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T.N. governmentโ€™s decision to shelve smart meters project a grave mistake: BJP

Smart meters would create a robust infrastructure fully supported by loans and grants from Central government agencies, along with private capital, Narayanan Thirupathy said

T.N. Minister Aadhav Arjuna meets Nitin Gadkari, submits road infrastructure demands

Tamil Nadu deserves to have world-class airports: CII Chairman

Centre, T.N. govt. sign MoU for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 extension

The MoU for the JJM scheme, which provides functional household tap connections, was signed following the approval of the Union Cabinet to extend the scheme till December 2028

Supreme Court rejects review plea by Tamil Nadu on Mekedatu project

โ€˜We are satisfied that no case for review of the judgment dated November 13, 2025 is made out,โ€™ the Bench says

Vasan urges T.N. government to release water from Mettur dam on June 12

AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami criticises unscheduled power cuts across Tamil Nadu

Mr. Palaniswami, in a statement, contended normal life was affected due to unscheduled power cuts and people had to spend sleepless nights.

Indian Railways approves โ‚น993 crore Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling project

Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling project to ease congestion, strengthen passenger movement and boost transportation of cement, automobiles and foodgrains, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The summer story of Tamil Naduโ€™s electricity demand

Searing summer heat has already caused the electricity demand in Tamil Nadu to touch an all-time high this year, even as power managers struggle to maintain sustained power supply. While extensive infrastructure upgrades and anticipatory power purchase agreements are in place, the reality of a financial crisis in the power sector cannot be wished away, saysย R.ย Srikanth

A summer story

Searing summer heat has already caused the electricity demand in Tamil Nadu to touch an all-time high this year, even as power managers struggle to maintain sustained power supply. While extensive infrastructure upgrades and anticipatory power purchase agreements are in place, the reality of a financial crisis in the power sector cannot be wished away, saysย R.ย Srikanth

Unelectrified hamlet in Kadambur Hills gets solar lighting facilities

Residents recalled that the hamlet first received electricity in 1972, when three street lights were installed. However, a forest fire in 1974 destroyed the wooden electricity poles, plunging the village back into darkness

Companies speed up provision of PNG connections

Two companies providing connections - Torrent Gas and Think Gas - across Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu say they have speeded up the process and have covered hundreds of homes

CREDAI Tamil Nadu calls for transparent governance, faster urban development

Subsidy for power supply to domestic consumers to cross โ‚น10,000-croreย mark

Theย TVK governmentโ€™s announcement of 200 units of free power for domestic consumers using below 500 units bimonthly will further increase the Stateโ€™s annual subsidy burden by nearly โ‚น2,000ย crore