Cement capacity set to outpace demand through FY29
Spiritual Guru Kalki Bhagavan Passes Away in Chennai
He founded the Oneness movement
Hundreds of fishermen protest against Secretariat proposal at Foreshore Estate
Community leader K. Bharathi, who has been spearheading the movement, pointed out that Minister Aadhav Arjuna had said that if asked to choose between fishermen and the secretariat, the Chief Minister would choose the welfare of the fishermen
Chennai: Tamil Scholars Honoured at U.Ve. Swaminatha Iyer Library Function
Tamil scholar V. Padhumanar was honoured with the Mahavidwan Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai Award for his contribution to Tamil language.
Man arrested for cheating woman
After investigation, the police traced and arrested Ali Harman of Tharapakkam
New pedestrian subway on Chennai - Bengaluru Highway in Vellore will be ready by October, says NHAI
NHAI officials said that the new underpass will end a de-tour of at least one km for motorists and pedestrians to reach Old Town and Katpadi across Palar River in the town
Chennai Corporation launches capacity building programme for officials ahead of monsoon
100-crore private school case accused gets default bail
B.T. Arasakumar was granted default bail after the investigating agency failed to file its final report within 90 days
Chennai: CCB Raids Houses of Arasakumars Son, Daughter
The searches were conducted to collect documents related to private schools approval requests, money transactions and digital records linked to the case.
Robotic cameras to help in detecting leaks and pollution in water network across Chennai
Chennai Metrowater has engaged Solinas Integrity Private Limited, an IIT-M-incubated start-up, to fast-track the identification of complaints; robots were previously deployed on a pilot basis in 2023
The State government plans to build the memorial complex for 5 icons on a portion of the University Union Grounds in Chetpet belonging to the University of Madras
Tambarams 2,000-cr revenue opportunity in tatters
Digital literacy doesnt shield people from cyber fraud
Checkpoints vanish, helmet violations thrive
TBM Kaveri Breaks Through At Kilpauk Medical College
Chennai Metros TBM Kaveri completed a 685-metre underground drive from Chetpet to Kilpauk Medical College Station as part of Phase-II works.
Storage in reservoirs dip; desalination plants come to the rescue of Metrowater
TVK alliance partners to campaign together for first time on Oct 1
Tamilvanans Centenary: Celebrating the Legacy of Kalkandu Editor
R. Veeramani booked for abetting suicide of minor
Chennai Police also book third case against the octogenarian businessmen under the POCSO Act
Chargesheet Against Accused's Parents Cancelled In Chennai Techie Murder Case
The court observed that neither parent was present at the crime scene, nor was there any evidence of prior knowledge, conspiracy, or pre-planning.
IGPL Invitational 2026: Varun Chopra, Shiv Kapur, Gaganjeet Bhullar could take centre stage
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) All eyes will be on Varun Chopra and Shiv Kapur when the IGPL 2026 returns to Delhi at the Qutab Golf Course this week with the next event in the Capital renewing the rivalry that was only sharpened by what happened in the desert last week. All eyes will be on Varun Chopra and Kapur, who were involved in an absorbing battle for the title at Al Hamra Golf Club in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. Throw in the challenge of the hungry Gaganjeet Bhullar of Chennai Lions GC, and the three-cornered contest will become even more electric. Bhullar, who won three times in 2025 and won the opening event in 2026, must be looking to add more silverware this week. The presence of Karandeep Kochhar will add further spice, as will the presence of players like Varun Parikh, Aman Raj, young Veer Ganapathy and more. Last week Varun Chopra, representing Auro Goa Eagles, emerged from the contest in AL Hamra with his maiden IGPL title, producing a closing 4-under 68 to finish at 14-under 202 to beat the experienced Kapur by two shots. Shiv Kapur had appeared to have the tournament firmly in his grasp after opening with a spectacular 10-under 62, including a hole-in-one, and followed it with a 69 to lead by three after 36 holes. But Chopra's final-day charge changed every line on the frame. Now, just days later, the two meet again, this time with Kapur playing in front of a home crowd as the star of the RVR Delhi Blue Bulls. And there will be a bigger pack chasing them for honours, prize money and team prizes. There is a delightful subplot to the rematch. Kapur's opening 62 in Ras Al Khaimah was one of the standout rounds of the season, while Chopra showed that he could withstand the pressure of chasing an experienced campaigner and close out a title. Their renewed contest at Qutab promises to have a different feel, with the Delhi Blue Bulls' leading man keen to turn the tables. The added charm has been the team contest as the franchises have come into the picture in a prominent way. Last week, Auro Goa Eagles pipped RVR to the team honours, which will run through the season. Playing on home turf, Kapur is the 2002 Asian Games gold medallist and a four-time winner in Asia, while the Blue Bulls squad also includes three-time Asian Tour winner Gaurav Ghei, Asian Tour winner Chiragh Kumar and young talent Aryan Roopa Anand. The franchise has positioned itself around the experience of Kapur and Ghei, while also using its Delhi identity to build a strong connection with the local golfing community. But if Kapur is looking to make the most of home advantage, Chopra will arrive with considerable confidence. His win in Ras Al Khaimah was not merely a first IGPL title; it came after he had twice been within touching distance of Kapur before producing the decisive final-round push. He also showed his scoring ability by opening that tournament with a 6-under 66. And then there is Gaganjeet Bhullar, who will be eager to get back into the winner's circle. Bhullar remains the winningest Indian on the Asian Tour with 11 victories and is also one of the leading figures of the IGPL. He has already established a formidable record on the new circuit, winning four IGPL titles, including three in the inaugural 2025 season and another earlier in 2026. Yet Ras Al Khaimah was not his week. Bhullar opened with a 3-under 69 and was among the players who had to fight back after an uneven back nine. That makes Qutab an intriguing opportunity for the seasoned campaigner. He knows how to win, knows how to handle pressure and, perhaps most importantly, knows that the difference between being in contention and lifting the trophy can sometimes be only a handful of putts. The Delhi event therefore brings together multiple narratives: Kapur seeking redemption on his home turf, Chopra trying to prove that his breakthrough was the beginning of something bigger, and Bhullar chasing another winning moment. Lurking not far behind are Kochhar and company. Another layer of competition will be the presence of some of the leading women like Ridhima Dilawari, Amandeep Drall and others, who are trying to fine-tune their game ahead of their marquee event, the Hero Womens Indian Open next month. The mens field includes several of the leading names on the IGPL, with the league's franchise format adding another thick slice to the individual battle. The Auro Goa Eagles and RVR Delhi Blue Bulls are among 10 franchises that form the competitive backbone of the tour, while the IGPL's wider structure continues to provide a pathway for established professionals and emerging players alike. Qutab Golf Course, meanwhile, provides the perfect stage. In a league designed to bring more personality, team identity and drama into professional golf, Delhi could deliver all three.
Rafiq Ahamed appointed ISF vice-president
Rane Group in pact with BITS Pilani
18th century buildings at Egmore Museum get heritage makeover
CCB Searches Five Locations In Ex-DMK Minister Corruption Case
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Chennai conducted simultaneous searches at five premises as part of an expanded probe into a corruption case against former DMK School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. The searches, which followed an FIR registered on September 16, 2026, led to the seizure of a laptop and 44 documents related to alleged financial irregularities.
Platform shelters in 10 railway stations on the west section to be replaced with new ones
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Portion of Perambur Barracks Road caves in, damages sewer line
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Savukku Shankar sentenced to three-year-imprisonment in defamation case
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CCB searches 5 locations in private school approval fraud case
Searches were conducted at the houses and offices belonging to former Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and his aides in Chennai and Tiruchi
CCB searches 5 locations in private school approval fraud case
Searches were conducted at the houses and offices belonging to former Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and his aides in Chennai and Tiruchi
Walkathon, public awareness sessions held at RGGGH to mark World Heart Day
Prime suspect in Rs 1-cr burglary at YouTuber's home held
The prime suspect in the sensational burglary at the home of a YouTuber in Thammathukonam near Chennai was apprehended and a significant portion of the stolen valuables were recovered, the police said on Tuesday.
Chennai court grants bail to prime accused in school recognition cheating case
Kaani tribal woman becomes first law graduate from community in Kanniyakumari
S. Evangelin Nishma, who is currently practising in Chennai, chose to pursue law with the aim of serving the people and encouraging more tribal students in the district to explore higher education and professional careers
Mohit Sharma Appointed Bowling Coach for Chennai Super Kings Ahead of IPL 2027
Former Indian fast bowler Mohit Sharma joins Chennai Super Kings as bowling coach for IPL 2027, succeeding Eric Simmons. Mohit Sharma Appointed Bowling Coach for Chennai Super Kings Ahead of IPL 2027
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Chennai: Rising Self-Employment Masks Unpaid Work Among Rural Women
The high share of rural women in the self-employed category reflects unpaid family labour and work informality.
Santhosh Hadimani posted as Chennai city intelligence joint commissioner
Radhika Chakravarthy assumes charge as CPMG, T.N. Postal circle
ZEISS Group sees Indias tough operating terrain as global test lab
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Expulsion from AIADMK led to ministerial role: Sengottaiyan
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan used a by-election campaign meeting in Dharapuram to attack AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami, saying his expulsion from the party ultimately paved the way for him to join Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays government. Fortunately, EPS expelled me from the party. Today I am a minister. I escaped, Sengottaiyan told supporters, portraying his move to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) as a turning point in his political career. He accused Palaniswami, widely known as EPS, of betraying people within the AIADMK and said the partys decline was the result of that conduct. Sengottaiyan credited Vijay with taking him into TVK and appointing him minister after he left the AIADMK. EPS did a good job. He removed me from the party, and leader Vijay took me in and made me a minister. This is history, he said. Without Vijays intervention, Sengottaiyan suggested, he would have been left in a much weaker political position. He framed his experience as evidence that TVK stood by those who trusted it. Addressing party workers and voters, he said they should not fear attempts to control or suppress them, adding that the party would stand up to anyone who tried to intimidate its supporters. Sengottaiyan also turned to local concerns, promising that the government would address residents' needs. He said 25 lakh people across Tamil Nadu would receive land ownership documents, or pattas, by next year. He also spoke of the need for people to access a plot and a house for Rs 5 lakh, though he did not provide details on how the proposal would be implemented. Calling on voters to deliver a decisive mandate in the Dharapuram by-election, he urged supporters to work towards a victory margin of one lakh votes for TVK. Such a result, he said, would create history in the constituency. The ministers speech combined a personal account of his break with the AIADMK, criticism of its current leadership and campaign promises on pattas and housing. He appealed to voters to back Vijays party in the upcoming by-election.
Madras High Court imposes Rs 1 lakh costs on lawyer over bypoll PIL
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Tuesday imposed costs of Rs 1 lakh on a Chennai lawyer who sought to make six former Tamil Nadu legislators pay for the by-elections caused by their resignations and prevent them from contesting again during the current Assembly term. A division bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan dismissed the public interest litigation filed by advocate S. Kasi Ramalingam, holding that the petition appeared to have been brought for publicity, and pointing out that the court had rejected a similar plea last week. In its September 24 ruling on a petition by advocate K. Suthan, the Bench had said the law places no such financial liability or electoral restriction on legislators who resign and then seek to return to the Assembly through a bypoll. The earlier petition had asked the court to direct the Election Commission of India to recover byelection expenses from the legislators concerned and bar them from contesting elections for five years. The court held that the poll panel had no legal authority to impose either measure, and that the court could not give it powers it did not possess. It said any change to prevent legislators from resigning to switch political allegiance and immediately contesting from the same constituency would require legislation by Parliament. It acknowledged concerns about the public expense of holding fresh elections but said those concerns could not justify restrictions created through a court order. The right to resign a legislative seat is by itself a facet of the constitutional scheme governing membership of a House, and cannot be burdened with extra-statutory conditions by judicial order, the September 24 judgment said. It also held that Article 324 of the Constitution did not give the Election Commission power to add new grounds for disqualification. A court, therefore, could not direct the commission to exercise a power that the law had not granted it. Ramalingams petition named C. Vijayabaskar of Viralimalai, M.R. Vijayabhaskar of Karur, Esakki Subaya of Ambasamudram, P. Sathyabama of Dharapuram, K. Maragatham Kumaravel of Madurantakam and S. Jayakumar of Perundurai. All six had resigned their Assembly seats. Finding that his plea raised grounds already decided in Suthans case, the Bench dismissed it and ordered him to pay Rs 1 lakh in costs.
Chennai fishing communities protest proposed secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) A proposal to build a new Secretariat and Assembly complex on Chennais seafront drew a protest on Tuesday, with fishing communities calling on the Tamil Nadu government to abandon the Pattinapakkam site. Protesters from coastal areas stretching from Ennore to Kovalam assembled at Srinivasapuram Beach in Foreshore Estate. Women were among the hundreds who joined the sit-in, while another group marched with black flags. Police placed barricades near the venue and diverted traffic. The protesters said the proposed 1,200-crore complex would occupy more than 24 acres of land used by fishing communities. They fear it could force families from the area, interfere with fishing activities and limit public access to the sea. The demonstration brought together fishermen from across Chennais coastal belt. Participants urged the government to listen to families whose work depends on access to the shore before advancing the project. The Chief Minister Vijay government plans to shift the Secretariat and Assembly from Fort St George to Foreshore Estate. On September 8, it issued a government order granting in-principle approval to begin the process of constructing the complex. The order has sharpened concerns among residents who depend on the beach and nearby waters for their daily work. Fishermen said access to the sea must be protected and that a project of this scale should account for the needs of communities already living and working along the shore. Tuesdays protest brought those concerns into public view as participants occupied the beachfront and raised black flags. The gathering took place amid a heightened police presence and traffic restrictions in the coastal area. For the protesters, the demand is that the government withdraw the Pattinapakkam plan before construction preparations advance. They maintain that the proposed site is a working coast for fishing families and that converting it into a government complex would put their traditional livelihood at risk. The demonstration also reflected a wider concern among fishing communities from Ennore to Kovalam about retaining access to Chennais shoreline as the state considers a new location for its seat of government.
Chennai man arrested after High Court upholds conviction in his wifes death over dowry harassment
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IPL: Mohit Sharma set to join CSK as bowling coach
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Fishermen Stage Protest Against New Secretariat-Assembly Project in Chennai
Hundreds of members from the community including women sat in protest at Srinivasapuram Beach in Pattinapakkam (Foreshore Estate) while another section took out a black flag procession to draw the government's attention to their plight, amidst heightened police presence, barricaded areas and traffic diversions
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actor Kathir, whose performance in director Mari Selvaraj's cult classic 'Pariyaerum Perumal' came in for critical acclaim, on Tuesday penned a note of gratitude as the immensely successful film completed eight years. Taking to his Instagram page to pen a note of gratitude to the makers of the film on the occasion of the film completing eight years, Kathir wrote, #Pariyerumperumal Some journeys never really leave you. This film, the people, the memories and everything we went through while making it still hold such a special place in my heart. He went on to say, Every year, I look back and feel grateful for how far that journey took us and how much it still means to me today.. Love you & Thank you @mariselvaraj84 na @ranjithpa na @musicsanthosh sir @sridhardop @officialkayalanandhi #Karuppi @neelam_productions @lingesh_actor_ #SelvarajAppa and each one who put their sweat, heart and soul to the film. He ended the note saying, Eight years, and it still feels special. Ace director Mari Selvaraj too penned a note to mark the completion of eight years of his debut film. He wrote, Overwhelmed to celebrate 8 years of my first!! #PariyerumPerumalBaBl. For the unaware, director Mari Selvaraj's 'Pariyaerum Perumal' was a hard hitting film that showcased the inconsiderate and inhuman manner in which people of some communities treat people of other communities which they presume to be lower than theirs. The film, which featured Kathir and Kayal Anandhi in the lead, had music by Santhosh Narayanan. It had cinematography by Sridhar and editing by R K Selva. Apart from Kathir and Kayal Anandhi, the film also featured Yogi Babu, Karate Venkatesh and Marimuthu among others. The film was produced by director Pa Ranjith's Neelam Productions. The film came in for praise for the honest and accurate manner in which it showed how caste played a role in society. The film highlighted everything -- from honour killings to the deplorable and inhuman levels some people could stoop to to establish their so called superiority. The film not only came in for critical acclaim but emerged a huge winner at the box office.
28-year-old hacked to death outside Chennai home; 4 suspects on the run
Triplicane: 28-Year-Old Man Hacked To Death After Two Women Lure Him Out Of His House
A 28-year-old man was hacked to death by two unidentified men in Triplicane, Chennai, on Monday night (28 September 2026), after two women allegedly called him outside his house on the pretext of having a conversation, as reported in The Hindu. The victim, identified as Ajith, a resident of Venkatarangam Pillai Street in Triplicane, worked [] The post Triplicane: 28-Year-Old Man Hacked To Death After Two Women Lure Him Out Of His House appeared first on The Commune .
TN BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran hails Vithya Ramrajs Asian Games bronze and national record
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran congratulated athlete Vithya Ramraj after she won bronze in the womens 400-metre hurdles at the Asian Games, breaking a national record that had stood for 42 years. In a post on X, Nainar Nagenthran praised the Tamil Nadu runner for finishing the race in 54.75 seconds. He described her as an example of womens strength and confidence and said her achievement had brought pride to both the state and the country. Heartiest congratulations to Tamil Nadus talented athlete and a shining symbol of womens power, Ms Vidya Ramraj, on winning the bronze medal in the womens 400m hurdles at the Asian Games, clocking an impressive 54.75 seconds and breaking a remarkable 42-year-old national record, he posted on X. She surpassed the previous national record of 55.42 seconds, set by legendary Indian athlete P. T. Usha at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, creating a new milestone in Indian athletics. This historic achievement by the daughter of Tamil Nadu has brought immense pride to Tamil Nadu and the entire nation. My heartfelt appreciation and best wishes to Ms Vidya Ramraj, a true example of determination, hard work, perseverance and the spirit to achieve excellence. May she continue to scale greater heights, inspire countless young athletes and bring even greater glory to India on the international stage! he added. Ramrajs time bettered the 55.42-second mark set by P. T. Usha at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. She had equalled Ushas record at the previous Asian Games, but went faster in Mondays final to claim the mark outright. Nainar Nagenthran said the result showed what young athletes could achieve through confidence, hard work and perseverance. He wished Ramraj continued success and expressed hope that she would inspire more young sportspersons while bringing further recognition to India on the international stage. Maryam Karim of the United Arab Emirates won gold in 54.31 seconds, while Kazakhstans Adelina Zems took silver in 54.58 seconds. Ramraj finished 0.17 seconds behind the silver medallist. Fellow Indian Anu Raghavan placed fifth with a personal-best 55.88 seconds. At the 2023 Asian Games, Vithya had equalled PT Ushas mark in Hangzhou before taking sole ownership of the record in Aichi-Nagoya. She had earlier been part of the Indian team that won silver in the mixed 4x400-metre relay. Nainar Nagenthran said Ramrajs determination to improve on an established record would encourage young people pursuing their own goals, particularly aspiring women athletes. He offered his congratulations and best wishes for her future competitions.
Fishermen to stage protest against new Secretariat-Assembly project
The fishermen have demanded that the state withdraw its proposal for a Secretariat-Assembly complex at Pattinapakkam in Chennai
Chennai Corporation vaccinates over one lakh stray dogs against rabies
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) More than one lakh stray dogs have received anti-rabies shots under a campaign by the Greater Chennai Corporation, taking the 75-day drive past the halfway point of its two-lakh target. The civic body said 1,00,378 dogs had been vaccinated as of September 25. Launched on August 11, the campaign uses mobile teams to reach stray dogs in different parts of Chennai. The animals are also being given medication to control internal and external parasites. Ambattur leads the zones covered so far, with 21,844 dogs vaccinated. Madhavaram follows with 15,038, while teams have vaccinated 12,477 dogs in Tondiarpet and 12,313 in Tiruvottiyur. Anna Nagar has recorded 11,895 vaccinations, Royapuram 8,598 and Manali 7,200. Another 4,343 dogs have been covered in Alandur. The drive began in the northern zones of Tiruvottiyur, Manali and Tondiarpet before expanding to other areas. Vaccination work is now underway in Kodambakkam, Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar and Perungudi, as the corporation works towards its target. The figures show that the campaign has passed 50 per cent of its stated goal, with 99,622 vaccinations still needed to reach two lakh. Ambattur alone accounts for more than one-fifth of all vaccinations recorded by September 25. The corporation has not provided a zone-wise estimate of the number of stray dogs yet to be vaccinated. The number of shots delivered in each area, therefore, shows how much work teams have completed, but does not establish what proportion of that zones stray dogs have been covered. The vaccination programme combines rabies prevention with parasite control during each encounter with a dog. Giving both treatments together allows the mobile teams to attend to the animals while moving through neighbourhoods. The corporation has not given separate figures for the number of dogs receiving parasite medication. With the halfway milestone reached, further progress will depend on how quickly teams can cover areas where vaccination is underway and continue the drive across the city. The civic bodys stated target remains two lakh stray dogs over 75 days. Its September 25 count is the latest reported measure of progress since the campaign began in August.
GCCs in India are moving from service delivery to product building; developers need to follow
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TN govt to continue cloth bag scheme under new name
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Tamil Nadus cloth bag campaign, launched by the previous DMK government as Meendum Manjappai, is set to continue under the name Thunippai Scheme. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has begun steps to invite tenders for vending machines and cloth bags in the first phase of the renamed programme. The proposed rollout covers 105 locations. The tender process will include installing the machines and supplying the bags needed to operate them. The move provides a way forward for the campaign after questions were raised about whether it would continue to receive funding following the change of government. Meendum Manjappai, meaning Return to the Yellow Bag, was launched in December 2021 to encourage shoppers to carry reusable bags instead of single-use plastic ones. Yellow cloth bags were made available through vending machines in public places, initially at Rs 10 each. Funds were allocated to install the machines and support the campaign. The initiative was built on Tamil Nadus restrictions on single-use plastics. In 2019, the then AIADMK government banned several such products, including plastic carry bags. Making a reusable bag readily available was intended to help shoppers and vendors move away from disposable bags for daily purchases. With the change in government, the future of the campaign and its funding had come under scrutiny. The decision to proceed with a cloth bag scheme indicates that distribution through vending machines will continue, although the Manjappai name will no longer be used for the programme. The first phase will test how the renamed scheme is put into practice. The Pollution Control Board has initiated the process of seeking bids for machines at 105 sites and for the cloth bags to stock them. Details of the locations, the number of bags to be supplied and the timetable for installation were not specified in the information available. For shoppers, the central feature remains access to a reusable bag at a public location. The campaigns wider aim is also unchanged: reducing reliance on single-use plastic bags. Its reach will depend on where the machines are placed, whether they are kept stocked and whether cloth bags remain affordable and convenient for everyday use. The planned tender marks the next administrative step. The machines will be installed after the procurement process is completed.
TN to launch renewable energy project portal on October 1
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) plans to launch an online portal on October 1 for applications for new solar, wind and hybrid power projects, as the state seeks to expand renewable generation amid continuing power outages. The corporation discussed the proposed procedure with renewable energy developers and investors at an online meeting on Monday and invited their suggestions. The application process will have ten stages and will cover requests for grid connectivity, officials said. According to a TNGECL official, applicants must first provide basic project details and pay an application fee and security deposit. The Superintending Engineer (Solar) will validate a proposal within 10 days. Developers must answer any requests for clarification within 30 days. Once a proposal is accepted, a feasibility report will be prepared. Applicants will then have six months to submit land documents. Construction can begin after the required clearances are obtained and the connectivity process is completed, the official said. TNGECL aims to add at least 1,500 MW of solar capacity along with battery energy storage systems by the end of the current financial year, a senior official said. The storage systems are intended to help manage fluctuations in solar generation and improve power availability during periods of high demand. K. Venkatachalam of the Renewable Energy Producers Association said the portal would formalise the submission of proposals for wind, solar and hybrid projects, including those with battery storage. He sought clarity, however, on the forms developers would have to use. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has already issued a detailed procedure and prescribed formats for applications seeking connectivity to the intra-state transmission system, he said. TNGECL has yet to clarify whether it will use those formats or introduce new ones. Venkatachalam also questioned some documents listed in the proposed process. He said environmental impact assessment clearance from the Union environment ministry and consent orders from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board were shown as mandatory, although renewable energy projects are exempt from those requirements. He said the process also appeared to require a Unique ID from the Central Electricity Authority before commissioning. Such an ID can be obtained only after a project is commissioned, making it impossible to provide at the application stage, he said. TNGECL has sought industry feedback but has not indicated whether it will revise the disputed requirements before the portal opens.
As AI makes copying easier, this product leader says trust is the real edge
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Amazing performance, says Savita
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Youth held for abducting mobile phone shop owner in Chintadripet over alleged loan dispute
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Flood mitigation work in Chennai and suburbs to be completed by October 15
Work on storm water drain in Kosasthalaiyar basin is almost complete; 0.69 km will be completed in two weeks
Nursing training fees revised for students at GCC facilities
One-vote loss: HC dismisses former ministers election plea
Two drown in sea in separate incidents
33 medical super speciality seats go vacant in T.N.
Tamil Nadu reserves 50% of the super speciality seats for service candidates
Book documenting contemporary architecture of Chennai released
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Transpersons speak out against online backlash overDorothy
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TVK reports nil election spending in Puducherry debut
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Students complain of excess fee demands at medical college
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Science congress inspires next-gen space explorers at city college
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Customs officials seize 3.4 kg of hydroponic ganja at Chennai airport
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HC quashes Goondas Act detention of Arasakumar
Kanimozhi hits out at AIADMK, TVK in Dharapuram
Alert CISF personnel avert fire mishap at High Court premises
Call to protect ancient rock paintings in Moonandipatti
Gem Granites Veeramani booked in second POCSO Act case
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Veeramani Faces Fresh POCSO Charges
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Ex-minister moves HC to quash FIR against him
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Following another victory in the tournament, Keonjhar Miners captain Subhranshu Senapati reflected on the teams improving atmosphere, the role of experienced players in supporting youngsters and the importance of staying composed under pressure. He also spoke about the influence of former India captain MS Dhoni, whose calm approach to leadership has shaped his own captaincy during his time with Chennai Super Kings. The team faced some pressure after losing its opening match, especially with expectations high on a platform that brings together experienced players and young talent. However, Senapati said the side has gradually found its rhythm and is now looking ahead with confidence. Honestly, the environment in the team is really good right now. Initially, after we lost the first match, there was a bit of pressure because this is a huge platform and expectations are high. It was important for us to move forward in the tournament, so I am quite happy with how things are going. At the same time, as we progress, we will have to play better cricket, he said. Senapati said the teams response after the opening defeat was built on confidence, with senior players and the coaching staff helping the younger members settle into the tournament. The process was simple. We had to believe in ourselves and trust that we could do here what we have been doing so far, with the same confidence. The coaches have been very supportive, while the seniors are also sharing their experiences with the youngsters. There is a very good atmosphere in the team, he said. The weather interruptions and change in schedule also tested the teams during the tournament. However, Senapati felt his side had the balance to adapt to different conditions. I feel we have a well-balanced team. Whether it is 10 overs, five overs or 20 overs, if the team is good, we can perform in any situation or format. That belief is gradually coming into the team, and it is a good sign for us, he said. Asked about his calm demeanour as captain, Senapati credited MS Dhonis leadership and composure as an early influence on his own approach to the role. In the beginning, MS Dhonis captaincy and calmness inspired me. I felt I should try to follow that approach. When you stay calm, you get more ideas, he said. He also spoke about the confidence Dhoni brings to difficult situations and the value of his on-field planning. He has a lot of confidence in himself, whatever the situation the team is in. He does not give up on a match until the very end, and his on-field planning is very different. I believe in that approach, and he has helped me a lot, Senapati added. Senapati also highlighted the leagues role in giving young cricketers exposure to a wider audience, particularly those who have not yet had opportunities at higher levels. It is definitely very important. The matches are being broadcast, and people are watching. For youngsters playing at the district level who are not getting opportunities at a higher level, this is a good platform to showcase their talent. It is a very good tournament for them, he said. He added that the league also offers valuable exposure for experienced players, with the competition providing an opportunity to test themselves in front of a broad audience.
