M Karunanidhi second death anniversary: MK Stalin-led DMK pays homage to their leader
The second death anniversary of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and veteran DMK leader M Karunanidhi was observed in Tamil Nadu on Friday (August 7). Led by party chief MK Stalin and MP Kanimozhi, DMK cadres alongwith other party leaders visited Karunanidhi memorial site on the Marina beachfront at Kamarajar Salai and paid homage to Kalaignar.
Aug 07, 2020, 13:10 PM IST
Disgruntled with DMK, sitting MLA KK Selvam meets BJP leaders but denies joining party
“I visited Railways Minister Piyush Goyal to request him to install two lifts at the Nungambakkam station in my constituency and also asked BJP President JP Nadda to develop temple town Rameswaram on par with Ayodhya," he said.
Aug 04, 2020, 20:44 PM IST
DMK MLA KK Selvam all set to join BJP in presence of JP Nadda
A sitting DMK MLA from Thousand lights constituency, KK Selvam, is all set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of BJP president JP Nadda in Delhi on Tuesday (August 4) evening. The development is seen as a major setback for M K Stalin-led DMK when the party is making all preparations for the upcoming Assembly election year.
Aug 04, 2020, 16:54 PM IST
DMK, TMC attack Centre over new education policy, allege states not taken into confidence
The MK Stalin-led DMK has stepped up attack on the Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre over its new education policy and called it an attempt to impose Hindi and Sanskrit in the states.
Aug 01, 2020, 16:58 PM IST
Citing Chinese threat, DMK urges PM Narendra Modi to complete Sethusamudram Project before January 2024
In its earlier envisioned form, the project involves dredging and creating a shipping canal in the Palk Straits between India and Sri Lanka.
Jul 10, 2020, 18:57 PM IST
Tuticorin custodial deaths: AIADMK, DMK announce Rs 25 lakh aid each to kin of P Jayaraj, J Fennix
In a joint statement, CM K Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam said on behalf of the party that the two deaths were saddening and unfortunate and announced Rs 25 lakh to the bereaved kin.
Jun 27, 2020, 10:04 AM IST
DMK President MK Stalin questions AIADMK over handling of COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu, says offering hardly any solutions, strategies
As of Monday (June 15) 8 AM, Tamil Nadu has recorded a total of 44,661 COVID-19 cases, of which 19,679 are active.
DMK MP RS Bharathi arrested for alleged hate speech, granted interim bail
Rajya Sabha MP and DMK Organising Secretary RS Bharathi was arrested on Saturday morning from his residence on charges of making alleged hate speech against the judges and people from scheduled castes (SC) community on February 14 this year.
May 23, 2020, 12:28 PM IST
Ex-DMK General Secretary Duraisamy joins Tamil Nadu BJP
Duraisamy joined BJP in the presence of Tamil Nadu BJP President L Murugan and senior leader La Ganesan.
May 22, 2020, 12:21 PM IST
Six candidates from Tamil Nadu set to be elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
An official release here said three nominations were rejected, leaving only the six in the fray.
Mar 16, 2020, 18:48 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami launches Rs 2,857 cr health system reform programme
The health scheme will be implemented with funding support from the World Bank.
Mar 04, 2020, 09:10 AM IST
DMK announces names of three candidates for Rajya Sabha polls
The ruling AIADMK has 125 members (including the Speaker) in the Assembly and the DMK and its allies have 106 members (DMK 98, Congress 7 and IUML 1).
Mar 01, 2020, 23:00 PM IST
S Kathavarayan, DMK MLA from Gudiyatham, dies in Chennai, second party legislator to breathe his last in last 2 days
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MLA S Kathavarayan died in Tamil Nadu's capital on Friday. Kathavarayan is the second DMK legislator to die in the last two days, bringing down his party's strength in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly to 98.
Feb 28, 2020, 13:01 PM IST
DMK terms it ‘farcical drama’ after Tamil Nadu CM declares Cauvery delta as protected agriculture zone
The CM’s announcement was welcomed by their ally PMK’s leader Ramadoss, who welcomed the move, calling it a “victory”, as it would prevent the desertification of the Cauvery districts. Tamil Nadu Congress Chief K.S. Alagiri also had expressed that the move would benefit the farmers.
Feb 10, 2020, 18:12 PM IST
MK Stalin-led DMK begins signature campaign against CAA, NRC, NPR
The campaign was started by DMK chief MK Stalin from his Assembly constituency Kolathur last week
Feb 06, 2020, 06:36 AM IST
DMK, AIADMK come out in support of Periyar, flay Rajinikanth
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) DMK President MK Stalin called on Rajnikanth to think and speak. "Rajinikanth is not a politician, he is an actor. Please think and speak about Periyar. I appeal to you. Periyar lived for 95 years and worked for the Tamil race," Stalin said.
Jan 22, 2020, 17:52 PM IST
Kamal Haasan's party extends support to DMK's anti-Citizenship Act rally
The DMK`s rally has the support of its allies including Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) among other parties.
Dec 21, 2019, 18:36 PM IST
Tamil Nadu BJP unit vice president BT Arasakumar joins DMK
Tamil Nadu BJP unit vice president BT Arasakumar joined the DMK on Thursday in the presence of party president MK Stalin at the party headquarters in Chennai Arivalayam.
Dec 05, 2019, 13:05 PM IST
Congress, DMK stage walkout from Lok Sabha over withdrawal of SPG cover for Gandhis
The two parties walked out of the House during the Zero Hour as Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla did not heed to their demands for a discussion on the issue.
Nov 19, 2019, 14:59 PM IST
Drop sedition case against 49 intellectuals who wrote to PM Narendra Modi: MK Stalin
In a letter dated July 23, 49 personalities had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing their concern over the incidents of lynching.
Oct 05, 2019, 18:17 PM IST
