Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2016

Jallikattu will be conducted next year in Tamil Nadu if DMK comes to power: Karunanidhi

DMK President M Karunanidhi on Wednesday assured to bring back the banned bull-taming sport 'jallikattu' and said that Tamil Nadu will celebrate the festival next year if the party comes to power in the May 16 Assembly elections.

May 04, 2016, 17:01 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Did DMK use Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' teaser to target AIADMK, Jayalalithaa over Chennai floods?

After creating a huge buzz on internet and movie circles, Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' teaser is making news in political corridors too!

May 04, 2016, 09:52 AM IST

Sonia, Rahul to campaign in Tamil Nadu on May 5, 7

Congress President Sonia Gandhi will share the dais with DMK chief M Karunanidhi in Chennai on May 5 in support of DMK-Congress candidates, while Vice President Rahul Gandhi will address election meetings in three cities on May 7 to drum up support for the combine for the May 16 Assembly polls.

May 03, 2016, 16:35 PM IST

344 candidates to battle it out in Puducherry

Of the 344 candidates, 322 were men, 21 women and one comes under 'other gender' category.

May 02, 2016, 22:56 PM IST

BJP TN chief receives 'threat' message

A threat was given to her life if she did not pay heed to the warning, they said quoting the SMS received by the leader last night.

May 02, 2016, 19:04 PM IST

Know why Jayalalithaa’s canteens serving sambar rice, idlis can impact TN polls!

The canteens' popularity has been so huge that they draw thousands of people to their doorsteps everyday.

May 02, 2016, 17:47 PM IST

AIADMK protests transfers of IAS, IPS officers by Election Commission

The ruling AIADMK on Monday "strongly protested" the manner in which transfers of many IAS and IPS officials were effected by the Election Commission in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, describing it as "an apparent knee jerk response to motivated petitions and representations" from DMK and Congress.

May 02, 2016, 15:10 PM IST

AIADMK government implemented several worker welfare schemes: Jayalalithaa

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday said her government has implemented several welfare schemes for the workers.

May 02, 2016, 00:39 AM IST

Tamil Nadu polls: Modi govt taking anti-working class initiatives, says CPI

Referring to RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's "one-eyed king" remarks, Raja said though BJP ministers have criticised him over it, "his (Rajan's) comments explain everything.  

May 01, 2016, 17:29 PM IST

'DMK chief Karuna's sole aim to woo youth to see family rule continues'

Mocking DMK Chief M Karunanidhi for wooing the youth to make him Chief Minister again at the age of 92, CPI leader D Pandian today alleged that his sole aim was to see that the "dynastic rule" continues.

May 01, 2016, 15:57 PM IST

TN polls: DMK promises metro rail service for Coimbatore

In his poll campaign in support of party and alliance candidates in different constituencies, Stalin alleged that AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa had failed to fulfil her electoral promises given in 2011.

Apr 29, 2016, 22:13 PM IST

Taking cash for vote will bring thief as leader: Kamal Haasan

  Raising his voice against voters accepting money for vote, film star Kamal Haasan on Friday said if a citizen accepts money for this purpose "you will only get a thief as your leader".

Apr 29, 2016, 18:40 PM IST

Shades of DMK promises in Cong manifesto for TN polls

Echoing many poll promises made by its key ally DMK, Congress on Wednesday released its manifesto, saying it would implement prohibition, end corruption and set up a Lokayukta, if the combine is voted to power, in the May 16 Assembly polls.

Apr 27, 2016, 21:51 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2016: Congress releases manifesto, promises ban on 'Jallikattu'

Congress party released its manifesto for the 2016 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Apr 27, 2016, 12:48 PM IST

AIADMK leaders bend down to touch road on which Jayalalithaa's SUV crossed - Watch video

Some would say its crossing all limits. Former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam and several other AIADMK leaders were seen bending to touch a road in Chennai on Monday to show 'respect' towards AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa.

Apr 27, 2016, 00:27 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2016: Jayalalithaa trashes DMK's inaction claim over projects

AIADMK supremo and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Tuesday reeled out statistics to show how her announcements in the Tamil Nadu Assembly over new projects have progressed in several departments.

Apr 26, 2016, 23:46 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2016: Salem PMK candidate attacked

PMK candidate for Salem West constituency R Arul and another party functionary were injured after they were allegedly attacked by some unidentified men near here, police said on Tuesday.

Apr 26, 2016, 10:58 AM IST

PMK CM nominee Anbumani Ramadoss declares Rs 30.12 lakh moveable asset

Anbumani Ramadoss has filed his nomination from Pennagaram constituency for the May 16 Assembly elections.

Apr 26, 2016, 00:50 AM IST

Jayalalithaa assets worth Rs 113.73 crore, Rs 3.40 crore less than in 2015

AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Monday declared assets worth Rs 113.73 crore, Rs.3.40 crore less than what she had declared last year.

Apr 26, 2016, 00:19 AM IST

Newly formed poll front to contest 18 seats in Tamil Nadu

Social Welfare Front, comprising three political parties, Monday announced its candidates for the 18 constituencies for the May 16 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

Apr 25, 2016, 15:48 PM IST