K Palaniswami

AIADMK factions blame each other for 'delay' in merger talks

Days after the two factions of AIADMK announced panels for the merger talk, the move hit yet another roadblock today as both sides blamed each other for the "delay" in taking the proposal forward.

Apr 24, 2017, 18:13 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami faction goes into huddle

The AIADMK Amma faction today went into a huddle under Chief Minister K Palaniswami, a day after the O Panneerselvam camp set formal removal of party General Secretary V K Sasikala and her deputy TTV Dinakaran as conditions for merger talks.

Apr 21, 2017, 13:05 PM IST

No revolt against me, no demand for sacking minister: Dhinakaran

Rallying behind embattled Tamil Nadu Minister C Vijayabaskar, AIADMK (Amma) faction leader TTV Dhinakaran today said no demand has been made by Chief Minister K Palaniswami or his colleagues to drop him.

Apr 14, 2017, 20:31 PM IST

Justice Indira Banerjee sworn-in as Chief Justice of Madras Madras High Court

Justice Indira Banerjee was sworn-in as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court here on Wednesday.

Apr 05, 2017, 14:26 PM IST

India should curb Sri Lanka's aggression against our fishermen, Tamil Nadu​ CM Palaniswami to PM Narendra Modi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take steps to curb Sri Lanka's "aggressive actions" against innocent Indian fishermen.

Mar 07, 2017, 17:39 PM IST

Sri Lankan Navy kills Indian fisherman, Tamil Nadu announces compensation

The attack on Indian fishermen comes a day after Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami wrote to PM Narendra Modi seeking the release of 85 fishermen under the Sri Lankan custody.
 

Mar 07, 2017, 12:37 PM IST

Chennai oil spill: TN seeks Rs 135.35 Cr from insurance cos

Tamil Nadu government has estimated that fishermen incurred loss of Rs 135.35 crore due to oil spill after two cargo ships collided here in January and asked Director General of Shipping to get funds released from insurance companies.

Mar 06, 2017, 15:06 PM IST

CM Palaniswami urges HRD minister to exempt Tamil Nadu from NEET

Tamil Nadu chief Minister K Palaniswami today urged Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar to exempt Tamil Nadu from the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).

Mar 03, 2017, 16:12 PM IST

M K Stalin turns 65; gets bull among gift

DMK Working President M K Stalin today celebrated his 65th birthday with cadres greeting him with presents of a large number of books and a bull.

Mar 01, 2017, 17:02 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami to meet PM Narendra Modi, raise issues like Cauvery water sharing, NEET

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami is in the national capital to meet the Prime Minister today.

Feb 27, 2017, 15:33 PM IST

M K Stalin meets Sonia, discusses political situation in Tamil Nadu

A day after DMK leader M K Stalin met President Pranab Mukherjee and submitted a memorandum on the events that took place in Tamil Nadu assembly last week, he met Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday.

Feb 24, 2017, 17:08 PM IST