Tamil Nadu

We Lied About Jayalalithaa's Health, Confesses Tamil Nadu Minister Dindigul C Sreenivasan

South | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday September 23, 2017

Nine months after former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa died in a Chennai hospital after a prolonged illness, Tamil Nadu Forest Minister Dindigul C Sreenivasan has asked for the public's forgiveness for lying about her health when she was at hospital.

A Rajinikanth Tweet After A Kamal Haasan Admission: Tale Of 2 Netas-In-Waiting

Tamil Nadu News | Written by Uma Sudhir, J Sam Daniel | Friday September 22, 2017

Superstar Rajinikanth today tweeted his support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign. "Cleanliness is godliness," he posted amid speculation that he is a chief ministerial aspirant that the BJP would gladly piggyback on to win over Tamil Nadu.

Kamal Haasan For Chief Minister? 'Crown Of Thorns...But Am Ready'

Tamil Nadu News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Friday September 22, 2017

Kamal Haasan made it clear on Thursday that he is interested in the lead role in Tamil Nadu politics - that of chief minister. Stressing on the need for change, he said in an interview to India Today: "First people have to change. And when the voters are ready next time, they first have to be honest if they want an honest man at the top."

Yoga To Be Taught In Schools In Tamil Nadu: Chief Minister E Palaniswami

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 22, 2017

Yoga will be taught in all schools in Tamil Nadu as part of skill development of students and enhancing their physical strength, Chief Minister K Palaniswami said on Thursday.

AIADMK's 'Two Leaves' Poll Symbol Case To Be Heard On October 5 By Election Commission

Tamil Nadu News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 22, 2017

The Election Commission of India on Thursday told the factions of the AIADMK that it will hear their competing claims to the party's frozen 'two leaves' poll symbol on October 5.

Pinarayi Vijayan Meets K Palaniswami, Vow To Resolve Water Dispute

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today called on his Tamil Nadu counterpart K Palaniswami here and the two decided to hold official-level talks to solve the water disputes between the two states.

A Superstar As Aam Aadmi: When Kamal Haasan Met Arvind Kejriwal

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday September 21, 2017

Arvind Kejriwal became the brand new addition to Kamal Haasan's "political tourism" sked as he flew down to Chennai today for lunch with a side of politics. "Kamal Haasan should join politics," said the Delhi Chief Minister after the meeting. The superstar, who recently confirmed that he just might join politics, said that they would together fight...

TTV Dhinakaran, MK Stalin Dreaming Of Power; None Can Topple Government: E Palaniswami

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday made a veiled attack on sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran, saying those who had never faced polls were "dreaming" of coming to power, and asserted that his "stable" government could not be toppled by anyone.

Amid Talk Of Political Debut, Kamal Haasan's Meeting With Arvind Kejriwal

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will meet Kamal Haasan in Chennai today and the two will have "political discussions", a member of the Aam Aadmi Party said today, amid indications the veteran actor may join politics soon.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Takes Holy Dip In Cauvery, Draws Ridicule From TTV Dhinakaran

Tamil Nadu News | PressTrust of India | Wednesday September 20, 2017

Amid the political tussle in the state, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami today took a dip in the river Cauvery even as his rival TTV Dhinakaran took a swipe at him, saying no amount of holy dips could wash off his "betrayal".

No Floor Test In Tamil Nadu Till Further Orders: Madras High Court

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday September 20, 2017

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami cannot seek a trust vote in the assembly before the court decides on the status of 18 rebel AIADMK lawmakers disqualified by Assembly Speaker this week, the Madras High Court ordered on Wednesday.

In High Court Today, High-Stakes Battle Between EPS And Dhinakaran Camp

India News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Wednesday September 20, 2017

In a case that could decide the future of the E Palaniswami government in Tamil Nadu, the Madras High Court will today hear the country's former top law officer and former Union Ministers argue on a petition challenging Speaker's order disqualifying 18 lawmakers of the ruling AIADMK who support jailed VK Sasikala and her nephew TTV Dinakaran.

DMK Slams Tamil Nadu Governor; Demands Resignation Of Chief Minister, Speaker

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 20, 2017

The DMK on Tuesday criticised Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao for not ordering a floor test for the Palaniswami government and instead allowing it to continue for nearly a month after it "lost majority" and said this led to a "black episode" in the state's politics.

List Steps Taken To Check Anti-NEET Protests: High Court To Tamil Nadu Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 19, 2017

The Madras High Court today asked the state government what steps it has taken to check the anti-NEET protests and whether any organisation was instigating the students.

Sasikala Loyalists Approach Court, Say Disqualification From Assembly Invalid

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday September 19, 2017

The 18 AIADMK legislators loyal to jailed leader VK Sasikala have approached the Madras High Court with an appeal against their disqualification from the Tamil Nadu assembly. The lawmakers contend that they did not vote against the government or resign from the party and hence their disqualification under the anti-defection law is invalid. The cour...

Tamil Nadu Governor Meets Rajnath Singh Amid Political Crisis

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday September 19, 2017

Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday amid an ongoing political crisis in the state.

K Palaniswami Says No One Can Topple His Government

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 19, 2017

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami today asserted that his government could not be toppled, though some forces harbored such hopes.

Madras High Court Directs Election Commission To Conduct RK Nagar Bypoll By December 31

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2017

The Madras High Court today directed the Election Commission (EC) to conduct the by-election to RK Nagar assembly constituency here, lying vacant following the demise of Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, "preferably" by December 31.

Tamil Nadu Private HSE Supplementary Exam 2017 Hall Ticket Released, Download At dge.tn.gov.in

Education | Written By Maitree Baral | Thursday September 21, 2017

Directorate of Government Examinations Tamil Nadu (DGE TN) has released hall tickets for the Higher Secondary supplementary (HSE) examination for private candidates.

Specify Steps Taken To Control Protests Over NEET: Supreme Court To Tamil Nadu

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2017

The Supreme Court today asked the Tamil Nadu government to apprise it on the steps taken to control the protests over NEET examination which had intensified after the alleged suicide of a Dalit medical course aspirant.

18 AIADMK Lawmakers Living It Up In 5-Star 'Hideout' Disqualified

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday September 18, 2017

Eighteen lawmakers of Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK loyal to sacked chief VK Sasikala have been disqualified in a move that indemnifies Chief Minister E Palaniswami, should he face a trust vote.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Accuses Dhinakaran Of Colluding With Oppostion

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 17, 2017

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami today accused AIADMK deputy general secretary and his rival in the party TTV Dhinakaran of "colluding with the opposition DMK" to topple his government.

Pass Order Before October 31: High Court To Poll Body On AIADMK Symbol Dispute

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 16, 2017

The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Election Commission to decide before October 31 the matter related to the AIADMK's 'two leaves' symbol, frozen by the poll body in March after two factions of the party staked claim to it.

BJP Holds Pro-NEET Demonstrations In Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 16, 2017

The BJP's Tamil Nadu unit on Friday staged demonstrations across the state supporting the National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for medical aspirants.

TTV Dhinakaran To Hold Public Meet Seeking Exemption From NEET

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 15, 2017

AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran today said a public meeting will be held on September 19 at Tiruchirappalli to urge the centre to exempt Tamil Nadu from the ambit of NEET.

Two Teenage Girls Go Missing in Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 15, 2017

Parents and relatives of two teenaged girls here laid siege of a private school today as their daughters, who went to school in the morning, did not return home.

Kamal Haasan Says Would Work With Rajinikanth If He Ever Joins Politics

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday September 16, 2017

Actor Kamal Haasan has said he would be willing to work with Rajinikanth if the superstar ever decides to enter politics. The actor had earlier this week confirmed that he was considering launching his own political party.

'No Work No Pay': Kamal Haasan's New Barb At Ruling AIADMK

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Friday September 15, 2017

Actor Kamal Haasan has fired more tweets against Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK this morning, after confirming earlier this week that that he is considering launching his own political party.

Man Accused Of Raping, Murdering 7-Year-Old In Chennai Granted Bail

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday September 15, 2017

A man accused of sexually assaulting and killing a 7-year-old in Chennai has been granted bail, provoking outrage in Tamil Nadu.

In Breather For Palaniswami Government, Madras High Court Says No Trust Vote Before Next Week

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Thursday September 14, 2017

The question whether Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami should face a trust vote in the assembly reached the Madras High Court today, with both opposition DMK and the rebel TTV Dhinakaran faction of the ruling AIADMK standing on the same side in the court.