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Senthil Balaji Responds to Opposition Allegations on Vangal Incident with Firm Clarification

Karur, Tamil Nadu: Hon’ble MLA and former Tamil Nadu Minister Thiru V. Senthil Balaji strongly condemned the baseless personal attacks made by the opposition, particularly AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, during a press interaction held after inaugurating the ‘Ungaludan Stalin’ special grievance redressal camp in Karur. Addressing the media, Senthil Balaji stated that the […]

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“Oraniyil Tamil Nadu” Campaign Surpasses 50 Lakh Enrollments – Karur Led by V. Senthil Balaji Secures Second Position

Chennai / Karur, Tamil Nadu – The DMK’s flagship mass outreach campaign, “Oraniyil Tamil Nadu,” has crossed a major milestone, enrolling over 50 lakh members across the state. Among the top-performing constituencies, Karur, under the leadership of former minister V. Senthil Balaji, secured the second position in total enrollments. Chief Minister M. K. Stalin Leads

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Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Emphasizes Dravidian Values and Public Service During Karur Visit with V. Senthil Balaji

Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin Emphasizes Dravidian Values and Public Service During Karur Visit with V. Senthil Balaji

Karur, Tamil Nadu — Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin called upon government officers to act as a strong bridge between the people and the administration, reaffirming the principles of the Dravidian model of governance. Speaking during a high-level multi-departmental review meeting at the Karur Collectorate, the Deputy CM highlighted the importance of efficient

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Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji presents the 2024–25 policy note, highlighting TASMAC revenue growth and the state’s energy development roadmap.

Tamil Nadu Targets 50% Renewable Energy by 2030; Liquor Revenue Rises to ₹48,344 Crore

Tamil Nadu’s revenue from TASMAC through excise duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) rose significantly to ₹48,344 crore in 2024–25, compared to ₹45,855.70 crore in 2023–24, marking a growth of ₹2,483.30 crore, according to the policy note tabled in the State Assembly on Tuesday by Electricity, Prohibition and Excise Minister V. Senthil Balaji. The revenue

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Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) to purchase 6,000 MW from private sources as peak power demand hits 22,000 MW this summer. Plant outages and project delays push urgent action.

TNEB to Buy 6,000 MW Power from Private Firms as Tamil Nadu Faces 22,000 MW Summer Demand

Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) has announced plans to purchase 6,000 megawatts (MW) of power from private sources to meet the rising summer electricity demand, which is expected to peak at 22,000 MW, surpassing the 20,830 MW recorded in April last year. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji cited a

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highest-ever electricity demand of 20,830 MW on May 2, 2024

Tamil Nadu Prepares for Record 22,000 MW Power Demand with Smart Meter Push and Renewable Energy Projects

Tamil Nadu is preparing to meet an all-time high electricity demand of 22,000 megawatts (MW) during the upcoming summer, announced Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji on Friday. The minister shared the update following a review meeting with top officials at the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) headquarters in Chennai. The state had earlier recorded its

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Tamil Nadu Prepares for 22,000 MW Power Demand with Transformer Fixes, Smart Meter Plans and Renewable Push

Tamil Nadu Prepares for 22,000 MW Power Demand with Transformer Fixes, Smart Meter Plans and Renewable Push

Tamil Nadu is preparing to handle an anticipated power demand of 22,000 megawatts (MW) during the upcoming summer season, exceeding the peak demand of 20,830 MW recorded on May 2, 2024, said Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji on Friday. Following a review meeting at the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) headquarters in Chennai, the minister

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Tangedco Launches Major Administrative Reforms to Boost Revenue and Consumer Access Across Tamil Nadu

TNEB to Build 13 New Substations in Chennai and Kancheepuram to Tackle Power Demand Surge

To address the rising electricity demand in Tamil Nadu, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) will construct 13 new substations with 33/11 kV capacity in the Chennai and Kancheepuram zones, at an estimated cost of ₹272.2 crore, said Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji on Monday. The announcement was made during a high-level review meeting with

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Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji reviews monsoon readiness at TNEB headquarters, with updates on transformer maintenance and flood prevention measures.

Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister Reviews TNEB’s Monsoon Preparations to Prevent Power Outages

Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji conducted a review meeting at the TNEB headquarters on Tuesday to assess the state’s preparedness for the northeast monsoon and ensure uninterrupted power supply across flood-prone areas. One of the key measures discussed was the elevation of pillar boxes to avoid water damage. Out of 6,424 pillar boxes

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Tamil Nadu to launch smart meter installation drive under Centre’s revamped power scheme; Tangedco to float tender next week with no cost to consumers.

Tamil Nadu to Float Smart Meter Tender Next Week; ₹10,790 Crore Project Under Central Scheme to Modernize Power Infrastructure

In a major step toward modernizing Tamil Nadu’s electricity distribution system, Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji confirmed that tenders for smart meter installation will be floated next week. The project will be funded under a loan from the Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), a central government undertaking, as part of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).

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