A day after a group of farmers from Madurai district met Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday in the presence of BJP leaders from Tamil Nadu, the Union government on Thursday announced its decision to annul the auction of the Nayakkarpatti Tungsten mineral block in Melur, Madurai. In a release, the government stated that the… Continue reading "Centre cancels tungsten mining in Madurai, villagers celebrate"
Armed with findings of the state’s archeology department which trace the earliest use of iron in Tamil Nadu to 3345 BCE, CM M.K. Stalin declared Thursday that the “Iron Age began on Tamil soil!” Findings released by Stalin suggest that the Iron Age in Tamil Nadu was contemporaneous with the Copper/Bronze Age of the Indus Valley Civilisation—about “5,300 years ago”.… Continue reading "Iron Age began on Tamil soil 5,300 yrs ago: Stalin"
“Kuzhanthaigal Munnetra Kazhagam”: A Tale of Politics, Family, and Ambition “Kuzhanthaigal Munnetra Kazhagam” is a political drama that intricately weaves themes of power, ambition, and family dynamics into an engaging narrative. The story revolves around Aathimoolam, a seasoned politician, who faces fierce competition from his rival, Chanakya. Parallelly, his ambitious son Pallavan crosses paths with Alexander, his estranged half-brother. What… Continue reading "“Kuzhanthaigal Munnetra Kazhagam” Movie Review"
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai hinted at a favourable decision from the Centre regarding the contentious 4,000-acre tungsten mining project in Madurai’s Melur region. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Annamalai described the anticipated development as “happy news” for the people of Tamil Nadu. After steering a delegation of local village leaders to meet Union Minister for Coal and… Continue reading "Annamalai says Centre to deliver ‘happy news’ on halting Madurai tungsten project"
The Election Commission has transferred N Manish, the Returning Officer of the Erode East Assembly Constituency, and appointed H S Srikanth, as the Commissioner of Erode City Municipal Corporation and the new RO for the constituency, officials said. On Wednesday, Srikanth assumed charge and began coordinating election preparations with officials. According to Erode City Municipal Corporation officials, nominations for the… Continue reading "EC transfers Erode East Returning Officer"
The Election Commission has finalised the final list of candidates for the Erode East bypolls and there are 46 candidates in fray. With key opposition parties boycotting the election, Seeman’s Naam Tamilar Katchi has emerged as the key opponent for Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam this time. While there were 47 candidates in the final list, N.Manish, Returning Officer for the Erode… Continue reading "46 candidates in the fray for Erode East bypoll"
The administration of universities should be under the full control of state governments, which provide necessary infrastructure, and also the power to appoint its chancellors should vest with chief ministers, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Tuesday. Stalin said the legal battle to restore the state’s education rights would continue. Tamil Nadu accounts for 20 universities spread… Continue reading "Appointment of Chancellors, administrative control of state varsities should be with CM, says Stalin"
Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi launched “City of Hope: Gandhi, King, and the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign” at the Anna Centenary Library in Chennai on January 20 (Monday), observed as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The exhibition showcases Mahatma Gandhi’s influence on civil rights in the United States and India’s influence on Martin Luther King Jr.’s daring… Continue reading "Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi inaugurates City of Hope Exhibition in Chennai"
The Supreme Court of India has called upon the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu to present their views on which committee would be the most effective in overseeing the safety and management of the Mullaperiyar Dam. This comes amid ongoing concerns about the dam’s structural integrity and the safety of the millions of people living downstream. The Mullaperiyar Dam,… Continue reading "SC asks Kerala, Tamil Nadu to address on which committee will be ‘more effective’ to watch over Mullaperiyar dam"
Several provisions in the draft UGC regulations were ‘in conflict with the state’s educational system and policies,’ Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin claimed on Monday and urged Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to withdraw the said regulations. The state believed that many provisions in the draft regulations might pose serious challenges to the academic integrity, autonomy, and inclusive… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu CM asks Centre to withdraw draft UGC regulations"