'The Kerala Story': Theatres Stop Screening Due To Poor Audience Response, Says Tamil Nadu Govt To SC
Tamil Nadu refuted the allegations of filmmakers that the State had imposed a "shadow ban" or issued an "alert" anticipating protests in connection with the release of the film due to which theatres in the State withdrew the film.
May 16, 2023, 15:55 PM IST
Bank of Baroda Unveils Co-Branded Debit Card Under TN Govt Scheme Of Financial Aid To Women Graduates
The Pudhumai Penn scheme by the government aims to enhance the enrolment ratio of the girls from government schools to higher educational institutions. Through this scheme, financial assistance of Rs 1,000 per month would be provided to ever girl till the completion of their degree course.
Mar 16, 2023, 19:07 PM IST
Govt open to considering changes in new name list, says Tamil Nadu Culture Minister
“We have not re-created a new name, we have only modified the existing ones as per Tamil phonetics. We have only changed the English version of the name. From the Central Committee, we received a list of 3500 names that had to be modified and we cut it down to 1018," he said
Jun 12, 2020, 01:06 AM IST
Tamil Nadu government orders closure of Sterlite plant in Tuticorin following death of 13 people
Large-scale violence on May 22 against the Sterlite copper plant in Tuticorin and police firing led to the death of 12 persons. Next day saw one more youth succumbing to injuries sustained in police firing.
May 28, 2018, 17:28 PM IST
Don't force school children to attend MGR centenary: High Court to Tamil Nadu government
Madras HC had on Wednesday had directed Tamil Nadu government not to force school children to attend birth centenary functions of ruling AIADMK founder.
Sep 28, 2017, 18:08 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami's camp questions Sasikala's nephew TTV Dhinakaran's appointments
A minister from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami's camp on Saturday questioned AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran's eligibility to name some of his loyalists as party office-bearers.
Aug 05, 2017, 22:11 PM IST
Tamil Nadu govt doctors to withdraw stir: Madras HC
The Tamil Nadu Government Doctors' Association on Sunday informed the Madras High Court of its decision to call off its over two-week stir demanding restoration of 50 per cent reservation for them in admission to postgraduate medical courses in the state.
May 07, 2017, 11:26 AM IST
Madras HC restrains Tamil Nadu govt from opening, relocating liquor shops
The Madras High Court on Tuesday granted an interim injunction restraining the Tamil Nadu government from opening or relocating state run TASMAC liquor shops along national or state highways.
Apr 25, 2017, 18:09 PM IST
Jayalalithaa's medical records made public; former Tamil Nadu CM needed 'prolonged' life support, suffered heart attack
Tamil Nadu government on Monday made Jayalalithaa's medical records public.
Mar 06, 2017, 18:17 PM IST
Tamil Nadu govt issues guidelines for holding Jallikattu
Tamil Nadu government has issued a set of stringent guidelines including CCTV surveillance and medical examination of bulls to ensure safe conduct of Jallikattu.
Jan 22, 2017, 23:47 PM IST
Stalin urges Tamil Nadu govt to implement drought relief measures
Expressing concern over deaths of farmers in the backdrop of monsoon failure in Tamil Nadu, DMK Working President M K Stalin today urged the state government to implement relief measures on 'war-footing' and take steps to prevent further fatalities of ryots.
Jan 08, 2017, 13:57 PM IST
Jayalalithaa meets TN governor, stakes claim; swearing-in on May 23
AIADMK general secretary and Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Saturday met Governor K. Rosaiah and formally staked claim to form the next government in the state.
May 22, 2016, 00:16 AM IST
We will ensure voters are not influenced: CEC on Rajiv killer issue
The Election Commission on Friday said it will take an "appropriate view" to ensure voters are not influenced if any reference comes to it on Tamil Nadu government's decision to remit the life sentence of killers of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Mar 04, 2016, 20:37 PM IST
HC directs TN not to permit rallies on Babri demolition from 2016
The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu government not to accord permission to any organisation to conduct demonstration or protest rallies to mark the anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition from 2016.
Dec 04, 2015, 23:46 PM IST
DRI has issued 'alert circular' on illegal Chinese crackers import: TN govt to HC
An "alert circular" to maintain strict vigil against illegal imports of Chinese crackers has already been sent by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence to Chief Commissioners of Customs and related departments, Tamil Nadu government informed Madras High Court today.
Oct 27, 2015, 01:42 AM IST
Nokia plant closure: EU blames TN govt for 'lack of support'
European Union on Monday put the blame on "lack of support from the state" for loss of jobs arising from suspension of Nokia's plant near here, a charge rejected by the Tamil Nadu government.
Dec 08, 2014, 19:22 PM IST
