anglicised name 'Tuticorin' and brings the airport's...
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...
Overview In 2026, Tamil Nadu significantly accelerated its urban development agenda through two major flagship initiatives: Kalaignar Nagarpura Membattu Thittam (KNMT) and Singara Chennai 2.0. These programs reflect a du...
Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 GSDP: Major Infrastructure Allocations The Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 GSDP discussion is closely linked with infrastructure spending because large public investment directly supports economic gro...
StartupTN and TNWeSafe (Tamil Nadu Women Safety Project) have launched the EmpowHer 1.0 programme to support women entrepreneurs in Tamil Nadu.The programme aims to reach over 6,000 aspiring women entrepreneurs across th...
**Overview** On March 1, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple infrastructure projects worth over ₹4,400 crore in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, marking a proud chapter in the s...
