1 min readUpdated: Aug 24, 2026 10:27 AM ISTTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay speaks during the state Legislative Assembly session, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. (Source: @tamilnaduassembly/YT via PTI Photo)Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Monday announced three free LPG cylinders and expanded the free-fare travel scheme for women in state-run buses.On free gas cylinders, Vijay said the scheme will provide three LGP cylinders per year to families with an annual income of Rs 2.5 lakh or below. The scheme will be implemented from next year.The chief minister also announced dropping proposed greenfield airport project at Parandur. The announcements were made during his address to the state assembly.This is a developing story. Please refresh periodically for more updates.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdArun Janardhanan is an experienced and authoritative Tamil Nadu correspondent for The Indian Express. Based in the state, his reporting combines ground-level access with long-form clarity, offering readers a nuanced understanding of South India’s political, judicial, and cultural life - work that reflects both depth of expertise and sustained authority. Expertise Geographic Focus: As Tamil Nadu Correspondent focused on politics, crime, faith and disputes, Janardhanan has been also reporting extensively on Sri Lanka, producing a decade-long body of work on its elections, governance, and the aftermath of the Easter Sunday bombings through detailed stories and interviews. Key Coverage Areas: State Politics and Governance: Close reporting on the DMK and AIADMK, the emergence of new political actors such as actor Vijay’s TVK, internal party churn, Centre–State tensions, and the role of the Governor. Legal and Judicial Affairs: Consistent coverage of the Madras High Court, including religion-linked disputes and cases involving state authority and civil liberties. Investigations: Deep-dive series on landmark cases and unresolved questions, including the Tirupati encounter and the Rajiv Gandhi assassination, alongside multiple investigative series from Tamil Nadu. Culture, Society, and Crisis: Reporting on cultural organisations, language debates, and disaster coverage—from cyclones to prolonged monsoon emergencies—anchored in on-the-ground detail. His reporting has been recognised with the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism. Beyond journalism, Janardhanan is also a screenwriter; his Malayalam feature film Aarkkariyam was released in 2021. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramTags:Tamil NaduVijayAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Aug 24: Latest News01Growing French stature in badminton underlined by 2 World Championship titles02US Green Card September bulletin: Why some Indians got no relief while family applicants did?03‘25–30g protein at breakfast can change your day’: Do women need to eat within an hour of waking?04Sinner out, Alcaraz back, battling Djokovic: US Open’s Big 3 storylines05‘No new swine flu strain, don’t panic,’ says ICMR; Delhi logs over 2,000 casesAdvertisementLive BlogIndia vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 2nd Test Day 2: Saransh Jain departs for IND vs SL in Colombo13 minutes agoWorld News Today Live Updates: Oil falls ahead of US announcement on new Iran sanctions16 minutes agoIndia news Live Updates, 24 August 2026: ED searches nine premises in UP, Delhi, Haryana in bogus ITC case17 minutes agoSowcar Janaki (1931-2026): Vijay, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR pay tribute to actor3 days agoIndia news 21 August Live Updates: Crane collapses in Mumbai’s Kurla, 10 injured3 days agoAdvertisement