The Latest Breaking News from Kancheepuram

Mamallapuram sculptors soldier on even as Kancheepuram black granite supply trickles

Mamallapuram's thriving sculpting industry attracts global clients, utilizing black granite from Kancheepuram and neighboring districts for projects.

The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024

Tamil Nadu tops in electronics exports, by sending smartphones made in Kancheepuram to the U.S.: Data

Tamil Nadu emerges as India's top electronic goods exporter, with smartphones from Kancheepuram driving surge in exports to U.S.

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

Industries department issues notification on acquiring lands for Parandur airport

Chennai Industries Department seeks objections for land acquisition for New Green Field Airport in Kancheepuram district.

The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024

Two history-sheeters gunned down in police shoot-out in Kancheepuram

Two history-sheeters shot dead by police in Kancheepuram after attacking police team in connection with murder case.

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

T.N. government adopts 2 modes of payment for Michaung relief

State govt. to give ₹6,000 cash relief to families in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu districts hit by Cyclone Michaung. Cash payment for those affected by cyclone or lost belongings due to inundation. DBT for senior officials, income tax assessees, and sugar-drawal ration card holders. Tokens for payment to be…

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Cyclone Michaung | T.N. government could take 2015 model as blueprint for issuing duplicate documents

Successful special camps organised in Chennai and its surroundings in December 2015 to issue duplicate documents to flood-affected people could serve as blueprint for the Tamil Nadu government in the aftermath of cyclone Michaung.

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Special camps to re-issue documents damaged in flood

CM Stalin announces special camps to re-issue govt docs damaged in flood, free of charge. Camps in Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu from Dec 11; Chennai from Dec 12. E-sevai centres also organised. #FreeDocs #FloodRelief #Chennai

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Over 1.32 lakh persons screened at camps in Tamil Nadu

Special medical camps held in cyclone-affected districts of TN screen 1.3L; MR vaccine advised for children in flood-hit areas. Health Minister launched camps in 679 places, 200 each in Tiruvallur & Chengalpattu, 100 in Kancheepuram. Screening for dengue, chikungunya, diarrhoea, sore throat & cough; MR vaccine advised for children in…

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Deadline for MSMEs to pay power tariff extended to December 18

MSMEs in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram & Chengalpattu districts get extended deadline to pay electricity tariff without penalty due to Cyclone Michaung aftermaths. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's advice followed by Minister for Electricity Thangam Thennarasu. Deadline extended to Dec 18 from Dec 4-7.

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Cyclone Michaung | ATMs affected by waterlogging, power cuts

Chennai's Cyclone Michaung-induced waterlogging & power cuts have caused ATM issues, leading to cash-only payments. Data shows 4,560 ATMs in Chennai, 1,222 in Chengalpattu, 1,336 in Kancheepuram & 1,536 in Tiruvallur. 55% of ATMs are live & 90% will be in a week. Managed Service Providers have a contingency plan…

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023