Chennai, June 16 (IANS) With more than half of the members elected to the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly being first-time legislators, the state government has organised a two-day orientation and refresher programme to familiarise them with legislative procedures, parliamentary traditions and the functioning of the Assembly.The training programme will be held on June 16 and 17 at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai ahead of the first session of the newly constituted Assembly.Chief Minister C. Jo…
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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 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) 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…
Chennai, May 7 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister-designate, C. Joseph Vijay, on Thursday moved a step closer to assuming office after meeting Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan and formally apprising him of the support backing his bid to form the government in the state. The crucial meeting came amid days of intense political uncertainty following the Assembly election results, in which TVK emerged as the single largest party in Tam…