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DMK walks out, Udhayanidhi attacks TVK government

NT BureauAugust 17, 20260

The DMK staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday, alleging that the TVK government had failed to provide a satisfactory explanation over the murder of Coimbatore college student Amudhan and other issues involving sexual assault and drug-related crimes.

Meghamalai Row: Minister blames DMK, Promises quick solution

NT BureauAugust 17, 20260

The Meghamalai issue triggered a heated exchange in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday, with Minister Nirmalkumar accusing the previous DMK government of mishandling the region’s legal and administrative issues and assuring that the TVK government would take all possible steps to find a permanent solution.

Coimbatore student murder sparks Assembly clash

NT BureauAugust 17, 20260

The murder of a Coimbatore student triggered a heated exchange between Tamil Nadu Public Works Minister Aadhav Arjuna and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin in the Assembly on Monday, with the ruling TVK and Opposition DMK trading charges over the rise in drug abuse and sexual crimes.

TVK govt completes 100 days, Welfare Push, investments and growing challenges

NT BureauAugust 17, 20260

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, completes 100 days in office on Monday, August 17, marking the first major milestone of the new administration that assumed power after the April Assembly elections.

E-paper 17 August 2026

NT BureauAugust 17, 20260