Chennai
CMRL Accelerates Phase II Works, Vadapalani–Poonamallee Metro Trial Runs Targeted Soon
Chennai Metro Rail is accelerating Phase II works on the Vadapalani–Poonamallee corridor, with trial runs targeted by mid-January and commercial operations expected soon.
Chennai Corporation Cracks Down on Illegal Construction Waste Dumping with New SOP
The Greater Chennai Corporation has introduced a strict SOP to curb illegal construction and demolition waste dumping, imposing ₹5,000 per tonne fines and...
Chennai Emerges as India’s Bright Spot in Housing Market Amid 2025 Slowdown
Chennai emerged as the only major Indian city to register a 15% rise in housing sales in 2025, driven by strong end user...
Tamil Nadu Introduces Uniform Property Name Transfer Fee Across Urban Local Bodies
The Tamil Nadu government has standardised property tax name transfer charges across municipal corporations and municipalities, aiming to eliminate arbitrary fees, speed up...
Chennai Construction Workers Urge Government to Allot Housing Within City Limits
Construction workers in Chennai have appealed to the Tamil Nadu government for housing within the city, warning that relocation to distant districts could...
Tamil Nadu Gives In-Principle Approval for 18.4-km Double-Decker Elevated Corridor on GST Road
Tamil Nadu has granted in-principle approval for an 18.4-km double-decker elevated corridor connecting Kilambakkam KCBT and Chettipunniyam on GST Road, integrating highway and...
Tamil Nadu Government Challenges ED-Backed IIT-Kanpur Sand Mining Survey Before Madras High Court
The Tamil Nadu government has questioned the legality of an Enforcement Directorate-backed sand mining survey by IIT-Kanpur, citing jurisdictional violations, procedural lapses, and...
Centre Revises Bharatmala Plan; Chennai–Surat Expressway to End at Nashik
The Centre has revised the Bharatmala highway plan, shortening the Chennai–Surat Expressway to Nashik after persistent land acquisition and environmental clearance challenges, reducing...
Prestige Group acquires 25-acre land parcel in Medavakkam, strengthening Chennai expansion
Prestige Group has acquired a 25-acre land parcel in Medavakkam, Chennai, unlocking nearly five million sq ft of development potential and reinforcing its...
Central Warehousing Corporation Invites ₹1,167 Crore PPP Bids for Pan-India Warehousing Expansion
Central Warehousing Corporation has invited ₹1,167 crore bids to develop warehousing facilities at 34 locations under the PPP DBFOT model, strengthening India’s logistics...
