The Times of India

Tamil Nadu faces a growing need for elder care assistants as its senior population expands. While government initiatives aim to train caregivers, a significant gap persists between demand and supply. Unskilled migrants often fill these roles, highlighting the urgent need for regulated training and certification to professionalize the sector and ensure quality care for the elderly.

Chennai airport faced significant disruptions Sunday morning due to dense fog, forcing the diversion of multiple international and domestic flights. Visibility plummeted to 150 metres, impacting arrivals and departures. Low-visibility procedures were implemented as flights circled, awaiting clearer conditions. The Met department cited humidity, calm winds, and cool temperatures for the fog.

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has cancelled the Group II A main examinations. A software error wrongly allocated exam centres for around 600 candidates. Many candidates arrived at centres with insufficient capacity. The commission will announce revised exam dates in two weeks. The Tamil eligibility test scheduled for the afternoon was also postponed.

Tamil Nadu's interim budget will be presented on February 17th by Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, kicking off the assembly session. Advanced and revised estimates follow on February 20th. Due to upcoming elections, this interim budget precedes a full budget by the next government. The entire session will be broadcast live.