Vaiko writes to PM to get UN support for Tamil Eelam

Chennai, June 11(BPNS) MDMK general secretary and firebrand leader Vaiko has called upon Prime minister Narendra Modi  to take efforts to conduct a referendum among the global Tamil diaspora for a sovereign state of Tamil Eelam which alone could be the political, economic and defense base for India. In a letter written to the Prime […]

PMK urges Chief minister to request Rajbhavan not Rashtrapathi Bhavan for release of Rajiv Gandhi case convicts

Chennai, June 11(BPNS) Pattali Makkal Katchi founder president Dr. S. Ramdoss has urged the Tamil Nadu Chief minister MK Stalin to write a letter to the Governor immediately for the release of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts.  He said that the state government must petition the Governor to immediately take action on the request […]

Pharmacist suspended in Tirupur over diverting vaccines of PHC’s to private garment factories

Chennai, June 11(BPNS) The Tamil Nadu state public health department has suspended a pharmacist with the Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) at Tirupur over the incident of diverting vaccines meant for the UPHC’s to inoculate the workers of three private garment factories. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 5. The directorate of public health (DPH) in […]

Child marriages on the rise in Tamil Nadu during Covid

Chennai, June 11(BPNS) With Covid creating financial crisis and parents finding it difficult to meet two ends, girls under the marriageable age group are being married off in the state. A study conducted by the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Child Relief, and You (CRY) found that child marriage is rampant in the districts of Dharmapuri, Salem, […]

Prime Minister’s participation in 47th G7 Summit

New Delhi, June 10(BPNS) At the invitation of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the Outreach Sessions of the G7 Summit on 12 and 13 June in virtual format. UK currently holds the Presidency of the G7 and has invited India, along with Australia, Republic of Korea and […]

IMFL smuggling on the rise in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, June 10(NBPS) With TASMAC outlets closed since stringent lockdown commenced in Tamil Nadu, the tipplers in the state are longing for a drink, and capitalizing on the moment, liquor smuggling in the state is on the rise. With neighbouring Puducherry opening its doors to liquor vends and shops, there is a heavy rush in […]