Current Affairs · 3 September 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 3 September 2026.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

Tamil Nadu announces ₹4,800 crore Minjur desalination project and major urban water-sewer upgrades

Tamil Nadu announced a ₹4,800 crore Minjur desalination project and multiple city water, sewerage and road works under Rule 110 in the Assembly.

InternationalThe Hindu - International

Nepal flash floods: 1,222 deaths, 4,875 missing and rescue operations across 8 districts

Nepal Police reported 1,222 deaths, 4,875 missing persons and large-scale rescue operations across 8 districts.

InternationalThe Hindu - International

Nepal-Tibet flash floods: death toll, missing persons and India’s relief support

Nepal’s flash floods caused large-scale deaths and missing persons, while India sent medicines, rescue teams and equipment.

InternationalThe Hindu - National

India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty renewal: Jaishankar says Bihar’s concerns will be considered

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India will consider Bihar’s interests before renewing the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty with Bangladesh.

NationalHindu Tamil Thisai

Supreme Court allows low-barium firecracker test firing in 4 cities; key pollution case facts

The Supreme Court permitted test firing of low-barium firecrackers in Delhi, Chennai, Bhopal and Kolkata and asked the Centre to file results in 3 weeks.

NationalThe Hindu - National

Kerala High Court on POCSO: consent is irrelevant in minor relationships; 2012 Act and 10-year sentence upheld

The Kerala High Court held that consent is irrelevant in a relationship involving a minor under the POCSO Act, 2012, while upholding a 10-year sentence.

SchemesThe Hindu - National

PM-KUSUM C in Karnataka: solarised pumps, 1,159.1 MW PPAs and 2,79,043 pumpsets

The PM-KUSUM C project in Karnataka solarises grid-connected agricultural pumps, with Bescom PPAs covering 1,159.1 MW and 2,79,043 pumpsets.

EnvironmentThe Hindu - National

Pichavaram mangroves valued at ₹2,485.38 crore in 2026 study; blue carbon and TEV matter for TNPSC

A 2026 study estimated Pichavaram mangroves’ Total Economic Value at ₹2,485.38 crore and blue carbon asset value at ₹1,612.40 crore.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

Tamil Nadu livestock department announces digital platform for stray dog adoption, ₹110 crore women goat scheme and new veterinary facilities

The livestock department announced a digital platform for stray dog adoption, ₹110 crore women goat scheme, and multiple veterinary infrastructure projects.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

Tamil Nadu orders ₹3,637 crore DA arrears for transport pensioners in 49 monthly instalments

The government issued an order to pay ₹3,637 crore in DA arrears to transport pensioners over 49 months after a 2023 Madurai Bench ruling.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

Tamil Nadu raises daily aid for missing and detained fishermen to ₹600; announces fishery infrastructure works

The fisheries department announced ₹600 daily aid for missing and detained fishermen families, along with new fish market and digital auction facilities.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

Tamil Nadu announces Aavin Victory Awards, ₹10 crore breeding upgrades and dairy quality infrastructure

Tamil Nadu’s dairy department announced ₹10 crore breeding management works, ₹25.45 crore cold-chain buildings, and Aavin Victory Awards for top milk producers.

Science TechnologyHindu Tamil Thisai

Tamil Nadu to upgrade medicine-stock visibility in Nalam app for primary health centres

Tamil Nadu will upgrade the Nalam app so people can check emergency treatment availability and medicine stock at primary health centres and hospitals.

Science TechnologyHindu Tamil Thisai

Tamil Nadu to issue digital driving licence and registration certificate from September 15, 2026

Tamil Nadu will roll out digital driving licences and registration certificates from September 15, 2026, with QR-based verification and same-day digital issuance for new licences.

EconomyHindu Tamil Thisai

Tamil Nadu to create Investment Promotion Commission through business ease law amendment

The Tamil Nadu government tabled a bill to amend the business ease law and create an Investment Promotion Commission for faster approvals and investment facilitation.