VK Sasikala calls for reunification of AIADMK to make it a fighting force in Tamil Nadu
Sasikala said the party leaders and workers who are trying to prevent her entry into the AIADMK were indirectly supporting the DMK, said an IANS report. The estranged former interim general secretary of AIADMK expressed confidence in solving all the issues plaguing the party.
Jun 06, 2022, 14:12 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami warns party members against trusting Sasikala’s nephew TTV Dhinakaran
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami cited an example of 18 disqualified AIADMK rebel MLAs who sided with Dhinakaran in 2017 after he merged his led faction with that of his present deputy O Panneerselvam, who has renewed his assertion of 'retrieving' the ruling AIADMK post V K Sasikala's release.
Feb 10, 2021, 13:22 PM IST
CM Palaniswami announces crop loan waiver worth Rs 12k crore in Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced the waiver on Rs. 12,110 cr crop loans for the farmers who borrowed from cooperative banks. According to the Chief Minister, this move is to benefit over 16.43 lakhs farmers. The CM said that this announcement was intended to ease the burden of the farmers.
Feb 06, 2021, 19:24 PM IST
Tuticorin custodial deaths: AIADMK, DMK announce Rs 25 lakh aid each to kin of P Jayaraj, J Fennix
In a joint statement, CM K Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam said on behalf of the party that the two deaths were saddening and unfortunate and announced Rs 25 lakh to the bereaved kin.
Jun 27, 2020, 10:04 AM IST
TN CM Palaniswami wants PM Narendra Modi to include Tamil for study in other states
"This will be a great service to one of the most ancient languages of the world," tweeted Edappadi K. Palaniswami.
Jun 05, 2019, 12:14 PM IST
AIADMK leaders hail PM Narendra Modi, seek successive term for him as PM
Panneerselvam, the AIADMK coordinator and deputy chief minister, said the coming Lok Sabha polls was a fight between "dharma and adharma" and said his alliance was fighting to uphold dharma.
Mar 06, 2019, 19:51 PM IST
Will challenge NGT verdict on Sterlite issue in Supreme Court: Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami
The NGT said that the closure of the Sterlite plant was 'unjustifiable'.
Dec 15, 2018, 15:31 PM IST
Cyclone Gaja: Central team holds talks with Tamil Nadu CM
The cyclone has claimed 63 lives, with Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur and Pudukottai being the worst affected districts.
Nov 24, 2018, 15:06 PM IST
Gaja: CM to seek relief from Centre, TN releases Rs 1,000 Crore
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami will brief Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday about the devastation caused by the cyclonic storm 'Gaja' and seek a comprehensive central assistance package to tide over the situation.
Nov 21, 2018, 21:06 PM IST
Rameswaram-Dhanushkodi road in Tamil Nadu closed due to cyclone Gaja reopens after 3 days
PM Modi has said that all assistance would be provided to the people of Tamil Nadu affected by cyclone Gaja.
Nov 17, 2018, 09:13 AM IST
Cyclone Gaja claims 11 lives in Tamil Nadu; CM announces compensation for families of victims
Palaniswami announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund (CMPRF) for the families of the victims.
Nov 16, 2018, 13:15 PM IST
DMK, Naidu like chameleon, says Tamil Nadu chief minister Palaniswami
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami on Sunday slammed DMK and said that the opposition party is no less than a chameleon.
Nov 11, 2018, 23:03 PM IST
Dhinakaran claims OPS wanted to meet him to oust CM, AIADMK rejects charge
The 18 AIADMK MLAs had been disqualified by Speaker P Dhanapal last year for expressing lack of confidence in the chief minister.
Oct 05, 2018, 17:48 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
Prateebha suicide: Tamil Nadu government announces Rs 7 lakh relief to kin
Prateebha had allegedly committed suicide on June 4 by consuming poison, after she failed to could not clear the NEET, despite scoring good marks in classes X and XII.
Jun 06, 2018, 14:03 PM IST
Anti-Sterlite protest: 9 killed in Tuticorin; CM Palaniswami announces compensation, Opposition slams Tamil Nadu government
Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami on Tuesday announced a judicial inquiry into the violence in Tuticorin.
May 23, 2018, 00:26 AM IST
Standard of education in Tamil Nadu improved after vacancies filled: CM Palaniswami
The chief minister said upgradation of elementary schools to high schools and the latter to higher secondary schools has reduced the number of dropouts in the district.
May 14, 2018, 00:50 AM IST
Cauvery water row: Centre seeks 2 more weeks to present water sharing plan
The Supreme Court had earlier set May 3 deadline for the Centre to frame the draft scheme.
May 02, 2018, 12:01 PM IST
AIADMK not in alliance with BJP: Edappadi K Palaniswami amid pressure over Cauvery Management Board
The post-Jayalalithaa AIADMK has been perceived to be cosying up to the BJP.
Mar 21, 2018, 16:15 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami wants Centre to reconsider scrapping of Haj subsidy
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday asked the centre to reconsider its decision to revoke Haj subsidy.
Jan 17, 2018, 14:01 PM IST
