Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister MRK Panneerselvam on Tuesday presented the exclusive Agriculture Budget for 2024-25 in the legislative assembly and said this budget will lead the farmers on a growth trajectory. During his budget presentation, he said, “To facilitate the easy access of quality agricultural produce and value-added products, to urban consumers, 100 Uzhavar Angadis will be established along the… Continue reading ""
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday inaugurated several buildings including classrooms and libraries across various districts, and took part in the foundation stone laying ceremony for new roads, with the aim of boosting public infrastructure in the state. The chief minister has been promoting the idea of “inclusive development” across the state, and the new roads in… Continue reading "Stalin inaugurates 1,374 classrooms at a cost of Rs.204 cr across 35 districts"
Former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, who had been lying low ever since the court restrained him from using the AIADMK flag, name and symbol, launched a virulent attack on his beta noir and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, accusing him of striking a secret deal with the DMK and thus going against the founding principles of the party. Besides… Continue reading "OPS says EPS and DMK have a secret pact"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin asserted that his government was standing up against autocratic tendencies and would not be intimidated by the “childish behavior” of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Thursday. Stalin made these remarks in the Legislative Assembly while presenting a Motion of Thanks to the Governor’s address. He accused the Governor of utilizing the Assembly platform… Continue reading "Governor’s approach will not intimidate me, says Stalin"
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested four suspects during its raid at 21 locations across Tamil Nadu in the 2022 ISIS-inspired Coimbatore car bomb blast and the ISIS radicalisation and recruitment case, the agency said on Sunday. The anti-terror agency search operation conducted on Saturday led to the seizure of a large number of electronic devices, material objects and… Continue reading "NIA arrests four suspects after searches across Tamil Nadu"
Tamil Nadu Higher Education Secretary A. Karthik has instructed Periyar University Vice-Chancellor R. Jagannathan to suspend Registrar (full additional charge) K. Thangavel. Following various allegations against Periyar University and its registrar (FAC), K. Thangavel, on January 9, 2023, the Higher Education Department ordered an investigation into 13 complaints, including the appointment of a physical education director and librarian in violation… Continue reading "State government directs Periyar University V-C to suspend Registrar"
BJP state president K Annamalai on Monday said the party would finalise its alliance for Lok Sabha elections by the end of February. He was answering queries of reporters after opening the BJP election office for the Lok Sabha polls. BJP’s in-charge for Tamil Nadu Aravindh Menon and Sudhakar Reddy and senior leaders of the state unit were present on… Continue reading "BJP will finalise LS poll ties by Febuary-end: Annamalai"
The first-look poster for STR 48, which was revealed recently, immediately won the internet. Now, some unconfirmed reports suggest that popular actress Pooja Hegde is set to join the project. Pooja Hegde, who was last seen in the Thalapathy Vijay-starrer Beast, is set to return to Tamil cinema with the upcoming Desingh Periyasamy directorial. As per the reports, the makers… Continue reading "Pooja Hegde set to join Silambarasan for STR 48"
The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 23 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, and seized two boats for allegedly crossing the maritime border while fishing. On Saturday, 3,000 fishermen left in 540 boats after acquiring the necessary permit from Fisheries Department authorities. While crossing Neduntheevu at around 2 am to return to Rameswaram, the Sri Lankan Navy surrounded them and allegedly harried… Continue reading "Sri Lankan Navy arrests 23 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, seizes two boats"
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu HR&CE department to install boards stating non-Hindus not permitted beyond the ‘Kodimaram’ (flagpole) area of the Palani temple (Arulmigu Dhandayuthapaniswamy Temple) and its sub-temples. Justice S Srimathy of the HC’s Madurai Bench gave the judgement while hearing a plea from Senthilkumar from Palani who had filed a petition in the Court.… Continue reading "Judge orders restrictions on non-Hindus in temples"