Chennai, In a setback for the Tamil Nadu government, a court refused to remand two accused persons who had alleged that Chief Minister K.Palaniswami was also involved in a robbery case at the Kodanad Tea Estate. Late Monday, the magistrate’s court refused to remand Sayan and Manoj as it was[Read More…]
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Tamil Nadu government increases alcohol prices across state
The Tamil Nadu government has increased the prices of alcohol at Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) outlets across the state. The step was taken in Wednesday’s cabinet meeting. While the tipplers will have to disburse Rs 10 extra on a bottle of beer, Rs 12 on hot drinks has[Read More…]
Cement in Sonia Gandhi’s name to be given by Puducherry Govt
On Tuesday, Puducherry government said that it has proposed to launch a scheme named after Congress President, Sonia Gandhi, under which they will offer cement at subsidised rates to low and middle-income group people. “We are planning to emulate the scheme in operation in neighbouring Tamil Nadu. Cement would be[Read More…]
Farmer suicide a humanitarian crisis, SC slams TN govt
The Supreme Court on Thursday has slammed the Tamil Nadu government on the issue of farmer suicides. Calling the suicides a humanitarian crisis, the apex court said that the government cannot be silent on the issue. A Bench led by Justice Dipak Misra said it was the duty of the[Read More…]
Cyclonic storm Vardah likely to make landfall; people advised to stay indoors
Tamil Nadu government issued an advisory asking people to stay indoors on Monday, with extremely heavy rainfall (20cm and above) being anticipated by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) during the day. The very severe cyclonic storm Vardah makes landfall around afternoon on Sunday. As the natural calamity is expected, the[Read More…]