Chennai, July 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has detected 48,469 tuberculosis (TB) cases during the first six months of 2026, with all diagnosed patients placed on treatment, Health Minister K.G. Arunraj has said after reviewing the state’s TB elimination programme. The minister, in a statement on Thursday, said the government would further strengthen surveillance, early diagnosis and community participation to achieve the goal of a TB-free Tamil Nadu.Chairing a review meeting with district deputy direc…
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Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj on Tuesday assured the public that essential medical services would remain unaffected despite the nationwide “Bandh” called by pharmacy unions for May 20 against the Union government’s policies on online medicine sales. Addressing the media at the Secretariat in Chennai, the minister said Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has issued clear instructions to ensure that no citizen faces hardship due to the “Bandh”.“Hospital-attach…
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Congress and Communist Party of India-Marxist on Sunday hailed newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s announcement to provide 200 units of free electricity, among the first major decisions of his government.The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief assumed office after his party emerged as the single largest formation in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections by winning 108 seats in the 234-member House.Significantly, the Congress and…
Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday unveiled a nine-member Cabinet that reflects a blend of political experience, administrative expertise, youth representation, and strategic political appointments, shortly after taking oath as the state’s new Chief Minister. The first-ever Cabinet of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government includes veteran politicians, former bureaucrats, professionals, political strategists, and first-time legislators, signalling V…
Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has accused the Tamil Nadu government of enforcing a discriminatory Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for political meetings, alleging that the guidelines unfairly disadvantage emerging parties while favouring established ones. In a statement, TVK propaganda General Secretary K.G. Arunraj said the party had repeatedly faced hurdles in securing permission to conduct public gatherings, including its proposed public meeting in Salem.He claim…
Chennai, Dec 21 (IANS) In a strategic political manoeuvre ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has decided to intensify its on-ground push into core AIADMK strongholds, signalling a clear attempt to reshape the Opposition space in Tamil Nadu.The decision emerged from a high-level consultation chaired by party founder-president Vijay at his Pattinapakkam residence in Chennai on Saturday.Senior functionaries, including N. Anand, K.A. Sengo…