Chennai, May 26 (IANS) PMK founder Dr S. Ramadoss on Tuesday welcomed the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to waive crop loans for small and marginal farmers through cooperative societies, while urging the state to introduce broader relief measures to address the challenges faced by the farming community.In a statement, Ramadoss said the government’s order to write off crop loans of up to Rs 50,000 availed through cooperative societies since May last year was a positive and much-needed step….
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Chennai, May 25 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay on Monday directed police officials to ensure the immediate registration of cases, speedy investigations and strict punishment for those involved in serious crimes, with particular focus on offences against women and children. The directive was issued during a high-level review meeting held at the State Secretariat to assess measures related to crimes against women and children, expediting criminal cases, preventive action and awar…
Chennai, May 25 (IANS) AMMK General Secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Monday criticised the Tamil Nadu government over the safety of women and children following reports of the alleged sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in Villupuram district.He urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to give greater attention to public safety and take stronger measures to prevent crimes against women and minors.In a statement, Dhinakaran referred to media reports which stated that a person had been arrested in con…
Chennai, May 24 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S. Keerthana on Sunday sought to address the controversy surrounding her response to questions on the brutal rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore’s Sulur area, stating that her body language had been misinterpreted and unnecessarily politicised by opposition parties on social media. The controversy erupted after visuals of the minister smiling while interacting with reporters in Virudhunagar during a media interaction were ci…
Chennai, May 24 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the newly elected Tamil Nadu government over reports of power disruptions in several parts of the state, alleging that inadequate planning and unstable governance have resulted in widespread electricity shortages affecting both households and industries.In a statement, Palaniswami said it was well known that electricity demand in Tamil Nadu rises significantly during the summer seas…
Coimbatore, May 23 (IANS) A wave of grief and outrage swept across Tamil Nadu after the brutal abduction and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore, triggering renewed concerns over the safety of women and children.As the incident sent shockwaves across the state, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expressed deep anguish over the tragedy and assured strict action against those responsible.In a statement issued on Saturday, the Chief Minister described the incident as an “inhuman and unforgivab…
Chennai, May 23 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has cancelled more than 100 short-term tenders issued across several major departments, including Public Works, Electricity, Rural Development and Municipal Administration, as part of a larger move by the newly formed government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to tighten administrative procedures and bring greater transparency to public works contracts. Short-term tenders are generally issued in situations involving urgent or emergency requi…
Chennai, May 23 (IANS) Popular YouTuber and political commentator Savukku Shankar was released from Puzhal Central Prison after the Tamil Nadu government revoked the preventive detention order imposed against him under the Goondas Act. His release followed the recommendation of an advisory committee constituted to review cases registered under the law after the change in government in the State.Shankar had earlier been arrested in connection with alleged defamatory remarks made against the previ…
Chennai, May 21 (IANS) In a significant administrative reshuffle under the newly formed Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, senior IPS officer, A. Amalraj was on Thursday appointed as the new Commissioner of the Greater Chennai Police (GCP), replacing Abin Dinesh Modak. The move is being seen as part of the broader effort by the new administration to reorganise key positions across departments following the change in government.According to an order issued by the Tamil N…
Chennai, May 21 (IANS) The C. Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government on Thursday carried out its first major Cabinet expansion, inducting 23 new ministers into the Council of Ministers in a move aimed at strengthening governance, filling key portfolio vacancies, and accommodating alliance partners, including the Congress party.Following the Assembly election, Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party by winning 108 seats. The party subsequently secured support …