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Tamil Nadu is expected to witness a notable rise in electricity demand this year, with the state government estimating a peak requirement of 22,150 megawatts (MW)—a 6% increase from last year’s maximum load, according to Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji. Presenting the policy note for the Electricity Department in the Assembly on Tuesday, the minister highlighted that Tamil Nadu’s all-time highest demand so far was 20,830 MW, recorded on May 2, 2024, and the maximum single-day power consumption touched 454.32 million units (MU) on April 30, 2024. In Chennai, power usage also peaked significantly, with the city recording a maximum demand of 4,769 MW and a daily consumption of 101.755 MU on May 31, 2024. TN to See 6% Power Demand Surge, Says Minister Senthil Balaji Focus on Efficiency and Infrastructure Addressing concerns raised by opposition MLA Senthil Kumar (AIADMK), who accused the current government of frequent power cuts, Minister Senthil Balaji asserted that Tamil Nadu main...

 In a landmark moment for social harmony and inclusivity, members of the Scheduled Caste (SC) community were allowed to enter the Maha Mariamman Temple in Veesanam village, Namakkal district, for the first time since the temple’s construction nearly a century ago. The breakthrough came after a swift and decisive intervention by the district administration. The village, home to over 600 families, includes around 200 SC families belonging to communities such as Adi Dravidar, Arunthathiyar, and Devendrakula Velalar. The remaining 400 families are from Backward Class (BC) and Most Backward Class (MBC) communities, predominantly the Kongu Vellalar community. Devendrakula Vellalars enter temple for first time since 1930 construction The turning point occurred on Monday when M. Alexander (32), a carpenter and member of the Devendrakula Velalar community, submitted a petition to Namakkal Collector Dr. S. Uma, alleging that SC residents were not allowed to enter the temple or participate i...

Decision on Old Pension Scheme Will Be Taken at the Right Time: TN Finance Minister Thennarasu Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Tuesday assured that the state government remains attentive to the demands of its employees and teachers, including the long-standing call to revert to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). He stated that a decision would be made at an appropriate time in consultation with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Responding to a question raised by AIADMK MLA Maragatham Kumaravel in the State Assembly, Thennarasu emphasized the Chief Minister’s concern for government employees' welfare. “Several announcements benefiting government employees were included in the 2025–26 budget. Regarding the pension scheme, a committee headed by Rural Development Secretary Gagandeep Singh Bedi has been formed to study the matter,” he said. The minister clarified that the committee has been given clear terms of reference and a submission deadline, and that representatives from ...