Chennai, July 26 (IANS) The investigation into the alleged conspiracy to destabilise the Vijay government gathered pace on Sunday, with former Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji and his younger brother Ashok Kumar appearing before the Triplicane Police for a second consecutive day of questioning in connection with the high-profile MLA poaching case.The case stems from a complaint filed by Uthangarai TRC MLA Dr Ilayaraja before Chennai Police Commissioner Amal Raj, alleging that a large-scale…
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Chennai, July 21 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government will present its first full financial road map since the change of regime when Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson tables the revised Budget for the 2026-27 financial year in the State Assembly on August 5. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar. According to the Speaker, the Budget will be presented at 10 a.m. on August 5, while the Agriculture Budget will be introduced a day later, on August 6, by Agriculture Min…
Thoothukudi, July 21 (IANS) The political row over the arrest of DMK MLA, G.V. Markandeyan, intensified on Tuesday after his son, Akshay, accused the police of subjecting the legislator to a prolonged interrogation and alleged that he was intimidated during questioning. Addressing reporters, Akshay said the Vilathikulam MLA, who was arrested on Monday in connection with a defamation case over his “we will crush your bones” remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, was questioned for ne…
Chennai, July 19 (IANS) Widespread complaints over unusually high electricity bills have surfaced across Tamil Nadu in recent weeks, with many domestic consumers claiming that their latest bills are two to three times higher than previous billing cycles. The issue has triggered public concern and fresh political debate, prompting the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (Tangedco) to issue an explanation and order a review of the billing process.The controversy comes just months after the TVK government…
Chennai, July 16 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government will not shield anyone found responsible in either the alleged encroachment of Palani temple land or the custodial death of a remand prisoner in Nagercoil, Energy and Law Minister, R. Nirmalkumar, said on Thursday, asserting that strict legal action would be taken in both cases.Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat after the State Cabinet meeting, the Minister said the government was committed to ensuring a fair and transparent investigation i…
Chennai, July 16 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will meet on Thursday to approve the State Budget for 2026-27, clearing the way for its presentation in the Legislative Assembly during the first week of August. The meeting, scheduled at the Secretariat, is expected to finalise the government’s first full-fledged Budget since the TVK-led administration assumed office earlier this year. The Budget is expected to reflect the new government’s governance p…
Chennai, July 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran has accused the ruling TVK government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, of deliberately delaying the proposed Parandur Greenfield Airport project and jeopardising the state’s economic growth and employment opportunities.In a post on X, Nagendran strongly criticised Industries Minister Nirmal Kumar, alleging that the minister had made “false claims” about the feasibility of the project and was misleading the public.Accor…
Chennai, July 6 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji is expected to appear before the Chennai Police on Monday for questioning in connection with the alleged conspiracy to destabilise the TVK government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The development follows an investigation into allegations that attempts were made to lure legislators with huge sums of money in a bid to bring down the state government.The case came to light after Dr Ilayaraja, the TVK MLA representing Uthan…
Chennai, July 1 (IANS) The CPI and the CPI(M) will stay away from the meeting-cum-feast being organised by Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday, despite having been invited to the event. The decision reflects the Left parties’ stand that they are extending only outside support to the TVK-led government and are not constituents of the ruling alliance.Party leaders said attending the gathering, organised for the government’s allies, could create…
Chennai, June 29 (IANS) Drug-Free Tamil Nadu, women’s safety and the effective implementation of government welfare schemes dominated Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s review meeting with IAS and IPS officers on Monday, as the TVK government held its first major administrative conference since assuming office.The Chief Minister also reviewed the law and order situation across the state and outlined governance priorities during the high-level meeting at Namakkal Kavignar Maligai in the Secreta…