DMK's MK Stalin Likely To Contest Taml Nadu Polls From Kolathur Again
ANI | Sunday February 28, 2021, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Sunday formally expressed his willingness to the party to contest from the Kolathur constituency in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
"Weapon To Communalise": Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre Over Education Policy
ANI | Sunday February 28, 2021, Tirunelveli, Tamil NaduCongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday slammed the centre for introducing the National Education Policy 2020 without consulting teachers and students and said it is being "used as a weapon to communalise and push a particular ideology" into Indian society.
Rs 220 Crore In Black Money Detected After Raids On Chennai-Based Company
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, ChennaiThe Income Tax Department has detected undisclosed income of about Rs 220 crore after it raided a leading tiles and sanitaryware manufacturer based in Chennai, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said.
AIADMK's Last-Minute Quota Deal Seals Alliance, Seat-Sharing Done
Reported by Arvind Gunasekar,J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Saturday February 27, 2021, ChennaiMinutes before the Election Commission announced the poll schedule for five states, including Tamil Nadu, yesterday, the state Assembly cleared 10.5% reservation for the Vanniyar community in educational institutions and in the appointment of posts in government services. What was not reported then is that the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhakam (AIADMK) also sealed a poll deal with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), a party with strong roots in the community that the legislators just favoured.
Tamil Nadu To Vote On April 6, Results To Be Declared On May 2
Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Friday February 26, 2021, New DelhiThe state of Tamil Nadu will go to polls on April 6, the Election Commission announced today. The counting of votes and declaration of results will happen on May 2, along with the process in others four states - Puducherry, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam - where elections will be held.
Bengal, Tamil Nadu's Last Minute Schemes Before Poll Dates Announcement
NDTV Newsdesk | Friday February 26, 2021, ChennaiAt least two of the five poll-bound states today rushed to announce populist schemes hours ahead of the election dates being announced. Tamil Nadu and West Bengal introduced various policy changes seemingly aimed at electoral prospects. The model code of conduct, which comes into effect immediately after the Election Commission declares the poll dates, prohibits governments from making fresh welfare announcements so as to minimise any undue advantage accruing to ruling parties.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: DMK-Congress Seat Sharing Talks Begin Today
Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Thursday February 25, 2021, New DelhiThe Congress and the DMK today begin their seat-sharing talks as Tamil Nadu gears up for its assembly elections. Their Secular Democratic Alliance (SDA) alliance is looking to replace the AIADMK-led combine, now serving its second straight term in the state. The polls, the dates for which are expected to be announced in the first week of March, are likely to be held in April-May.
Top Tamil Nadu Cop Accused Of Harassment, "Shame," Says MK Stalin
Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday February 24, 2021, ChennaiA woman IPS Officer in Tamil Nadu has alleged sexual harassment and misbehaviour by a high-ranking male colleague while she was on duty during Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami's tour of central districts a few days ago
"As Amma Wished, AIADMK Should Contest Polls With Us": VK Sasikala
Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Wednesday February 24, 2021, ChennaiThe AIADMK and her breakaway AMMK party should contest this year's Tamil Nadu elections together, VK Sasikala, the sacked chief of the ruling outfit released from jail last month, said on Wednesday, paying tributes to former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary.
"Empowered Nari Shakti": PM Modi Remembers J Jayalalithaa On Birth Anniversary
Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Wednesday February 24, 2021, New DelhiFormer Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa made "noteworthy efforts" to empower "our nari shakti" or woman power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today remembering the late leader on her 73rd birth anniversary. In a tweet posted today, he also said she was admired for her pro-people policies.
DMK Boycotts Budget Presentation In Tamil Nadu Assembly, Stages Walkout
Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 23, 2021, ChennaiThe main opposition DMK on Tuesday boycotted the presentation of interim budget for 2021-22 in the Tamil Nadu assembly and walked out of the House.
"DMK Is Anti-Hindu, Must Defeat It": BJP's Tejasvi Surya In Tamil Nadu
ANI | Monday February 22, 2021, Salem, Tamil NaduCalling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) "anti-Hindu", BJP Yuva Morcha chief Tejasvi Surya on Sunday requested people to defeat MK Stalin's party in Tamil Nadu while stating that "only BJP respects and promotes all regional languages of India".
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami Slashes Metro Rail Fare By Rs 20
Press Trust of India | Saturday February 20, 2021, ChennaiTamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Saturday announced a reduction in the maximum fare for travel in the Chennai Metro rail by Rs 20, thus bringing down the fare for full length travel to Rs 50 from the present Rs 70.
Kamal Haasan Meets Rajinikanth, Says No Politics Discussed
Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Saturday February 20, 2021, ChennaiTamil movie veteran and Makkal Needhi Maiam party founder-chief Kamal haasan today met long-time colleague Rajinikanth, the first time since the latter announced a few weeks ago that he would not be entering politics. The meeting comes amid full-fledged campaigning by Mr Haasan's party in the run up to the 2021 state assembly polls. The two, however, did not discuss politics, according to sources close to the matinee icons.
Tamil Nadu Seeks To Vaccinate Elderly, Politicians, Teachers On Priority
Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday February 20, 2021, ChennaiThe elderly, politicians and a few other categories, including teachers, in Tamil Nadu would be able to get their COVID-19 vaccine doses much ahead of the mid-March schedule if the state government has its way. The Tamil Nadu government has sought the Centre's nod to prioritise the elderly, people with comorbidities, politicians, teachers and journalists for vaccination, citing huge gatherings in election campaigns for polls due in May and low turnout at vaccination centres.
