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The Union Cabinet on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, approved three major railway infrastructure projects covering key routes in Tamil Nadu as part of a larger package of eight multi-tracking projects sanctioned across the country at a total cost of 20,804 crore, as reported in The Hindu. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by [] The post Centre Clears 3 Major Railway Projects Worth 6,126 Crore For Tamil Nadu appeared first on The Commune .
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CM Chandrababu Naidu thanks Centre for another push to Andhras rail infra
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 10 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday thanked the Centre for another major push for the states connectivity, following the Union Cabinets approval of the third and fourth railway lines on the Renigunta-Arakkonam section. He took to X to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for this significant boost to Andhra Pradeshs rail infrastructure. Another major push for Andhra Pradeshs connectivity under the NDAs double-engine, bullet-train Sarkar! The Union Cabinet approved the 3rd & 4th railway lines on the Renigunta-Arakkonam section, with 46 km in AP covering Tirupati & Chittoor districts, at a cost of 1,157 crore. This will ease congestion, improve train punctuality and strengthen connectivity to Tirupati, benefiting both pilgrims and passengers while boosting freight movement, he said. Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also thanked the Prime Minister and the Railway Minister for their continued support to Andhra Pradesh and their unwavering commitment to strengthening the states infrastructure. The Indian Railways network is set for a major transformation with five multitracking projects worth 10,021 crore, adding nearly 540 km of new capacity. This will mean faster passenger movement, smoother operations, stronger freight connectivity and new possibilities for growth. For Andhra Pradesh, the Arakkonam-Renigunta 3rd & 4th Line is particularly significant. It will strengthen connectivity to Tirupati and the Rayalaseema region, ease congestion and give a major boost to tourism, trade, logistics and regional development, posted the Jana Sena leader. Across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana, these projects will connect 17 districts, 2,121 villages and nearly 52 lakh people, while creating additional freight capacity of 47 MTPA. Every new track is more than infrastructure. It connects people to opportunity, businesses to markets and communities to a faster, stronger future. Stronger Railways. Stronger Connectivity. A Stronger Bharat, added Pawan Kalyan.
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TN: Auto unions announce September 19 stir, demand immediate fare revision
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) Auto-rickshaw trade unions in Tamil Nadu have announced a protest in Chennai on September 19, intensifying pressure on the Vijay government to revise fares that have remained unchanged for 13 years. The Federation of Auto-Rickshaw Trade Unions said drivers would assemble near Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore, demanding an immediate government order on revised meter fares. Union representatives said nearly five lakh drivers across the state were struggling with higher fuel, maintenance and insurance costs. The decision follows three rounds of consultations held with the Transport Department since the Vijay government assumed office in May. At the latest meeting on August 27, unions submitted a fare chart proposing a minimum charge of Rs 60 to Rs 70 for the first 1.5 km and Rs 25 to Rs 30 for every additional kilometre. Passenger representatives who attended the consultations supported the demand, union leaders said. The federation has now consolidated its demand at Rs 60 for the first 1.5 km and Rs 30 for every subsequent kilometre, along with separate waiting and night charges. It said repeated discussions had produced no firm assurance. Drivers had expected a decision during the Assembly debate on the Transport Departments demand for grants. However, Transport Minister A. Vijay Tamilan Parthiban said that an announcement would be made soon, disappointing the unions. A government committee had earlier recommended, in 2024, a base fare of Rs 40 and Rs 18 for each additional kilometre. That proposal remained pending. Following the consultations, officials were understood to be considering a higher recommendation of Rs 50 as the base fare and Rs 22 to Rs 25 for every additional kilometre. The State Home (Transport) Department must take the final decision, the unions said. The last revision, introduced in 2013, fixed the minimum fare at Rs 25 for the first 1.8 km and Rs 12 for each additional kilometre. Unions argue that those rates bear little relation to present operating expenses and have made meter-based services unviable. Commuters, meanwhile, have complained that app-based aggregators impose surge pricing, while some drivers demand amounts above displayed estimates. Transport activists have called for an enforceable fare structure, tighter regulation of aggregators and action on complaints. Officials said the revision would be based on the committees recommendations, but the unions maintained that only a time-bound order could avert agitation.
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Stalin criticises CM Vijay over TN Assembly gesture, recalls 'MISA-era' prison torture
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) DMK leader M.K. Stalin has sharply criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over a gesture in the Assembly that was widely interpreted as mocking Stalins imprisonment under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act during the Emergency. The controversy erupted when CM Vijay replied to the debate on demands for grants for the police and fire and rescue services. During his hour-long address, he referred to claims about those who had seen MISA and made a gesture towards his chin. Senior DMK leaders condemned the act on social media, accusing the Chief Minister of belittling Stalins suffering in prison. CM Vijay later said his body language during the September 7 proceedings was entirely incidental and carried no intention to hurt anyone. He appealed to people not to interpret it as a personal attack. Responding through a video, Stalin said Vijay had, in fact, pointed to the correct place. Recalling the Emergency, he said the DMK government was dismissed on January 30, 1976, after M. Karunanidhi organised a massive rally at Marina Beach against the Emergency and strongly opposed MISA. Police arrived at the Gopalapuram residence to arrest him soon after the dismissal, Stalin said. As he was away campaigning, Karunanidhi reportedly asked officers to return the next day and arrest him. Stalin alleged that he was confined with nine others in a tiny, foul-smelling cell and subjected to repeated beatings and kicks. He said DMK leader Chittibabu died following an assault in prison, while his own jaw was fractured. The scars of that violence remained, he added, and no insult could erase history. Addressing CM Vijay directly, Stalin recalled that the Chief Minister had apologised when they met at his residence after making harsh remarks during the election campaign. Stalin said he had then advised Vijay to speak respectfully about everyone and urged him now to uphold the dignity expected of a Chief Minister. He also rejected corruption allegations cited from an Enforcement Directorate communication, arguing that the agency had frequently been used for political vendetta and had filed cases even against leaders of Vijays Congress ally. Stalin accused the TVK government of allowing law and order to deteriorate and turning the Assembly into a platform for social-media reels. He also attacked CM Vijay over the cancellation of the Parandur airport project, incomplete farm-loan relief, the reduction of the promised six free LPG cylinders to three, and failure to raise the monthly womens assistance from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,500. He urged voters to decide whether this was the change they had expected.
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Rain forecast for Chennai, Western Ghats; temperature to rise in interior TN
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) Chennai and several other parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to receive rain over the next two days, even as temperatures are forecast to rise sharply in the states interior districts, the Meteorological Department said. According to the latest weather bulletin, one or two places in districts along the Western Ghats could experience moderate rainfall on Thursday. Light to moderate rain is also likely in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Ranipet districts during the day. The forecast offers the possibility of some relief from the prevailing heat in Chennai and its neighbouring areas. However, rainfall is expected to remain scattered, with its intensity and duration varying from one locality to another. Rainfall activity is likely to extend to more parts of Tamil Nadu on Friday. The department forecasts moderate rain at a few places in the Western Ghats districts and in Cuddalore, Tiruchi, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Virudhunagar and Sivaganga districts. Madurai, Theni and Dindigul have been warned of the possibility of heavy rain on Friday. Residents in these districts have been advised to remain alert to sudden spells of intense rainfall, particularly in low-lying localities and areas vulnerable to waterlogging. Moderate rainfall has also been forecast in Tamil Nadus southern coastal districts on Friday. The expected showers could bring down daytime temperatures temporarily in areas receiving sustained rain. While rain is predicted in several districts, the weather department has warned that maximum temperatures in the interior parts of Tamil Nadu could increase by up to four degrees Celsius over the next four days. The combination of higher temperatures and humidity could cause discomfort during the daytime, especially in districts that do not receive significant rainfall. The weather may remain hot in the afternoon before cloud formation and isolated showers provide limited relief in some places. People travelling across districts have been urged to follow local weather updates, as rainfall could be uneven and conditions may change quickly. Motorists should exercise caution during heavy showers because reduced visibility and water accumulation could affect traffic. The contrasting forecast indicates scattered rain across northern, western, central and southern Tamil Nadu alongside a noticeable rise in temperature over the interior regions. Authorities are expected to monitor rainfall in districts where heavier spells have been predicted.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Thursday (September 10) hit back at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over his jaw gesture and allegations against his party, asserting that 'no matter who tries to demean me, history can never be changed.'Stalin also recalled the DMK's struggle during the Emergency, including his arrest under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) and alleged custodial torture.
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More than 400 persons with disabilities staged a protest at the Commissionerate for the Welfare of the Differently-Abled on Kamaraj Salai in Chennai on Monday, 7 September 2026, demanding that the monthly assistance provided by the Tamil Nadu government be increased from 1,500 to at least 6,000, as reported in The Hindu. The State-wide protest [] The post Tamil Nadu: Persons With Disabilities Protest Demanding Hike In Assistance To 6,000 appeared first on The Commune .
TN to run 5,400 special buses for Vinayaka Chaturthi rush
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadus State Transport Undertakings will operate 5,400 special buses over five days to handle the expected surge in passenger traffic ahead of Vinayaka Chaturthi, auspicious wedding dates and the extended weekend. The additional services will run from Thursday to Monday, connecting Chennai with major towns and cities across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states. The transport department has planned the largest share of services from Kilambakkam bus terminus, the principal departure point for south-bound routes. A total of 585 special buses will leave Kilambakkam on Thursday, followed by 1,255 on Friday, 1,030 on Saturday and 650 on Sunday. These buses will serve Tiruvannamalai, Tiruchy, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari, Thoothukudi, Coimbatore, Salem, Erode and Tirupur. Koyambedu will also handle additional services during the holiday period. The transport corporations will operate 240 special buses from the terminus on Friday and Saturday, besides 105 services on Sunday. They will connect Chennai with Tiruvannamalai, Nagapattinam, Velankanni, Hosur and Bengaluru. Corresponding services have been arranged from these destinations to Chennai. At Madhavaram terminus, 110 extra buses will be operated daily from Friday to Sunday. The services will cover Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruchy, Kumbakonam, Vellore, Hosur and Puducherry. Outside Chennai, another 200 special buses will operate from Bengaluru, Tirupur, Erode and Coimbatore to different destinations. Authorities have also made arrangements for the return rush on Monday, when 765 additional buses will be deployed from various places to Chennai and Bengaluru according to passenger demand. The deployment has been staggered to match the anticipated movement of travellers out of Chennai before the festival and their return after the holiday. Kilambakkam alone will account for 3,520 outward special services between Thursday and Sunday, while Madhavaram will provide 330 and Koyambedu 585 during their respective operating periods overall. Advance reservations indicate heavy travel during the period. According to the Managing Director of the State Express Transport Corporation, 8,666 passengers have booked tickets for Thursday and 32,171 for Friday. Bookings stand at 18,772 for Saturday, 11,177 for Sunday and 23,740 for Monday. Officials expect the figures to rise as the festival approaches. Passengers undertaking long-distance journeys have been urged to reserve seats early to avoid overcrowding and last-minute inconvenience. Tickets can be booked through the official TNSTC website, www.tnstc.in, or the TNSTC mobile application.
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Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will leave for London on Thursday night on his first official overseas visit since the TVK government assumed office, as the state steps up efforts to attract fresh industrial investment. CM Vijay is scheduled to depart from Chennai at 10 p.m. and travel to London via Dubai. He will remain in the United Kingdom until September 16 and is expected to return to Chennai at 8 a.m. on September 17, again travelling through Dubai. A high-level delegation led by the Chief Minister will meet investors and representatives of major companies during the visit. CM Vijay will also take part in an investors conference in London, where he is expected to present Tamil Nadu as a preferred destination for manufacturing, technology and other emerging industries. Senior officials from state departments have already travelled to London to make arrangements for the programme. Public Works Minister Aadhav Arjuna has reached the British capital, while Industries Minister Keerthana is expected to join the delegation. The overseas engagement comes soon after the conclusion of the state Assemblys Budget session. Officials have been working on the Chief Ministers travel schedule and arrangements at Chennai airport. The TVK government has set a target of expanding Tamil Nadus economy to $1.5 trillion by 2036. Attracting domestic and overseas investment is a central part of its economic strategy since it took office. As part of that push, Keerthana recently visited South Korea and held discussions with several companies, including an automobile manufacturer. The visit also resulted in the signing of investment agreements, according to the government. A global investors meeting was subsequently held in Chennai on August 13, during which memoranda of understanding were signed with multiple companies. The government has claimed that, within its first 110 days in office, it signed agreements with 104 companies involving proposed investments of Rs 1,02,514 crore and the potential creation of 1,21,788 jobs. Tamil Nadus renewed investment drive comes amid intense competition from Andhra Pradesh and other states seeking large industrial projects. The government is therefore seeking to strengthen its outreach to international businesses and secure a larger share of new investments. CM Vijays London programme is expected to focus on converting investor interest into firm commitments and showcasing the states infrastructure, skilled workforce and industrial ecosystem.
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