AIADMK’s 11-member steering committee skips women, has Palaniswami, Panneerselvam loyalists
The bone of contention between the party’s dual leadership was the announcement of the chief ministerial candidate for the impending assembly election and the formation of an 11-member steering committee to guide the party.
Oct 07, 2020, 16:18 PM IST
CM Edappadi K Palaniswami urges PM Narendra Modi to include experts from Tamil Nadu in panel studying Indian culture
The Chief Minister’s letter expressed surprise on how the Ministry of Culture, which is responsible for this initiative, happened to ignore experts from the Southern state.
Sep 23, 2020, 15:32 PM IST
Tamil Nadu’s economy may revert to pre-COVID-19 levels in 2 months, says expert committee
The 24-member committee sought views from industry bodies, trade associations, stakeholders, and experts in economics from India and abroad.
Sep 21, 2020, 18:35 PM IST
Tuticorin custodial deaths: Will transfer case to CBI after Madras HC nod, says Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami
Earlier on June 27, the ruling AIADMK and opposition DMK announced a solatium of Rs 25 lakh each to the next of kin of father-son duo.
Jun 28, 2020, 16:39 PM 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 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
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister pay tributes to Sujith Wilson at his residence
Sujith underwent a three-day-long struggle before he lost his life inside the borewell. Tamil Nadu Ministers including the Deputy Chief Minister were personally monitoring the rescue operations and had met the family of the infant on Monday.
Oct 29, 2019, 23:16 PM IST
EPS-OPS write to party cadre, urge them to join hands and safeguard the party
The AIADMK currently has two top posts of coordinator and co-coordinator held by DyCM O Panneerselvam and CM Edappadi K Palaniswami respectively.
Jun 09, 2019, 23:38 PM IST
Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Nalini Sriharan writes to Tamil Nadu CM for early release of all 7 convicts
In a letter to the CM, Sriharan wrote to use the current political opportunity to release them as this is their only last hope to live their life.
Feb 23, 2019, 21:31 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami meets PM Narendra Modi, says decision on alliance after announcement of polls dates
Tamil Nadu CM met PM Narendra Modi in the national capital.
Oct 08, 2018, 12:25 PM IST
Karunanidhi contributed to politics, cinema, literature: Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami condoles DMK chief's death
DMK patriarch and former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi died on Tuesday at 94.
Aug 07, 2018, 22:30 PM IST
Karunanidhi needs to stay here for extended period, says Kauvery Hospital
Karunanidhi was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital on Saturday after his blood pressure dropped.
Jul 31, 2018, 18:56 PM IST
Karunanidhi is better and recovering: EPS, OPS meet hospitalised DMK leader
The Monday medical bulletin, updating on Karunanidhi's health, is yet to be issued by the hospital.
Jul 30, 2018, 11:35 AM IST
AIADMK not in alliance with BJP: Edappadi K Palaniswami amid pressure over Cauvery Management Board
The post-Jayalalithaa AIADMK has been perceived to be cosying up to the BJP.
Mar 21, 2018, 16:15 PM IST
Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati interred at Kanchi math
Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati has been interred at the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. The 69th head of the math died of a cardiac arrest on Wednesday morning. He was 82.
Mar 01, 2018, 07:11 AM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami wants Centre to reconsider scrapping of Haj subsidy
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday asked the centre to reconsider its decision to revoke Haj subsidy.
Jan 17, 2018, 14:01 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Bill proposing hike in MLAs' salaries tabled but no wage hike for transport workers yet
Opposing the bill, DMK said that people will laugh for this hike when transport workers in the state are on strike demanding increase in salary.
Jan 10, 2018, 12:28 PM IST
AIADMK's 'two leaves' symbol goes to EPS-OPS faction; another blow to TTV Dhinakaran
The EPS-OPS faction can now claim the political legacy of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.
Nov 23, 2017, 13:19 PM IST
AIADMK two leaves symbol issue: Madras HC directs EC to decide before October 31
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Friday directed the Election Commission to decide which faction of the AIADMK will get two leaves symbol before October 31.
Sep 15, 2017, 13:02 PM IST
AIADMK merger: MLAs backing Dhinakaran moved to resort in Puducherry
In a dramatic turn of event in the Tamil Nadu political crisis, as many as seven MLAs supporting VK Sasikala's nephew TTV Dhinakaran, were on Tuesday moved out of Chennai.
Aug 22, 2017, 20:02 PM IST
