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T.N. Rains | Dhinakaran calls for urgent steps to bale out water from housing colonies in Chennai

T.T.V. Dhinkaran, CHENNAIAMMK general secretary, urges TN govt to take urgent steps to bale out rainwater from housing colonies in Chennai. People's normal life affected by current rain spell, waterlogging in Kolathur, DMK regime not taken measures to protect people from floods. Apprehension of accidents in incomplete stormwater drains.

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Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, AMMK leader Dhinakaran nominates party point persons

AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran nom'd point persons for LS polls & critiqued G.C.C. move to hand over Breakfast Scheme to private agencies. Suggested Amma Unavagams be improved to provide food to schools of Chennai Corporation.

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Panneerselvam requests film industry to reschedule its December 24 event on Karunanidhi to another day

AIADMK's O. Panneerselvam appeals to film industry to reschedule event on Karunanidhi's centenary celebration from Dec 24, MGR's death anniversary. AMMK's T.T.V. Dhinakaran urges State govt to conduct caste survey instead of waiting for Centre's order.

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AIADMK’s district secretaries to meet on November 21

AIADMK GS Palaniswami calls meeting of district secretaries and point men to review progress of booth-level committees. Former MLA Mahendran rejoins AIADMK in presence of Palaniswami and Udhayakumar. Mahendran polled 55,500 votes in 2021, 31,200 in 2019 by-election, but AIADMK lost by 2,400 votes.

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Palaniswami warns DMK regime of agitation over filing of cases against farmers under Goondas Act

AIADMK GS Palaniswami warns DMK govt of protest if it doesn't withdraw cases against farmers opposing land acquisition in Tiruvannamalai. He accused DMK of using police to suppress protests instead of resolving issues. AMMK GS Dhinakaran deplores Anna Univ. for hiking exam fee, calls for withdrawal.

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Palaniswami urges DMK govt. to call open-end spinning mills’ representatives for talks

AIADMK's Palaniswami urges DMK govt to call spinning mill reps for talks to avert 3-wk strike. He blames govt for not responding to mills' demand for reduced electricity tariff. AMMK's Dhinakaran seeks CM's intervention.

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Incident at Raj Bhavan because of DMK’s irresponsibility, says O. Panneerselvam

O. Panneerselvam deplores petrol bomb incident outside Raj Bhavan, blames DMK's irresponsibility. AMMK's T.T.V. Dhinakaran holds CM responsible. AIADMK's V.K. Sasikala says event reveals DMK's anti-people activity. CM urged to ensure Governor's security.

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AIADMK embarks on an outreach in southern districts, the stronghold of the party once

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami visits Pasumpon to pay homage to U. Muthuramalinga Thevar, aiming to revive party's electoral success in southern districts. AIADMK's first success in 1973 Dindigul LS by-election, MGR's success in 1977, 1980 & 1984 Assembly elections, Jayalalithaa's success in 1989 Bodinayakkanur. AIADMK's supremacy eroded, 2016 margin of…

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Madras High Court dismisses ED’s 18-year-old appeal against quashing of insolvency notice issued to Dhinakaran in 2001

Madras HC dismisses ED's 18-yr-old appeal against insolvency notice issued to AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran. Bench held debt, debtor & creditor terms capable of wider meaning & application in insolvency maintainable for non-payment of penalty. Left 4th question open.

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AMMK demands restoration of old scheme of power tariff for residential complexes

AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran demands restoration of old electricity tariff scheme for multi-storeyed apartments. He criticizes reduction of fare from ₹8 to ₹5.5 per unit, calling it marginal. Advises govt. not to mislead people.

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Dhinakaran demands probe into death of medical student in Kanniyakumari district

TN govt urged to probe death of medical student in Kanniyakumari: CHENNAI AMMK founder T.T.V. Dhinakaran urges TN govt to order probe into death of medical student at private college hostel. Letter alleging sexual harassment found; father lodged police complaint. Dhinakaran calls for justice & steps to ensure safety of…

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Attibele firecracker accident deaths | Tamil Nadu CM Stalin, leaders express condolences

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announces ₹3 lakh compensation to families of 14 killed in fire accident near Attibele. Health and Food Ministers deputed to arrange medical treatment. AIADMK, TMC, AMMK leaders urge TN govt to provide relief to affected. TN govt sends team of officials to extend help in…

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T.N. political leaders lend their voice in support of agitating teachers

AIADMK's Palaniswami & AMMK's Dhinakaran deplore arrest of agitating govt school part-time teachers. They demand immediate release & acceptance of demands. Protest began on Sept 25, 2023, with over 1,000 teachers asking for absorption & increased remuneration. Panneerselvam urges CM to fill 425 vacant Anna Univ. teacher posts on war-footing.

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Palaniswami, Dhinakaran criticise DMK govt. for hiring bus drivers, conductors through private agency for State transport PSUs

AIADMK and AMMK criticize DMK govt. for attempting to hire bus drivers and conductors through private agency. Palaniswami urges govt. to provide employment to over 1,000 people on compassionate grounds. Dhinakaran condemns govt. for floating tender and demands jobs for youth. AIADMK to hold State-wide protest on Oct. 6 for…

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Madras HC rules minority institutions need not follow reservation rule; BJP TN chief meets NDA leaders; TN CM rewards ISRO scientists; Nilgiris police book bus owner, drivers for fatal crash; AIADMK, AMMK criticise TN govt for hiring bus drivers via private agency.

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AIADMK leader demands compensation to be paid to family of deceased farmer

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami demands ₹25 lakh for family of farmer who died of distress due to crop withering. He also calls for assessment of crop loss and ₹35,000/acre compensation. AMMK's T.T.V. Dhinakaran condemns arrest of farmers' leader P.R. Pandian. O. Panneerselvam thanks PM Modi for Vande Bharat train services…

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Tiruppur killings | Palaniswami, Dhinakaran deplore law and order situation, demand action from T.N. CM

AIADMK's Palaniswami, Sasikala and AMMK's Dhinakaran deplore killing of 4 in Palladam, urge CM to bring culprits to book and ensure severe punishments.

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Cauvery water issue | Dhinakaran to lead AMMK demonstration in Mannargudi

AMMK's T.T.V. Dhinakaran to lead protest in Mannargudi on Sep 5, 2023 to condemn DMK govt for "duplicity" on Cauvery issue & slam Karnataka govt for "refusing" to supply TN's rightful share of water.

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Palaniswami wants DMK to explain why it is not urging its ally, Congress, to release Cauvery water as stipulated by the Supreme Court

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami questions DMK's inaction on Cauvery water release. He accuses CM M.K.Stalin of releasing water from Mettur dam without data from Meteorological dept. He demands relief for farmers hit by water shortage for Kuruvai cultivation. AMMK's T.T.V. Dhinakaran expresses condolences for nine dead in Madurai railway station…

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T.N. should coordinate with Centre to solve Cauvery water crisis: Dhinakaran

AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran urges TN govt to coordinate with Centre to resolve water shortage crisis in Delta region. He criticizes Karnataka govt for not adhering to SC directions on Cauvery water-sharing. He suggests TN CM to act expeditiously and approach court with Centre to counter Karnataka's stand. He also…

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At joint meeting, OPS, TTV urge Tamil Nadu government to arrest murder accused in Kodanad case immediately

The political foes-turned-friends, former AIADMK coordinator O. Panneerselvam and AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran, jointly urge the DMK government to fulfil its electoral promise of conducting a through probe into the 2017 murder and heist at former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s Kodanad estate in the Nilgiris

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Kodanad heist-cum-murder | Supporters of O. Panneerselvam stage protest in Erode, demand arrest of accused persons

Condemning the delay in arresting the accused persons involved in the Kodanad heist-cum-murder case, supporters of expelled AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam and cadre of the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) staged a demonstration, in Erode, on Tuesday.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

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AMMK general council meeting on August 6

The general council of the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) will meet at a private hall at Vanagaram near Chennai at 8.30 a.m. on August 6, its general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran said on Sunday, July 31. AMMK vice-president and former MP S. Anbazhagan will chair the meeting, Mr. Dhinakaran said in…

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