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81 stories for “Tamil Nadu” · March 2026
Clear filtersThe 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...
The Tamil Nadu government has unveiled the AVGC-XR Policy 2026 to grow the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality sectors.The Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT) will be the noda...
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...
V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, has rolled out India's first Digital Twin platform for a port.A digital twin is a live virtual replica of a physical system. Fed with real-time data, the platform track...
The Wallajah Big Mosque, also called the Triplicane Big Mosque, in Chennai has been restored for public use after months of renovation work undertaken by the Prince of Arcot Endowments.It was built in 1795 by Muhammad Al...
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 financial restructuring of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Company (TANGEDCO) became a critical focus of state governance due to its mounting debt and operational losses. Over...
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...
Overview In 2026, the Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Mission 2030 emerged as a transformative policy initiative aimed at positioning the state as a global hub for semiconductor design, research, and high-tech manufacturing. Ba...
