Jan 2020

TAMILNADU IAF inducts Su-30 fighter squadron in Thanjavur Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the induction ceremony of Su-30 fighter squadron at the Air Force Station in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. The second frontline fighter squadron of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to be based in the South. The operationalization of the 222 Squadron will strengthen the air defence capabilities of the IAF, … Read more

TAMILNADU Five micro composting units opened in Madurai Tamil Nadu minister for co-operatives Sellur K Raju on Thursday inaugurated five micro composting units, constructed by the Madurai Corporation at a cost of Rs 3.75 crore. As per the solid waste management rules of 2016, the corporation is constructing 41 micro composting units in the city at a cost of … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu to study, amp up urban transportation   In a bid to better public transport, the state transport department has embarked on a study to understand the status of urban transport with the support of private experts. It comes against the backdrop of transportation demand being largely met through private modes, leading to slowing vehicle movement speed and higher travel time. … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu region sees 68 per cent growth in tax revenue   The Tamil Nadu and Puducherry region witnessed 68% growth in income tax revenue in the last five years from 2014 to 2019.   The region also expanded the tax base by 80% in the same period. “The vision of the department is to partner in nation … Read more

TAMILNADU TN CM unveils Direct CTO scheme for green category industries Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced a new initiative, Direct CTO, to enable companies operating under green category industries to receive faster clearances from the government to commence operations. The move would primarily benefit micro, small, and medium enterprises planning to set up operations … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu to study drug abuse in children   The department of social defence will be undertaking a study on drug abuse among children and juveniles in the state. To begin with, the department will conduct the study across Chennai, Kancheepuram and Madurai after which the study would be exported to other districts in a phased manner.   A study … Read more