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Tamil Nadu to withdraw cases against protesting farmers, teachers: CM Vijay

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced police cases against farmers will be withdrawn. Cases against teachers who protested for their rights will also be dropped. These withdrawals aim to strengthen democratic rights and public trust. Previous government filed cases against farmers opposing airport and industrial projects. The Chief…

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South Central 90: India’s new anti-reservation drama, CM Vijay’s Parandur decision

Was scrapping the Parandur airport project the right call for Chennai, or could the Vijay government’s decision hurt Tamil Nadu’s industrial ambitions?

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Tamil Nadu plans new international airport near Chennai after dropping Parandur project

Tamil Nadu plans to establish a new international airport near Chennai to meet growing passenger and cargo demand, with alternative sites to be identified and assessed by the Airports Authority of India. The plan follows the state government's decision to abandon the proposed Parandur airport project over environmental and livelihood…

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'Dropping Parandur Airport is not change; it's an irreversible setback': MK Stalin, Annamalai question TVK govt over project cancellation

In a significant decision, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister has called off the Parandur airport project, igniting a wave of reactions. While opposition leaders contend that this cancellation hinders the region's economic development, Congress lends their support, emphasizing the importance of addressing farmers' grievances and environmental sustainability. The next challenge for…

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Tamil Nadu scraps Parandur airport plan, looks for new site near Chennai

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced the abandonment of the Parandur airport project. This decision prioritizes agricultural land and farmer livelihoods over industrial development needs. The government will now seek an alternative site with minimal disruption to residents. Previous approvals and land acquisition processes for Parandur are now halted.…

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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

Chennai Metro Rail submits report to extend connectivity all the way to second airport site at Parandur

Chennai Metro Rail proposes to build a 43.63 km mass rapid transit system from Poonamallee to Parandur Airport, with 19 stations & estimated cost of ₹10,712 crore.

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Parandur airport: poised on a ‘watershed’ moment

Chennai's 2015 and 2023 floods highlight the need to build a resilient airport at Parandur, while addressing environmental concerns and transport issues.

The Hindu

Parandur airport project gets no objection for site clearance from Ministry of Defence

On October 25, 2023, the Defence Ministry gave its nod for the Parandur airport but with some ‘stipulated conditions’, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation V. K. Singh said

The Hindu

T.N. to acquire 3,774.01 acres of patta lands for Parandur airport

.Tamil Nadu govt. grants admin. sanction for acquisition of 3,774.01 acre of patta lands in Parandur-A and 19 other villages for greenfield airport. Compensation, rehabilitation & resettlement for project-affected families in line with Right to Fair Compensation Act, 2013. 1,917.17 acre of govt. lands to be alienated. 300 temporary posts…

The Hindu

T.N. government likely to issue administrative sanction for Parandur airport within 2 weeks

Chennai to get 2nd airport in 7 yrs: Govt to accord admin sanction in 2 wks; land acquisition, boundary finalisation to begin. 4,791 acres allocated for project. Consultant Louis Berger to complete detailed techno-economic report in few mths. Farmers, activists fear flooding, environmental issues; govt committee finalising hydrogeological report.

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Ekanapuram residents plan black flag agitation on Independence Day

Residents of Ekanapuram in Kancheepuram district, who are in the cluster of villages that are against the proposed second airport for Chennai planned at Parandur, have threatened to hoist black flags in all the houses and children will not attend Independence Day celebrations.

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Ekanapuram villagers reassert their opposition to airport at Parandur as protest enters 300th day

To mark the 300th day of protest against the proposed airport at Parandur, residents of Ekanapuram staged a demonstration near the village lake on May 21, affirming that they are not willing to give up their homes and ancestral land

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Residents of 13 villages take a pledge to stop the airport project at Parandur

Recently, gram sabhas had passed resolutions against the proposal; former judge tells govt. that it can expand the existing airport by using the land belonging to the Officers’ Training Academy

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Parandur airport | Panneerselvam urges Tamil Nadu government to obtain villagers’ consent

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CPI (M) urges T.N. government to ensure transparency in executing second airport project at Parandur

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Thirumavalavan and Seeman meet protesters in Parandur

People are up against the acquisition of 4,700 acres for the new airport, says VCK chief

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Tamil Nadu government offers 3.5 times the market value of Parandur land for new airport

State Government also offers alternative lands, financial assistance for housing, besides promising government jobs to people in the13 villages

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Anbumani to hold meetings with Parandur residents

Fears of the people should be allayed over acquisition of land, says PMK president

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Watch | Why are villagers against Chennai’s second airport at Parandur?

A video on why Chennai’s second airport proposed at Parandur may rob villagers of their livelihood

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Those giving land for Chennai’s second airport will be compensated above market value: Industries Minister

‘Villagers seek compensation ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh per cent on an average depending in the location’

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MCCI writes to CM over new airport in Parandur

CHENNAI The Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry has written to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Mon

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The second airport will boost economic activity: Thennarasu

‘Pannur has more habitations, industries and potential obstacles than Parandur, where the cost of land acquisition is less, too’

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Chennai’s second airport to cost nearly Rs. 20,000 crore, says CM Stalin

Following an approval from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Tamil Nadu government will take steps to begin measures such as land acquisition at Parandur and preparation of a detailed project report.

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Chennai to get its second airport at Parandur

Following a meeting held at New Delhi last week over the identification of the site, the Civil Aviation Ministry had expressed its willingness to go along with the choice of Tamil Nadu government

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