N Rangasamy takes oath as Chief minister of Puducherry

Puducherry, May 7(BPNS) Founder leader of All India NR Congress (AINRC) and former Chief minister N Rangasamy on Friday was sworn in as the Chief minister of the Union Territory of Puducherry on Friday. He is becoming  Chief minister for the fourth time. Twice as Congress leader and twice as the AINR Congress leader. Lieutenant […]

R Mahendran relieved of all his posts in MNM

Chennai, May 7(BPNS) Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) headed by Super star turned politician Kamal Haasan has relieved former party Vice president R Mahendran from all party posts. Santhosh Babu, party secretary in charge of MNM headquarters in a statement said that Mahendran is relieved of all his responsibilities and positions in the party. Santhosh Babu […]

Dr Irai Anbu appointed new Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu

Chennai, May 7(BPNS) The DMK government led by Chief minister MK Stalin has appointed senior IAS officer, Dr Irai Anbu as the new Chief secretary of the state. He will replace Rajeev Ranjan. IANS had reported on Wednesday that Irai Anbu who was heading the Anna Institute of Management will likely be appointed as the […]

New Covid restrictions in force in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, May 6(BPNS) The new Covid -19 containment restrictions enforced by the state government has come in force from 4 am on Thursday. The restrictions will continue till May 20. With the enforcement in force, heavy rush in the roads in Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy and other towns have come down. The state Chief secretary […]

Tamil comedian Pandu passes away due to Covid

Chennai, May 6(BPNS) Tamil Comedian Pandu( 74) passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Thursday following Covid related ailments. He was at the Intensive Care Unit of a private hospital here along with his wife who is still under Intensive care treatment. Pandu’s acting career commenced with his first movie, Maanavan in 1970. […]

Sterlite plant to commence generation of Oxygen in a week

Chennai, May 6(BPNS) The controversial Sterilite plant in Tuticorin which was closed down due to massive public protests will be opened for generation of Oxygen. The Tuticorin district collector, K Senthil Raj had conducted an inspection of the plant along with six other members of the monitoring committee appointed by the Tamil Nadu state government […]

Puducherry to have a Deputy Chief minister

Puducherry, May 6(BPNS) Three time Chief minister and President of the All India NR Congress(AINRC) ,N Rangaswamy who led the NDA to victory in the Puducherry assembly polls will be sworn in as Chief minister on Friday. The Chief minister designate hinted that he will be having a Deputy Chief minister. N Rangaswamy while speaking […]