Government

  Chennai, August 7: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is set to invest Rs 500 crore in civic infrastructure projects, with priority being given to underserved neighbourhoods in north Chennai and resettlement colonies in the southern parts of the city. The projects, planned under the Chief Minister’s Integrated Urban Development Mission (CMIUDM), will cover road […]

Thiruvananthapuram, August 7: Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday strongly criticised the UDF government’s decision to discontinue doorstep delivery of social security pensions through cooperative institutions, warning that the move would adversely affect elderly, differently-abled and economically vulnerable beneficiaries across Kerala. In a Facebook post, Vijayan accused the government of dismantling a welfare […]

Kochi, Aug 7 Absconding history-sheeter Arjun A, alias Arjun Ayanki, has sparked a fresh controversy by publicly challenging Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to order a reinvestigation into a criminal case in which he and his associates were arrested and jailed. In a Facebook post, the 26-year-old alleged that police had fabricated the case against […]

  Chennai, Aug 6 Tamil Nadu on Thursday unveiled a series of measures to strengthen its farm economy, with a major push for soil conservation, increased production of pulses and oilseeds, expansion of millet cultivation and AI-powered digital services for farmers. Presenting the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government’s first Agriculture Budget for 2026-27 in the […]

  Chennai, Aug 6 The Tamil Nadu government will train 22,500 people, including 12,500 roadside automobile mechanics, in electric vehicle (EV) servicing over the next five years as part of a new skill development programme aimed at preparing the traditional workforce for the transition to electric mobility. The initiative, announced in the State’s 2026-27 Revised […]

Chennai, Aug 5 Tamil Nadu will establish India’s first dedicated artificial intelligence and innovation city, ‘Arivagam’, as part of the TVK government’s push to position the State as a leading hub for AI, deep technology, research and technology-driven investment. Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson announced the initiative while presenting the Revised Budget for 2026-27 in […]

  Bengaluru, Aug 5 The Karnataka Transport Department on Wednesday launched a stringent enforcement drive against illegal bike taxi operations in Bengaluru, warning that unauthorised vehicles would be seized and riders could face suspension of their driving licences. The crackdown follows a meeting between senior Transport Department officials and representatives of the Karnataka App Based […]

Chennai, Aug 5 The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) will launch a citywide anti-rabies vaccination campaign in the second week of August, targeting around two lakh stray dogs as part of efforts to curb rabies and strengthen animal welfare measures across the city. The drive will cover all Corporation zones and will be accompanied by free […]

  Chennai, Aug 5 The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious revenue mobilisation and school modernisation drive in its maiden Tamil Nadu Budget, while setting a long-term goal of transforming the State into a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036. Presenting the Revised Budget for 2026-27 in the State Assembly, Finance Minister […]