Online petition against Sasikala’s elevation gathers steam, receives over 1.20 lakh signatures
Even as AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala gears up to be sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, an online petition opposing her imminent elevation, is gathering mass support.
Feb 07, 2017, 13:19 PM IST
MK Stalin likely to visit Delhi
DMK Working President MK Stalin is likely to visit New Delhi to meet President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh to appraise them of the political situation in Tamil Nadu.
Feb 07, 2017, 11:10 AM IST
Not concerned about who becomes Tamil Nadu CM, will play Oppn: DMK
The DMK on Monday said it is not concerned about who occupies the chair of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister but will play the role of a responsible Opposition and "monitor" functioning of the state government, which it termed as "anti-people".
Feb 06, 2017, 17:48 PM IST
R Ashwin shuts down fan troll after bowling a googly to ongoing political scenario in Tamil Nadu
Ravichandran Ashwin shows his hilarious side, this time surrounding the current political scenario in Tamil Nadu.
Feb 06, 2017, 16:00 PM IST
Sasikala set to be Tamil Nadu CM: Chidambaram says people `now moving in opposite directions`
AIADMK MLAs on Sunday elected general secretary VK Sasikala, 59, as their legislature leader, two months after her mentor J Jayalalithaa died.
Feb 06, 2017, 09:17 AM IST
Jallikattu protesters held Osama bin Laden's pictures: Tamil Nadu CM
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader added that anti-national and anti-social elements did not want the Jallikattu protests to end.
Jan 27, 2017, 12:43 PM IST
Jallikattu to be held at Avaniapuram on Feb 5
Jallikattu would be held at Avaniapuram in the district on February 5 in which about 500 bulls would be used, officials said on Tuesday.
Jan 24, 2017, 13:38 PM IST
LIVE - Tamil Nadu Governor promulgates Ordinance lifting ban on Jallikattu
A day after the Central government gave its nod, the Tamil Nadu government on Saturday cleared an Ordinance to enable the holding of popular bull-taming sport Jallikattu in the state.
Jan 21, 2017, 21:32 PM IST
Central team arrives to assess drought impact in Tamil Nadu
The state government had urged the Centre to sanction Rs 39,565 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund towards mitigation measures.
Jan 21, 2017, 12:31 PM IST
Jallikattu row: Centre clears Tamil Nadu government's ordinance
The Tamil Nadu Cabinet is expected to meet on Saturday morning to clear the ordinance and recommend it to the Governor Vidyasagar Rao for promulgation.
Jan 21, 2017, 00:18 AM IST
Jallikattu stir: As it happened on Friday
In the Tamil Nadu government's draft ordinance, bulls will be denotified from the list of 'performing animals' in the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Jan 20, 2017, 21:50 PM IST
Tamil Nadu can make law to treat Jallikattu as traditional sport: Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi
As protests demanding Jallikattu swelled on the streets of Tamil Nadu, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi on Thursday said the state government has the power to enact a law to treat Jallikattu as a traditional sport, but cautioned that the animals should not be harmed or cruelly treated during such events.
Jan 19, 2017, 21:44 PM IST
PETA may take legal route if Centre brings ordinance on Jallikattu
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India on Thursday said it may take the legal route if the Centre brings an ordinance to enable the conduct of Jallikattu or continue its campaign to create awareness against the holding of the bull-taming sport in Tamil Nadu.
Jan 19, 2017, 18:13 PM IST
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar backs Jallikattu, calls for respecting people's faith
Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, on Thursday voiced his support for the ancient bull-taming sport Jallikattu
Jan 19, 2017, 15:05 PM IST
Jallikattu protests continue in Tamil Nadu, sea of protesters camp on Marina beach
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to urge him to pass an ordinance to enable the conduct of Jallikattu.
Jan 19, 2017, 08:33 AM IST
Tamil Nadu ministers hold talks with pro-Jallikattu protestors
More than 200 youths were taken into custody on Monday night after they held protests at Alanganallur village demanding lifting of the ban on Jallikattu.
Jan 18, 2017, 08:33 AM IST
Supreme Court rejects plea for judgement on Jallikattu before Pongal
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to pass order before Saturday on plea challenging Centre's notification allowing Jallikattu.
Jan 12, 2017, 11:13 AM IST
TN CM Panneerselvam to hold meeting to discuss state budget, farmers suicide
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam will hold a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday to discuss farmers suicide, drought issue and the state budget.
Jan 04, 2017, 11:01 AM IST
After Sasikala takes charge of AIADMK, is the time up for CM Panneerselvam?
AIADMK propaganda secretary and deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha M Thambi Durai on Monday urged party general secretary VK Sasikala to immediately take over as the state's Chief Minister.
Jan 02, 2017, 12:37 PM IST
After Bharat Ratna, AIADMK now demands Nobel Prize, Magsaysay Award for Jayalalithaa
AIADMK has also demanded that Jayalalithaa's birthday be adopted as 'National Farmers Day'.
Dec 29, 2016, 12:55 PM IST
