Chennai, March 8 (IANS) On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) coordinator Seeman extended warm greetings to women across the world and reiterated his party’s commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment. In a message released, he described women as the “lifeblood of the world” and emphasised that the progress of any society is closely linked to the status and advancement of its women.Quoting several prominent global and Indian thinkers, Seeman highlight…
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Chennai, March 6 (IANS) Director Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s upcoming film ‘Texla’ will feature Malayalam actor Suraj Venjaramoodu and Tamil actor Jai in the lead. The film went on floors with a grand pooja ceremony that was held at the Leela Palace in the city on Friday. The launch event was attended by the entire cast and crew along with a number of film celebrities including actor and director Seeman and Samuthirakani.Posters put up at the launch event gave away the fact that the film would featu…
Chennai, Jan 28 (IANS) Speculation over a possible Seeman–Vijay alliance has moved to the centre of Tamil Nadu’s political discourse as the State prepares for Assembly elections that are likely to be held within the next two months. With actor-turned-politician Vijay and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief Seeman emerging as strong voices against both the Centre and the State government, political observers believe a tie-up between the two could dramatically reshape the electoral battlefield.The…
Chennai, Jan 24 (IANS) With barely two months left for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the ruling DMK is yet to give final shape to its electoral alliance, triggering intense political speculation as the party keeps its cards close to the chest.Once the Election Commission announces the poll schedule — expected by the end of next month — the nomination process will begin almost immediately.Before that, parties are under pressure to finalise alliances, complete seat-sharing arrangements, a…
Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections likely to be held in April this year, political activity in the State has entered a decisive phase and intense discussions are currently underway to consolidate the AIADMK–BJP alliance.Efforts are focussed on expanding the front by bringing in additional parties ahead of the formal launch of the campaign tomorrow by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Madurantakam near Chennai.The ruling DMK is working aggressively to retain power, whil…
Erode (Tamil Nadu), Jan 7 (IANS ) Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) coordinator Seeman on Wednesday strongly criticised Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK and the opposition AIADMK for hurling corruption allegations at each other, calling the political slugfest a “tragic farce” staged for public consumption.Addressing reporters in Erode, Seeman said the two Dravidian majors had reduced politics to a spectacle, hurling one corruption charge after another without any genuine intent to cleanse public life.’Look at ho…
Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) The health condition of veteran Tamil film director and actor Bharathiraja, who has been hospitalised after he complained of breathlessness, is stable, the hospital announced today. In a medical bulletin, MGM Healthcare, the hospital where the veteran director is currently receiving treatment, said, “Mr Bharthiraja was admitted with severe lung infection and is currently being treated in the Critical Care Unit. He is on all appropriate treatment for organ impairments and is…
Chennai, Dec 30 (IANS) Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman on Tuesday strongly condemned the brutal killing of a migrant labourer in Tiruttani, describing the incident as a shameful blot on Tamil society and a direct consequence of the State government’s failure to curb drug abuse and crime. Seeman referred to the murder of Siraj, a migrant worker from Odisha, who was allegedly attacked and killed by four drug-addicted youths while travelling on a suburban train to Tiruttani. He…
Chennai, Dec 27 (IANS) Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman launched a sharp attack on the BJP on Saturday, asserting that he owes his political birth to Tamil soil and to any national party. Addressing the party’s General Council meeting held at Thiruverkkadu near Chennai, Seeman said attempts to brand him as a creation of the BJP were politically motivated and baseless. “Some people say the BJP gave birth to me. I ask them — when I was born, was Thirumavalavan or anyone els…
Madurai, Dec 22 (IANS) Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol. Thirumavalavan MP launched a sharp attack against the BJP and its ideological affiliates, asserting that the party would never be able to gain a foothold in Tamil Nadu, irrespective of the form it takes. Addressing a massive protest at the Palanganatham roundabout in Madurai—held against what he described as communal politics surrounding the Tirupparankundram Deepam controversy—Thirumavalavan accused the RSS of attempti…