TN government to commence production of Pongal sarees, dhotis soon
Chennai, Aug 13 (BPNS) The Tamil Nadu government’s announcement that it will commence the production of Pongal sarees and dhotis soon has brought relief to the weavers of Erode and other districts of the state where weavers depend mainly on the order from the state government. The Tamil Nadu Federation of Power Loom Association had […]
Governor-government standoff rise to new level as CPI(M) steps in
Thiruvananthapuram, August 12 (BPNS) The political standoff between the Kerala government and Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has risen to new levels as CPI(M) fired a volley of allegations against the latter. In what could be perceived as the ruling front’s open stance against the Governor, party state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said that the Governor is […]
Stalin thanks PM Modi for appreciating TN for successful hosting of the Chess Olympiad
Chennai, Aug 11 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for appreciating Tamil Nadu for the successful hosting of the Chess Olympiad. Modi had in a social media post immediately after the conclusion of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad on Tuesday appreciated Tamil Nadu government for the excellent host it […]
Stalin directs authorities to crack on drug peddlers
Chennai, Aug 10 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin has directed authorities to act strongly against those selling drugs and to seize their properties. He called upon the officers to be more vigilant near educational institutions. He was speaking at a meeting of top police officials and senior police officers with an agenda to […]
Puducherry CM meets PM Modi in New Delhi after 15 months of assuming office
Chennai, Aug 9 (BPNS) Puducherry Chief Minister, N. Rangasamy called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday. This is the first time the Puducherry Chief Minister had met the Prime Minister after assuming office 15 months before. Rangasamy had drawn flak for not meeting the Prime Minister even as his political party, […]
Mullaperiyar dam safe, Stalin to Pinarayi
Chennai, Aug 9(BPNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in a letter addressed to the Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday assured that the Mullaperiyar dam which is geographically in Kerala but operated by Tamil Nadu was safe. Stalin in a reply to an earlier letter sent by Kerala Chief Minister on 5th August 2022 […]
Mullaperiyar dam safe, Stalin to Pinarayi
Chennai, Aug 9(BPNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in a letter addressed to the Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday assured that the Mullaperiyar dam which is geographically in Kerala but operated by Tamil Nadu was safe. Stalin in a reply to an earlier letter sent by Kerala Chief Minister on 5th August 2022 […]
TN government invites public input on online games ban
Chennai, Aug 8 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu government has requested the public to provide inputs on the proposed legislation on online games. The government wants inputs from stakeholders including general public, parents, students, teachers, youth, psychologists, political leaders, and online game providers and to provide the inputs before Friday. The state government in a statement on […]
Kerala’s plan to address menace of construction and demolition waste
Dileep V Kumar, Thiruvananthapuram, August 7 Now, haphazard dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in Kerala will cost dearly. For, the guidelines for managing C&D waste in the state stipulate a fine which may extend to Rs 2 lakh or punishment with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years. The guidelines […]