Thoothukudi, July 22 (IANS) A court in Thoothukudi on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of DMK MLA G.V. Markandeyan, who was arrested for allegedly making defamatory and provocative remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay during a public meeting in Kovilpatti. The ruling means the Vilathikulam legislator will continue to remain in judicial custody at the Palayamkottai Central Prison.The case was registered by the Thoothukudi District Crime Branch after a complaint alleged that M…
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Chennai, July 20 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday urged the TVK-led coalition government to ensure that the law is enforced uniformly by taking similar action on complaints previously filed against several DMK leaders for allegedly making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.The party welcomed the arrest of DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan for his alleged derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.In a statement…
Chennai, July 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday launched an extensive series of department-wise review meetings aimed at preparing short-term and long-term governance strategies, with officials tasked with drawing up comprehensive one-year, three-year and five-year action plans for every department. The review exercise, which will continue until July 22, is expected to assess the performance of key government departments, identify implementation challenges and set me…
Chennai, June 27 (IANS) Tributes poured in as veteran actor, director and acclaimed screenwriter K. Bhagyaraj passed away in Chennai on Saturday after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age of 73.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar led the State in mourning the legendary film-maker, describing his death as an irreparable loss to Tamil cinema and extending their heartfelt condolences to his family.In his condolence message, Chief Minister Vijay said B…
Chennai, June 11 (IANS) Legendary Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja, whose pioneering work reshaped the landscape of Tamil cinema and brought rural life to the forefront of storytelling, will be laid to rest with full state honours at his farmhouse near Vathalagundu in Theni district on Thursday. The acclaimed director passed away in Chennai on Wednesday due to age-related health complications, triggering an outpouring of grief from the film fraternity, political leaders and admirers across the count…
Chennai, May 24 (IANS) Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) coordinator Seeman has vehemently condemned Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for his recent comments that Tamil Nadu lacks the authority to contest the proposed Mekedatu Dam project on the Cauvery River. Seeman characterised these remarks as “the height of arrogance” and an effort to undermine Tamil Nadu’s historical and legal rights over the river.In a statement on Sunday, Seeman alleged that Karnataka’s continued push for the Me…