Palaniswami

EC takes cognisance of bribery allegations in RK Nagar bypoll in Chennai: Report

Campaigning for the December 21 bye-election to RK Nagar Assembly constituency ended on Tuesday.

Dec 19, 2017, 21:56 PM IST

Cyclone Ockhi: Rajnath speaks Tamil Nadu, Kerala CMs

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday talked to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami and Kerala`s Pinarayi Vijayan over phone to take stock of situation about the areas in their states hit by Cyclone Ockhi, an official said on Monday.

Dec 05, 2017, 00:42 AM IST

Cyclone Ockhi: Storm likely to intensify; PM Narendra Modi calls Tamil Nadu CM, assures all help

The Prime Minister assured CM Palaniswami of all sort of assistance in view of the destruction caused by the cyclone. 

Dec 02, 2017, 11:29 AM IST

Didn't murder anyone, will continue caricaturing, says cartoonist Bala out on bail

Freelance cartoonist G Bala, who was arrested on Sunday for his caricature on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami and Police Commissioner, was granted bail by the Tirunelveli District Court on Monday.

Nov 06, 2017, 12:04 PM IST

Cartoonist arrested for 'defamatory' caricature on Tamil Nadu CM

A freelance cartoonist was arrested for a cartoon depicting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami allegedly in a distasteful manner.

Nov 05, 2017, 23:17 PM IST

Kamal Haasan hails police department for going beyond call of duty

Veteran film star Kamal Haasan,who is expected to soon take the political plunge, today lauded the police Department for relief work in areas inundated in heavy rains, saying "good citizens shine with or without uniform".

Nov 04, 2017, 14:56 PM IST

Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Chennai, throws traffic out of gear

The local administration has identified 15 zones where the situation has dramatically worsened. 

Nov 02, 2017, 23:46 PM IST

PM Modi is with us, nobody can shake AIADMK: Tamil Nadu Minister

Tamil Nadu Minister K T Rajendra Balaji has said "nobody can shake" the AIADMK as long as Prime Minister Narendra Modi "supports the party".

Oct 21, 2017, 13:17 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Congress questions EPS, OPS' silence over Jayalalithaa's death

The Tamil Nadu Congress on Saturday raised questions on the silence of Chief Minister K. Palanisamy, Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Jayalalithaa`s death in a Chennai hospital last year.

Sep 30, 2017, 07:14 AM IST

Election Commission to hear AIADMK 'two leaves' poll symbol case on Oct 5

The Election Commission of India on Thursday told the factions of the AIDMK that it will hear their competing claims to the party's frozen 'two leaves' poll symbol on October 5.

Sep 22, 2017, 00:10 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker disqualifies AIADMK rebel MLAs - Full list

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker on Monday disqualified 18 AIADMK MLAs.

Sep 18, 2017, 21:35 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM expresses desire to join NDA, praises cordial ties

Because of this “cordiality”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised full support to the state government, he reportedly said.

Sep 18, 2017, 17:08 PM IST

DMK moves Madras HC seeking direction to Governor to order floor test

The DMK on Monday moved the Madras High Court, seeking a direction to the Tamil Nadu governor to order a floor test for the K Palaniswami-led state government in the Assembly in the wake of a group of ruling AIADMK MLAs withdrawing support to the chief minister.

Sep 12, 2017, 19:46 PM IST

Only 111 AIADMK MLAs in Tamil Nadu attend meet convened by CM Palaniswami

On August 21, rival AIADMK factions led by Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam had merged.

Sep 05, 2017, 16:54 PM IST

Dhinakaran loyalists reject invite to attend AIADMK MLAs meet convened by CM

The TTV Dhinakaran faction of the ruling AIADMK on Monday said it has rejected an invite to participate in tomorrow's party legislators' meeting convened by Chief Minister K Palaniswami and asserted there is no change in its stand that the CM should be removed.

Sep 04, 2017, 17:12 PM IST

Dhinakaran effects more changes in AIADMK: 'Uncle' questions governor delay

Keeping up the heat on Chief Minister K Palaniswami, sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran on Tuesday effected more changes in the party, even as his uncle V Divakaran claimed the AIADMK government has lost majority and questioned the "delay" by the Governor in acting against it.

Aug 29, 2017, 23:18 PM IST

TTV Dhinkaran has been sacked as AIADMK general secretary: CM K Palaniswami

Hitting back at rebel AIADMK leader Dhinakaran, a meeting chaired by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Monday said he was sacked from the post of deputy general secretary on August 10 itself and changes made by him in the party posts were invalid.

Aug 28, 2017, 18:10 PM IST

Little work, more play for 19 rebel AIADMK MLAs at Puducherry resort

On Monday morning, the legislators were spotted practising yoga, hanging from a wooden pole and involved in recreational activities.

Aug 28, 2017, 10:43 AM IST

AIADMK to be part of Modi government: BJP leader

The AIADMK will soon join the NDA and be a part of the Modi government at the Centre, a senior BJP leader has said.

Aug 27, 2017, 17:57 PM IST

AIADMK merger row: Dhinakaran removes chief whip Rajendran from key party post

Sidelined AIADMK deputy general secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Saturday removed chief government whip S Rajendran from a key party post.

Aug 26, 2017, 15:56 PM IST