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TVK chief Vijay demands fair investigation in alleged financial irregularities in Tasmac
Actor Vijay, who heads the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) accused the ruling DMK government of corruption in the state-run Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited, known as Tasmac. He claimed that the DMK was complicit in the liquor ‘scam’ and called for an independent investigation. Vijay referred to recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on Tasmac premises and individuals linked to… Continue reading "TVK chief Vijay demands fair investigation in alleged financial irregularities in Tasmac"
‘Used Ru to show our commitment towards language policy’: CM Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday said his government used Ru—the first letter of the Tamil word roobai for currency—and replaced the national symbol in the Tamil Nadu budget logo, only to demonstrate the state’s unwavering stance and its commitment towards the existing two-language formula. “We used ‘Ru’ to demonstrate our commitment towards the two-language policy of Tamil… Continue reading "‘Used Ru to show our commitment towards language policy’: CM Stalin"
‘ED has ulterior motives’: Senthilbalaji denies financial irregularities in TASMAC
After the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) searches in Tasmac outlets found out alleged irregularities of Rs 1,000 crore, Electricity and Prohibition Minister V Senthil Balaji said on Friday the government is prepared to face the issue legally. After the budget session, the minister clarified the ED claims to have conducted its investigation based on multiple FIRs related to overpricing at Tasmac… Continue reading "‘ED has ulterior motives’: Senthilbalaji denies financial irregularities in TASMAC"
Annual Festival of St Antony’s Shrine begins in Katchatheevu
Devotees set off by boat from the Rameswaram fishing port to participate in the annual festival that began on Friday at the St. Anthony’s Temple in Katchatheevu. Over 500 police officers are engaged in security work for their safety. The St. Anthony’s Temple Festival in Katchatheevu, located between India and Sri Lanka, started with the flag-hoisting ceremony in the evening.… Continue reading "Annual Festival of St Antony’s Shrine begins in Katchatheevu"
Tamil Nadu replaces rupee symbol from Budget
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, escalating the language row with the central government, dropped the official rupee symbol with the Tamil letter for ‘ru’ from ‘rubai’ (rupees in Tamil) for the state budget 2025-26. Stalin shared on X a teaser for the state budget, which will be presented on March 14 in the state assembly, saying: “To ensure the… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu replaces rupee symbol from Budget"
TN distilleries, bottle-making cos siphoned off Rs 1,000 crore in Tasmac scam: ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it had unearthed a black money racket to the tune of over Rs 1,000 crore involving private distilleries, bottling firms and officials of the state-owned liquor corporation, Tasmac, in Tamil Nadu. During search operations at various premises across several districts in Tamil Nadu on March 6, the ED said it found “large-scale” corruption… Continue reading "TN distilleries, bottle-making cos siphoned off Rs 1,000 crore in Tasmac scam: ED"
NEP’s sole purpose is to promote Hindi: Chief Minister M K Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday alleged that it was not the National Education Policy but a “saffron policy” aimed at developing Hindi and not the nation. Addressing a public rally, Stalin also took on the Modi government on the delimitation exercise, claiming that it was attempting to “sustain power” by winning in northern states. The BJP… Continue reading "NEP’s sole purpose is to promote Hindi: Chief Minister M K Stalin"
IIT-M partners with foreign entities to capitalise hyperloop tech in India
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)-incubated deep-tech TuTr Hyperloop is partnering with multiple National and International stakeholders to help drive its hyperloop technology in India, the institute said in a statement on Wednesday. The premier institute termed one of the tie ups as a historic Indo-German collaboration. The statement said the the institute, its startup TuTr Hyperloop Pvt. Ltd.… Continue reading "IIT-M partners with foreign entities to capitalise hyperloop tech in India"
MK Stalin says NEP to ‘destroy’ Tamil Nadu’s education
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Tuesday reiterated the DMK government’s opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP) and condemned union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan for his “uncivilised” remark against the state. The remark was expunged from house records after the BJP leader apologised. Citing the southern state’s economic growth, Stalin said, “Tamil Nadu has become India’s second most… Continue reading "MK Stalin says NEP to ‘destroy’ Tamil Nadu’s education"