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Chennai: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has officially confirmed the transformative travel times for the newly approved high-speed rail corridors in South India, announcing that the journey between Chennai and Bengaluru will be slashed to just 73 minutes, while Chennai to Hyderabad will take approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes. Dubbing the interconnected network the "High-Speed Diamond Corridor," Vaishnaw stated that trains operating at 350 kmph will soon commence work on these routes, following the green signal in the Union Budget 2026-27. Redefining Regional Transit: Beating Air Travel on Convenience The announcement solidifies a major infrastructure leap, positioning high-speed rail as a superior alternative to both existing rail and air travel. The proposed 73-minute Chennai-Bengaluru link contrasts sharply with the current 4-5 hour journey on premium trains like Shatabdi and Vande Bharat. Crucially, it targets the "effective travel time" of flights, which, despite...
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman 's Budget 2026-27 unveiled a cluster of strategic announcements for Tamil Nadu, spanning infrastructure, industry, and tourism. The announcements, made ahead of the state 's imminent Assembly elections, include major connectivity projects and sectoral investments aimed at bolstering the state 's economic landscape. Key Infrastructure & Connectivity: Chennai Gets High-Speed Rail Links, New Mineral Corridor The budget presented two transformative rail projects for Tamil Nadu 's capital: A new high-speed rail corridor connecting Hyderabad and Chennai. A high-speed rail link between Chennai and Bengaluru. Additionally, Tamil Nadu was named as one of four states (along with Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha) selected for the establishment of a dedicated mineral corridor and resource centre for the extraction of rare minerals, potentially boosting the state 's mining and industrial sector. Tourism & Culture:...
Chennai: In a significant move to tackle the perennial problem of stray cattle on roads, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has passed a resolution mandating compulsory microchipping and licensing for all cows and buffaloes within city limits. The decision, taken at the Council meeting on Friday (January 30, 2026), aims to hold owners accountable, reduce accidents, and ease traffic disruptions caused by freely roaming animals. New GCC Rule: How the Cattle Microchipping and Licensing System Will Work Under the new regulation, cattle owners across all 15 zones must implant a microchip in their animals and obtain a licence from the corporation. The microchip will store vital details including the animal 's breed, age, colour, health status, and the owner 's name, address, and contact information. This will allow civic officials to instantly identify the owner of any stray cattle caught on the streets. A parallel licensing system will be enforced, with fines imposed...
The Tamil Nadu government is in advanced discussions to present its interim budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year on February 13 or 14, setting the stage for its final major policy announcement before the state heads into Assembly elections likely in April-May. This vote-on-account will be the last financial statement of the incumbent DMK government 's five-year term, with expectations high for significant populist concessions aimed at the electorate. Interim Budget as Election Platform: Expected Concessions and Allowances With the DMK government 's term ending and the Election Commission 's poll schedule imminent, this interim budget session is viewed as a crucial platform. The ruling party is expected to pack the financial statement with voter-friendly announcements. Anticipated measures could include enhancements to the flagship Women’s Entitlement Allowance (Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai), new commitments for free housing schemes, increases in disability and...
Tiruchirapalli/Trichy: In a move that could reshape Tamil Nadu 's administrative landscape, senior DMK Ministers K.N. Nehru and Anbil Mahesh have formally petitioned the party 's election manifesto committee to declare Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) as the second capital of the state. The demand was submitted during the DMK manifesto drafting committee 's public consultation meeting in Trichy on Wednesday, directly to committee chairperson and MP Kanimozhi. DMK Manifesto Committee Tour: Ministers Advocate for Trichy as Administrative Hub The petition, submitted as both ministers hail from the Trichy district, urges the party to commit to shifting a significant portion of government departments to the central city. The DMK 's manifesto committee, led by Kanimozhi, is currently touring the state to gather inputs for its 2026 Assembly election policy document. Ministers Nehru and Mahesh argued that granting Trichy second capital status would decentralize...
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will inaugurate the Tamil Nadu Global Women 's Summit at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, today, January 27, 2026. Organized by the Tamil Nadu Women’s Employment and Safety (TNWESafe) scheme, the two-day summit aims to forge robust pathways for the social and economic empowerment of women across the state, enhancing their participation in the formal workforce. Global Women 's Summit Chennai 2026Focus on Employment, Safety, and Skill Development The summit represents a core initiative of the state government’s efforts to build systems that help women secure, retain, and return to employment across all sectors. With participation from over 500 stakeholders—including global bodies like the World Bank, UN Women, and UNDP, alongside industry leaders, academics, and civil society—the event will feature expert sessions across 11 critical themes. More than 70 distinguished personalities are slated to speak, with...
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Forest Department, in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Raptor Research Foundation and the Advanced Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC), will conduct the state’s first-ever state-wide owl census on January 31 and February 1, 2026. This landmark survey aims to systematically map and estimate the population of owls and other diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey across more than 50 forest divisions, from the Western and Eastern Ghats to coastal wetlands. Owl Census in Tamil Nadu 2026: Methodology and Key Objectives The two-day integrated raptor census is strategically timed, with February 1 being a full moon night—ideal for observing nocturnal species. Survey teams will employ a combination of vehicle and foot patrols during the day, while using the "point count" method at night, where observers stop at designated locations to record birds perched or in flight. The ambitious project targets surveying 411 square kilometers, roughly one-tenth of Tamil...
Tiruchirappalli: Job seekers in Tiruchirappalli district have a significant opportunity ahead as the Trichy District Employment and Career Guidance Centre organizes a large-scale private sector job fair at Bishop Heber College on Saturday, January 24, from 9 AM to 3 PM. The fair aims to connect eligible candidates with recruiters from diverse industries. Trichy Job Fair January 24: Who Can Participate? The fair is open to candidates aged 18 to 35 with educational qualifications ranging from SSLC/10th standard and HSC/12th standard to ITI, undergraduate, postgraduate, and engineering degrees. Persons with disabilities are also encouraged to attend. Interested candidates should bring their resume, copies of all educational certificates, Aadhaar card, and a passport-size photograph. What to Expect? More than 150 companies from sectors including manufacturing, services, and sales are expected to participate, offering a wide range of job roles. Additionally, skill training...
Chennai: In a major blow to Tamil Nadu’s infrastructure ambitions, the Union government has rejected three high-profile projects—the Hosur greenfield airport and the metro rail systems for Coimbatore and Madurai. The decisions, communicated over the past week, have sparked sharp criticism from the state government and triggered political backlash, with the ruling DMK accusing the Centre of unfairly blocking Tamil Nadu’s development. Hosur Airport: Defence Ministry Says No The proposed international airport at Hosur, planned across 2,300 acres in Sulagiri taluk, has been turned down by the Ministry of Defence, which stated that the airspace is required for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) operations. This is the second rejection since June 2025, despite the state submitting a detailed report in November arguing that the airport could coexist with HAL’s activities. Additionally, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has sought an impact study to assess whether the Hosur...
New Delhi: I n a significant setback to actor-politician Vijay’s film 'Jana Nayagan ' , the Supreme Court on Thursday declined to intervene in the ongoing censor certification dispute and directed the producers to seek relief from the Madras High Court instead. A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih dismissed the appeal filed by KVN Productions against the stay imposed by a division bench of the Madras High Court, observing that the matter should be argued before the Chief Justice’s bench on January 20 as scheduled earlier. The court refused to grant interim relief, effectively keeping the film’s theatrical release in indefinite limbo. “We do not wish to directly intervene in this censorship matter at this time; you should approach the Division Bench of the Madras High Court again,” the bench noted, reinforcing the primacy of the High Court in the dispute. Background of the Legal Tussle Jana Nayagan, touted as Vijay’s last film...
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