Tamil Nadu plans new airport near Chennai after cancelling Parandur project

India

First seen: Aug 25, 2026, 6:01 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 25, 2026, 9:32 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Tamil Nadu cancelled the Parandur Airport project and plans to establish a new airport near Chennai. The headline does not provide details on the new site's timetable or scope.

SO WHAT?

Changes to a major airport project could affect regional transport capacity, land use and infrastructure planning.

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aninews.inen

"CM Vijay fulfilled his promise": Parandur protest leader hails airport project cancellation after five-year agitation

Aug 25, 2026, 9:32 AM UTC

calcuttanews.neten

After cancelling Parandur Airport project Tamil Nadu govt to set up new airport near Chennai

Aug 25, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC

livemint.comen

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay plans new airport site near Chennai after govt cancels Parandur project; sparks row

Aug 25, 2026, 9:02 AM UTC

thehindubusinessline.comen

Parandur Airport: TN Ministers defend decision, eyes new site

Aug 25, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC

newstodaynet.comen

Parandur cancellation may push TN back 10 years: Annamalai - News Today

Aug 25, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC

newstodaynet.comen

Parandur airport scrapping is a black day for TN: TRB Rajaa - News Today

Aug 25, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC

downtoearth.org.inen

Tamil Nadu Scraps Parandur Greenfield Airport Plan After 1,000-Day Farmer Protest, To Seek New Site for Chennai's Second Airport

Aug 25, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC

hindustantimes.comen

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay plans new international airport near Chennai after scrapping Parandur project

Aug 25, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC

aninews.inen

After cancelling Parandur Airport project Tamil Nadu govt to set up new airport near Chennai

Aug 25, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC