Current Affairs · 3 September 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 3 September 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.