BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

Why R. Venkataraman was against the system of address by President and Governors to legislature

The purpose and relevance of the Governor's Address in the Tamil Nadu Assembly is questioned, with former President Venkataraman criticizing it as a "meaningless formality" and recommending its deletion.

The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024

T.N. Speaker Appavu lowered the dignity of Chair: Raj Bhavan

The Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker's conduct lowered the dignity of his Chair and grace of the House, says Raj Bhavan.

The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024

TN Governor RN Ravi refuses to read out Government speech, Assembly passes resolution declaring speech delivered

The first session of the year 2024 of the Tamil Nadu Assembly saw unprecedented scenes when Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Monday refused to read the customary address prepared by the Government on "factual and moral grounds." Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 12, 2024

Morning Digest | Israel, Gaza reel as death toll soars above 1,100 in war with Hamas; NC-Congress alliance sweeps Kargil election with 21 of 26 seats, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

AIADMK and BJP split: Diminishing electoral returns a factor | Data

AIADMK snaps ties with BJP-led NDA due to diminishing returns & anti-BJP sentiment in TN. Tables show AIADMK's vote share reduced in 2022 urban local body elections, while DMK's remained same. AIADMK's stronghold in western region had lowest anti-BJP sentiment. Poor transfer of AIADMK's votes to BJP also a factor

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

How the Tamil Nadu Assembly dealt with the March 25, 1989 event

How the Tamil Nadu Assembly dealt with the March 25, 1989 event

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Shaming or demeaning women is a concern for all: Nirmala Sitharaman

Ms. Sitharaman said she would like to remind her about an incident which happened on March 25, 1989 in the Tamil Nadu Assembly when the then Leader of the Opposition Jayalalithaa’s saree was pulled.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

AISMK focusing on 2026 T.N. Assembly elections: Sarathkumar

All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi (AISMK) president R. Sarathkumar on Sunday said his party was focusing on the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and not on the next year’s Parliament elections.

The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023

T.N. Governor should function as per Indian Constitution to dignify his post: Speaker Appavu

The Governor, who has no power to dismiss a minister from the Council of Ministers, should discharge his duty as stipulated in the Indian Constitution, which will dignify the Constitutional post he holds, Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M. Appavu has said.

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

TASMAC to close 500 liquor shops in Tamil Nadu from June 22

A TASMAC press release said all the district managers had been asked to identify the 500 shops which were to be closed and to ensure that the closure should not lead to sale of illicit arrack sales.

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023