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Tamil Nadu Seeks Central Approval to Desilt Vaigai Dam
Tamil Nadu has requested central government approval to desilt the Vaigai Dam, citing a significant reduction in its storage capacity due to accumulated silt over five decades. The Water Resources Department fears the dam, a crucial irrigation and drinking water source for five districts, could become defunct if desilting isn't undertaken. The state aims to remove around 61.27 million cubic metres of silt, restoring the dam's original capacity of 6,100 mcft, and plans to utilize the extracted sand for construction, generating revenue while improving water availability.
6/13/2026
Chennai Road Named After Ashoka Chakra Awardee Major Mukund Varadharajan
The Tambaram City Municipal Corporation Council has resolved to rename the 15-kilometre East Tambaram-Velachery road in Chennai as "Major Mukund Varadharajan Road." This decision honours Major Varadharajan, an Indian Army officer from Tamil Nadu, who was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra in 2014 for gallantry in a counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir. The renaming proposal, initiated by the Director of Municipal Administration in August 2025, received state government approval on October 23, 2025. Major Varadharajan was an alumnus of Madras Christian College, Tambaram, and his life was recently depicted in the Tamil film "Amaran."
6/12/2026
Chennai Egmore Station Gets ₹842 Cr Revamp
Chennai Egmore railway station, a 118-year-old landmark, is undergoing a major redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The project, costing ₹842 crore, aims to modernize infrastructure and enhance passenger facilities. Built by the South Indian Railway for ₹17 lakh, the station currently handles over 562 daily trains and over 24,600 peak-hour footfall. The revamp includes two new terminals (G+3 structures), dedicated entry/exit points, Lifts, escalators, and multi-level parking with commercial spaces and a budget hotel (G+5 structure).
6/12/2026
Tamil Nadu Launches Singappen All-Women Police Force
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has launched "Singappen," an all-women police force to enhance the safety of women and children in public spaces, aiming to prevent crimes like stalking and sexual harassment. This initiative, directly supervised by the Chief Minister and led by IG K Bhavaneeswari, has secured an allocation of over ₹354 crore and will create 2,545 new posts. Initially, 70 units comprising 140 sub-inspectors and 420 constables will operate across the state, utilizing drone-based patrolling and modern surveillance equipment. Vijay emphasized a "zero tolerance" policy towards crimes against women, linking them to drug abuse.
6/9/2026
K. Annamalai Resigns from BJP, Hints at New Political Movement in Tamil Nadu
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai resigned from the party, disclosing that he had informed the leadership of his intent on December 4 last year. After serving six years, Annamalai stated his departure was amicable and motivated by a desire for "real change" in politics, hinting at a new political movement. His X (formerly Twitter) bio now reads, "A common man in search of good politics!", suggesting a rebranding as an outsider aiming to reform Tamil Nadu politics, which BJP spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy acknowledged as a significant contribution to the party in the state.
6/5/2026
Annamalai Launches New Political Movement in Tamil Nadu
Former Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai has announced a new political movement called "We the Leader" after resigning from the BJP. Aiming to establish a political party by 2031 to contest Assembly elections, Annamalai stated that a single Chief Minister cannot bring comprehensive change to Tamil Nadu. His "common-man politics" initiative, operating under the APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics, pledges term limits for office bearers and emphasizes clean, efficient leadership to transform the state's political system.
6/5/2026