Sethusamudram project

BJP's u-turn on Sethusamudram project; to support MK Stalin only on THIS condition

'The Sethusamudram Project is essential to strengthening the economic development of Tamil Nadu and India. This great project was originally conceived in the year 1860 by Commander Taylor at a cost of Rs 50 lakh,' CM Stalin said.

Jan 12, 2023, 17:42 PM IST

Ram Sethu case: Why did CJI Ramana say let it be listed 'after my retirement', check details of Supreme Court's observations

Ram Sethu case: Under the Sethusamudram shipping channel project, an 83 km-long deep water channel was to be created, linking Mannar with Palk Strait, by extensive dredging and removal of limestone shoals. 

Jul 13, 2022, 16:23 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

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: No big freebies in DMK manifesto, assures dry law, Lokayukta

DMK on Sunday promised total prohibition, setting up Lokayukta, a cut in state-run Aavin Milk price by Rs 7 a litre, revival of the Legislative Council, and implementation of the Sethusamudram project in its manifesto for the May 16 Assembly polls.

Apr 10, 2016, 23:58 PM IST