AIADMK chief holds meeting with CM, others on Jallikattu
Ruling AIADMK General Secretary V K Sasikala on Friday held discussions with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and other senior party leaders here on the Jallikattu issue and 'advised' them on conducting the bull taming sport in the state.
Jan 20, 2017, 23:03 PM IST
Jallikattu stir: As it happened on Friday
In the Tamil Nadu government's draft ordinance, bulls will be denotified from the list of 'performing animals' in the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Jan 20, 2017, 21:50 PM IST
Ex-serviceman seeks to return gallantry award over Jallikattu
An ex-serviceman on Wednesday sought to return his gallantry award received for his participation in the Kargil War, upset over non-conduct of jallikattu in Tamil Nadu.
Jan 18, 2017, 22:58 PM IST
Deepa Jayakumar – J Jayalalithaa's niece, Sasikala's challenger
42-year-old Deepa Jayakumar, who has an international degree in journalism, is the daughter of Jayalalithaa's only brother late Jayakumar.
Jan 17, 2017, 12:47 PM IST
Jallikattu row: Pass judgement after proper analysis, Tamil Nadu locals urge Supreme Court
The citizens of southern state Tamil Nadu on Sunday urges the Supreme Court to pass the judgment on bull-taming sports Jallikattu after a proper analysis.
Jan 15, 2017, 11:45 AM IST
Jallikattu will happen in Tamil Nadu this year, we won't step back: CM Paneerselvam
The Chief Minister said that he will ensure that the ancient bull-taming sports is held in Tamil Nadu this year.
Jan 11, 2017, 13:13 PM IST
Centre gives in to Sasikala's demand, decalres Pongal as compulsory holiday
Pongal was among the 12 holidays that the Centre considered as optional.
Jan 10, 2017, 18:29 PM IST
Stalin urges Tamil Nadu govt to implement drought relief measures
Expressing concern over deaths of farmers in the backdrop of monsoon failure in Tamil Nadu, DMK Working President M K Stalin today urged the state government to implement relief measures on 'war-footing' and take steps to prevent further fatalities of ryots.
Jan 08, 2017, 13:57 PM IST
Sasikala holds meetings with dist level AIADMK cadres, MLAs
Four days after taking over as AIADMK General Secretary, VK Sasikala on Wednesday held consultative meetings with district level cadres, MLAs and MPs at the party headquarters here.
Jan 04, 2017, 19:55 PM IST
MK Stalin elected DMK's working president
Stalin is also the leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Jan 04, 2017, 10:30 AM IST
Demonstration against Sasikala's appointment as AIADMK chief
A small group of AIADMK cadres and supporters of former chief minister Jayalalithaa's niece, Deepa Jayakumar, on Saturday staged a black flag protest here against an appointment of VK Sasikala as party General Secretary.
Dec 31, 2016, 15:28 PM IST
VK Sasikala takes charge as AIADMK general secretary, says `Amma in my heart`
Sasikala will now lead AIADMK, the second largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha with 37 members. The party also has 13 members in Rajya Sabha.
Dec 31, 2016, 12:55 PM IST
Sasikala Natarajan: After Amma, AIADMK now banks on Chinamma
Sasikala's supporters say that she had been Jayalalithaa's aide, sister, friend and confidante for 30 years through Amma's ups and downs.
Dec 29, 2016, 11:03 AM IST
Not received any application for AIADMK general secretary post: Spokesperson C Ponnaiyan
AIADMK spokesperson C Ponnaiyan on Wednesday clarified that the party has not received any application for the post of general secretary till now.
Dec 28, 2016, 18:14 PM IST
Sasikala thanks Pranab, Modi, Rahul for condolences
Late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa`s close aide VK Sasikala has thanked President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among others, for offering their personal condolences at the demise of the former AIADMK chief.
Dec 20, 2016, 13:33 PM IST
Sasikala names AIADMK cadre’s newborn baby girl Jayalalithaa
V K Sasikala, close friend and aide of former chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday named a newborn baby girl in memory of the late Chief Minister. The baby named Jayalalithaa by Sasikala is the child of Gaythri and Senthil Kumar, who are the residents of Theni district in Tamil Nadu.
Dec 19, 2016, 07:49 AM IST
Top AIADMK leaders, CM Panneerselvam, urge Sasikala to lead both party, govt
Top AIADMK leaders, including Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker M Thambidurai had urged Sasikala to become the party General Secretary, a post held by 'Amma' all her life.
Dec 18, 2016, 23:01 PM IST
Sasikala should take over party leadership: AIADMK's Pondy unit
The four-member legislature wing of the opposition AIADMK in Puducherry on Wednesday urged Sasikala, long time aide of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, to take over the leadership of the party.
Dec 14, 2016, 19:20 PM IST
AIADMK functionaries again urge Jayalalithaa's aide Sasikala to lead party
Strongly backing late Jayalalithaa's long time aide Sasikala, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on December 10 had said that she should lead the AIADMK.
Dec 13, 2016, 22:03 PM IST
'Chinnamma' Sasikala fit to lead party; no difference of opinion within us, says AIADMK
AIADMK member and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha Thambi Durai has said that late chief minister Jayalalithaa's confidante Sasikala Natrajan is a well-known person who is fit to lead the party in its future endeavours.
Dec 11, 2016, 10:45 AM IST
