Karunanidhi

Family tree of M Karunanidhi, DMK patriarch and Tamil Nadu’s Kalaignar

While Karunanidhi's rivalry with AIADMK’s J Jayalalithaa remained the highlight of his political career, his personal life and family have also been the focal point of news on several occasions.

Aug 07, 2018, 19:36 PM IST

M Karunanidhi: Tamil Nadu's Kalaignar and torch bearer of federalism in Indian politics leaves a massive void

M Karunanidhi is dead. The characteristic rasping voice that has been one of the icons of Tamil Nadu's politics for over 60 years will speak no more.

Aug 07, 2018, 19:02 PM IST

'Significant decline' in Karunanidhi's health, vital organ functions continue to deteriorate: Kauvery Hospital

Karunanidhi's health declined late on Monday and he continues to be under observation of doctors at the Kauvery hospital. 

Aug 07, 2018, 16:46 PM IST

Karunanidhi remains critical, Stalin meets Tamil Nadu CM

Karunanidhi's health declined late on Monday and he continues to be under observation of doctors at the Kauvery hospital.

Aug 07, 2018, 16:31 PM IST

Karunanidhi critical; Tamil Nadu DGP asks police to remain on high alert

Tamil Nadu Director General of Police has asked police machinery across the state to remain on alert.

Aug 07, 2018, 16:27 PM IST

Karunanidhi was critical in the morning, recovering now: Tamil Nadu Congress president

Kauvery Hospital, where DMK leader and veteran politician is currently admitted, had last week said that the 94-year-old needs to be kept for an extended period 'due to age-related overall decline in his health.'

Aug 06, 2018, 16:03 PM IST

Photo Gallery: DMK chief Karunanidhi in hospital, politicians flock to meet him

DMK leader and veteran politician M Karunanidhi will have to stay in the hospital for an extended period 'due to age-related overall decline in his health', Kauvery Hospital said on Tuesday. 

Aug 01, 2018, 11:13 AM IST

Karunanidhi needs to stay here for extended period, says Kauvery Hospital

Karunanidhi was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital on Saturday after his blood pressure dropped.

Jul 31, 2018, 18:56 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi meets ailing Karunanidhi in hospital, says he is stable

The Kauvery Hospital continues to teem with party cadres from various districts albeit in reduced numbers due to the appeal of the party to avoid visits and help maintain calm.

Jul 31, 2018, 17:15 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi to visit ailing Karunanidhi at Kauvery hospital in Chennai on Tuesday

The 94-year-old leader was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Kauvery Hospital at around 1:30 am on Saturday.

Jul 31, 2018, 11:24 AM IST

Rumours of Anna University being shut floats on social media amid M Karunandhi’s deteriorating health reports

Rumours of Anna University declaring a holiday due to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) stalwart M Karunanidhi's detoriating heath, circulated widely on social media on Sunday.

Jul 30, 2018, 09:11 AM IST

Stalin says Karunanidhi's health normalising, urges party workers to maintain calm

Scenes of chaos erupted outside the Chennai hospital with police resorting to lathi charge.

Jul 30, 2018, 00:24 AM IST

Well-wishers of M Karunanidhi lathi charged outside Chennai hospital

Rumours have been aplenty about Karunanidhi's health which led to chaotic scenes outside Kauvery Hospital.

Jul 29, 2018, 23:34 PM IST

Karunanidhi in hospital: From PM Modi to Rahul Gandhi, wishes continue to pour in

From national to regional leaders have joined thousands of party workers in praying for Karunanidhi's speedy recovery.

Jul 29, 2018, 22:45 PM IST

M Karunanidhi recovering after health scare, family members leave hospital

A hospital bulletin informed that there was a 'transient setback' in Karunanidhi's clinical condition but his vital signs have begun normalising.

Jul 29, 2018, 21:53 PM IST

First photo of Karunanidhi from hospital released, Vice President​ Venkaiah Naidu comes calling

The photograph was taken at the Intensive Care Unit of the Kauvery Hospital in Alwarpet in Chennai.

Jul 29, 2018, 15:47 PM IST

Karunanidhi stable, politicos visit hospital, pour wishes on Twitter

Karunanidhi, who turned 94 last month, was admitted to hospital in Chennai on July 18. The hospital had said he had undergone a procedure to replace his tracheostomy tube. He had the tube placed in December 2016 to help improve his breathing. Karunanidhi had been discharged after the procedure on July 23.

Jul 29, 2018, 07:50 AM IST

Karunanidhi is in the ICU but his condition is stable, says hospital

The veteran leader had been receiving treatment at home, but was shifted to the hospital again on Friday night.

Jul 28, 2018, 22:50 PM IST

M Karunanidhi becomes first Indian political figure to lead party for 50 years

It has been a journey of ups and downs as leader of DMK party. For Karunanidhi, politics has been an innings played like no other.

Jul 27, 2018, 07:00 AM IST

'Slight decline' in Karunanidhi's health due to age-related ailments, says hospital

The statement further added that the DMK veteran is being monitored and treated round the clock by a team of medical and nursing professionals, who are providing hospital-level care at his home.

Jul 26, 2018, 21:08 PM IST