Page 19 - Latest Updates on M K Stalin
Appointing vice-chancellors is state govt's right, says Tamil Nadu CM
It is the right of the state government to appoint Vice-Chancellors and the government opposed both the NEET and the National Education Policy (NEP), Chief Minister M K Stalin asserted
 "Appointing vice-chancellors is state govt's right, says Tamil Nadu CM")
CM Stalin to take up power amendment Bill with PM Modi during meet
Cauvery river water issue, Mekedatu dam proposal of Karnataka, anti-NEET Bill pending with Centre, National Education Policy 2020, are among the issues he is set to take up with PM Modi, said Stalin
 "CM Stalin to take up power amendment Bill with PM Modi during meet")
Stalin to meet Prez Murmu, V-P Dhankar, PM today; discuss TN's key issues
He is expected to take up matters on additional funding, fresh initiatives, anti-NEET Bill status, among several others
 "Stalin to meet Prez Murmu, V-P Dhankar, PM today; discuss TN's key issues")
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces hike in DA for govt staff, pensioners
The announcement of the Chief Minister will lead to a burden of Rs 1947.6 crore to the exchequer and benefit 16 lakh people including serving and retired government employees.
 "Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces hike in DA for govt staff, pensioners")
Govt spending on health, education can't be freebies: M K Stalin
He also took an apparent swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for opposing freebies but said he did not want to talk much about it as "it will become politics."
 "Govt spending on health, education can't be freebies: M K Stalin")
Hoping to see Sonia Gandhi back in action soon, says Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
"Congress President Smt. Sonia Gandhi has tested positive for Covid-19 today. She will remain in isolation as per Govt. protocol," Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh had said in a tweet
CM seeks legislators' cooperation in eliminating drug abuse in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday called upon the state's legislators to extend their full cooperation to the government initiatives in eliminating drug abuse.
 "CM seeks legislators' cooperation in eliminating drug abuse in Tamil Nadu")
International Chess Olympiad promises a new chapter for the game in India
Mamallapuram, which is hosting the 44th International Chess Olympiad that starts on Friday, wore the black-and-white theme like Chennai, with its roads painted in the two colours
 "International Chess Olympiad promises a new chapter for the game in India")
'Vanakkam': PM Modi declares open FIDE 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai
Chess Olympiad is being hosted by India at a special time in its history, which marks 75 years of freedom from colonial rule, says PM Modi
 "'Vanakkam': PM Modi declares open FIDE 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai")
TN CM inspects arrangements for chess Olympiad, unveils exquisite sculpture
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday inaugurated an exquisite sculpture, carved out by artisans of the State-owned Poompuhar (Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation)
44th Chess Olympiad: How Chennai prepared for world's biggest Chess event
A total of 343 teams from 187 countries are taking part in the event, with 25 players from India participating under the mentorship of legendary Indian Chess Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand
 "44th Chess Olympiad: How Chennai prepared for world's biggest Chess event")
TN sends over 40,000 tonnes of relief material to crisis-hit Sri Lanka
DMK MP Kanimozhi flagged off the third consignment of 16,595 tonnes of the items through the sea route from the VOC Port in Tuticorin in the presence of state ministers on Saturday.
 "TN sends over 40,000 tonnes of relief material to crisis-hit Sri Lanka")
Religion not a tool to divide, ignore those seeking cheap publicity: Stalin
Those doing politics in the name of religion are not aware of the contribution of DMK for development, including renovating temples and improving the infrastructure in heritage towns, he said.
ACME, Tata Power among 60 firms to sign MoUs worth Rs 1.25 trn with TN govt
Chief Minister M K Stalin also lays foundation stone for 21 projects with an investment commitment of Rs 22,252 crore and employment potential for about 17,654 persons
 "ACME, Tata Power among 60 firms to sign MoUs worth Rs 1.25 trn with TN govt")
Stalin asks PM to direct Cauvery Authority not to discuss Mekedattu issue
Stalin said that this was a highly sensitive issue and that disruption in the schedule of allocation of Cauvery waters would affect the state badly.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin directs officials to contain Covid-19 spread
The Chief Minister directed the officials that appropriate containment measures must be taken by health, municipal administration, revenue, and disaster management departments.
Actor Nayanthara, director Vignesh Shivan tie the knot in Mahabalipuram
The ceremony was attended by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, along with cinema personalities, including Mani Ratnam, Atlee, Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Samantha Ruth
 "Actor Nayanthara, director Vignesh Shivan tie the knot in Mahabalipuram")
PM Modi picks Tamil pitch, CM Stalin targets Centre over 'true federalism'
TN CM said the Centre should increase funds and projects for the state and sought exemption to Tamil Nadu from NEET
 "PM Modi picks Tamil pitch, CM Stalin targets Centre over 'true federalism'")
Chennai: PM unveils slew of projects, TN CM harps on Dravidian model
The programme also witnessed inauguration of 1,152 houses constructed as part of the Light House Project-Chennai, built at a cost of Rs 116 crore under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban
 "Chennai: PM unveils slew of projects, TN CM harps on Dravidian model")
Keep up poll promise, cut rates of petroleum products, OPS tells DMK
OPS, urged the MK Stalin-led DMK government to now implement its promise regarding slashing fuel rates, made ahead of the 2021 Assembly polls and further benefit the citizens
 "Keep up poll promise, cut rates of petroleum products, OPS tells DMK")