Author: NT Bureau

Chennai, June 16: The opposition DMK on Monday urged the Tamil Nadu government to deny permission for the proposed hydrocarbon wells project off the Cuddalore coast, citing serious environmental and livelihood concerns. Former Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu expressed strong opposition to the plan to establish four offshore wells near Parangipettai, stating that the previous DMK government under M.K. Stalin had taken a firm stand against hydrocarbon projects to safeguard agriculture and the environment. He recalled that similar proposals were halted earlier by denying environmental clearance. Fishermen and environmental groups have also voiced strong resistance, warning that drilling activities and…

Chennai, June 16: AIADMK Whip and former minister S.S. Krishnamurthy has approached the Madras High Court challenging the acceptance of resignations of three party MLAs and seeking a stay on the proposed by-elections to their constituencies. The petition pertains to the resignations of Maragatham Kumaravel (Madurantakam), K.S. Jayakumar (Perundurai) and P. Sathyabama (Dharapuram), who have since joined the ruling TVK. Krishnamurthy alleged that the resignations were accepted in violation of constitutional and statutory provisions, as disqualification petitions against the legislators under the Tenth Schedule were pending before the Speaker at the time. He contended that the resignations were processed with…

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