Palaniswami

Tamil Nadu ministers revolt against Sasikala, Dinakaran; some loyalists back AIADMK general secretary

An influential section of Sasikala loyalists led by Chief Minister EK Palaniswami on Tuesday revolted against the AIADMK general secretary.

Apr 18, 2017, 21:36 PM IST

RK Nagar by-polls: DMK for dismissal of Palaniswami Govt

Following the cancellation of the by-polls in Chennai`s R.K. Nagar constituency, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Monday demanded the dismissal of Edappadi K. Palaniswami-led Tamil Nadu Government and immediate action against the culprits.

Apr 10, 2017, 12:48 PM IST

CM Palaniswami reviews drought relief measures in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday reviewed drought relief measures taken up by various government departments to tackle the drought situation in the state.

Mar 28, 2017, 18:09 PM IST

PMK stage demo condemning the killing of Tamil Nadu fisherman

PMK cadres today staged a protest here to condemn the killing of an Indian fisherman allegedly by Sri Lankan Navy.

Mar 18, 2017, 17:36 PM IST

Tamil Nadu fishermen protest over killing of colleague, CM Palaniswami writes to PM Narendra Modi

Hundreds of fishermen on Tuesday staged a demonstration in Rameswaram island of Tamil Nadu to protest the killing of an Indian fisherman allegedly by the Sri Lankan Navy, as Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami sought the Centre’s intervention on the matter. 

Mar 07, 2017, 17:37 PM IST

Jayalalithaa's demise: Panneerselvam camp meets Chennai top cop again, seek permission on staging fast

The O Panneerselvam faction today met Greater Chennai Police Commissioner S George for the second time, seeking permission to observe a one-day fast here, part of their March 8 state-wide stir in district capitals, seeking an independent probe into the demise of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa

Mar 06, 2017, 17:15 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami announces relief to kin of boat mishap victims

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today announced a solatium of Rs two lakh each to the families of nine persons who drowned when the private boat.

Feb 27, 2017, 11:49 AM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami meets PM Narendra Modi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E K Palaniswami met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport here tonight.

Feb 24, 2017, 23:25 PM IST

Remembering Amma: Tamil Nadu celebrates Jayalalithaa's 69th birthday

Despite the current political turbulence in the state, there is no let-up in zeal and extravagance when it comes to celebrating the birthday of late Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa.

Feb 24, 2017, 10:23 AM IST

Relief for CM Palaniswami, Madras HC asks DMK to produce evidence on TN assembly ruckus

The Madras High Court on Wednesday adjourned the DMK petition challenging Edappadi K Palaniswami's winning trust vote in the Tamil Nadu assembly till Monday.

Feb 22, 2017, 12:35 PM IST

DMK will bring no-confidence motion against Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker: MK Stalin

Stalin on Monday called all to join DMK's hunger protests on February 22.

Feb 20, 2017, 23:43 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami takes charge, announces five major sops for women, fishermen

Newly-sworn in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced a series of sops on Monday, that were a part of AIADMK's poll promise, on his first day in office. 

Feb 20, 2017, 15:58 PM IST

Tamil Nadu crisis: CM Palaniswami calls on Governor Rao, holds brief discussion

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, along with his cabinet colleagues on Sunday called on Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao at the Raj Bhavan here.

Feb 19, 2017, 16:16 PM IST

Tamil Nadu crisis: Panneerselvam meets Governor, DMK calls for statewide hunger strike on Feb 22

DMK has announced a statewide hunger strike on February 22 against the trust vote in Tamil Nadu assembly.

Feb 19, 2017, 13:19 PM IST

FIR filed against DMK leader Stalin for protest against trust vote at Chennai's Marina Beach

The Chennai Police has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against DMK Working President and Leader of the Opposition MK Stalin for holding a protest in Chennai on Saturday. 

Feb 19, 2017, 11:02 AM IST

Subramanian Swamy attacks DMK for TN assembly ruckus, hails Guv for appointing Palaniswami as CM

Blaming the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for the ruckus that took place in the Tamil Nadu Assembly during the floor test, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Sunday said that DMK MLAs were the ones who created chaos in the assembly while AIADMK MLAs sat quietly.

Feb 19, 2017, 10:08 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister EK Palaniswami wins trust vote: As it happened

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday won the vote of confidence in the state Assembly. Palaniswami, who was sworn in on Thursday as Chief Minister, won by 122 voice votes.

Feb 18, 2017, 18:42 PM IST

Tamil Nadu assembly adjourned till 3 pm after massive ruckus by DMK MLAs

Amid pandemonium, the Tamil Nadu assembly Speaker P. Dhanapal on Saturday sent out legislators belonging to DMK for creating ruckus and adjourned the House till 3 p.m.

Feb 18, 2017, 14:20 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami loses another legislator ahead of confidence vote

Hours before Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami seeks a vote of confidence in the Tamil Nadu assembly on Saturday, Arun Kumar, a legislator from Coimbatore North has also jumped shift.

Feb 18, 2017, 10:44 AM IST

Sasikala sees Palaniswami take oath from Bengaluru jail

AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala on Thursday watched on television K. Palaniswami taking oath as the new Chief Minster of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan in Chennai from the Central Jail on the city's southern outskirts, said sources.

Feb 17, 2017, 00:52 AM IST