Chennai, July 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Assembly Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday criticised the arrest and brief detention of rapper and activist Arivarasu Kalainesan, popularly known as Therukkural Arivu, during his protest against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), accusing the ruling TVK government of attempting to silence voices opposing the controversial medical entrance examination. Kalainesan staged a protest outside the Tamil Nadu Secretariat in Chennai, urging…
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Coimbatore, July 21 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is preparing a proposal to open the newly upgraded Chadivayal Elephant Camp near the Siruvani foothills to visitors, offering tourists an opportunity to watch captive elephants being fed and bathed in a regulated environment.If approved, the facility is expected to emerge as a major eco-tourism attraction in Coimbatore district while also promoting awareness about elephant conservation and conflict management. Situated on the route to t…
Chennai, July 20 (IANS) The DMK’s Youth Wing entered its 47th year on Monday, marking another milestone in the history of one of the party’s most influential organisational arms.To commemorate the occasion, Youth Wing Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin shared a message on social media, urging party volunteers to prepare for a new phase of political and public engagement.In a post on X, Udhayanidhi reflected on the journey of the Youth Wing, describing it as an organisa…
Chennai, July 14 (IANS) A proposal to field Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman as a common opposition candidate in the forthcoming Ambasamudram Assembly by-election in Tamil Nadu appears to have hit a dead end, with strong resistance emerging from within his own party over the idea of accepting support from the Dravidian majors.The proposal reportedly gained momentum after sections of the opposition explored the possibility of projecting Seeman as a consensus candidate to consoli…
Chennai, July 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S. Keerthana on Tuesday strongly defended herself against criticism over her interaction with a student during a recent inspection at a government girls’ higher secondary school near Sivakasi, asserting that the controversy had been misrepresented and that the attacks against her amounted to insulting government school and Tamil-medium students. The minister issued a detailed clarification through a post on her X account after facing criticis…
Chennai, July 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday reaffirmed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (DMK) commitment to protecting minority communities, asserting that the party would continue to resist divisive politics and remain steadfast in safeguarding their rights and interests. He said the relationship between the DMK and minorities was rooted in mutual trust and could not be weakened by politically motivated campaigns. Addressing a gathering at the wedding recepti…
Chennai, July 3 (IANS) The Opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Tamil Nadu government over the arrest of former state minister and party leader Anitha R. Radhakrishnan, accusing the ruling administration of targeting political opponents while ignoring pressing law and order issues.Radhakrishnan was arrested after the Madras High Court denied him anticipatory bail in connection with a case alleging that he made defamatory remarks against Chief Minist…
Chennai, July 2 (IANS) DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday strongly criticised Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar for inspecting during his visit to Madurai, alleging that the exercise was unconstitutional and infringed upon the powers of the elected state government. In a statement, Udhayanidhi Stalin said the Governor had acted like an elected public representative despite holding a nominated constitutional office and serving as the Governor of Tamil Nadu only as an additional charge. …
Chennai, June 11 (IANS) DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday intensified his attack on the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government over an alleged sexual assault case in Thoothukudi district’s Srivaikuntam, questioning Chief Minister Vijay’s commitment to ensuring the safety of women in Tamil Nadu. In a post on social media platform X, Udhayanidhi referred to allegations made by a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted after being lured with the promise of a job.According…
Chennai, June 9 (IANS) Stung by its defeat in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly election, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is preparing for a major organisational restructuring aimed at revitalising the party and strengthening its grassroots network ahead of future electoral battles.Party sources said the leadership is seriously considering increasing the number of district secretaries from the current 78 to more than 100, based on recommendations expected from the party’s election review comm…