Amid growing complaints over unusually high electricity bills across Tamil Nadu, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) has assured consumers that the issue will be addressed promptly through both online and offline complaint mechanisms.
CMRL: Deep underground line beneath existing tunnel to be built
In a pioneering move, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is set to construct a new underground metro line from Panagal Park to Boat Club via Nandanam as part of Phase II.
Stalin wishes Thotta Tharani
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has extended his heartfelt congratulations to renowned art director and production designer Thotta Tharani on being honored with the prestigious ‘Chevalier’ award by the French government.
Security checks across TN following Delhi car blast
In the wake of the deadly car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort that claimed 10 lives and injured 24, Tamil Nadu has ramped up security measures across the state. Authorities have intensified surveillance at crowded public places including railway stations, bus stands, airports, and religious sites to ensure public safety and prevent any untoward incidents.
Pongal 2026 train bookings begin
Advance train ticket bookings for the 2026 Pongal festival began today, with seats on several major routes selling out within minutes of the booking window opening. Pongal, one of Tamil Nadu’s grandest harvest festivals, falls on January 15, 2026, and sees lakhs of people — including those returning from other states and abroad — travelling to their hometowns to celebrate with their families.
NSTI Chennai to be upgraded: Jayant Chaudhary
Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) Jayant Chaudhary announced that the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Chennai, will be upgraded into a Centre of Excellence (CoE) at a cost of Rs 200 crore under the Prime Minister’s Scheme for Empowerment through Technology Upgradation (PM Sethu).
Kudankulam Unit-3 nears major milestone
Pre-commissioning activities are underway at the third unit of the 1,000 MW Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) in Tamil Nadu’s coastal Thoothukudi district, Russian integrated atomic power major Rosatom announced on Sunday.
MTC bags national award
The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) (MTC) has been awarded the national title of “City with the Best Public Transport System” at the UMI Conference 2025 organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Trial run between Velachery and St. Thomas Mount completed
Ending years of anticipation, the trial run of the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) stretch between Velachery and St. Thomas Mount has been successfully completed, marking a major milestone for Chennai’s expanding urban transport network. The new service is expected to open for public use by the end of December 2025.
TN to build mega libraries in Salem, Tirunelveli, and Cuddalore
After the success of the Anna Centenary Library in Chennai and the Kalaignar Memorial Libraries in Trichy and Madurai, the Tamil Nadu government has announced plans to establish three new state-of-the-art libraries in Salem, Tirunelveli, and Cuddalore.
