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31 stories for “State” · March 2026
Clear filtersFollowing the death of its Chairperson, Justice S. Tamilvanan, the Vice-Chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes has been entrusted with the Chairperson's duties. Vice-Chai...
The 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, which began its term on May 11, 2021 after the state elections, will complete its five-year tenure on May 10, 2026. It held comparatively fewer sittings than earlier Assemblies....
Tamil Nadu has recorded 51 raptor species in its first statewide scientific assessment, carried out by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department.The survey took place in January–February 2026 with guidance from the Tamil Nadu Rap...
Tamil Nadu has emerged as India's leading textile exporter in FY 2024–25, overtaking Gujarat and Maharashtra by total export value.The State's textile exports were worth about $7.99 billion, having grown by around 29% ov...
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has allowed the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology to take up the 11th phase of excavation at Keeladi and its cluster in Sivaganga district, along with seven other sites....
The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) took effect in Tamil Nadu on the evening of March 15, after the Assembly election schedule was announced. The MCC is a set of Election Commission guidelines for parties and candidates, roo...
The schedule for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election was announced on March 15. Polling will be held on April 23 and votes will be counted on May 4, so the whole process takes 51 days, against 66 days in 2021. Parties...
R. Sudha, Member of Parliament from Mayiladuthurai, has submitted a proposal to the Union Railway Minister for a new East Coast Railway line linking Chennai and Kanniyakumari.Modelled on the Konkan Railway, the line woul...
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has named A. Vijayaram as a State Information Commissioner. The appointment was made using the powers given under Section 15(3) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, and V...
Overview In 2026, the Tamil Nadu Government initiated the foundational steps for developing a massive 2,000-acre satellite mega city near Chennai. Announced in the 2025–26 State Budget, this ambitious project aims to cre...
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...
