Chennai, May 29 (IANS) The brutal murder of a young woman, believed to be around 25 years old, in Cuddalore has sparked political criticism. Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday launched a blistering attack on the Tamil Nadu government, headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over the state’s law and order situation.In a statement issued on Friday, Udhayanidhi described the incident as “deeply shocking” and said the repeated occurrence of murders, robberies, and sexual vi…
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Chennai, May 28 (IANS) TVK Minister Aadhav Arjuna on Thursday claimed that nearly 90 per cent of AIADMK functionaries and cadres were prepared to join the ruling TVK, asserting that the party had emerged as the “true political future” of Tamil Nadu.He made the remarks while addressing a function at the TVK headquarters in Panaiyur, where several members of smaller regional and Trade Union outfits formally merged with the party.More than 100 people, led by Anna Trade Union president Kamalakannan,…
Chennai, May 28 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Police’s newly constituted Singappen Special Task Force, launched by the TVK government as a dedicated women’s safety wing, is set to receive a distinctive identity with a specially designed uniform and exclusive regimental insignia. Police sources said the personnel attached to the elite unit are likely to wear navy blue shirts paired with khaki trousers, setting them apart from regular police units across the state.The uniform will also feature a newly…
Chennai, May 26 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, on Monday, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Union government to reject Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu reservoir project across the Cauvery river, stating that the move would violate Supreme Court orders and threaten the interests of lakhs of farmers dependent on Cauvery water. In his letter, Vijay expressed strong concern over Karnataka’s reported decision to conduct a “Bhoomi Puja” for the Mekedatu project…
Madurai, May 25 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu BJP on Monday launched a sharp attack on the state government following the brutal murder of a 17-year-old boy near the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, with state BJP president Nainar Nagenthran alleging a deterioration in law and order and questioning the government’s handling of crime.In a strongly worded post on the social media platform X on Monday, Nainar Nagenthran said the incident was “deeply shocking” and demanded stringent punishment for a…
Chennai, May 25 (IANS) AMMK General Secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Monday criticised the Tamil Nadu government over the safety of women and children following reports of the alleged sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in Villupuram district.He urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to give greater attention to public safety and take stronger measures to prevent crimes against women and minors.In a statement, Dhinakaran referred to media reports which stated that a person had been arrested in con…
Chennai, May 24 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S. Keerthana on Sunday sought to address the controversy surrounding her response to questions on the brutal rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore’s Sulur area, stating that her body language had been misinterpreted and unnecessarily politicised by opposition parties on social media. The controversy erupted after visuals of the minister smiling while interacting with reporters in Virudhunagar during a media interaction were ci…
Chennai, May 24 (IANS) Rejecting speculation by opposition parties over the stability of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led coalition government, Tamil Nadu Minister for School Education, Tamil Development, Information and Publicity Rajmohan on Sunday asserted that the administration led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay enjoys strong public backing and would remain politically stable for the long term. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Rajmohan dismissed repeated criticism from opposition p…
Chennai, May 23 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has cancelled more than 100 short-term tenders issued across several major departments, including Public Works, Electricity, Rural Development and Municipal Administration, as part of a larger move by the newly formed government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to tighten administrative procedures and bring greater transparency to public works contracts. Short-term tenders are generally issued in situations involving urgent or emergency requi…
Chennai, May 23 (IANS) Signs of a possible thaw have begun to emerge within the AIADMK, with reconciliation efforts gathering momentum after the party’s internal rebellion appeared to lose steam following Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s decision to complete his Cabinet expansion by inducting representatives from alliance partners VCK and IUML. Political observers believe the latest development may have altered the calculations of dissident leaders, opening the door for negotiations aimed at…