Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has expanded the Vettri Payanam scheme to cover more government bus services, allowing women to travel without paying fares. The expanded scheme covers express, LSS, deluxe, mofussil ordinary and select hill-route buses, benefiting millions of women across the state.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the Thaai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam in Madurai on September 28, providing eligible newborns in government hospitals with 1-gram, 22-carat gold rings. The scheme has an annual allocation of ₹755.83 crore.

A four-member SIT has been formed to investigate the POCSO case involving GEM Granites founder R. Veeramani, reviewing the allegations, evidence and handling of the earlier probe.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expanded the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to Classes 6-8, with 15.30 lakh students expected to benefit from the statewide extension backed by a ₹217 crore allocation.

Starbucks has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to establish its first India-based Global Capability Centre in Chennai. The centre is expected to create around 800 high-value technology jobs in its first phase, with hiring planned to begin in Q1.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay reviewed preparations for the 'Vetri Payanam' scheme on September 21, with 12,692 government buses set to come under the expanded free travel programme for women from October 2.

Madurai's historic Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple held its Maha Kumbabishekam on Thursday after a 17-year gap, drawing thousands of devotees. Ministers S. Ramesh and C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar joined the ceremony, while elaborate security, crowd-control and food arrangements were made for devotees.

Tamil Nadu petrol pump dealers have warned that they may stop accepting UPI and other digital payments, citing bank account freezes and police action linked to disputed cybercrime transactions.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay travelled on Chennai Metro during an inspection of the Phase 2 expansion project. He bought his own ticket, interacted with commuters and staff, and reviewed progress on key stretches, including the state's first driverless corridor and metro works planned for completion by 2028.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop the proposed Mekedatu project until it receives necessary legal clearance, stressing that any decision must comply with the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award and Supreme Court verdict.

Poultry traders in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry will suspend broiler chicken sales indefinitely from July 31, accusing producers of overfeeding birds before dispatch. The protest could impact up to 1 lakh shops,with traders demanding stricter enforcement of feeding regulations & government intervention

The Madras High Court has cancelled the TN government's decision to provide government jobs to families of Karur stampede victims, ruling that public employment cannot be used as compensation. The court upheld merit-based recruitment principles while suggesting alternative rehabilitation measures

Tamil Nadu government has introduced a WhatsApp complaint service, a 24/7 anti-corruption helpline, and a ₹1 lakh reward for valid video evidence of bribery. The initiative aims to empower citizens to report corrupt officials and strengthen transparency in public services.

Tamil Nadu will make its Anywhere Registration System mandatory for select property transactions from August 17, 2026. Using Aadhaar-based biometric authentication, the online platform enables secure property registration from anywhere, reducing office visits, delays and improving transparency.

The Tamil Nadu government is set to procure 2,000 air-conditioned electric buses to expand its public transport network. The buses, expected to offer a range of up to 300 km on a single charge, aim to provide affordable, comfortable and eco-friendly travel for passengers across the state.