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No threat to life of former AIADMK minister, govt informs Madras HC

When the elections to the State Assembly were on, the political rivals attacked Shanmugam, his relatives and partymen with deadly weapons on May 8, 2006

Equinix to invest over USD 9 million for expansion in Chennai

The parcel of land located in State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT), Siruseri on the Old Mahabalipuram Road, popularly known as the IT corridor of the city

Covid-19 pandemic: Tamil Nadu reports 52 fresh cases, nil deaths

Tamil Nadu on Monday recorded 52 new Covid-19 cases with Chennai seeing 19, these added to a total of 34,52,442 till date, there were no deaths reported and the total death toll remains at 38,025

Tamil Nadu Budget aims to cut revenue deficit by Rs 7,000 crore

Rs 2,531 crore for waiver of agricultural loans, Rs 1,000 crore for waiver of jewel loans and Rs 600 crore for waiving self-help group loans has been allotted

TN budget futuristic, aimed at propelling economic growth, says CII

Confederation of Indian Industry Tamil Nadu on Friday termed the budget presented by Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan as futuristic, inclusive and growth-oriented propelling economic growth

Work to identify beneficiaries for basic income to women on: Tamil Nadu FM

The work to identify eligible beneficiaries of the assistance to women heads of families is on in full swing, Finance Minister of the State Palanivel Thiaga Rajan told the Assembly on Friday.

Budget: Tamil Nadu to close FY23 with Rs 6.3-trn debt, says state FM

Tamil Nadu is expected to end up with a total debt of Rs 653,348.73 crore by March 31, 2022, Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan said on Friday.

Tamil Nadu Minister presents Budget, says revenue deficit set to decline

The DMK government in Tamil Nadu presented the Budget for 2022-23 and FM Palanivel Thiaga Rajan said that for the first time since 2014, the revenue deficit is set to decrease by over Rs 7,000 crore.

Tamil Nadu power utility signs deals for 2,900 MW power

Tangedco has signed deals with Neyveli Lignite Corporation, Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd and Power Trading Corporation of India Ltd for procurement of 2,900 MW of power.

SC permits TN to reserve 50% seats in super speciality medical courses

The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the Tamil Nadu government to provide 50 per cent reservation in super speciality courses (DM/M.Ch.) for in-service candidates

SC allows Tamil Nadu to allocate 50% medical seats to in-service candidates

In a major victory for Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court refused to stay its decision allocating 50 per cent super-specialty seats in government medical colleges to NEET-qualified in-service candidates.

Covid-19 pandemic: Downward trend continues in TN, state logs 77 cases

There were no deaths due to the virus in the state on March 15 and 962 is the total number of active cases

Vaiko demands solution to 'frequent' attacks by Lankan navy on TN fishermen

Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the Upper House, Vaiko said for the past 38 years, fishermen from Tamil Nadu have been targeted repeatedly by the Sri Lankan Navy and their boats destroyed

Samsung to set up compressor plant in TN at outlay of Rs 1,588 cr

Samsung will set up a compressor plant at an outlay of Rs 1,588 crore near here, a senior group official said on Tuesday.

Drop TN-based neutrino observatory project, Stalin tells PM Modi

Citing environmental concerns, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday once again urged the Centre to drop the proposal to set up the India Based Neutrino Observatory (INO) at Theni district in the state

Tamil Nadu to host international toilet expo on April 2 and 3

Chennai will host an international festival called the toilet festival on April 2 and 3 to create awareness on toilets and to study their working structure.

2 thermal plants in Tamil Nadu shut as coal supply from Odisha fails

Two thermal power plants in Tamil Nadu at Mettur and Thoothukudi (each 210 MW capacity), have been temporarily shut down due to the shortage of coal.

TN plans 20,000 MW solar plants at a cost of Rs 70K crore by 2030

Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) is planning to install solar power plants of 20,000 MW capacity at an cost of Rs 70,000 crore by 2030.

Tamil Nadu Govt employees expect restoration of old pension scheme

The announcements made by the Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh governments for restoring old pension schemes in their respective states have kindled the hopes of the government employees in Tamil Nadu.

Maharashtra saw drop in FDI inflow in 2021-22; Karnataka emerged on top

The FDI inflow in the state from April 2000 to September 2021 was Rs 9,59,746 crore, which was 28.2 per cent of the total FDI inflow of the country, the survey stated