Tamil Nadu schools, colleges to open from February 1, no night curfew from January 30
The DMK government has also withdrawn the complete lockdown on January 30 (Sunday). The decision I this regard was taken following a meeting chaired by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, which was also attended by state’s Health Minister Ma Subramanian, Chief Secretary V Irai Anbu, and other officials.
Jan 28, 2022, 06:37 AM IST
Tamil Nadu YouTuber Maridhas arrested over old video on Tablighi Jamaat
Maridhas' arrest was under the FIR on a complaint filed by an office bearer of Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam.
Dec 16, 2021, 21:42 PM IST
Did a BJP candidate really end up with a ‘single vote’ in Tamil Nadu rural poll?
D. Karthik, a functionary of the BJP, who secured a “single vote” in the rural local body polls was being trolled on social media since Tuesday afternoon. Hashtags in English and Tamil that referred to the BJP as a “Single vote party” were among the all-India Twitter trends.
Oct 13, 2021, 18:39 PM IST
Liquor outlets open, temples still shut: BJP slams DMK govt’s ‘anti-spiritual’ decision
BJP leaders and cadre held protests outside temples situated in districts such as Nagercoil, Tiruchendur, Madurai, Rameshwaram, Palanai, Namakal, Srirangam, Chidambaram, Tiruvannamalai, Coimbatore and Chennai.
Oct 07, 2021, 17:44 PM IST
DMK MLA's son among 7 killed in Audi car crash in Bengaluru
The impact of the accident was such that 6 of them have died on the spot and one succumbed on the way to hospital. The airbags of the luxury vehicles did not open, leading to the death of all the travelers in the vehicle, the Audugodi traffic police said.
Aug 31, 2021, 12:02 PM IST
AIADMK leaders submit petition to Governor, allege corruption, vendetta politics by Tamil Nadu govt
AIADMK alleged that the DMK government helmed by MK Stalin was run on the sole agenda of “corruption, collection and vendetta”.
Aug 19, 2021, 18:49 PM IST
AIADMK attacks Tamil Nadu government, says DMK came to power by making false promises
Abolition of NEET exam for medical entrance, reduction in fuel, cooking gas prices among others features on the list of issues that the AIADMK targeted the government on.
Jul 28, 2021, 16:34 PM IST
BJP, Congress rally for ‘Jai Hind’, corner ruling DMK after row erupts
An MLA from an ally of the DMK had proudly pointed out the absence of the phrase ‘Jai Hind’ in the Governor’s Address.
Jun 28, 2021, 16:11 PM IST
DMK demands 'Bharat Ratna' for M Karunanidhi, making Trichy second capital of Tamil Nadu
The DMK had also raised this issue in the state assembly sometime back, saying Karunanidhi was a Dravidian stalwart and the tallest leader and deserved the highest honour.
Jun 23, 2021, 13:34 PM IST
NCP supremo Sharad Pawar to host opposition's key meet today amid speculations of third front
NCP chief Sharad Pawar will host a meeting of prominent political leaders as well as eminent persons at his residence in Delhi on Tuesday.
Jun 22, 2021, 07:41 AM IST
COVID-19: Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till June 21, announces more relaxations
The MK Stalin-led DMK government has allowed the Tasmac shops to operate between 10 AM and 5 PM in 27 districts across the state.
Jun 11, 2021, 19:26 PM IST
Tamil Nadu promotes all class 1 to 8 students without exams
Tamil Nadu's Director of Elementary Education said on Tuesday that students of Class 1 to 8 in all schools under the state board have been promoted for the academic year 2020-21.
Jun 01, 2021, 23:15 PM IST
Vaccination to be halted in Tamil Nadu as stocks empty, new stock by June 6, says minister
Vaccination against COVID-19 will be halted in Tamil Nadu from Tuesday evening onwards, as the current stocks are projected to be exhausted, said Health Minister M Subramanian. He said that Tamil Nadu had so far administered over 89lakh doses, and projected that this figure would go up to 92 lakhs by end of day.
Jun 01, 2021, 16:22 PM IST
Chennai: School suspends faculty, as students allege harassment, share instances on social media
Students had shared chat screenshots of alleged misconduct and described the way the faculty had dealt with girls during conventional and even offline classes.
May 24, 2021, 23:52 PM IST
Chennai: Students, alumni accuse school teacher of sexual misconduct, DMK MPs demand probe
The school management has said it is taking suo moto notice of the allegations and will take necessary steps to address the situation in a free, fair and transparent manner.
May 24, 2021, 17:10 PM IST
Rs 4,000 as COVID pandemic relief, cut in Aavin milk price - MK Stalin's first order as Tamil Nadu CM
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced a COVID-19 pandemic time relief of Rs 4,000 for the people of the state, a cut in Aavin milk rate, and free travel for women in state-run buses.
May 07, 2021, 13:37 PM IST
MK Stalin takes charge as Tamil Nadu CM, will the new Dravidian icon redefine Centre-state relationship?
With the DMK-led alliance winning a comfortable majority in the state assembly, MK Stalin will now make sincere efforts to establish himself as the new 'Dravidian poster boy and a leader of masses like his charismatic father.
May 07, 2021, 12:35 PM IST
DMK chief MK Stalin sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM, 33 other ministers administered oath
DMK chief M K Stalin was administered the oath by Governor Banwarilal Purohit. Along with Stalin, 33 other ministers from his party also took the oath.
May 07, 2021, 10:08 AM IST
DMK chief Stalin appointed as Tamil Nadu CM, swearing-in ceremony on May 7
Stalin, along with party veteran and general secretary Duraimurugan called on Purohit at the Raj Bhavan and submitted a letter on his election as leader of the DMK legislature party and staked claim to form the government. DMK treasurer T R Baalu, principal secretary K N Nehru and organisation secretary R S Bharathi also accompanied Stalin, who was elected leader of the legislature party.
May 05, 2021, 23:01 PM IST
DMK chief MK Stalin calls on Tamil Nadu Governor, stakes claim to form government
The DMK chief is set to assume office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 7 and he would be sworn in as CM in a simple function to be held at the Raj Bhavan.
May 05, 2021, 13:00 PM IST
