M G Ramachandran

Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami calls for unity amid rebellion by 18 AIADMK MLAs

In Puducherry, former MLA Om Sakthi Segar led the protest against Sasikala and Dhinakaran and submitted a petition to the district collector and SP asking them to instruct the MLAs to vacate the resort in the "larger interest of law and order".

Aug 23, 2017, 22:54 PM IST

Centre to issue coin on late Tamil Nadu CM M G Ramachandran, says Panneerselvam

Born on January 17, 1917, M G Ramachandran, who founded the AIADMK in 1972, was Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu between 1977 and 1987.

Jul 26, 2017, 14:43 PM IST

Madras High Court orders arrest of man who claimed to be Jayalalithaa's son

The Madras High Court on Monday directed the police to arrest a man who claimed to be the son of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, saying he had not only cheated the court but also forged documents.

Mar 27, 2017, 16:41 PM IST

'Hat' symbol a reference to MGR: M Thambidurai

The 'hat' symbol alloted to the Sasikala faction of the AIADMK will help attract voters as they could associate it with party founder M G Ramachandran who was known to sport the accessory, Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker M Thambidurai today said.

Mar 23, 2017, 16:27 PM IST

Issue memorial coins, special postal stamp for MGR, Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam urges PM Narendra Modi

The Tamil Nadu government has urged the Centre to issue a commemorative coin and special postal stamp on the birth centenary of former Chief Minister M G Ramachandran, saying it would be a "fitting tribute" to the Bharat Ratna recipient on the occasion.

Jan 06, 2017, 14:28 PM IST