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DMK MP questions unfilled PG medical seats due to “misappropriation of quota”

DMK MP Wilson questions Union govt for 1,307 postgraduate medical seats going vacant in 2022-23 due to "misappropriation of quota". Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare says seats being filled as per Supreme Court scheme.

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

Ensure drinking water, irrigation in Kanniyakumari district: Palaniswami urges DMK government

Former CM Palaniswami urges DMK govt. to take steps to ensure irrigation of farmlands in Kanniyakumari district by desilting water bodies. Water storage low in multiple dams, affecting farmers. AIADMK govt. allocated ₹250 cr for Nagercoil drinking water scheme, yet works not completed 27 months later.

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

AIADMK accuses DMK regime of seeking to use OPS, TTV for diverting public attention from inflation, other issues

AIADMK's Jayakumar accuses DMK of using Panneerselvam and Dhinakaran to deflect public attention from issues like inflation, tomato prices and power tariff. He says they should furnish info to police instead of talking on public platform. Claims they are DMK's "blue-eyed boys" and will not face consequences for demonstrations.

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Countdown for DMK government’s downfall has started from Neyveli, warns Anbumani Ramadoss

The countdown for the downfall of DMK government, which is forcibly snatching away cultivable lands from the farmers for NLCIL expansion, has begun, PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss said on Saturday.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Edappadi Palaniswami criticises DMK for its move to introduce common syllabus for universities

The AIADMK’s general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Saturday slammed the DMK regime for seeking to introduce a common syllabus for universities, “in haste.”

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

DMK foisted cases on former AIADMK Ministers, no ED cases against them: Palaniswami

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami says DMK government foisted cases on AIADMK functionaries and former Ministers, and no case has been registered against them by the Enforcement Directorate

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Stalin should be ashamed of retaining Senthilbalaji as Minister: Amit Shah

Speaking at a public meeting at Rameswaram before flagging off BJP State president K. Annamalai’s ‘En Mann En Makkal’ yatra, he asked whether it was right to retain a jailed man as a Minister. He said Mr. Stalin would not ask the Minister to resign as he knew the latter…

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Registration deadline for kuruvai package will be extended: T.N. CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin extends deadline for Kuruvai Special Package scheme to August 15. Meeting with Minister for Agriculture and senior officials to enable farmers to avail benefits. Previous AIADMK government extended 2.20 lakh agricultural power connections, DMK government gave 1.5 lakh connections in two years.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Anbumani warns DMK against oppressive measures on farmers in Cuddalore for NLCIL land acquisition

Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss accuses TN govt of oppressive measures against Cuddalore farmers, forcing them to give up land to NLCIL. He warns of farmers' revolt against govt & NLCIL, citing Singur & Nandigram land conflicts. He questions why TN govt is supporting NLC despite surplus electricity.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023