Chennai, Aug 4: Upping his ante against the ruling TVK headed by Chief Minister Vijay on Cauvery and Mekedatu issues and allegedly turning a blind eye to the plight of farmers, Opposition DMK President M.K.Stalin on Monday warned of escalting its protests if the demands of Cauver district delta farmers were not met. In a statement after the party staged a massive protest at Thanjavur led by Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, he said farmers were facing severe distress as Cauvery water, usually released on June 12 from Mettur dam, had not reached Tamil Nadu even in August. Sons…
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Chennai, Aug 4: Charging Karnataka with willful intransigence in releasing the due share of Cauvery water as per schedule, Tamil Nadu has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking timely release of water. Acting on the advice of legal eagles, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay instructed the filing of the Writ Petition and to pursue the judicial route, since the quantum of water released by Karnataka after a delay of more than a month was much lower than what was due and legitimate, an official release here said. This development comes close on the heels of the aborted Chief Ministerial-level…
Chennnai, Aug 4: As part of its continued focus on industrial growth and investment promotion, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday visited key manufacturing hubs industrial establishments in the Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial and manufacturing corridor. During his visit, Vijay, accompanied by senior officials of the industrial department, reviewed industrial infrastructure, interacted with company officials and assessed measures aimed at attracting investments and creating more job opportunities. Driving down 40 km from the city, the Chief Minister’s first halt was at Saint-Gobain India Private Limited’s World Glass Complex at Irungattukottai, one of the company’s major manufacturing facilities in India.…
Tamil Nadu Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested by police on Tuesday in connection with the controversy over his alleged derogatory remark about actor Trisha during a public rally. He was subsequently taken to Thanjavur for interrogation, officials said.
Chennai, Aug 4: The first full Budget of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government will be presented in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on August 5 by Finance Minister Maria Wilson. The House will convene at 10 a.m., during which the Revised Budget Estimates for 2026–27 will be tabled. During the previous DMK regime, an interim Budget had been presented ahead of the Assembly elections. Following the 17th Assembly elections, the TVK secured victory and formed the government. The first session of the new Assembly began on June 18 with the Governor’s address, while the motion of thanks was…
Tamil Nadu Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has come under sharp criticism after making an alleged derogatory remark about actor Trisha during a public rally in Thanjavur.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Monday criticised the ruling TVK government over its handling of the Cauvery water dispute, alleging that it lacked awareness of the issue’s history and failed to take decisive steps.
Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday launched a sharp attack on the ruling TVK government during a DMK-led protest in Thanjavur, accusing it of administrative failure and neglecting farmers amid the Cauvery water crisis.
Eleven persons were hospitalised following a fire and subsequent gas leak at a private factory in Salem district on Sunday evening.