Veteran Congress leader and noted orator in Tamil, Kumari Ananthan who fought for and succeeded in addressing the Parliament in Tamil language has died, his family said on Wednesday. He was 92 and he passed away around 12.15 am, Wednesday. Kumari Ananthan is survived by a son and four daughters, including senior BJP leader and former Governor of Telangana, Tamilisai… Continue reading "Veteran Congress leader Kumari Ananthan passes away"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has expressed pride over the state’s economic progress, stating that it is rapidly moving towards the ambitious goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy. In a statement issued today, CM Stalin highlighted that Tamil Nadu has achieved a remarkable 9.69% growth rate, the highest in India. The Chief Minister credited this success to the… Continue reading "TN on fast track to $1 trillion economy: Stalin"
Starting today, travelers planning to visit Ooty and Kodaikanal must obtain an e-pass, as per a government directive aimed at regulating tourist inflow and protecting the environment in these popular hill stations. This requirement will remain in effect until June 30. The Madras High Court had initially issued an order on May 7 last year, mandating e-passes to control the… Continue reading "E-pass must for travel to Ooty, Kodaikanal"
DMK medical wing secretary and Thousand Lights MLA Dr Ezhilan Naganathan on Tuesday announced that at least two Chief Ministers and a deputy CM, among other leaders, have confirmed their participation for the March 22 consultation on delimitation being organised by Chief Minister MK Stalin. Briefing media persons at Anna Arivalayam on the run up to the weekend’s consultation, Dr… Continue reading "Delimitation meet: Kerela,Telangana CMs to attend"
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, in his capacity as Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University in Chennai, has reconstituted the search committee for identification of Vice Chancellor, by including the UGC chairman’s nominee to the panel, and directed the State government to notify it in the official gazette. A press release from Raj Bhavan said on… Continue reading "Governor Ravi tells T.N. govt. to include UGC Chairman’s nominee in V-C search panel"
Expressing concern over the Centre’s proposal for hydrocarbon exploration and offshore mining in the Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to drop the move given the nature of the fragile ecosystem and biodiversity rich area. Deep sea mining for petroleum and natural gas might cause ‘irreversible damage to marine… Continue reading "Drop proposal for offshore mining in Gulf of Mannar: CM Stalin urges PM"
Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan stressed that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 “upholds the principle of linguistic freedom” and “does not advocate the imposition of any language” on states, amid an ongoing political slugfest between the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government over the three-language formula. His statement comes a day after Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin wrote… Continue reading "NEP upholds linguistic freedom: Dharmendra Pradhan"
Sri Lankan Navy has caught 3 mechanised boats and arrested 10 Indian fishermen hailing from Rameswaram for alleged violation of IMBL in the wee hours of Thursday. Fishermen associations stated that all the fishermen who were arrested at more aged between 40 – 60 years, urged immediate action towards releasing the fishermen. As many as 470 boats from Rameswaram ventured… Continue reading "10 Rameshwaram fishermen arrested by Lanka Navy"
The Budget session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly will begin on March 14 with the presentation of the Budget for 2025-26, Assembly Speaker M Appavu informed on Tuesday. State Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu will present the Budget when the Assembly meets at 9.30 am, he said. “The duration of the session would be decided by the Assembly Business Advisory Committee… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu budget to be tabled on March 14"
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami announced on Sunday that his party would form a grand alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to challenge the ruling DMK and secure victory. Addressing a public meeting organised by the party’s Ilaigyargal-Ilam Pengal Pasarai wing in Vellore district, Palaniswami took aim at Stalin’s recent remarks about ideological unity within the DMK-led… Continue reading "AIADMK promises ‘mega alliance’ to overthrow ruling party in Tamil Nadu"