Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated a 21-storey Tidel Park, established at Rs 330 crore on Friday, with the project aimed at fostering development of the information technology in the northern parts of the state. Established on a 5.57 lakh square ft. built-up area at Pattabiram, it will provide employment to 6,000 people in the initial phase in… Continue reading "Stalin inaugurates TN’s third Tidel Park in Avadi"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday called for an increase in the state’s share of central taxes to 50%, citing concerns over reduced devolution of funds and mounting financial burdens due to centrally-sponsored schemes. Speaking to the Chairman and members of the 16th Finance Commission at the Secretariat in Chennai, Stalin emphasised the need for a revised fiscal… Continue reading "Stalin demands 50% share of central taxes for Tamil Nadu"
Senior BJP leader and Union Minister L Murugan on Thursday claimed credit to his party for Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister, DMK’s Udhayanidhi Stalin, extending his Deepavali greetings, seen as a rare departure from the Dravidian party’s ideological stand. Udhayanidhi had recently extended his Deepavali greetings to those “who have faith”. DMK leaders, including its late president and former Chief… Continue reading "Udhayanidhi Stalin wished nation on Diwali because of BJP: Union Minister"
Chief Minister M K Stalin urged Union External Affairs Minister S Jaisankar to take immediate diplomatic initiatives to ensure consular access and legal assistance to secure the early release of 28 fishermen from Tamil Nadu who were apprehended by the Bahrain Coast Guard on September 11. ‘It has come to my attention that 28 fishermen from Idinthakarai fishing village, Tirunelveli… Continue reading "CM Stalin urges EAM Jaishankar to ensure release of Tamil Nadu fishermen in Bahrain"
Pilgrims from Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu who were stranded in Uttarakhand following landslides after heavy rains returned to the state on Tuesday. Around 30 pilgrims from Cuddalore embarked on a spiritual journey to Uttarakhand on September 1. While travelling to Uttarakhand Adi Kailash temple, they were stranded due to heavy rains and landslides. An official said that Chief Minister M.K.… Continue reading "13 Tamils who were stranded in Uttarakhand return back to Chennai by flight"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in an effort to secure the release of fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy. Citing concerns over the “alarming rise” in such arrests, he even requested Jaishankar to intervene in releasing boats and wavering penalties imposed on the fishermen. “On 7th September, 14 fishermen from Pudukottai… Continue reading "MK Stalin urges Centre to secure release of Tamil fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka"
The Tamil Nadu government inked pacts with leading industrial companies including Nokia, PayPal, Yield Engineering Systems, Microchip, Infinx, and Applied Materials for a commitment of Rs 900 crore to provide employment to 4,100 people in Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai, the government said on Friday. Six companies signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu inks MoU with six companies for investment proposals"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to embark on a visit to the United States on August 27, with the aim of attracting foreign investments to the state, according to the state’s Minister for Industries, Thangam Thennarasu. In a press briefing held in Chennai, Minister Thangam Thennarasu highlighted the rapid development Tamil Nadu has witnessed under Chief Minister… Continue reading "Stalin to leave for U.S. on Aug. 27 to attract investments"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin met with United Arab Emirates Minister for Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri at the Secretariat here on Thursday and discussed investment partnerships in various sectors, with a focus on MSMEs and job creation. The discussions with the UAE minister, who is leading a 30-member delegation, revolved around several sectors including logistics, retail… Continue reading "UAE Minister and CM Stalin discuss investment proposals"
Ahead of the union budget on July 23, Chief Minister MK Stalin outlined five key demands for the state on Sunday, which include the release of funds for Chennai Metro Rail project which has been pending for three years, approval for a flyover expressway between Tambaram and Chengalpattu and reduction in income tax burden of middle-class households. In a post… Continue reading "Fulfil five major demands in budget: CM Stalin to centre"