AIADMK merger talks hit roadblock as EPS camp wants VK Sasikala, TTV Dinakaran to continue
The talks regarding merger of the two AIADMK factions appeared to have hit a roadblock on Tuesday as the EPS camp rejected O Panneerselvam's call for removing VK Sasikala and her nephew TTV Dinakaran from the party before a reunion.
Apr 18, 2017, 09:05 AM IST
AIADMK symbol row: VK Sasikala's nephew TTV Dinakaran booked in bribery case, denies charges
AIADMK deputy General Secretary TTV Dinakaran has been booked for attempting to offer bribe to election commission officials in an FIR filed by the Crime Branch of Delhi Police on Monday.
Apr 17, 2017, 09:32 AM IST
I-T raids against Tamil Nadu Health Minister, others; Vijayabasker says it`s 'harassment'
Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabasker is a prominent loyalist of AIADMK (Amma) faction's candidate TTV Dinakaran.
Apr 07, 2017, 13:29 PM IST
Jayalalithaa won't be declared convict in DA case, says Supreme Court
According to the Karnataka Government, the Supreme Court`s verdict of abatement of the corruption case against J Jayalalithaa, the late Tamil Nadu chief minister, stands as a fault in the record.
Apr 05, 2017, 17:17 PM IST
RK Nagar bypoll: Election Commission set to create national record
The Election Commission is set to create a unique record of sorts with the appointment of five observers for the April 12 RK Nagar bypoll in Tamil Nadu – the highest in the country's electoral history.
Mar 31, 2017, 09:06 AM IST
AIADMK symbol row: O Panneerselvam gets 'electric pole', VK Sasikala allotted 'hat'; both retain 'Amma' in new party names
The Election Commission on Thursday allotted new symbols to the two warring factions – one led by O Panneerselvam and the other by VK Sasikala - of Tamil Nadu's ruling party AIADMK for contesting the upcoming bypoll in the RK Nagar constituency.
Mar 23, 2017, 10:54 AM IST
Setback for Sasikala, Panneerselvam, Election Commission freezes AIADMK's poll symbol ‘Two Leaves’
The fight over the AIADMK's election symbol between its rival factions had on Wednesday reached the Election Commission.
Mar 22, 2017, 23:30 PM IST
Section of AIADMK MPs seek central probe into Jayalalithaa's death
As soon as the Lok Sabha met for the day, six AIADMK members rushed to the Well raising slogans seeking a CBI probe into the death of the then Tamil Nadu chief minister.
Mar 10, 2017, 14:28 PM IST
EC rejects AIADMK reply on Sasikala's elevation, says signatory not in list of party office bearers
The poll panel had on Friday issued notice to Sasikala asking her to explain her appointment as the party's interim general secretary.
Mar 03, 2017, 21:27 PM IST
Supreme Court disposes off petition seeking to prevent VK Sasikala from holding post of Tamil Nadu CM
The Supreme Court disposed off a petition seeking to prevent AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala from holding post of Tamil Nadu chief minister as she was convicted in a disproportionate assets case.
Mar 03, 2017, 13:07 PM IST
No AC, mattress for Sasikala in prison, confirms DIG; may not be shifted to Chennai jail
Replying to an RTI query by a Chennai-based lawyer, the DIG (Prisons), Central Prison at Parappana Agrahara, on Wednesday said,"Except for a television set, other facilities were not allowed to AIADMK General Secretary V K Sasikala."
Mar 01, 2017, 19:05 PM IST
Madras HC dismisses PIL against Sasikala's elevation as AIADMK chief
The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed as withdrawn a PIL by a former AIADMK MP challenging the appointment of VK Sasikala as the party general secretary.
Feb 28, 2017, 15:10 PM IST
Deepa Jayakumar launches 'MGR Amma Deepa Forum', says will contest from Jayalalithaa's constituency
Deepa Jayakumar first shot into limelight when she alleged that she was not allowed to meet her aunt Jayalalithaa when she was hospitalised for 75 days.
Feb 24, 2017, 18:39 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
Sasikala's nephew TTV Dinakaran takes charge as AIADMK Deputy General Secretary, hints at rapprochement with Panneerselvam
AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala had appointed her nephew Dinakaran as party deputy general secretary on February 15, ahead of surrendering before the court.
Feb 23, 2017, 13:19 PM IST
Sasikala would be awarded life-term if proper probe is conducted into Jayalalithaa's death, indicates MK Stalin
DMK chief Stalin had said on February 19 that passing of trust vote after forcible en-masse eviction of his party legislators from the Assembly was against the traditions and House rules.
Feb 22, 2017, 19:20 PM IST
'Cyanide' Mallika, Sasikala's dangerous neighbour in Bengaluru prison, shifted
'Cyanide' Mallika, a convicted serial killer who was lodged in a cell next to the one in which AIADMK leader VK Sasikala has been put in Parappana Agrahara central prison, has now been shifted, reports said on Wednesday.
Feb 22, 2017, 13:38 PM IST
Sengottaiyan to lead Jaya birthday celebrations on Feb 24
AIADMK Presidium Chairman KA Sengottaiyan will lead the 69th birthday celebrations of former party chief and late J Jayalalithaa, on February 24.
Feb 21, 2017, 13:24 PM IST
'TN govt will herald new era of development under guidance of Sasikala'
With a "stable" government in place, Tamil Nadu will see a new era of development to realise late J Jayalalithaa's dreams under the guidance of V K Sasikala, senior AIADMK leader Thambidurai said today.
Feb 20, 2017, 16:33 PM IST
DMK approaches Madras High Court on trust vote
Earlier, DMK leader MK Stalin had urged the Tamil Nadu Governor to nullify the Assembly proceedings of Saturday when Palaniswami won the confidence vote amid bedlam.
