Tag: Tamil Nadu chief minister

On Annadurai’s birth anniversary, 75 life convicts released from prison

As part of the amnesty scheme, those who completed 10 years in prison and were reported for good conduct were released.

September 24, 2022

TN CM launches career guidance program for +2 students

The Nan Mudhalvan scheme will be conducted in all districts from June 29 to July 3.

June 25, 2022

Stalin calls all parties to support Bill to enable TN to appoint Vice Chancellors

Stalin said the Bill was introduced to amend the laws enabling the state government to appoint the Vice Chancellors.

April 25, 2022

TN to build Mega Sports City, conduct Beach Olympics: Stalin

He said Tamil Nadu sportspersons can practice at the Mega Sports City to win medals at the international games.

April 21, 2022

TN govt declares ‘Tamil Thai Vazthu’ as state anthem

The government said it would encourage singing of the anthem in private functions as well.

December 17, 2021

TN CM urges PM to convert 8 state highways into NH

"Hence, these roads need immediate improvements to fulfill the needs of the road users," Stalin said.

November 18, 2021

Stalin grants Rs 300 cr for repair works in TN

The team submitted its report to Stalin on Tuesday.

November 16, 2021

202 out of 505 poll promises fulfilled by DMK govt: Stalin

Stalin said the DMK party will always do what it promised and would promise what it can do.

September 25, 2021

Reticent Pawan Kalyan compliments Stalin on his governance style

Stalin had led the DMK to power in Tamil Nadu after being in the opposition benches for ten years. He has recently completed hundred days in his maiden stint as chief minister of the state.

September 1, 2021

TN CM announces Rs 39 cr memorial for Karunanidhi

This will be done in recognition of his efforts to create a “modern Tamil Nadu.” The memorial on the famous beach will come upon 2.21 acres of land, the CM added.

August 24, 2021

Stalin urges Centre to act over protecting Indian community in SA

In a letter to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Stalin referred to the reports of riots in South Africa affecting the Indian community and a large section of Tamil population have suffered economic losses.

July 17, 2021

Stalin writes to PM Modi for allocating 1 cr vaccine doses to TN

The Chief Minister said the vaccine shortage has made it difficult for the state to move ahead with the inoculation drive, adding that the state government's efforts for awareness on vaccination were bearing fruit and people were queuing up in large numbers for getting the jab.

July 13, 2021

Jayalalithaa’s nephew objects to web series ‘Queen’

Jayalalithaa's nephew Deepak Jayakumar does not seem to be happy with the web series titled 'Queen'.

September 23, 2019

Committed to release Rajiv Gandhi’s killers: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

A recommendation for the release of the seven persons convicted of killing Rajiv Gandhi was made to Governor Banwarilal Purohit in September 2018.

May 20, 2019

I pleaded for burial space at Marina for Karunanidhi: MK Stalin

After the announcement of Karunanidhi's death at 6.10 p.m. on August 7, the government issued a statement formally refusing a burial space at Marina.

August 14, 2018

Election Commission resumes hearing in AIADMK symbol row

The Election Commission on Friday resumed hearing in the AIADMK symbol row with both factions present at the EC along with their lawyers. Earlier in the day, in a setback to the faction led by T.T.V. Dinakaran, the Supreme Court refused to stay the hearing at EC. Dinakaran had approached the Supreme Court seeking a...

October 6, 2017

AIADMK General Council ousts Sasikala, Dinakaran

The ruling AIADMK on Tuesday cancelled the appointment of jailed V.K. Sasikala as party General Secretary. The appointment of her nephew T.T.V. Dinakaran as Deputy General Secretary also stands cancelled, said a party leader. The decision was announced at the AIADMK party general council. Sasikala was appointed as General Secretary last December following the death...

September 12, 2017