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Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt will seek Centre’s approval for three Chennai Metro Rail extension corridors, finance minister Marie Wilson announced while presenting the 2026-2027 state budget on Wednesday. They include Chennai Airport-Kilambakkam, Koyambedu-Pattabiram via Avadi and Poonamallee-Sunguvarchatram via Sriperumbudur. The first operational stretch of Phase-2 between Poonamallee Bypass and Vadapalani is set to open shortly.“The…

Chennai: The TVK govt has sought to present its budget as the first step in a multi-year fiscal repair exercise, betting that a combination of stronger revenue mobilisation and tighter spending discipline can gradually restore the state’s finances without sacrificing the govt’s welfare commitments.And on top of the agenda to bring in more revenue are…

8g gold for brides, health and biz schemes bring cheer to women Chennai: Women emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of TVK govt’s maiden budget, with a series of welfare measures across 12 departments spanning education, marriage, maternal health, livelihoods and entrepreneurship.Social welfare and women’s empowerment department received Rs 9,818 crore. A new welfare…

TN BUDGET: ‘Super clean’ campuses, modernisation among focus in ₹44,527crore-school education budget Chennai: The school education department was allocated ₹44,527 crore for 2026-27, which will go towards clean campuses, modernisation of govt residential schools, and a revamped curriculum focusing on AI & robotics, and anti-drug clubs.Finance minister Marie Wilson said the focus was to ensure…

Chennai: The TVK govt’s maiden budget is as much a political statement as an economic exercise. Three months in office, the C Joseph Vijay-led govt is attempting to translate its electoral mandate, balancing campaign commitments with fiscal prudence as local body elections draw closer.The budget seeks to carve out an identity distinct from those of…

Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt on Wednesday unveiled a youth and sports push aimed at preventing drug abuse, producing Olympic champions, and making sports a part of every day life, with a Rs 1,051-crore for the Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department. The govt has nearly doubled the allocations from Rs 572 crores last financial year.Key…

Chennai: State govt on Wednesday announced plans to establish an end-to-end mineral management system to monitor mineral production and transportation in real time.Presenting the budget, finance minister N Marie Wilson said the govt would take steps to curb illegal mining and quarrying and plug revenue leakages. “This technology-driven, transparent and integrated framework will ensure sustainable…

Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson CHENNAI: On June 16, Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson presented a white paper that showed the state’s coffers in a shambles. On Wednesday, he presented C Joseph Vijay-govt’s maiden budget with a promise to set things right.“The repair work has started, but we will need at…

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt on Wednesday allocated Rs 8,852 crore to the housing and urban development department in the 2026-27 budget. A slew of initiatives including a new affordable housing scheme for middle income families, redevelopment of ageing tenements, an AI-powered governance platform and a comprehensive master plan for the expanded Chennai Metropolitan Area,…

Chennai: City police suspended inspector Mohammed Buhari on Wednesday, a day after his arrest on charges of extorting about ₹40 lakh from a businessman by threatening to implicate him in the 2024 murder of BSP leader Armstrong. City commissioner of police A Amalraj ordered his suspension from service.Buhari, who was attached to the St Thomas…