Tamil Nadu development
Over 300 Land Plots Identified Within Chennai’s Protected Pallikaranai Marsh: Wetland Authority Flags Encroachments
At least 304 survey numbers several of which already have buildings are located in the Ramsar-notified Pallikaranai Marshland in Chennai, a report presented...
Final Leg of Vikravandi–Thanjavur Highway to Begin in July After ₹2,000-Cr Contract Award
After years of delays, construction on the third and final leg of the four-lane Vikravandi–Thanjavur National Highway is finally set to begin in...
GCC to Appoint Consultants for Monitoring Road Works Across Chennai at ₹7.5 Crore
In a move to tighten quality checks on its extensive road relaying drive, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) will appoint consultants to monitor...
TN Govt Approves Two-Phase Metro Line from Poonamallee to Parandur
The Tamil Nadu government gave in-principle approval for a 52.94-km Metro Rail line between Poonamallee and the proposed greenfield airport at Parandur, to...
Chennai and Coimbatore City Logistics Plans in Progress
The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) is in the process of developing city logistics plans for Coimbatore and Chennai, says Sandeep Nanduri,...
Work on ₹525-Crore Kalaignar Convention Centre to Begin Mid-April
The construction of Kalaignar International Convention Centre (KICC), a modern facility to increase Chennai’s potential as a marquee event destination, is expected to begin...
Tamil Nadu’s 2,000-Acre Global City: A Game-Changer in the Making?
Tamil Nadu government’s mega project to develop a 2,000-acre ‘Global City’ in the outskirts of Tamil Nadu, is in the systems of the industry...
Chennai’s ₹5,214 Cr Budget Prioritizes Roads, Drainage & Public Infrastructure
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), announcing its largest-ever budget with a thrust on infrastructure development, came up with a budget of over ₹5000 crore....
Construction Projects in Tamil Nadu Hit by Sharp Rise in Material Prices
A crucial crisis in the construction industry is hitting Tamil Nadu following a steep increase in the price of basic building materials such as...
Chennai Metro Begins Underground Tunnelling for Corridor 5 with TBM Kurinji
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has commenced underground tunnelling for Corridor 5 by launching its first tunnel boring machine (TBM) Kurinji at the...
