Tamil Nadu

• TiruvallurSocietyOct 13

  Tiruvallur bus fares revert to Rs 15 after eight years of overcharging

  The Vettri Payanam Thittam expansion brought relief to Tiruvallur commuters as transport authorities corrected fare overcharges on a key route. Mofussil ordinary buses were charging Rs 20 instead of the correct Rs 15 for the journey between Tiruvallur and Kanagamma Chatram.

• PoonamalleSocietyOct 122 Sources

  15 Km Poonamalle-Vadapalani Metro Stretch Inaugurated

  The 15-km Poonamalle Bypass-Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Phase II was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This new route has 11 elevated stations and is expected to improve connectivity in Chennai's western suburbs. Regular services will begin from October 12 between 7 am and 9 pm.

• ChidambaramPoliticsOct 122 Sources

  P Chidambaram Urges Effective Implementation of Tamil Nadu's Two-Language Policy

  Congress leader P Chidambaram urged the effective implementation of Tamil Nadu’s two-language policy, stressing fluency in both Tamil and English. He called for trained teachers to be appointed across all schools. This followed remarks by Governor Vishwanath Arlekar on the state's commitment to the existing policy.

• KumbakonamEconomyOct 12

  Gold Price Trends in Kumbakonam: Analysis for Recent Months

  The article provides an analysis of the monthly gold price trends for 24k gold in Kumbakonam. It details opening rates and fluctuations across several months, including October 2026, September 2026, and August 2026.

• MetturEconomyOct 11

  Mettur Dam Discharge for Delta Irrigation Reduced to 10,000 cusecs

  The discharge from Mettur dam for Cauvery delta irrigation was reduced to 10,000 cusecs on Sunday. This followed a decline from 12,000 cusecs due to falling storage and low inflow into the reservoir. Delta farmers are now awaiting the northeast monsoon.

• ChidambaramPoliticsOct 11

  MP Karti Chidambaram criticizes TVK MLA R Pallavi over bringing infant to public events

  Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram criticized TVK MLA R Pallavi for repeatedly bringing her infant to public events, calling it "political showmanship." His remarks sparked debate regarding childcare and political optics. Pallavi, who is from the Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar constituency in Chennai, has faced similar online criticism.

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