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People need total decolonization of mind, says TN Governor R N Ravi

It is very pitiful and sad to see people who are in responsible positions still quoting that without the British government, there would not have been development in our country

Forces like PFI not comfortable with 'New India': Tamil Nadu Governor

He said that PFI is a 'dangerous' organisation which has a 'significant presence' in the state

TN governor unfurls national flag at Republic Day celebrations in Chennai

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Thursday unfurled the national flag during the 74th Republic Day celebrations in Chennai

MNM extends support to Cong on Erode East bypoll in TN: Kamal Haasan

Actor Kamal Haasan-led Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) on Wednesday extended unconditional support to Congress candidate EVKS Elangovan for the February 27 Erode East bypoll, saying it was a "moment of national importance" to fight for the common cause of joining hands against "communal forces." Elangovan, senior Congress leader and former union minister, is the candidate of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Aliance (SPA). The bypoll was necessitated due to the recent death of sitting local legislator and his son Thirumahan Everaa. Briefing reporters after chairing a meeting of the party's Administrative and Executive councils, Haasan said they unanimously decided to extend "unconditional support" to the DMK-led SPA candidate and "my friend" Elangovan. "Myself and my partymen will extend whatever assistance is required for Elangovan's win," and ensure a big victory margin for the Congress leader, Haasan added. This is the first time the actor-politician is extending support to a candidate

DMK minister S M Nasar lands in row over 'stone' hurling incident

A controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu over a DMK minister angrily hurling something, apparently at a party worker, with the BJP state unit alleging he threw "stones at people in frustration." There was no immediate response from the minister concerned, SM Nasar who holds the Milk and Dairy Development portfolio, or the ruling DMK over the issue. A video of the minister picking up something from the ground angrily and hurling it at someone has gone viral. Nasar had reportedly gone to a venue here to oversee arrangements for a party event and was apparently miffed at something. It was not clear whether he threw a stone or a lump of earth. However, BJP TN unit president K Annamalai alleged the minister threw stones at people. "In India's history, has anybody seen a govt minister throwing stones at people?" he asked in a tweet. Annamalai uploaded the viral video on his micro-blogging page. "Throwing stones at people in frustration. No decency, No decorum & treating people like ...

IndianOil to pump in Rs 2,200-cr investment for projects in Tamil Nadu

Indian Oil Corporation has lined up investments of over Rs 2,200 crore in Tamil Nadu in the next two years towards taking up major grassroots and expansion projects in the state, a senior company official said on Tuesday. The projects include 'grass-roots terminal' at Asanur and Vallur, 'captive petroleum' project, oil and lubricant-LPG jetty at Kamarajar port among others, Indian OilCorporation Ltd executive director and Tamil Nadu State Head, V C Asokan told reporters here. The company would also take up the work for setting up the integrated Lube complex at Ammulaivoyyal village on the outskirts of Chennai, apart from the ongoing projects in the Ennore-Tiruvallur sector, Bengaluru-Puducherry-Nagapattinam-Madurai-Turicorin gas pipeline and augmentation of Chennai-Tiruchirappali-Madurai pipeline projects, he said. Asokan was here to review and deliberate on the LPG Bottling plant near Kinathukadavu on the outskirts about its LPG storage and distribution infrastructure. The joint

Tamil Nadu textile industry seeks export incentives in Union Budget

The textile industry of Tamil Nadu has sought export incentives and additional credit support in the budget for 2023-24 of the Union government to be presented in Parliament on February 1

DMK vs governor row: Battle of ideologies, a struggle steeped in history

When the debate of Tamizhagam versus Tamil Nadu kicked off, many political experts observed that Tamizhagam is a usage that has existed since the Sangam Age and being used DMK government

Governor want to project us as divisive party: DMK spokesperson Elangovan

'I don't know if his (Governor) intention was to suggest a name change or not, but his intention was to project DMK as a divisive party'

CM Stalin to hold meeting to evaluate law and order situation in TN

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will on Thursday hold a high-level meeting of officers to evaluate the law and order situation in the state

Tamil Nadu governor is lighting fires the BJP cannot control

The Tamil Nadu governor has brought together all the potentially combustible elements of Dravidian politics, which accommodative democratic processes had doused

TN BJP urges police to arrest DMK leader for abusive language against Guv

Raj Bhavan deputy secretary, S. Prasanna Ramaswamy said that the video of Shivai Krishnamoorthy abusing the governor had gone viral

Harvest festival Pongal celebrated across Tamil Nadu with fervour

Pongal festival was celebrated across Tamil Nadu on Sunday with usual fervour as the day heralded the birth of the auspicious Tamil month 'Thai.' The popular Avaniapuram jallikattu, the bull taming sport, was held in Madurai coinciding with the harvest festival where avid bull tamers took on the charging bulls. Many houses were decorated and people woke up early to celebrate the day. People prepared the sweet dish Pongal, made of rice and jaggery and chanted "Pongal-o-Pongal" to symbolise the overflowing of joy and prosperity in the new month. The month Thai is considered auspicious where marriages are held and new ventures initiated. A festive spirit gripped the state even as scores of people left for their hometown from here in the last two days to join their families to celebrate Pongal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, state Leader of Opposition and AIADMK interim general secretary K Palaniswami among others extended their

Sethusamudram project would benefit only few DMK leaders: BJP's Annamalai

BJP Tamil Nadu unit chief Annamalai on Friday said the Sethusamudram waterway project straddling India and Sri Lanka would only benefit a few shipping companies owned by leaders of the ruling DMK

R N Ravi, governor of Tamil Nadu: Act of omission that stoked controversy

On January 9, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi walked out of the state Assembly, possibly the first time a governor has done so

Reliance Jio rolls out 5G service in five cities across Tamil Nadu

Reliance Jio Infocomm has invested Rs 40,446 crore as it expanded the footprint in the Tamil Nadu with the unveiling of True 5G services in five cities, a top company official said on Wednesday. Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd State Business head Hemanth Kumar Guruswamy said 45 people out of every 100 people were using Jio services in the State. The company today rolled out True 5G services in Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Hosur and Vellore in addition to the facility already being available in Chennai. Minister for Information Technology and Digital Srrvices T Mano Thangaraj launched the 5G services in the five cities at an event in the city. Kumar said the company would generate one lakh jobs directly and indirectly. According to him, over 20,000 towers were deployed across cities while optic fibre cables were laid in about 77,000 km across Tamil Nadu for the service. "The plan was to launch the 5G services in Coimbatore and Madurai today. But our colleagues ensured t

Maharashtra top performer on finances, social indicators, finds study

The rankings, released by CareEdge also painted a favorable picture of Gujarat, while India's most industrialised state of Tamil Nadu ranked third with an edge in social and governance categories

TN Guv's 'guest' recorded House proceedings, issue goes to privileges panel

In the Assembly, ruling DMK legislator T R B Rajaa on Wednesday raised a question involving breach of privilege as a 'guest' of Governor R N Ravi recorded Assembly proceedings using his mobile phone in contravention of House rules. Speaker M Appavu referred the matter to the Committee of Privileges for its consideration. Following the question hour, Rajaa said on January 9 a 'guest' of Governor Ravi recorded from the visitor's gallery, House proceedings using his mobile phone. That day, Ravi was in the Assembly to make his customary address of the year to the House. Rajaa said mobile phones are not allowed inside the House and recording proceedings went against rules. After noticing it, the ruling party MLA said he took up the matter with Assembly authorities. The legislator said he has provided a notice on the matter as it involved breach of privilege of the House. Rajaa urged Speaker Appavu to refer the matter to the Committee of Privileges. Accepting it, Appavu said he was ...

Sasikala urges DMK govt to buy sugarcane of all sizes for Pongal hampers

AIADMK former interim general secretary, V.K. Sasikala has urged the Tamil Nadu government to buy Sugarcane of all sizes for the Pongal gift hampers

TN Guv skips customary govt address; CM pilots resolution to exclude speech

The tussle between the ruling DMK and the Raj Bhavan hit a new low on Monday as Governor R N Ravi skipped portions of the government prepared customary address in the Assembly and Chief Minister M K Stalin piloted a resolution to exclude from the House records whatever he spoke outside the State drafted speech. Following Ravi's address, Stalin expressed regret on the Governor avoiding certain portions from the prepared address. The Chief Minister moved a resolution and it was adopted and Ravi left the House immediately and such a thing has perhaps happened for the first time in the history of the Assembly. 'Dravidian model' were among the words skipped by the Governor and he also spoke on his own on certain aspects. Ravi began his address, marking the commencement of the year's first session, amid slogan shouting against him by MLAs belonging to allies of the ruling DMK. As soon as Ravi began his address in Tamil, greeting members on the New Year and the harvest festival 'Pongal,'