K Palaniswami

Erode Bypoll: BJP favours EPS' candidate, asks OPS to support decision

Making the party's stand with regard to the byelection and alliance clear, Tamil Nadu BJP State chief K Annamalai said the party has appealed to both the AIADMK leaders to face the election as one solid force and defeat the DMK-backed Congress candidate.

Feb 04, 2023, 23:07 PM IST

AIADMK expels brother of OPS for meeting Sasikala

The AIADMK on Saturday expelled O Raja, brother of party chief coordinator and former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, from the primary membership of the party.

Mar 05, 2022, 18:47 PM IST

Differential pricing of COVID-19 vaccines unfair: Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami

Palaniswami requested the Centre to procure and supply the entire required quantity of vaccine for administering all groups including those in the age group of 18-45.

Apr 26, 2021, 18:32 PM IST

EC reprimands DMK leader A Raja for poll code violation, bars him from campaigning for 48 hours

The Election Commission on Thursday reprimanded DMK leader A Raja for alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct and barred him from campaigning for the nest 48 hours in poll-bound Tamil Nadu.

Apr 01, 2021, 14:32 PM IST

EC notice to DMK leader A Raja for derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami’s mother

The Election Commission has issued a show-cause notice to DMK leader A Raja for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and his mother during an election campaign.

Mar 31, 2021, 08:15 AM IST

Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami pledges to donate eyes

The Chief Minister also launched the website www.Hmis.Tn.Gov.In/eye- donor, which would be helpful to people interested in eye donation.

Sep 07, 2020, 13:17 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami, staff members test negative for coronavirus

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami and his staff members have tested negative for coronavirus COVID-19 on Tuesday. According to reports, the Covid test results of Chief Minister Edappadi K palaniswami and his staff members have returned negative.

Jul 14, 2020, 10:52 AM IST

Central team to assess COVID-19 situation in Tamil Nadu meets CM K Palaniswami

A team, deputed by the Central government to assess the COVID-19 situation in Tamil Nadu, met Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Friday and discussed the strategy to contain the spread of the virus.

Jul 10, 2020, 18:20 PM IST

After Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till May 31

After Maharashtra and Punjab, Tamil Nadu government on Sunday extended the lockdown amid coronavirus COVID-19 in the state till May 31. Chief Minister Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced new relaxations such as the resumption of public transportation in 25 districts after a hiatus of nearly two months.

May 17, 2020, 16:35 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami says only 15 per cent medical seats allotted to other states

Tamil Nadu will have a large share in the number of medical colleges in the country, Palaniswami said, adding there were only 1,945 medical seats till 2011 . The late chief minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa created an additional 885 medical seats, he said.

Mar 06, 2020, 15:05 PM IST

Water woes in Tamil Nadu: DMK holds protest, government says don't play politics

DMK workers on Wednesday held a protest in front of Coimbatore City Corporation Office demanding immediate solution for the severe water crisis.

Jun 19, 2019, 13:38 PM IST

Cyclone Fani: Tamil Nadu pitches in with Rs 10 crore aid to Odisha

The severe cyclonic storm has caused unprecedented and extensive damage in Odisha, especially in the holy town of Puri, said Palaniswami.  

May 05, 2019, 18:35 PM IST

Confer Param Vir Chakra on Wing Commander Abhinandan: TN CM Palaniswami to PM Modi

The MiG-21 Bison aircraft piloted by Wng Cdr Varthaman had shot down Pakistan Air Force F-16 fighter jet when it tried to violate India's air space.

Mar 08, 2019, 16:22 PM IST

Plastics ban: Tamil Nadu bill for imposing fine on offenders

Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration and Rural Development minister S P Velumani moved a bill in this regard in the state Assembly on Wednesday.

Feb 13, 2019, 18:25 PM IST

Tamil Nadu government announces special assistance of Rs 2,000 to BPL families

Making a statement under Rule 110 in the assembly, Chief Minister K Palaniswami said the proposal was part of the state government's efforts to ensure inclusive growth.

Feb 11, 2019, 14:11 PM IST

Cyclone Gaja: Death toll rises to 45, protests break out over relief work

Palainiswami said 1.7 lakh trees had been uprooted, 735 cattle died, 1.17 lakh houses damaged and 88,102 hectare agricultural land affected in six districts due to the cyclone.

Nov 19, 2018, 11:24 AM IST

Cyclone Gaja: JP Nadda speaks to TN Health Minister, assures of all possible help from Centre

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday assured all possible help from the centre to the areas affected by Cyclone Gaja. 

Nov 17, 2018, 22:07 PM IST

TN govt extends term for Justice Arumughaswamy committee probing Jayalalithaa's death

The Justice Arumughaswamy Commission, which has been probing the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, on Wednesday got an extension for its term from Tamil Nadu government. 

Oct 24, 2018, 16:35 PM IST

Even your father could not harm AIADMK, what are you going to do: Palaniswami asks Stalin

Hitting out at DMK, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Sunday claimed it was levelling graft charges against the ruling AIADMK only out of fear of anticipated adverse verdicts against its leaders in pending corruption cases.

Oct 21, 2018, 20:44 PM IST

TN Chief Minister K Palaniswami urges PM Modi's intervention for release of 6 fishermen held in Iran

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene for the release of six fishermen detained by Iranian authorities.

Oct 05, 2018, 16:58 PM IST