Chennai, July 28 (IANS) The Madras High Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday the bail plea of Vilathikulam DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan, who was arrested in connection with a case alleging that he threatened Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay during a public meeting in Thoothukudi district. The case arose from a speech delivered by Markandayan at a public meeting held in Kovilpatti to thank voters following the recent Assembly election.The Thoothukudi District Crime Branch registered a case against the…
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Chennai, July 23 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Thursday agreed to urgently hear a petition filed by Vilathikulam DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan challenging the legality of his judicial remand following his arrest over alleged remarks threatening Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan permitted the matter to be taken up through a lunch-motion hearing after the legislator’s counsel sought urgent intervention.The petition seeks to quash the remand order passed by a judicial magist…
Chennai, July 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Assembly Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday criticised the arrest and brief detention of rapper and activist Arivarasu Kalainesan, popularly known as Therukkural Arivu, during his protest against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), accusing the ruling TVK government of attempting to silence voices opposing the controversial medical entrance examination. Kalainesan staged a protest outside the Tamil Nadu Secretariat in Chennai, urging…
Thoothukudi, July 21 (IANS) The political row over the arrest of DMK MLA, G.V. Markandeyan, intensified on Tuesday after his son, Akshay, accused the police of subjecting the legislator to a prolonged interrogation and alleged that he was intimidated during questioning. Addressing reporters, Akshay said the Vilathikulam MLA, who was arrested on Monday in connection with a defamation case over his “we will crush your bones” remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, was questioned for ne…
Chennai, July 20 (IANS) A day after the Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution opposing Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday chaired a high-level meeting at the State Secretariat to chart the next course of action on the long-running Cauvery water dispute. According to an official press release, the meeting focused on the legal and administrative measures to be taken in view of the continuing shortfall in Cauvery water inflows from K…
Kovilpatti, July 20 (IANS) A major political controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu after Vilathikulam DMK MLA Markandeyan was arrested in the early hours of Monday for allegedly making threatening remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay during a public meeting in Kovilpatti. The arrest came after videos of his speech went viral on social media, triggering widespread criticism and demands for action.The DMK public meeting was held on Sunday night at the Krishnan Kovil Grounds in Kovilpatti. Th…
Chennai, July 19 (IANS) Widespread complaints over unusually high electricity bills have surfaced across Tamil Nadu in recent weeks, with many domestic consumers claiming that their latest bills are two to three times higher than previous billing cycles. The issue has triggered public concern and fresh political debate, prompting the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (Tangedco) to issue an explanation and order a review of the billing process.The controversy comes just months after the TVK government…
Coimbatore, July 18 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister Sengottaiyan on Saturday said elections to local bodies would be conducted before the statutory deadline next April, while asserting that the State government would not permit irregularities in public works or municipal administration.Speaking to reporters at Coimbatore Airport, the Minister said the government was committed to ensuring transparency in governance and would take decisions only after proper scrutiny.His remarks came amid quest…
Chennai, July 16 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government will not shield anyone found responsible in either the alleged encroachment of Palani temple land or the custodial death of a remand prisoner in Nagercoil, Energy and Law Minister, R. Nirmalkumar, said on Thursday, asserting that strict legal action would be taken in both cases.Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat after the State Cabinet meeting, the Minister said the government was committed to ensuring a fair and transparent investigation i…
Chennai, July 16 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will meet on Thursday to approve the State Budget for 2026-27, clearing the way for its presentation in the Legislative Assembly during the first week of August. The meeting, scheduled at the Secretariat, is expected to finalise the government’s first full-fledged Budget since the TVK-led administration assumed office earlier this year. The Budget is expected to reflect the new government’s governance p…