Tamil Nadu Government

Starbucks to establish its first India GCC in Chennai, create 800 tech jobs

The Starbucks GCC is expected to create 800 high-value jobs in its first phase, adding to Chennai's growing ecosystem of global capability centres

Starbucks signs pact with TN govt to set up GCC in Chennai, create 800 jobs

The move comes days after US pharmacy chain Walgreens signed a pact with the Tamil Nadu government to establish a GCC ​in the state's capital

Tamil Nadu advances GCC expansion with Walgreens Centre in Chennai

The centre at DLF Downtown, Tharamani, will focus on technology and business services, with further expansion planned over the coming years

TNEB procures additional 2,000 MW power to ensure uninterrupted supply

The TNEB has implemented a series of immediate measures, including the procurement of an additional 2,000 MW of power, to ensure smooth and uninterrupted electricity supply across the state. An official release here on Sunday said that the state will be currently free from power deficits, maintaining a stable power supply for all consumers. It further said that to continuously monitor the grid and distribution status, a high-level committee of officials at the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) headquarters is operating round-the-clock, taking swift action and issuing real-time directives. Additionally, field inspection teams consisting of officers and ground staff were actively patrolling and carrying out field duties to maintain seamless distribution.

Tamil Nadu govt announces ₹79,219 crore spending amid financial concerns

In its maiden budget and subsequent debates for grants for departments in the state Assembly, the Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay-TVK government has rolled out a series of announcements committing a massive Rs 79,219.06 crore from the state exchequer in a landmark legislative push. Coming amidst fierce criticism from political parties that the fiscal trajectory will cause severe strain on the economy, the government has also reiterated its commitment for fiscal prudence. It has formed a panel under veteran economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia to shore up an additional Rs 15,000 crore this year, amid concerns of an increasing debt burden. Much of the 17 mega-announcements across departments made under Rule 110 in the Assembly during the 28-day budget session, which concluded on September 8, includes a transformative vision to modernise state infrastructure, secure energy independence, and deliver comprehensive agrarian relief. The announcements are-- power sector/power transmission ...

Uproar in Tamil Nadu Assembly over CM's allegations, DMK MLAs evicted

The Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed a ruckus on Tuesday as the DMK demanded that Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's statement relying on ED documents be expunged from records and raised slogans and the main opposition MLAs were evicted from the House. As soon as the House proceedings commenced, DMK Whip EV Velu, referring to Vijay's statement on Monday, demanded that references made by the chief minister on matters such as ED's allegations of graft be removed from House records as it contravened rules. Velu also objected to references to Sarkaria Commission maintaining that no offences were made out. Law Minister R Nirmal Kumar defended the CM's statement based on Sarkaria Commission report and the ED's official documents and reiterated allegations of corruption against the then DMK regime. The DMK members objected to it. As Speaker JCD Prabhakar ruled against expunction of CM's remarks, noisy slogans by the DMK MLAs continued. Several DMK MLAs gathered in front of the Speaker's podiu

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces hike in milk procurement price by ₹3 to ₹44

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday announced major policy decisions regarding a further hike in Aavin milk procurement price for dairy farmers, and also unveiled a multi-crore infrastructure push spanning power, semiconductors, and logistics. Announcing further increase in the Aavin-milk procurement prices, aimed at providing a crucial relief for the dairy farmers across the state, he said the state government has approved a Rs 3 per litre increase in the milk procurement price, raising it from Rs 41 to Rs 44 per litre. The announcement on enhancing the procurement prices comes closely on the heels of an earlier hike announced on August 19 in the Assembly, that had raised the price from Rs 38 to Rs 41. He said the decision to address dairy farmers' growing concerns over rising cattle feed costs and maintenance expenses would entail the state government an additional financial outlay of Rs 60 crore monthly, translating to an annual expenditure of Rs 720 crore. Apart

Govt will abandon plans to set up new airport in Parandur: TN CM Vijay

Chief Minister said the new airport should be located at a place where agricultural land and residential areas are minimally affected

TN CM announces more free buses for women, 3 free cooking gas cylinders

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday announced expansion of the fare-free bus travel scheme for women and made services such as deluxe and express free for beneficiaries. Making several announcements in the Assembly, Vijay, fulfilling TVK's key electoral assurances announced 3-free cooking gas cylinders and also declared that the Parandur greenfield airport project will be shelved. The project had been strongly opposed by farmers who did not wish to part with their farm lands.

TN places order for 128,499 gold rings for babies born in govt hospitals

The Tamil Nadu government has issued work orders for nearly 1.28 lakh gold rings, costing approximately Rs 220 crore, to two jewellery retail chains under the 'Maternal uncle gold ring scheme' for newborns, a poll promise made by TVK, an official said on Saturday. Over one lakh gold rings are required to implement the scheme for four months and the welfare initiative is set to be launched on September 15, marking the birth anniversary of Dravidian icon CN Annadurai. Children born in government hospitals from June 22, the birthday of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, will benefit under this scheme. According to a ballpark estimate, Rs 220 crore would be the cost of the 1,28,499 rings (22-carat) weighing approximately 128.5 kg and the Tamil Nadu government has made a budgetary provision of Rs 755.83 crore for the supply of a total of 4,41,667 rings (for one year). Though the final cost for the initial batch of rings may dynamically vary, the state government has undertaken to pay for t

Tamil Nadu govt extends maternity leave for third child to 365 days

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday announced extending the maternity leave for its women employees for the birth of their third child from 12 weeks to 365 days, the same duration that they get for the first two children. Currently, married women government employees with fewer than two surviving children are granted 365 days of maternity leave, while those with two or more surviving children receive up to 12 weeks of maternity leave. During the demand for grants to his department, Minister for Human Resources Management, D Sarathkumar told the state Assembly, "Under these circumstances, as the Tamil Nadu government is a welfare-oriented administration prioritising social welfare and women's empowerment, the maternity leave currently provided for the third child of female government employees will be enhanced from 12 weeks to 365 days". The original 90 days of maternity leave was raised to six months in 2011, nine months in 2016, and extended to one year (365 days) in July 2021 by

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay lists key schemes on completion of 100 days in office

Chief Minister said the focus has been on women's safety, farmers' welfare, youth skill development, and transparent administration

Tamil Nadu secures ₹67,542 crore investment commitments through 97 MoUs

Tamil Nadu secured fresh investment commitments of ₹67,542 crore through 97 projects, with more than one lakh jobs expected, taking the first 100-day tally above ₹1 trillion

Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave: Space firms line up ₹650 cr investments

Agnikul Cosmos and Skyroot Aerospace will set up integration and testing facilities in Thoothukudi, while semiconductor projects add to Tamil Nadu's investment pipeline

TN govt mandates rendition of Tamil Thaai Vazhthu first at official events

The Tamil Nadu government has issued an order mandating the singing of the official state song - Tamil Thaai Vazhthu - first in the sequence of songs to be rendered at all official events. The GO directs that the state song should be rendered first at all public, educational, and government functions, and the directive enforces standing when the anthem is being rendered while exempting the differently-abled persons. The GO issued by Chief Secretary M Sai Kumar on August 12 follows a unanimous resolution passed in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on August 10. It applies to all educational institutions, universities, government offices and public sector undertakings. It recalled the resolution piloted by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, stating that the "Assembly proudly records that Tamil is the ancient classical language of the world and Tamil civilisation is one of the oldest cultural traditions in the world." The song taken from the play 'Manonmaniam', written in 1891 by Manonmaniam ...

TN CM's resolution on Tamil Thaai Vazhthu unanimously passed in Assembly

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay moved a government resolution in the Assembly on Monday mandating the rendition of Tamil Thaai Vazhthu at the commencement of government events. Piloting the resolution, he said his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government will not compromise on Tamil Nadu's linguistic and cultural rights. "Tamil is not only a language but also our life and emotions," Vijay said in an emotive speech and stressed that the "mother tongue is as pure as one's mother." As per the resolution, the state song should be sung at the commencement of programmes conducted at educational institutions, universities, government offices and public sector undertakings in Tamil Nadu. The move comes in the backdrop of the latest advisory from the Union Home Affairs Ministry asking the states and union territories to "strictly comply" with its January 28 directive that the National Song Vande Mataram be played before the National Anthem at official events. It may be recalled that th

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to meet MPs over delimitation proposal; DMK to boycott

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is all set to chair a meeting of MPs of the state to deliberate on the union government's proposed delimitation exercise and Parliamentarians belonging to the DMK are set to boycott it. Vijay is scheduled to chair the meeting at Kalaivanar Arangam here at 3 pm on Saturday to deliberate on the proposal of the Centre to carry out delimitation and its likely impact on the state. Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary M Sai Kumar had sent separate invitations to the MPs on August 6 and 7, government sources said. DMK sources said their MPs will not take part in the discussion to be led by the chief minister. Further, they said that the party is "sticking to its stand that it will participate if the government convenes an all-party meeting on the Mekedatu issue." A party MP told PTI that inviting MPs is a flawed move and the government in the first place must have invited the party's top leadership. "The MPs have a mandate to follow the party line. This me

Tamil Nadu govt invites public suggestions to boost state's revenue

The Tamil Nadu government's Revenue Augmentation Committee, headed by former Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, has invited suggestions from the public and experts to boost the state's revenues. The panel, which held its first meeting on July 31, resolved to seek views from the general public, associations, academicians, research scholars, and institutions engaged in public finance, according to an official release. The committee is looking for measures to augment the state's own tax and non-tax revenues, and to improve revenue buoyancy, efficiency, and self-reliance. Stakeholders have been asked to email their suggestions to tnrac@tn.gov.in, preferably before August 11. The views can be submitted in English, Tamil, or both. To facilitate follow-up and categorisation, the government has requested senders to indicate the broad category of their suggestion in the email's subject line. These categories include GST, Stamp Duty and Registration, State Excise, Mo

TN LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin arrested for comment allegedly insulting Trisha

Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was taken into police custody from his residence on Tuesday for questioning over his controversial double-meaning remark in Thanjavur meeting over Cauvery issue. The development follows Udhayanidhi's controversial speech at a DMK farmers' protest on August 3 concerning the Cauvery water dispute. During the rally, he allegedly used an offensive double entendre alluding to actor Trisha after sections of the crowd chanted her name. Besides a police complaint, the ruling TVK party, led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, has formally lodged a complaint with the National Commission for Women seeking action over the speech.

Tamil Nadu bags Chubb, Nordex GCC projects, first foreign university campus

Tamil Nadu signed agreements with Chubb, Nordex, UWA and MotiveLink for projects spanning GCCs, research, higher education and manufacturing, creating 2,920 jobs