K’taka polls: Congress, BJP commence back room operations for government formation
Hubbali, May 11( BPNS) With most of the exit polls predicting a hung verdict in Karnataka, both the national parties Congress and BJP have commenced backroom maneuvers to form the government. BJP leaders in private told BPNS that if they fall short of a majority, they will try to bring in elected legislators from Congress […]
Stalin divests Thiagarajan of Finance portfolio
Chennai, May 11 (BPNS) Subsequent to the swearing-in of TRB Raaja as a minister on Thursday, Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin has shuffled the portfolios of some ministers. High-profile finance minister of the state, PTR Thiagarajan was divested of his ministry and instead he has been given a low- profile IT portfolio. IANS had earlier reported […]
Chidambaram wishes Thangam Thenarasu on becoming TN finance minister
Chennai, May 11 (BPNS) Senior Congress leader and former Union Finance minister, P. Chidambaram congratulated Minister Thangam Thenarasu on getting finance portfolio. In a statement the veteran leader said, “ Congratulations to Thangam Thenarasu on his appointment as Finance minister of Tamil Nadu. I wish Tamil Nadu further development under his new role and also […]
Ahead of taking oath as TN minister, TRB Rajaa meets CM Stalin
Chennai, May 10 (BPNS) TRB Rajaa, who is set to be inducted as a minister in Tamil Nadu Cabinet, met Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at the latter’s residence in Teynampet on Wednesday. On Tuesday night, Tamil Nadu Governor, R.N. Ravi had approved the recommendation of Chief Minister Stalin to induct TRB Rajaa to his cabinet. […]
OPS want action against Pa Ranjith’s assistant director for insulting Hindu gods
Chennai, May 10 (BPNS) AIADMK deposed leader and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, O. Panneerselvam (OPS) has requested Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin to take stringent action against noted director PA Ranjith’s assistant director, Vidhuthalai Sigappi aka Vigneswaran for allegedly insulting Hindu gods. The former Chief Minister in a three page statement on Twitter on […]
TRB Raaja to become minister, TN Governor approves CM recommendation
Chennai, May 9 (BPNS) TRB Raaja, Mannarkudi MLA and son of veteran DMK leader, TR Baalu will be inducted as a minister in the M.K. Stalin government on Thursday, May 11. Tamil Nadu Governor, RN Ravi has approved the recommendation of the Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin to induct TRB Raaja in the cabinet. Meanwhile the […]
Silent campaign underway in all constituencies in North Karnataka
Hubbali, May 9 (BPNS) After a month-long hectic campaign, the political parties are into a silent door to door campaign to ensure that votes are falling into their kitty. Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Karnataka, Jagadish Shettar went to meet several of his old accomplices, relatives and family friends. He also paid a […]
Cabinet reshuffle on cards in TN, Thiagarajan likely to lose finance portfolio
Chennai, May 9(BPNS) With cabinet reshuffle on cards in Tamil Nadu, high profile finance minister, PTR Thiagarajan is likely to be divested of the finance portfolio. He is likely to be given a minor portfolio to show him his place. It may be recalled that an audio clip reported to be that of PTR Thiagarajan […]
Saint to Ruler: A Saga of UP Development
Anand Nair/ Thiruvananthapuram Uttar Pradesh is a culturally, historically, and mythologically rich state that is one with India’s cultural and spiritual legacy. It also has the world’s most ancient city, ‘Varanasi’. How did the same state lose all of its values under the previous government ruled by the local parties, and how did it become […]