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பழைய ஓய்வூதியத் திட்டம் அமல்படுத்த வேண்டும்! – தமிழக அரசு ஊழியர் சங்கத்தின் உரிமை முழக்க தர்ணா போராட்டம்

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சென்னை, 17 பிப்ரவரி 2026: தமிழ்நாடு அரசு ஊழியர் சங்கம் சார்பில், 17.02.2026 (செவ்வாய்க்கிழமை) காலை 11 மணியளவில் சென்னை சிவானந்தா சாலையில் அண்ணா கலையரங்கம் அருகே “உரிமை முழக்க தர்ணா போராட்டம்” நடைபெற்றது. மாநிலத் தலைவர் எஸ். ரமேஷ் மற்றும் பொதுச்செயலாளர் இரா. பாலசுப்ரமணியன் தலைமையில் இந்தப் போராட்டம் முன்னெடுக்கப்பட்டது. திமுக தனது தேர்தல் அறிக்கையில் அறிவித்திருந்த பழைய ஓய்வூதியத் திட்டம் (OPS) இதுவரை நடைமுறைக்கு வராத நிலையில், தமிழக அரசு அறிவித்துள்ள உறுதி அளிக்கப்பட்ட ஓய்வூதியத் திட்டத்தை (TAPS) சங்கம் ஏற்க முடியாது எனத் தெரிவித்தது. மேலும், பழைய ஓய்வூதியத் திட்டத்தை உடனடியாக அமல்படுத்த வேண்டும் என்பதையும் உள்ளடக்கிய 21 அம்ச கோரிக்கைகளை வலியுறுத்தி போராட்டம் நடைபெற்றது. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  முக்கிய கோரிக்கைகள்: தமிழக அரசு அறிவித்துள்ள TAPS திட்டத்தை ரத்து செய்து OPS திட்டத்தை உடனடியாக அமல்படுத்த வேண்டும். பணிக்கொடை மற்றும் குடும்ப ஓய்வூதியம் வழங்க வேண்டும். தேர்தல் வாக்குறுதி எண் 187 படி 3.50 லட்சம் காலிப் பணியிடங்களை காலமுறை ஊதியத்தில் நிரப்ப வேண்டும். கருணை அடிப்படை...

New Balance Opens Second Store in Chennai at Express Avenue Mall

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Chennai, February 10, 2026: New Balance, the global brand celebrated for its craftsmanship and innovation, has strengthened its presence in Tamil Nadu with the launch of its second store in Chennai at Express Avenue Mall. The new opening marks a significant milestone in the brand’s India growth journey, reinforcing its commitment to creating authentic retail spaces rooted in movement, culture, and design. The launch event brought together Chennai’s leading voices from culture, fashion, and fitness to experience New Balance’s evolving retail vision—one that goes beyond traditional shopping to create an environment where performance and lifestyle seamlessly coexist. Actress Malavika Mohanan joined the celebration, adding to a vibrant moment that reflected the city’s dynamic cultural energy. The store curates a comprehensive range of offerings—from everyday essentials to design-forward icons—bringing together heritage craftsmanship and modern innovation under one roof. The excitement cont...

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Phoenix Marketcity Chennai Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Author Sharanya Manivannan at Crossword

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Chennai, 16th February 2026: Phoenix Marketcity Chennai, the city’s premier lifestyle destination for shopping, dining, and immersive experiences, marked Valentine’s Day with a thoughtfully curated author-led session at CROSSWORD, one of India’s most loved bookstores. The event featured acclaimed writer and illustrator Sharanya Manivannan, offering attendees an intimate and engaging literary experience that transformed the day into a meaningful celebration of storytelling and connection. Sharanya Manivannan-  acclaimed writer and illustrator  Author of seven books spanning fiction, poetry, and children’s literature, Sharanya Manivannan is widely recognised for her evocative narratives. Her notable works include Incantations Over Water and the South Asia Laadli Award-winning The High Priestess Never Marries. During the session, she captivated the audience with curated readings and candid conversations that explored themes of love, identity, longing, and self-discovery—moving be...

IIFL Finance Opens Rs. 2,000 Crore Bond Issue with Attractive 9% Yield

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Chennai, February 16, 2026: IIFL Finance Limited, one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), has announced the launch of a public issue of secured redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs), opening on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The base issue size is ₹500 crore, with a green-shoe option to retain oversubscription up to ₹1,500 crore, aggregating to a total of ₹2,000 crore. The proceeds from the issue will be utilized for business growth and capital augmentation. (L to R) S.Hariharan, Director, IIFL Capital; T.G.Karthik, Zonal Head, IIFL Finance The NCDs offer an effective yield of up to 9% per annum, with tenure options of 24 months, 36 months, and 60 months. Investors can choose from multiple interest payment options, including monthly, annual, and cumulative (payable at maturity). The proposed issue has been rated CRISIL AA/Stable by CRISIL Ratings and BWR AA+ (Stable) by Brickwork Ratings, indicating a high degree of safety regarding timely servicing of finan...

FAIRPRO 2026: CREDAI Chennai’s Premier Property Event With 500+ Projects and 80+ Developers

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Chennai, 16th February 2026: Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) Chennai has announced the 18th Edition of FAIRPRO 2026, South India’s largest and most trusted property fair, to be held on February 20, 21 and 22, 2026 at the Chennai Trade Centre – New Building, Nandambakkam. (L to R)  K. Mothish Kumar, Convenor – FAIRPRO 2026; Vivekanand Choubey, Chief General Manager,  Chennai Circle, SBI;  S. Sivagurunathan, Advisor – FAIRPRO 2026  and Immediate Past President – CREDAI Chennai; Aslam P. Mohamed, President CREDAI Chennai  This year’s FAIRPRO promises to be bigger and more comprehensive, offering homebuyers and investors a one-stop platform to explore residential, commercial, and plotted developments across Chennai and its fast-growing corridors. Popular actor Keerthy Suresh joins CREDAI Chennai as the Brand Ambassador for FAIRPRO 2026, enhancing the event’s visibility and outreach. Youtube Video link 👇  FAIRPRO 2026 wil...

Sumangala CSR Scholarship Initiative 'உங்கள் குழந்தையும் ஆகலாம் இன்ஜினியர்' Supports 53 Aspiring Engineers with ₹2.12 Crore Commitment

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Chennai, 14 February 2026: The third edition of the Sumangala CSR Scholarship Initiative, “Ungal Kuzhandayum Aagalaam Engineer”, continues to gather strong momentum, extending support to 19 new students this year. Awardees from the first and second editions were also recognised at the ceremony. With this latest addition, the initiative will now support a total of 53 students, backed by an overall scholarship commitment of ₹2.12 crore. Launched in 2023, the initiative reflects Sumangala Steel’s commitment to helping its community fulfil a long-cherished aspiration — enabling their children to become engineers. The scholarship covers tuition fees for the entire duration of the course (three to four years) and provides laptops to support students in their academic journey. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  For decades, construction workers and steel dealership employees have worked closely with qualified engineers, often nurturing the dream of seeing their own children rise to similar...