CHENNAI: A total of 1,000 new air-conditioned electric buses would be inducted into MTC in Chennai under the gross cost contract, Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson announced on Monday while presenting the 2006-07 budget.To support the rollout of the new fleet, Rs 500 crore has been earmarked to upgrade electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure…
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt on Wednesday announced a new interest subsidy scheme for women self-help groups (SHGs). Under the scheme, women SHGs that repay loans on time would receive an interest subsidy, benefiting loans to the tune of Rs 38,000 crore this year, said state finance minister N Marie Wilson while presenting the 2026-27…
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt has allocated Rs 23 crore in the 2026-27 budget for the preservation and promotion of traditional folk arts. It will cover 200 selected folk art groups, with financial assistance to support 100 days of performances annually.Presenting the budget in the assembly, finance minister N Marie Wilson said the govt wants…
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay and finance minister N Marie Wilson CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu govt would set up a high-level committee to review and rationalise welfare spending, state finance minister N Marie Wilson said on Wednesday. The govt would constitute an expert committee to review all welfare programs by evaluating the impact on…
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee, which allocates MBBS and BDS seats in TN, has published the list of candidates who were found ineligible under various categories following scrutiny of their applications.A grievance redressal window has been opened from August 5 to August 7, allowing such candidates to submit revised documents or address discrepancies…
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has earmarked Rs 23,357 crore for the health and family welfare department in the 2026-27 Budget, with new spending proposed for cancer services, telemedicine, primary healthcare and high-risk pregnancy care. Finance minister Marie Wilson announced the measures while presenting the budget on Wednesday.The govt will establish five district-level cancer care hospitals under…
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has earmarked Rs 775 crore for tourism, art and culture development in the 2026-27 budget, unveiling a series of initiatives to promote river tourism, preserve heritage monuments, strengthen religious and cultural tourism, support rural folk arts and improve facilities for pilgrims and devotees.A key focus of the budget is the expansion of…
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt on Wednesday’s budget announced the launch of the Safe Roads Mission and the ‘Namma Salai’ mobile application to improve road safety and ensure faster maintenance of roads across the state. The mission will focus on safer road design, construction and maintenance, while leveraging artificial intelligence for speed and traffic enforcement,…
CHENNAI: Citing recent question paper leaks, the Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday urged the Union government to scrap the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and introduce a medical admission system based on Class XII marks in the state.Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson highlighted the demand while presenting the Budget for 2026-27.In his Budget speech, he…
CHENNAI: Finance Minister N Marie Wilson on Wednesday said the TVK government has introduced major reforms in public procurement through an open tender system, ending cartelisation and improving transparency in government contracts. The move will strengthen Tamil Nadu’s finances by ensuring that tender money no longer flows to a select few, he said.Presenting the 2026-27…
