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Rajinikanth's health progressing well, says Apollo Hospital; TN CM enquires

The 70-year old actor is scheduled to undergo more investigations on Saturday, reports of which would be available by the evening, it said

Tamil Nadu records 2,511 new coronavirus cases, 31 fresh fatalities

Tamil Nadu logged 2,511 fresh Covid-19 infections, pushing the tally to 7,24,522 while 31 deaths took the toll to 11,122

Tamil Nadu asks Railways to resume EMU trains for economic activity boost

'Resumption of EMU/Sub-urban trains will greatly help the general public and facilitate quick revival of the economy,' the CM said

Peace of wisdom dawns on AIADMK as Palaniswami masters internal challenges

The party has been facing turbulent times, such as power struggles, divisions among top leaders and ministers, and the absence of a charismatic leader after Jayalalithaa

Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2021: Palaniswami to be AIADMK's CM candidate

AIADMK has also appointed an 11-member steering committee, with six members from the E Palaniswami camp and five from the O Panneerselvam camp

Palaniswami to be AIADMK CM candidate for Tamil Nadu Elections 2021: Report

Edappadi K Palaniswami will likely be the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's (AIADMK's) candidate for the top post in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for 2021, sources said

Reconstitute panel on Indian culture's evolution, Tamil Nadu CM tells PM

DMK president M K Stalin demanded that the panel should have representation from Scheduled Castes, minority communities and southern and north eastern states

Tamil Nadu opposes provision in Master Directions for priority lending

CM Palaniswami says state seems to have been singled out for adverse treatment as all 32 districts (prior to bifurcation) have been categorised as having comparatively high flow of priority credit

Action being taken against those involved in PM-Kisan scheme scam: TN CM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami has said that action is being taken against those who are involved in irregularities in the PM-Kisan scheme

Tamil Nadu allows statewide public transportation from September 7

Palaniswami also announced the resumption of passenger trains within the state, along with Chennai Metro, from September 7.

Tamil Nadu CM urges Centre to revisit options on GST compensation

He asked the government to ensure that the states get their full dues of the compensation in the current year itself

Tamil Nadu CM urges govt to sanction Rs 10,700 cr Cauvery rejuvenation plan

"Estimate has been prepared for Rs 10,700 crore and the WAPCOS (a techno-commercial firm under the Centre) is preparing the DPR," he said

Tamil Nadu govt has spent Rs 6,650 crore in combating Covid-19: CM

Tamil Nadu has spent around Rs 6,650 crore in its measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic in the state, Chief Minister K Palaniswami

TN CM directs officials to bring back bodies of students from Russia

Four students from Tamil Nadu pursuing medical education in Russia drowned in a river and directions have been issued to bring back their remains back home at the earliest, CM K Palaniswami

Tamil Nadu CM should reconsider opposition to 3-language formula: BJP

The BJP in Tamil Nadu asked CM Palaniswami to reconsider the ruling AIADMK's opposition to the three-language formula proposed in NEP, saying the poor and the middle class in the state wanted it

Tamil Nadu govt clears projects worth Rs 2,500 cr, to create 4,000 jobs

According to sources, the proposed projects include Rs 500 crore from ITC for its proposed expansion in Coimbatore.

Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami tests negative for Coronavirus for 2nd time

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami has tested negative for COVID-19, for the second time in nearly a month, the government said

HRD guidelines to conduct exams by September: Not feasible, says Tamil Nadu

The state govt has written to the HRD minister requesting him to pass appropriate instructions to relevant authorities

Tamil Nadu CM's private secretary Damodharan dies due to Covid-19

Palaniswami says government job will be given to a family member of the deceased

Tamil Nadu fixes private hospital rates for CM's Covid-19 insurance scheme

Package rate at Rs 5,000 for asymptomatic patients or those with mild symptoms; ICu cases get a maximum of Rs 15,000 a day