New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) More than 8.30 lakh National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets and other staff on Sunday joined the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 celebrations. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) also marked the day with activities reflecting enthusiasm and patriotic fervour, said a Defence Ministry official.The 8.30 lakh NCC participants included cadets, Associate NCC Officers, Permanent Instructors, and staff, said a statement issued by the Ministry.They participated in synchronised yoga…
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Chennai, June 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday paid rich tributes to former Chief Minister and DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi on the occasion of his 103rd birth anniversary, praising the late leader’s immense contributions to Tamil literature, cinema, politics and governance.In a statement issued to mark the occasion, CM Vijay described Karunanidhi as a towering personality whose influence extended far beyond politics and left an indelible mark on Tamil society.The…
Chennai, June 3 (IANS) The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday commemorated the 103rd birth anniversary of its patriarch and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, with party president M.K. Stalin paying floral tributes at the late leader’s memorial on Chennai’s Marina Beach.The event was witnessed by senior party leaders, ministers, legislators, and DMK cadres gathering at the memorial to honour the towering Dravidian leader, who served as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister fi…
Chennai, May 30 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Food and Civil Supplies Minister P. Venkataramanan on Saturday called for greater public participation in the fight against tobacco addiction and in ensuring transparency in the Public Distribution System (PDS), urging citizens to directly report ration shop irregularities and assuring swift action against the hoarding or diversion of essential commodities. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a tobacco awareness rally at Marina Beach to mark World No Tobacc…
Chennai, April 20 (IANS) In a concerted effort to promote ethical voting practices and achieve 100 per cent voter turnout in the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Greater Chennai Corporation has launched an extensive voter awareness campaign across the city.According to a press release by the civic body, a series of awareness programmes is being organised across all 16 Assembly constituencies under the Chennai district. The initiative aims to educate voters on the importance of fa…
Virudhunagar, April 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Sunday addressed a major public meeting at Chathirareddiapatti near Virudhunagar, where he introduced candidates of the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) contesting across seven Assembly constituencies in the district, while launching a sharp attack on opposition leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Speaking at the rally, Stalin highlighted the strength and unity of the alliance, expressing confidence in a sweeping victory in the…
Chennai, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm birthday greetings to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin on the occasion of his 73rd birthday, praying for his long life and good health. In a message posted on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Best wishes to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Thiru MK Stalin on his birthday. May he be blessed with a long life and good health.”The greeting quickly drew attention across political circle…
Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) Work on the second phase of the prestigious Blue Flag Beach development at Chennai’s iconic Marina Beach is nearing completion, with civic authorities confirming that nearly 90 per cent of the project has been finished.The upgraded stretch is expected to be opened to the public by the end of this month, marking another step in Tamil Nadu’s efforts to secure international recognition for its coastline.The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), which is spearheading the init…
Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) Work on the second phase of the prestigious Blue Flag Beach development at Chennai’s iconic Marina Beach is nearing completion, with civic authorities confirming that nearly 90 per cent of the project has been finished. The upgraded stretch is expected to be opened to the public by the end of this month, marking another step in Tamil Nadu’s efforts to secure international recognition for its coastline.The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), which is spearheading the initiat…
Chennai, Feb 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin led the DMK in paying homage to party founder and former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai on his 57th death anniversary, as a huge crowd thronged the Anna Memorial at Marina Beach on Tuesday.Accompanied by Cabinet Ministers, senior party leaders, MLAs and a large number of cadres, Stalin offered floral tributes at the Anna Memorial, recalling the enduring legacy of Annadurai, widely revered as the architect of Dravidian politics and social…