J Jayalalithaa

Heavy rain batters Chennai, other places

The weather department has warned of isolated heavy rain over Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Nov 24, 2015, 00:06 AM IST

PM Modi sanctions nearly Rs 940 cr assistance for flood-hit Tamil Nadu

The Centre is also sending a team to Tamil Nadu to assess the damage and "further action will be taken after the team submits its report," it said. The assistance was sanctioned in response to a request of the state government.

Nov 23, 2015, 20:21 PM IST

Heavy rains continue in Tamil Nadu, toll rises to 122

The toll in rain-related incidents since the onset of the north-east monsoon last month rose to 122 on Sunday with the death of a 27-year old man here in a building collapse, police said.

Nov 22, 2015, 17:27 PM IST

Chennai areas face fresh flooding threat as 5000 cusecs water discharged from lake

As per ANI, authorities have discharged surplus 5000 cusecs water from Chembarambakkam Lake.

Nov 20, 2015, 10:03 AM IST

Rain fury continues in Tamil Nadu; Chennai water-logged, Army, IAF deployed

Due to incessant rainfall in Chennai and across Tamil Nadu, train services have been severely affected, leaving normal lives disrupted.

Nov 17, 2015, 10:12 AM IST

Rs 30 L to families of 10 police personnel killed in mishaps in TN

Tamil Nadu govt Tuesday announced an overall relief of Rs 30 lakh to the families of 10 police personnel killed in road accidents.

Nov 03, 2015, 13:38 PM IST

Jayalalithaa calls for 'greater mandate' in 2016 Assembly polls

Eyeing for a "massive" electoral victory in the 2016 Assembly polls, AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday urged her supporters to work for a "grander" mandate than all those achieved so far by the party in various elections.

Oct 16, 2015, 14:56 PM IST

Jayalalithaa writes to PM Modi, seeks "immediate release" of arrested fishermen

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking "immediate release" of 102 Tamil fishermen currently under Sri Lankan custody.

Oct 13, 2015, 21:59 PM IST

TN seeks central intervention for resuming power generation from KNPP

With its wind season drawing to a close and no clear indication of when Unit-I of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) would recommence operations, Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday sought Central intervention in this matter.

Oct 07, 2015, 12:28 PM IST

After 'Amma canteen', Jayalalithaa introduces 'Amma mobile phone' scheme in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday announced distribution of Amma mobile phones to trainers of women’s self-help groups. Making this announcement in the state assembly, Jayalalithaa said in the first phase, 20,000 mobile phones at an outlay of Rs.15 crore would be distributed.

Sep 29, 2015, 12:11 PM IST

Now, Amma mobile phone scheme in Tamil Nadu

 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Monday announced distribution of Amma mobile phones to trainers of women`s self-help groups.

Sep 28, 2015, 14:15 PM IST

PMK seeks all-party meet on Lankan war crimes issue

 PMK today appealed to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to convene an all-party meeting and lead a delegation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi pressing for a resolution seeking international probe into alleged war crimes during 2009 hostilities in Sri Lanka.

Sep 24, 2015, 20:06 PM IST

Jayalalithaa announces housing schemes for low and middle income

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday announced housing projects for low and middle income groups as well as for government employees.

Sep 15, 2015, 20:44 PM IST

Take vow for AIADMK's win in state poll: Jayalalithaa to party cadres

With elections to the Tamil Nadu Assembly months away, AIADMK General Secretary and Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday put her party cadre in the poll mode, asking them to take a vow to ensure a massive victory for the party by highlighting her government's achievements.

Sep 14, 2015, 16:10 PM IST