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Chennai witnesses heaviest rainfall since 2015, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin visits affected areas

The India Meteorological Department has stated that the 'current extremely heavy rainfall' spell over north coastal Tamil Nadu will continue on Sunday and reduce thereafter.

Nov 07, 2021, 14:51 PM IST

Tamil Nadu: Five people killed in blast at firecracker shop, CM MK Stalin announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for victims’ kin

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin took to Twitter to express grief and announce an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for the kin of those killed in the fire. 

Oct 27, 2021, 06:26 AM IST

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin hops on to city bus, takes passengers by surprise - Watch

The Chief Minister was on his way to a vaccination camp on Saturday, held as part of the sixth mega Covid-19 inoculation drive across the state, at Kannagi Nagar here when he boarded the "M-19 b Kannagi Nagar-T Nagar" service, much to the delight of the passengers.

Oct 24, 2021, 13:08 PM IST

MK Stalin writes to Chief Ministers of 4 states, urges them to reconsider blanket ban on firecrackers

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, in his letter, emphasised on the crippling impact the pandemic had on the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector

Oct 15, 2021, 18:19 PM IST

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Charanjit Singh likens it to Jallianwala Bagh tragedy, Sidhu warns centre

From Charanjit Singh, MK Stalin to Navjot Singh Sidhu, politicians come together to condemn violence in Lakhimpur Kheri

Oct 05, 2021, 17:59 PM IST

Tamil Nadu passes bill to scrap NEET, here are key points to explain why it opposes centralised medical exam

The Bill passed by the Tamil Nadu govt states that NEET has only enabled and empowered comparatively low performing (in NEET score and Class XII score) students to get admission to MBBS. "Therefore, the question of NEET ensuring quality and merit of students is to be ruled out."  

Sep 14, 2021, 08:45 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes Bill to scrap NEET, BJP stages walkout

The Bill seeks to allow admissions to MBBS and BDS courses based on the class 12th marks scored by the students.

Sep 13, 2021, 16:23 PM IST

Tamil Nadu govt tables Bill to scrap NEET, seeks exemption for state's students from centralised test

Amid strong opposition by the main opposition AIADMK, Stalin introduced the Bill to dispense with NEET and provide for admission to medical courses based on Class XII marks to ensure social justice.

Sep 13, 2021, 12:35 PM IST

Tamil Nadu government to introduce bill seeking exemption from NEET on Monday

The Tamil Nadu government will introduce a bill against NEET in the Legislative Assembly on Monday (September 13). 

Sep 12, 2021, 17:46 PM IST

Tamil Nadu extends ban on festivals, political, religious gatherings till Oct 31, says they can become COVID-19 ‘super spreaders’

The Tamil Nadu CM while referring to the festivals, political, religious and social events as possible "super spreaders" said that the occasion calls for stricter protocols. 

Sep 10, 2021, 07:57 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi hails freedom fighter VO Chidambaranar on his 150th birth anniversary

V O Chidambaranar (5 September 1872 - 18 November 1936) is an icon of freedom movement in Tamil Nadu and respected for his sacrifices for the sake of nation.

Sep 05, 2021, 18:10 PM IST

Tokyo Paralympics: Mariyappan Thangavelu to get Rs 2 crore reward by Tamil Nadu government

Mariyappan Thangavelu clinched silver in Tokyo Paralympics after leaping the mark of 1.86m. This is his second medal at the Games, having already won a gold in Rio 2016.

Sep 01, 2021, 07:41 AM IST

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces Rs 39 cr memorial for late DMK president M Karunanidhi

The "Kalaignar Memorial" on the famous beach, where he has been laid to rest after his demise on August 7, 2018, will come up on 2.21 acres of land, Chief Minister M K Stalin informed the Tamil Nadu Assembly. 

Aug 24, 2021, 17:18 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin hits the gym at 68, viral video gives fitness goals to netizens - Watch

The clip was retweeted by Stalin's party member and has got more than 2,300 likes in 24 hours. 

Aug 22, 2021, 10:52 AM IST

COVID-19 unlock: TN announces relaxations, here's what's allowed and what's not

TN extended the coronavirus lockdown till September 6 for two more weeks and also announced certain relaxations. Here's what's allowed and what's not.

Aug 21, 2021, 21:22 PM IST

AIADMK leaders submit petition to Governor, allege corruption, vendetta politics by Tamil Nadu govt

AIADMK alleged that the DMK government helmed by MK Stalin was run on the sole agenda of “corruption, collection and vendetta”.

Aug 19, 2021, 18:49 PM IST

Tamil Nadu extends COVID-19 lockdown till July-end, inter-state bus transport to remain suspended

Despite the daily new cases hovering around the 2,500 mark, the Tamil Nadu government is exercising abundant precautions by not throwing open entertainment and recreation venues.

Jul 16, 2021, 23:34 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin calls on Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi

This is the first meeting between MK Stalin and Sonia Gandhi after the DMK-Congress alliance was elected to power in the just-concluded assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.

Jun 18, 2021, 13:36 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin meets PM Narendra Modi with request for more COVID vaccines on agenda

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday.  The DMK leader, who recently led his party to a big win in the assembly polls in his state, is on a visit to the national capital.

Jun 17, 2021, 19:16 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin arrives in Delhi to meet PM Narendra Modi; COVID vaccine, abolition of NEET top agenda

MK Stalin is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi later today. During his meeting with the Prime Minister, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister is expected to request more COVID vaccines from the Centre.

Jun 17, 2021, 12:28 PM IST