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Nepal floods: CM Vijay deputes 4 ministers to trace missing pilgrims
By Chennaivision on August 28, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has intensified efforts to locate 83 people from the state and three from Puducherry who remain unaccounted for after devastating floods in Nepal. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has asked four ministers, including Aadhav Arjuna, to travel to New Delhi and coordinate with the Centre on rescue and relief operations. School Education Minister Raj Mohan told… Continue reading "Nepal floods: CM Vijay deputes 4 ministers to trace missing pilgrims"
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Sanitation workers extend Chennai protest, want to meet CM
By Chennaivision on August 28, 2026

Sanitation workers affiliated with Uzhaippor Urimai Iyakkam continued their protest at the Ripon Buildings complex for a seventh day on Wednesday. The workers said the Greater Chennai Corporation had assured them that 13 employees who were excluded from an earlier reinstatement process would be brought back into service. Despite the assurance, the protest is expected to continue until Saturday while… Continue reading "Sanitation workers extend Chennai protest, want to meet CM"
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Nepal flash floods leave 37 Tamil Nadu tourists missing, search ops on
By Chennaivision on August 27, 2026

At least 37 tourists from Tamil Nadu were still unaccounted for on Wednesday night after flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border region, disrupting communications and triggering confusion over the status of several Indian travellers. The flooding began around 9 am when a sudden surge from the Tibetan side entered the Bhotekoshi River and swept through Nepal’s Rasuwa region. Nepalese authorities… Continue reading "Nepal flash floods leave 37 Tamil Nadu tourists missing, search ops on"
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CM Vijay directs officials to step up rescue efforts to bring back Tamils from Nepal
By Chennaivision on August 27, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expressed concern over reports of Indians, including people from the state, going missing in the floods. He said senior officials at Tamil Nadu House in New Delhi had been instructed to take all possible steps to locate and assist those from the state. The government is also coordinating with the Ministry of External… Continue reading "CM Vijay directs officials to step up rescue efforts to bring back Tamils from Nepal"
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TN govt explains why it dropped Parandur airport amid heated exchanges in Assembly
By Chennaivision on August 26, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has rejected the Opposition DMK’s claim that the proposed Parandur greenfield airport project was nearly 90 per cent complete, stating that less than half of the land needed for the project had been acquired. Energy Resources and Law Minister R Nirmal Kumar told the Assembly that the airport would require 5,846 acres. This includes 3,774 acres… Continue reading "TN govt explains why it dropped Parandur airport amid heated exchanges in Assembly"
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TTV Dinakaran seeks Governor’s intervention over alleged horse-trading
By Chennaivision on August 26, 2026

AMMK General Secretary TTV Dinakaran met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Raj Bhavan in Chennai on August 26 and submitted a memorandum seeking action over what he described as the alleged “horse-trading” of legislators. After the meeting, Dinakaran said he had urged the Governor to take steps against attempts to lure elected representatives away from their parties. He… Continue reading "TTV Dinakaran seeks Governor’s intervention over alleged horse-trading"
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Vijay’s big announcements create political storm: Free LPG for 1.34 crore families, expanded bus travel, Parandur airport dropped
By Chennaivision on August 25, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday announced a new welfare measure under which 1.34 crore families across the State will receive the cost of three LPG cylinders free of charge every year. The benefit will cover eligible households with an annual income of up to Rs. 2.5 lakh, along with small and marginal farmers, families below the… Continue reading "Vijay’s big announcements create political storm: Free LPG for 1.34 crore families, expanded bus travel, Parandur airport dropped"
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High Court extends stay on 5 Tamil Nadu Assembly by-elections
By Chennaivision on August 25, 2026

The Madras High Court has extended its interim stay on the notification of bypolls in five Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies. The Election Commission told the court that it would not notify elections for Tiruchy East, Viralimalai, Perundurai, Ambasamudram and Karur while related election petitions remained pending. The interim protection has now been extended until September 8. The State government opposed… Continue reading "High Court extends stay on 5 Tamil Nadu Assembly by-elections"
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DMK plans major organisational overhaul following election defeat
By Chennaivision on August 24, 2026

The DMK is preparing for a major restructuring of its party organisation in Tamil Nadu, with proposed age caps, term limits, new opportunities for younger leaders and a redrawing of party districts. The decisions follow an internal assessment of the party’s organisational functioning and its electoral performance. Several resolutions were adopted at the DMK Executive Committee meeting at Anna Arivalayam… Continue reading "DMK plans major organisational overhaul following election defeat"
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Chief Minister Vijay to decide on Chief Secretary row, says Law Minister
By Chennaivision on August 24, 2026

Law Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar has said Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will take a decision on the demand for removing Chief Secretary Dr M Sai Kumar, amid protests by the TVK’s ally CPM. The CPM has been seeking action against Sai Kumar over an alleged circular directing officials to monitor students participating in protests organised by Left parties and… Continue reading "Chief Minister Vijay to decide on Chief Secretary row, says Law Minister"

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