MYSTERIOUS: 5 - What They Never Told You

Tamil Nadu Government says challenge to ‘pen’ monument in SC is infructuous, already have environmental clearance

The Tamil Nadu government on July 3 urged the Supreme Court to dismiss a case against the 134-feet tall ‘pen’ statue project in the Marina beach in memory of DMK patriarch and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi.

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023

Rein in Governor or face Tamil Nadu’s ire: Stalin tells Centre

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in an interview with The Hindu on Sunday accused the Narendra Modi government of targetting his Ministers through central agencies angered by his attempts to forge a national front, inclusive of the Congress, against the BJP. He also charged that Governor R.N. Ravi was unable to stomach the…

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023

Dhinakaran questions DMK government’s ‘reluctance’ in appointing bus crew

The AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Monday pulled up the DMK government over its “reluctance” in appointing candidates to vacant posts in State Transport Corporations.

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023

AIADMK seeks removal of arrested Minister Senthilbalaji, stages demonstration in Erode

Former Ministers K.A. Sengottaiyan, K.C. Karupannan, K.V. Ramalingam and K.S. Thennarasu, MLAs A. Bannari and S. Jayakumar, and other functionaries took part in the demonstration.

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023

Recruit young people to fill up vacancies in T.N. transport corporations, demands Panneerselvam

Expelled AIADMK coordinator O. Panneerselvam on Tuesday urged the DMK government to take steps to fill up about 25,000 vacancies in the State-run transport corporations with permanent postings, through a transparent process.

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

Edappadi Palaniswami opposes T.N.’s proposal to increase road tax

The AIADMK’s general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday demanded that the DMK government to drop its reported proposal to increase road tax, contending that it would affect middle class society’s aspirations to purchase two-wheelers to reach offices on time or a small car to go out as a family.

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

A case of propriety versus politics

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s unconditional backing and retaining of V. Senthilbalaji, a political turncoat, as a Minister without a portfolio citing only his “hospitalisation” raises uncomfortable questions.

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023

T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji arrest | Enforcement Directorate did not follow proper procedure: DMK MP N.R. Elango

DMK Rajya Sabha MP N.R. Elango said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) did not follow proper procedure in its action against Electricity Minister V. Senthilbalaji, and said the action taken was ‘totally illegal and unconstitutional’.

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023

Stalin announces ₹75.95 crore ‘kuruvai’ special package

Speaking to reporters after opening the shutters at Mettur, releasing water for irrigation in the delta region, the Chief Minister said that this special package included urea, D.A.P., potash, paddy seeds, power tillers, and a subsidy for power weeders. The farmers should utilise the opportunity and use water judiciously, he…

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023

Power shutdowns affecting production in industries: Panneerselvam

Expelled AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam on Thursday urged the DMK government to take steps to power shutdowns being implemented in various parts of Tamil Nadu, which he contended was affecting industries and the livelihood of labourers.

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023