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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 here on Tuesday. Addressing a meet of VCs of state-run varsities here, Stalin recalled that his government enacted a Bill in the Assembly to enable the state government to appoint Vice-Chancellors. "This is an issue related to the state government's right, it is the right of government elected by the people, it is related to education rights of state universities," he said. Hence, the functioning of state-run varsities and VCs should reflect the state government's policy decisions, the Chief Minister said. Reiterating the state government's opposition to NEET, he said it is the 'biggest injustice' of the century. Opposing the NEP yet again, Stalin recalled the government constituting a committee led by retired Judge of the Madras High Court, D Murugesan to formulate the State Education Policy (SEP).

CM Stalin to take up power amendment Bill with PM Modi during meet

The Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, Cauvery river water issue and Mekedatu dam proposal of Karnataka, anti-NEET Bill pending with the Centre, the National Education Policy 2020, are among the issues he is set to take up with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Wednesday. Stalin called on President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and described the meeting, a courtesy visit, as satisfactory. This is the first time the Chief Minister is visiting them after they assumed office. "I conveyed my greetings to them," he told reporters in Delhi. Though he was invited, the Chief Minister said he could not take part in the swearing-in ceremony of Murmu and Dhankar due to circumstances. The conversations he had with both the President and Vice President were cordial and it was on Tamil Nadu's political scenario and 'Aatchi sirappukkal' (excellence in governance/ good governance). Hence, Stalin said the meetings with the top two ...

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

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.

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."

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. Drug abuse was a threat to the society and it has to be completely eliminated, he said. In a letter addressed to the lawmakers, the Chief Minister highlighted the evils of substance abuse and sought the MLAs support for the government to effectively tackle this menace. "It is the most important duty of the government to create awareness about the dangers of drug abuse. We have a duty to prevent people, especially the youngsters from getting addicted," he said. As part of a state-wide programme, it has been planned to observe an awareness day on the dangers of drug abuse on August 11, he said in a release here. The MLAs should participate in the awareness programmes in their respective Assembly constituencies without fail, the Chief Minister urged.

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

'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

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

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.

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

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

Actor Nayanthara and filmmaker Vignesh Shivan on Thursday got married in a traditional ceremony in the presence of family and friends. The duo shared their first photo as a married couple on social media to celebrate the new beginning in their life. "On a scale of 10 She's Nayan & am the One. With God's grace, the universe , all the blessings of our parents & best of friends. Jus married #Nayanthara #WikkiNayan #wikkinayanwedding (sic)" Shivan captioned the photo which he shared on Twitter. Nayanthara posted the same picture on Instagram with the caption: "To New Beginning." According to reports, the couple tied the knot in the afternoon at a five-star hotel 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, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Earlier in the day, Shivan (36) penned a heartfelt Instagram note for Nayanthara (37), his ...

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

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

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