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Tamil Nadu government scraps Parandur airport project

The Tamil Nadu government has scrapped the proposed Parandur airport project. The decision changes the status of a major planned transport infrastructure project.

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Cancellation may affect regional aviation capacity, connectivity and infrastructure planning.

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  1. The scrapping of Parandur airport project by TVK-led Tamil Nadu government: a compilation ↗thehindu.com · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC

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