Tamil NaduSunday, 11 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Kilambakkam special buses planned for Ayudha Pooja and Deepavali 2026 holiday rush
Officials held a meeting at Kilambakkam to plan special buses, temporary bus stands and passenger amenities for the 2026 Ayudha Pooja and Deepavali holidays.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, officials met at the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus in Kilambakkam, Chennai, to plan additional special buses and traffic management for the Ayudha Pooja and Deepavali festival holidays.
Key specifics
- The meeting was held at the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus in Kilambakkam.
- CMDA Member Secretary Rahulnath and Chengalpattu District Collector Veerappan chaired the review.
- Transport corporations planned special buses and also discussed the operation of omni buses during the festival period.
- Authorities were instructed to ensure drinking water, toilets and shade facilities for passengers at bus stations.
- Temporary bus stands and suitable parking locations for additional buses were discussed to reduce congestion around Kilambakkam.
Exam lens
TN transport and infrastructure question type: identify the bus terminus, the officials, and the festival-linked planning measures. TNPSC may ask where the special bus review was held and which amenities were prioritised.