In a bold move, the current Minister of Tamil Nadu, Anbarasan, has accused the previous AIADMK government of negligence in addressing the influx of ganja into the state. The minister, during a press conference, stated that the past government had failed to implement effective measures to curb the spread of the illicit substance during their […]
In a significant address on Tuesday, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu outlined the state government’s achievements and future plans, focusing on various welfare initiatives, particularly those aimed at women. During his speech, he emphasized the positive impact of the ‘Vidiyal Payanam’ scheme, which offers free travel for women in government buses within cities. Since […]
In a move aimed at addressing the disappointment expressed by the people of Tamil Nadu over the Union Budget 2026, the State’s Finance Minister, Thangam Thennarasu, is set to table the Interim Financial Statement on February 17. The announcement was made by the Assembly Speaker Appavu. The Interim Financial Statement for the year 2026-27 will […]
In a move aimed at strengthening the nation’s manufacturing ecosystem, the Union Budget presented on Sunday has prioritized seven ‘strategic and frontier sectors.’ These sectors, which include rare earth magnets, textiles, and semiconductors, are expected to receive significant attention in the coming years. The government’s plan to bolster domestic capacity includes the creation of dedicated […]
In a heated speech at the NDTV Tamil Nadu Summit, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin took aim at the BJP and its state ally AIADMK. The alliance between the two parties was reformed in April after a breakdown in 2023 due to strained ties caused by snide attacks from K Annamlai, then the BJP’s […]
In a move to bolster the Panchayat Raj Department, the State government has given its approval for filling vacancies that have remained unfilled for more than three years. The decision comes over a year and half after the department sought permission to fill these positions in April 2024. The approval pertains to both State- and […]
In a significant move aimed at addressing the implications of four new labour codes proposed by the Union government, a delegation from the Tamil Nadu state government traveled to the national capital for discussions. The team was led by K Veera Raghava Rao, Secretary to the Government; SA Raman, Director of Labour; and B Vishnu […]
In a significant move towards fostering academic excellence, the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) and the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) held a high-level meeting in Hyderabad on January 23, 2026. The discussions, led by Prof V Balakista Reddy, Chairman of TGCHE, and Prof K Madhu Murty, Chairman of APSCHE, focused […]
In a significant decision, the Election Commission has allotted the “whistle symbol” as the general symbol for actor Vijay’s political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam(TVK), in the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. The poll body made this announcement on Thursday, following the formation of a 12-member committee by Vijay to coordinate election campaign activities at […]
A 19-year-old college student named Kalaiyarasi, resident of Kamraj Cross Street in the rural town of Meenambalpuram, Sellur, passed away on January 17 following an apparent reaction to a weight loss product she purchased from a native medicine shop near Thermutti, Keezhamasi Street. Kalaiyarasi, the daughter of daily wage earner Vel Murugan (51) and Vijayalakshmi, […]
