Announce locating of AIIMS in Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa
The central government had announced setting up of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Tamil Nadu in the union budget for 2015-16.
Feb 17, 2016, 11:09 AM IST
New Amma sponsored scheme in TN: Mass marriage vow renewal ceremony for old couples
The event is scheduled to be held at Parthasarathy temple grounds in Thiruvallikenni district.
Feb 11, 2016, 19:26 PM IST
Jaya seeks PM's intervention to expedite rail projects in TN
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today said that 20 railway projects announced in successive budgets for the state were yet to take off for want of funds and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for expediting them.
Feb 11, 2016, 14:08 PM IST
Tiruvannamalai stampede: CM Jayalalithaa condoles death of 4; announces Rs 4L cash relief
Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today condoled the death of four persons in a stampede in Tiruvannamalai yesterday and announced an overall cash relief of Rs four lakh.
Feb 09, 2016, 14:17 PM IST
Women to operate two-wheeler ambulances in Tamil Nadu
During the first 10 minutes, medical assistance like immobilising the affected parts, resuscitation, providing oxygen, controlling bleeding increase the chances of an accident victim's survival.
Feb 08, 2016, 22:45 PM IST
Jayalalithaa seeks PM Modi's help for release of Indian fishermen in Sri Lanka
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi `s intervention to secure the release of nine Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy on January 30.
Feb 01, 2016, 16:11 PM IST
Triple suicide: Jayalalithaa transfers students to govt college
Days after three girl students of a private college killed themselves over alleged exorbitant fee demands, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Saturday ordered transfer of the yoga and naturopathy students from that institution to a state-run college.
Jan 30, 2016, 14:07 PM IST
Jallikattu issue echoes in Tamil Nadu Assembly
Finance Minister O Panneerselvam, also Leader of the House, said CM J Jayalalithaa was 'determined' to take legal steps to hold jallikattu in the state.
Jan 21, 2016, 13:18 PM IST
J Jayalalithaa launches 'Amma Call Centre'
In an initiative aimed at quick delivery of government services, Tamil Nadu Chief J
Jan 19, 2016, 14:29 PM IST
Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal amid Jallikattu dampener
The harvest festival Pongal is being celebrated with enthusiasm and traditional fervour in Tamil Nadu today, even though the stay on the bull-taming sport (Jallikattu) had put a dampener on the festivities.
Jan 15, 2016, 09:14 AM IST
CJI asks Jallikattu organizers to move before appropriate bench
The Centre`s notification lifting ban on Jallikattu during the festival of Pongal in Tamil Nadu was challenged in the Supreme Court on Monday.
Jan 13, 2016, 12:00 PM IST
Modi govt allowed 'Jallikattu' to please few political leaders of South: Congress
Jallikattu - Tamil Nadu's bull-taming sport is considered a traditional one, and conducted during Pongal celebrations.
Jan 09, 2016, 17:07 PM IST
Animal welfare groups to challenge Jallikattu ban removal
Through a notification on January 7, 2016, the union government said animals like bears, monkeys, tigers, panthers, lions and bulls "shall not be exhibited or trained as a performing animal", at the same time making an exception for use of bulls at Jallikattu and bullock-cart races in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab and a few other states, with few safeguards to protect these animals.
Jan 08, 2016, 19:53 PM IST
Centre lifts ban on Jallikattu - bull taming sport of Tamil Nadu
Jallikattu is an integral part of Pongal festivities in Tamil Nadu and was banned by the Supreme Court in 2014.
Jan 08, 2016, 11:17 AM IST
Central team meets Jayalalithaa to assess flood damage in Tamil Nadu
An eight-member inter-ministerial team deputed by the Centre to assess the flood damage in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday met Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who asked them to make an "in-depth assessment" and submit its report to the Union Home Ministry "expeditiously."
Jan 05, 2016, 14:10 PM IST
Right poll strategy would be chalked out: Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who is also AIADMK general secretary, on Thursday said here she would decide on the right strategy for the ensuing Assembly Elections.
Dec 31, 2015, 14:06 PM IST
Jayalalithaa wants ordinance to allow 'Jallikattu'
She made the plea in a communication on Tuesday to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Dec 23, 2015, 15:54 PM IST
Shocking! Broken branches saved elderly couple during Tamil Nadu floods
On December 14, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa had urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sanction a special scheme for constructing 50,000 houses for urban poor in Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore.
Dec 20, 2015, 14:03 PM IST
Jayalalithaa seeks PM Narendra Modi's intervention on post-matric scholarship issue
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for the release of over Rs 1,500 crore towards Post-Matric Scholarship to SC/ST students under a centrally sponsored scheme.
Dec 17, 2015, 13:52 PM IST
Kerala wants PM's intervention to resolve Mullaperiyar issue
With concerns over water level in Mullaperiyar dam nearly touching the permissible limit of 142 feet, the Kerala government on Tuesday expressed anxiety over Tamil Nadu's "indifferent" attitude and said the state would be taking legal options.
Dec 08, 2015, 15:27 PM IST
