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CHENNAI: Former state BJP president K Annamalai expressed shock over salary delays for Madras and Annamalai University staff on Thursday. "It is disgraceful that educators are denied salaries while the DMK government splurges on self-promotion," he said. "The education sector is being ridiculed," he added. He demanded immediate disbursement of May salaries and warned against neglecting teachers' welfare amid soaring state debt.
Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Sunday said he was "shattered" and was "writhing in unbearable, indescribable pain and sorrow" after the stampede that took place at his rally in Karur on the previous evening. "No matter who offers words of comfort, the loss of our loved ones is unbearable. Yet, as a member of your family, I intend to provide ₹20 lakh to each family that has lost a loved one and ₹2 lakh to those who are injured and receiving treatment. This amount is, of course, not significant in the face of such a loss. Still, at this moment, it is my duty as one who b ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) President and MP Thol Thirumavalavan has strongly opposed demands to arrest actor-politician Vijay in connection with the September 27 Karur stampede in which 41 people were killed, including eight children and many women. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Thirumavalavan said it was "meaningless" to insist on Vijay's arrest when the Tamil Nadu government has already constituted a one-member judicial enquiry headed by retired High Court judge Aruna Jagadeesan. "The Commission is investigating. Once its report is submitted, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former head of Air India and chairman of the Railway Board Ashwani Lohani is the new Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) director. The official order for his appointment was issued on Wednesday. A 1980-batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME), Lohani is known for turning around various organisations during his illustrious career. Following his retirement from IRSME service, he joined the GMR Group as the CEO. According to the order dated June 4, his appointment to the post of director, Prime Ministers Museum and Library in the rank and pa ...Read More >
Chennai, Dec 18 (VOICE) The Tamil Nadu police have ramped up security measures at border check posts with Kerala after reports of medical waste being dumped in a public area at Palavoor, Kadangallur, in Tirunelveli district surfaced.Patrolling has been intensified across various check posts in districts including Kanyakumari, Coimbatore, Gudalur, and Theni. Tirunelveli district police have warned of strict action against those involved in the illegal disposal. Environmental activists allege that large quantities of medical waste are being transported illegally from Kerala and dumped in Tamil ...Read More >
Chennai: Unable to tackle the internal wrangling and increased demands for seats from electoral aspirants, both the top national parties, the Congress and BJP, are delaying the release of the list of candidates for the April 23 Assembly elections in the State, triggering anxiety among the local leaders over catching up the deadline of April 6 for filing nominations. The Congress party that had been putting pressure on DMK, the leader of the Secular Progressive Alliance, for finalizing the seat sharing process more than a month in advance has been struggling to pick the candidates for the 28 c ...Read More >
Amid speculation over K Annamalai's absence from the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate list for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, he on Saturday made it clear that the decision was his own. Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport, the former state BJP chief said he "wasn't denied a ticket, but he chose not to contest," reported news agency ANI. He said he had already informed the party leadership in writing of his decision to stay out of the electoral fray and to campaign for the Nati ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
Madurai: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the NDA would form governments in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Addressing party office bearers, he hailed Madurai as a city of 'Parivartan' and said his party's Karyakarta Sammelan (workers meet) would lead to change as well, of dislodging the DMK from power. The DMK's corrupt rule has affected the poor, women and children in Tamil Nadu, Shah alleged, and urged his party members to resolve to dislodge the Stalin-led Dravidian party government from the seat of power. At least two classrooms in each school across Tamil Nadu could h ...Read More >
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, Oct 1 (PTI) Two policemen of Tiruvannamalai East Police Station have been arrested and suspended from the service for allegedly raping a woman hailing from Andhra Pradesh, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred near the Tiruvannamalai bypass on Tuesday in which the two police constables who were on duty, allegedly raped the woman who had come to the temple town along with her mother, a senior police officer of Tiruvannamalai All Women Police Station, said. "First Information Report has been prepared. The two policemen have been arrested and remanded to cu ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 11 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson ANS Prasad on Friday lashed out at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Minister Sekar Babu, demanding that his "loose talk" be restrained. "CM Stalin should not permit Minister Sekar Babu to act as a de facto Deputy Chief Minister," Prasad said in a press statement, adding, "In the upcoming 2026 Assembly Elections, the people of Tamil Nadu are extending overwhelming support to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to send the evil force, the DMK, out of power." Also Read | West Bengal Imposes L ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 11 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson ANS Prasad on Friday lashed out at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Minister Sekar Babu, demanding that his 'loose talk' be restrained. 'CM Stalin should not permit Minister Sekar Babu to act as a de facto Deputy Chief Minister,' Prasad said in a press statement, adding, 'In the upcoming 2026 Assembly Elections, the people of Tamil Nadu are extending overwhelming support to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to send the evil force, the DMK, out of power.' The BJP leader further accused Ta ...Read More >
Tirunelveli: A woman PhD scholar of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) caused a stir at its 32nd convocation in Tirunelveli on Wednesday when she refused to receive her doctorate from governor R N Ravi saying he is 'someone who is against the welfare of Tamil Nadu'.The scholar, Jean Joseph, wife of a DMK functionary in Nagercoil, completed her research in microfinance. At the convocation, graduating students came to the stage with their certificates and posed with the governor. However, Jean Joseph purposefully walked past Ravi with her certificate and posed with vice-chancellor N Chandra ...Read More >
Chennai, Dec 3 (PTI) Several districts in Tamil Nadu adversely battered by torrential rains were battling with inundation woes, badly damaged roads, and lack of access to essential commodities on Tuesday. In certain areas like Arasur in Villupuram district, people confronted with depleted essential commodities, resorted to a sudden agitation demanding the essentials. Chief Minister M K Stalin, who chaired a meeting at the Secretariat here, announced a flood relief of Rs 2,000 each to the family ration cardholders in Villupuram, Cuddalore, and Kallakurichi districts which bore the brunt of da ...Read More >
MADURAI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who arrived in Madurai on Saturday night, will be taking part in the BJP's state core committee meeting during the day on Sunday, and address party functionaries at Velammal Global Hospital Ground in the evening. BJP sources said Shah will be visiting the Meenakshi Amman Temple on Sunday morning, where he is expected to spend around 30 minutes. He will then hold a meeting with the state's core committee, which includes union minister for state L Murugan, BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran, former governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, former state unit pr ...Read More >
Madurai, June 8 (UNI) On a two-day visit to this temple town, Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered prayers at the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple here on Sunday. He was received at the temple entrance with the traditional 'Poorna Kumbham' honours by the temple authorities. Mr Amit Shah spent about 30 minutes at the temple and had darshan at various sannidhis. Tight security arrangements were made in all the four entry points of the temple. Devotees were allowed entry only through three entry points after thorough check. The Eastern Tower entrance was made out of bounds for public. Mr A ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 2 (ANI): A case has been registered against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K Annamalai, Hindu Munnani state president Kadeswara Subramaniam, and several others for allegedly making political and communal remarks during the Murugan Devotees Conference held in Madurai on June 22, according to the officials. The event, organised by the Hindu Munnani, was conducted under strict conditions imposed by the city police and the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court. Authorities had laid down 52 guidelines, including a clear directive to avoid political or relig ...Read More >
Chennai: Former chief minister O Panneerselvam, DMK students wing secretary Rajiv Gandhi and AMMK general secretary T T V Dhinakaran on Saturday criticized NTK chief Seeman for his alleged derogatory remarks about the late chief ministers C N Annadurai and M G Ramachandran. OPS said, "Anna and MGR were two great leaders. Seeman has made derogatory comments about them. I cannot repeat the words used by Seeman. I insist he expresses regret for his comments." Rajiv Gandhi said, "Former BJP state president K Annamalai insulted Anna by spreading fake information about him and now Seeman is followin ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 31 (ANI): Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal, alongside State President Nainar Nagenthran, on Tuesday, released a "chargesheet" in Chennai targeting the DMK government ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections. Accompanied by leaders including K Annamalai and Tamilisai Soundararajan, Goyal described the upcoming Assembly election as a "turning point" in the state's history, expressing confidence that it will expose the unholy alliance of DMK with its partners. While adressing the press confe ...Read More >
Tiruvallur: In a deeply concerning incident that has quite shocked not only just the state but everyone, a 10-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district on Wednesday. The crime took place when the girl was walking alone while returning back home from school and being stalked by an unidentified man around 4 pm. The whole incident was captured on CCTV footage, which is now being examined. The local authorities have registered the case and a search for the man is still going on. Reportedly, the child was taken and admitted to the Stanley Hosp ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami strongly condemned DMK Deputy General Secretary 'Trichy' Siva for allegedly speaking ill of visionary leader and former Chief Minister K Kamaraj in an attempt to tarnish his reputation. BJP leaders also weighed in, launching a scathing attack on Chief Minister M K Stalin and accusing the ruling party of trying to distort the legacy of the former Chief Minister and freedom fighter. Taking to social media, Palaniswami said the final days of the Congress leader had been vividly documented. However, the DMK's deputy general secretary blatan ...Read More >
Counting is scheduled for May 4. Chennai: Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal, alongside State President Nainar Nagenthran, on Tuesday, released a "chargesheet" in Chennai targeting the DMK government ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections. Accompanied by leaders including K Annamalai and Tamilisai Soundararajan, Goyal described the upcoming Assembly election as a "turning point" in the state's history, expressing confidence t ...Read More >
Chennai/New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its list of 27 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, triggering political discussion after the absence of former state president K Annamalai from the roster. Despite being widely seen as the party's most prominent face in the state and a key figure in its southern expansion strategy, Annamalai was not fielded in the list. Senior leaders, including Tamilisai Soundararajan from Mylapore, Vanathi Srinivasan from Coimbatore North, and Union Minister L. Murugan from Avinashi, have been nominated. Responding to questio ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): BJP's candidate from the Coimbatore North Assembly constituency, Vanathi Srinivasan, on Friday asserted confidence in the party's victory in the district, calling it a tough fight for the DMK. Speaking with ANI, Srinivasan, who is also the BJP Mahila Morcha's National President, expressed her gratitude towards the people of Coimbatore South, where she won in the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, adding that she will continue to raise for the entire district. "... I have been nominated as the BJP candidate from the Coimbatore North Assembly const ...Read More >
Chennai, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet senior BJP leaders in Chennai on Saturday as part of a key strategy meeting aimed at strengthening the party's prospects in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The meeting , scheduled to be held at a star hotel in Guindy at 11 a.m., is expected to focus on election planning, coordination with alliance partners, and efforts to improve the party's electoral performance in the state. This comes even as campaigning intensifies for the Puducherry Assembly elections, scheduled for April 9, where the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) - ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday lashed out at the INDIA alliance and its partner Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu over the state government allowing SA Basha's funeral procession. Basha, founder of the Al-Ummar outfit, died from illness while he was out on parole. He was serving time in jail for his role as the alleged mastermind of the 1998 serial blasts. Also Read | Auto Drivers Protest in Telangana: BRS Leader KT Rama Rao Demands INR 12,000 Monthly Support, Criticises Musi River Beautific ...Read More >
Madurai: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the NDA would form governments in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Addressing party office bearers, Shah said that the BJP-AIADMK alliance will secure power in the 2026 Assembly election and people will defeat DMK in 2026 polls and the party is 100 per cent failure government. "In 2026, in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, NDA will form governments," he said. The central minister also hailed Madurai as a city of 'Parivartan' and said his party's Karyakarta Sammelan (workers meet) would lead to change as well, of dislodging DMK from power. Shah ...Read More >
MADURAI (TAMIL NADU): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the NDA would form governments in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Addressing party office bearers, he hailed Madurai as a city of 'Parivartan' and said his party's Karyakarta Sammelan (workers meet) would lead to change as well, of dislodging the DMK from power. The DMK's corrupt rule has affected the poor, women and children in Tamil Nadu, Shah alleged, and urged his party members to resolve to dislodge the Stalin-led Dravidian party government from the seat of power. At least two classrooms in each school across Tamil ...Read More >
Chennai: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has put the ruling DMK and INDIA bloc in Tamil Nadu in a tight spot by urging them to support the nomination of Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan to the post of vice-president. BJP state president Nainar Nagendran on Monday said it was a "historic moment" that Radhakrishnan, "the son of Tamil soil", had been chosen for the vice presidential polls. "This is not merely a political decision, but a proud recognition for all Tamil people. If history records that every party, rising above political boundaries, supported this honour being bestowed o ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: At a rally in Madurai last month, Tamil superstar Vijaycompared himself to a lion and declared that next year's assembly elections in Tamil Nadu would be a battle between his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)."A lion knows how to live in a crowd and also how to live alone. It remains unique. A lion comes out only to hunt, not for entertainment -- and it always hunts living prey," he told supporters, drawing thunderous applause. As the actor-politician -- fondly called 'Thalapathy' (leader) by millions of his fans -- launches his campaign f ...Read More >
Chennai, March 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's decision to remove the rupee symbol (₹) from the logo of the state's 2025-26 Budget, which will be presented in the Assembly on Friday, has sparked widespread criticism. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is among the latest to condemn the move. Taking to social media platform X, she criticised the DMK government, calling it "a completely avoidable example of language and regional chauvinism". She also said that the decision reflects a dangerous mindset that undermines India's unity. Union Minister Sitharaman questione ...Read More >