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"No Leadership Roles For Women": Tamil Nadu MLA Quits Congress, Joins BJP

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday February 24, 2024, Chennai

Putting a rest to week-long speculation, S Vijayadharani, a three-time Congress MLA from Tamil Nadu, joined the BJP today.

Actor Trisha Files Defamation Suit Against Ex AIADMK Member For "Vulgar" Remark

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 22, 2024, Chennai

Actor Trisha Krishnan announced on Thursday that she has filed a defamation suit against former AIADMK functionary A V Raju, seeking an unmentioned amount as compensation for causing mental agony.

How One Rupee Is Mobilised? Tamil Nadu Government Explains

Press Trust of India | Monday February 19, 2024, Chennai

Following the budget presentation, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday came out with an 'explainer' to help people understand complex financial matters in simple and easy-to-comprehend terms.

Tamil Nadu Government Presents Budget With Focus On "7 Grand Tamil Dream"

Press Trust of India | Monday February 19, 2024, Chennai

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday presented its budget for the year 2024-25, premising the exercise on the "7 grand Tamil dream," that included social justice and women's welfare at the core.

"Good News In 2 Days": Kamal Haasan On Lok Sabha Poll Alliance With DMK

Asian News International | Monday February 19, 2024, Chennai

In a run-up to the Lok Sabha Elections, Makkal Needhi Maiam president and actor Kamal Haasan said on Monday that an alliance announcement will be made within two days.

2 Women Killed In Elephant Attacks In Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Sunday February 18, 2024

Two women died in separate elephant attacks in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu today. Reports indicate that both victims were working in agricultural fields when the tragic incidents occurred.

Tamil Nadu Bans Cotton Candy After Food Lab Finds Cancer-Causing Element

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday February 17, 2024, Chennai

Tamil Nadu has banned the sale of cotton candy due to the alarming presence of a cancer-causing element. State Health Minister Ma Subramanian announced the ban on Saturday following a food lab analysis.

How A Tamil Nadu Woman, 71, Got Power Supply For Field After Years Of Struggle

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday February 17, 2024, Chennai

A 71-year-old Gowramma is so happy to see water gushing out of the borewell in her five acre agricultural land in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu.

"He Thinks Of Himself As King": DMK Mouthpiece Slams Tamil Nadu Governor

Asian News International | Wednesday February 14, 2024, Chennai

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) mouthpiece "Murasoli" slammed Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and stated that the TN Governor thinks of himself as "King."

Actor Gautami Tadimalla Joins AIADMK Months After Quitting BJP

Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 14, 2024, Chennai

Popular film actress Gautami Tadimalla on Wednesday called on All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and formally got inducted into the main opposition party in Tamil Nadu.

Not Fair To Include Mekedatu Dam Project In Cauvery Authority's Agenda: Tamil Nadu

Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 14, 2024, Chennai

The Tamil Nadu government has conveyed to the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) that it is unfair to include the Mekedatu dam project in its meeting, state Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan informed the assembly on Wednesday.

In Tamil Nadu Assembly, A Challenge To Delimitation, 'One Nation One Poll'

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday February 14, 2024, Chennai

In a first by any state legislature, the Tamil Nadu Assembly today adopted two resolutions -- one against a delimitation exercise after a fresh Census and the other against the Centre's 'One Nation One Election' push

"DMK Stands For Dynasty, Money Swindling, <i>Katta</i> Panchayat": BJP Chief

"DMK Stands For Dynasty, Money Swindling, Katta Panchayat": BJP Chief

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday February 12, 2024, Chennai

BJP chief JP Nadda on Monday slammed the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu as a party that stands for "dynasty, money swindling and katta panchayat (kangaroo courts)".

Latest In DMK vs Tamil Nadu Governor: He Doesn't Deliver Customary Speech

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday February 12, 2024, Chennai

In the latest flashpoint between the MK Stalin government and Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan, Governor RN Ravi today refused to deliver the customary address to the Assembly at the beginning of the first session every year.

"Days Not Far When MK Stalin Will Be Out Of Power": BJP Chief In Tamil Nadu

Press Trust of India | Sunday February 11, 2024, Chennai

BJP President JP Nadda on Sunday accused Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK of 'lacking wisdom' and alleged it does not have 'basic respect' for democracy.