Hyderabad, May 10 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to create a special single-window Task Force in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to facilitate expedited clearance of all projects of national importance pertaining to six metropolitan cities. Stating that cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad are key for the development of the country, the Chief Minister mooted the suggestion at a programme where the Pri…
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New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Sunday congratulated C. Joseph Vijay after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, expressing hope that the new government would improve governance in the state after what he described as years of public dissatisfaction under the previous dispensation.“Many congratulations to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. It is hoped that, as compared to the situation of chaos over the past five years in Tamil Nadu and the government under …
Colombo, May 10 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday congratulated actor-cum-Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C. Joseph Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, stating that he looks forward to working together to build “ever closer ties” and a “stronger partnership”. In a post on X, the Sri Lankan President said: “Congratulations to Hon. C. Joseph Vijay on being sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu are connected through history…
Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Elaborate arrangements are in place in Chennai for the swearing-in ceremony of actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C. Joseph Vijay as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Sunday. The high-profile event has attracted political leaders, film personalities, industrialists, and senior dignitaries from across the country, prompting authorities to enforce massive security arrangements in and around the venue….
Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, along with nine ministers, after his party secured the support of 120 MLAs, crossing the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Assembly.According to a release issued by the Lok Bhavan, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has approved the list of nine ministers recommended by Vijay for induction into the new cabinet.The ministers taking the oath along with Vi…
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay will take the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will administer the oath of office to him.Several senior national and regional political leaders, film personalities and party workers are expected to attend the ceremony.Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi will arrive in Chennai to attend t…
Chennai, May 9 (IANS) Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will arrive in Chennai on May 10 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of C. Joseph Vijay as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. According to official sources, Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to land in Chennai by flight at around 8.40 a.m.Heavy security arrangements have been put in place across key locations in the city in view of his visit and the high-profile political event.Vijay will take oath as…
Chennai, May 9 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu over the next two days, with as many as 22 districts likely to receive intense showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. The weather department attributed the sudden change in weather to prevailing atmospheric circulation over the Kumari Sea region.According to the IMD, districts including Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Erode, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Ma…
Chennai, May 9 (IANS) The makers of director Pandiraaj’s upcoming thriller comedy ‘Parimala & Co’, featuring actors Jayaram and Urvasi in the lead, have now announced that dubbing for the film had been completed. Lyca Productions, which is producing the film, took to its X timeline to make the announcement. It wrote, “Dubbing wrapped, fun unlimited. #ParimalaandCo is getting ready to meet you all in theatres very soon.” The makers also posted a video clip showing actors including Jayaram, Sa…
Chennai, May 9 (IANS) Speculation over the possibility of President’s Rule in Tamil Nadu intensified as the political deadlock over government formation deepened amid allegations of horse-trading, alleged forged support letters and missing MLAs. With the term of the present Tamil Nadu government ending on May 10, uncertainty continues over who will form the next government in the StateGovernor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has reportedly made it clear that no party will be invited to form the go…