Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 Despite stringent treasury controls in place across the state, the Kerala government has sanctioned an additional ₹5 lakh for the air travel expenses of Prof. K.V. Thomas, the state’s Special Representative in New Delhi and former Union Minister. The allocation, approved by Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on June 2, comes after the […]
Stalin urges centre to reconsider RBI’s proposed gold loan restrictions, cites adverse impact on rural credit
Chennai, May 28 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, urging her to advise the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to reconsider the proposed changes in the RBI (Lending against Gold Collateral) Directions, 2025. He warned that the restrictions would severely impact the rural credit ecosystem, particularly in […]
Stalin reiterates call to retrieve Katchatheevu, highlights DMK’s efforts to aid fishermen
Chennai, May 28 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday reiterated his demand for the retrieval of Katchatheevu from Sri Lanka, asserting that it remains the only lasting solution to the recurring issues faced by Tamil Nadu’s fishermen. Speaking at a government function held in Tiruvottiyur near Chennai, Stalin recalled the recent special resolution […]
22 TN govt school students embark on educational tour to Germany under Kalvi Suttrulla scheme
Chennai, May 25 As part of the Tamil Nadu government’s Kalvi Suttrula (educational tour) initiative, 22 students from government schools across the state have set off on a week-long educational tour to Germany, starting Saturday and continuing till May 28. This international tour is a reward for their outstanding performance in academics and extracurricular activities. […]
PMK urges TN government to drop plans for new sand quarries, warns of protests
Chennai, May 25 Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) president and former Union Minister Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss has strongly opposed the Tamil Nadu government’s move to open new sand quarries across the state. In a statement issued on Saturday, Anbumani urged the government to immediately abandon the proposal and warned that PMK would launch sustained protests if […]
Udhayanidhi Stalin asserts DMK will not be intimidated by ED or Modi, vows legal fight
Chennai , May 25 Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday asserted that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is not afraid of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) or Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and emphasized that the party would confront any legal challenges head-on. Speaking to reporters in Pudukkottai, Udhayanidhi, who also serves as the […]
Stalin urges 50% share in central taxes, calls for urban transformation mission and river rejuvenation projects
Chennai, May, 25 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday made a strong pitch for increasing the state’s share in central taxes and called for the launch of key development initiatives tailored to the state’s needs, during his address at the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog in the national capital. Highlighting Tamil […]
Stalin forms high level panel led by Justice Kurian Joseph to examine Centre-State relations
Chennai, April 15, 2025 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday announced the formation of a high-level committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph to study and recommend measures to strengthen Centre-State relations, including the proposal to return education to the State List of the Constitution. Making the announcement in the […]
EPS thanks PM Modi for supporting AIADMK‘s return to NDA
Chennai, April 12 ,2025 AIADMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting the AIADMK and welcoming the party back into the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Taking to social media platform X, EPS stated,“I extend my gratitude to the […]
Stalin slams PM Modi for ignoring TN fishermen crisis
Chennai, April 8 ,2025 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ignoring the state’s repeated demands to resolve the long-standing issue concerning Tamil fishermen. Speaking in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Stalin criticised the Prime Minister for not raising the matter of retrieving Katchatheevu island during his recent […]
