Chennai, July 4 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government is preparing to roll out an ambitious rooftop solar power initiative covering around 200 government offices across the state, with the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) proposing to instal systems with a combined capacity of 200 MW at an estimated cost of Rs 200 crore.The proposal, aimed at accelerating the state’s transition to clean energy while cutting electricity costs in public buildings, has been submitted to the governm…
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Chennai, June 3 (IANS) In a significant development in Tamil Nadu’s education sector, noted soil biologist and ecologist Dr Sultan Ahmed Ismail has stepped down as Chairman of the State Curriculum Committee following directions from the School Education Department. The new move came amid indications that the TVK government is preparing to constitute a fresh panel to oversee future syllabus revisions.Dr Sultan Ahmed Ismail, who was appointed by the previous DMK government to head the committee …
Chennai, May 31 (IANS) The prospects of opening the Mettur Dam on the customary date of June 12 for the commencement of kuruvai irrigation in Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta appear increasingly uncertain, owing to inadequate water storage and an unfavourable southwest monsoon forecast. Senior government officials indicated that the current storage level in the Mettur reservoir is far from adequate to support the traditional June 12 release.With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting …
Chennai, May 23 (IANS) Popular YouTuber and political commentator Savukku Shankar was released from Puzhal Central Prison after the Tamil Nadu government revoked the preventive detention order imposed against him under the Goondas Act. His release followed the recommendation of an advisory committee constituted to review cases registered under the law after the change in government in the State.Shankar had earlier been arrested in connection with alleged defamatory remarks made against the previ…
Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Anbumani Ramadoss criticised the ruling M.K. Stalin-led DMK government, alleging that its inaction has led to a surge in illicit liquor sales across Tamil Nadu, forcing local communities to take matters into their own hands.In a statement on Tuesday, the PMK leader referred to a recent incident in Podur village near Bennenagaram in Dharmapuri district, where a group of women allegedly ransacked four illegal liquor outlets operating in the area. The main accused in the il…
Chennai, March 23 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly Edappadi K. Palaniswami has issued an open letter to the people of the state, sharply criticising the DMK government and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for what he described as a “complete breakdown of governance”. In his letter, Palaniswami said that over the past five years, he has consistently raised concerns both inside and outside the Assembly about what he termed the government’s failures, b…
Chennai, March 21 (IANS) AMMK General Secretary, T.T.V. Dhinakaran, on Saturday made it clear that there are no plans to bring V.K. Sasikala back into the NDA alliance, even as he met Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, in New Delhi amid intensifying political activity ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.The assertion comes at a time when speculation has been rife over Sasikala’s possible re-entry into alliance politics.Dhinakaran, who had travelled to the national Capital earlier this week…
Chennai, March 12 (IANS) Actor-turned politician TVK President Vijay and BJP leader Annamalai on Thursday launched a strong attack on the ruling DMK government, raising concerns over women’s safety in Tamil Nadu following a series of violent crimes reported across the state in recent days.In a sharply worded statement, Vijay referred to the brutal murder of a 17-year-old girl in Vilathikulam in Thoothukudi district. The girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered, an incident that has t…
Chennai, March 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accused the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu of delaying the implementation of several major projects sanctioned by the Centre, claiming that such delays undermine the credibility of the Union government and hinder the state’s development. Addressing a massive campaign rally of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Panchapur, Tiruchirappalli district, the Prime Minister said the formation of a strong NDA alliance was…
Chennai, March 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, on Saturday, greeted women across the state on the occasion of International Women’s Day, which will be celebrated on Sunday, and reaffirmed the DMK government’s commitment to strengthening women’s rights, welfare and economic independence. In his message, the Chief Minister praised the resilience, strength and contributions of women in every sphere of life and said their progress is central to the development of society. Chief Minis…