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We have united to defeat BJP: Stalin on Oppn unity meeting; slams ED raid

Speaking to reporters at the Chennai airport before flying to Bengaluru to attend the Opposition meet, CM Stalin said, 'All Opposition parties have united to defeat the BJP-led Central government

TN NEET PG Counselling 2023: Last date to apply for registration is today

The state quota NEET PG counselling 2023 registration window will be closed today by DMER Tamil Nadu. Qualified applicants can submit an application at tnmedicalselection.net

Enforcement Directorate searches premises linked to TN Minister Ponmudy

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday conducted searches at premises linked to Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister and DMK leader K Ponmudy, the party said and dubbed the action 'political vendetta.' On a day when party president and Chief Minister M K Stalin was scheduled to take part in the Congress-led Opposition meet in Bengaluru, the ED began its searches here and in Villupuram, Ponmudy's home district. Official information related to searches is awaited. "This is political vendetta and aimed at testing the DMK's resolve," party spokesperson A Saravanan told PTI. There has been no action from Central authorities against the AIADMK leaders on graft cases such as the one involving the Gutka scandal, he alleged. The DMK, under the leadership of party president and Chief Minister Stalin, has been playing a pivotal role in taking on the BJP and the ED action is aimed at 'intimidating' the party, he added.

TN CM pays tribute to late leader Kamaraj on his birth anniversary

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday paid floral tributes to former Chief Minister K Kamaraj on his 121st birth anniversary and donated books, which he has received as gifts over time, to public libraries. The chief minister who attended the Education Development Day function marking the birth anniversary of the Independence activist and Congress leader said he donated over 1.5 lakh books that he received from well-wishers and party members to public libraries for the benefit of the people. "I participated in the Education Development Day event held at the Nehru Government Boys Higher Secondary school, Nanganallur, today marking the 121st birth anniversary of leader Kamaraj, and paid tributes to him," the chief minister said in a tweet. Ever since he took over as DMK's working president in 2017, he has been requesting people who call on him to present books instead of bouquets and shawls, he said. Accordingly, I have received 1.5 lakh books and donated them all to the .

PM Modi pays tributes to ex-Tamil Nadu CM Kamaraj on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to former Tamil Nadu chief minister K Kamaraj on his birth anniversary and said his emphasis on social empowerment is a guiding force for all. Born in Tamil Nadu in 1903, Kamaraj rose to become one of the leading Congress leaders and his tenure as chief minister of Madras State, later renamed Tamil Nadu, is known for its emphasis on social welfare, especially education. He is credited with pioneering the mid-day meal scheme to boost school attendance among the poor sections of society. "I pay homage to Thiru K. Kamaraj on his Jayanti. A stalwart who devoted his life to India's development, his emphasis on social empowerment is a guiding force for us all. We reiterate our commitment to fulfilling his vision towards poverty alleviation and public welfare," Modi tweeted.

TN Minister Senthil Balaji's ED arrest, judicial custody legal: Madras HC

The Madras High Court on Friday held legal the Enforcement Directorate's arrest of Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji and subsequent judicial custody granted by a lower court. Justice C V Karthikeyan, the third judge to hear the matter, following a Division Bench's split verdict on a plea related to the Minister's arrest, held legal the arrest and custody. A Division Bench comprising Justices Nisha Banu and D Bharatha Chakravarthy had pronounced a split verdict on the Habeas Corpus petition filed by Megala, wife of Senthil Balaji. Justice Nisha Banu had held that the ED had no power to seek custody and said the HCP was maintainable. Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy, however, differed. The ED arrested Senthil Balaji last month in the cash-for-jobs scam and he continues to be a Minister without portfolio.

Suzlon secure 100.8 MW wind energy project deal from Everrenew Energy

Renewable energy solutions provider Suzlon Group on Friday said it has secured an order of 100.8 MW wind power project from Everrenew Energy. However, the company did not disclose the value of the order. Suzlon will supply wind turbines and supervise the execution and commissioning of the project in Tamil Nadu. "Suzlon Group today announced a new order win for the development of a 100.8 MW wind power project for Everrenew Energy Pvt Ltd," a company statement said. It will install 48 wind turbine generators (WTGs) and the project is expected to be commissioned in March 2024. A project of this size can provide electricity to 65,000 households and curb 2.58 lakh tonne of CO2 emissions per year. "Power generated from this project will target the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) consumer segment, creating deeper penetration of renewable energy in India," J P Chalasani, Chief Executive Officer, Suzlon Group said. Everrenew Energy is a renewable energy company which provides a ...

Haworth to set up new factory in Tamil Nadu, to invest $8-10 million

The company's second factory in India will produce furniture for domestic market as well as for exports to West Asia and Southeast Asia

Spinning mills in Tamil Nadu to stop production, sale of yarn from Saturday

At present, the price of cotton per candy (356 kg) comes to around Rs 58,000

Release wheat, tur dal to cool prices, Tamil Nadu govt tells Centre

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday urged the Centre to allot 10,000 MT each of wheat and tur dal per month from the central stock so that these could be sold through cooperative outlets to cool prices. Writing to Union Food Minister, Piyush Goyal, Chief Minister M K Stalin underlined the 'worrying trends in food inflation' and requested him to take immediate steps to help the state governments mitigate the impact on consumers. The increase of prices of many essential food commodities has burdened poor and middle-class families immensely. Already the inflation rate, as released by the Ministry of Statistics, was high at 12.65 per cent for cereals and products and 6.56 per cent for pulses and products, during May 2023. The recent surge is likely to substantially worsen the situation. Referring to the review meet he held here on the issue on July 10, Stalin said the state government has floated bids for procuring some of the essential items from domestic or foreign producers. The

TN skill development centre eyes to create 10,000 new jobs in BFSI segment

Tamil Nadu Skill Development Centre has drawn up plans to generate 10,000 jobs in the banking and financial services sector under the government's 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme. Industry leaders engaged in the BFSI sector at a recent round table meeting extended their support to the state government's skilling initiatives to train the youth and college students. Naan Mudhalvan CEO (Tamil Nadu skilling and capability enhancement platform) M Jayaprakasan, chief mentor Sai Reddy highlighted the need for scaling up the BFSI sector at the meeting. "We want you to enter colleges, and do skill-based courses. We are more interested in course objectives, course outcomes, and skills imparted... the government is keen in making Tamil Nadu the skill capital for the region", Jayaprakasan said. Under the 'Naan Mudhalvan' initiative, he said over 10,000 students underwent various skilling courses in the banking, financial services, and insurance sector. "Over 4,000 of them got placed and the process i

DGCA gives approval for flying training organisation in Tamil Nadu

Aviation regulator DGCA has given approval for the first flying training organisation in Tamil Nadu. The Flying Training Organisation (FTO) 'EKVI Air Training Organisation Pvt Ltd' is located in Salem, according to an official. The new FTO will provide aspiring pilots in the state with training opportunities as per the standards set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the official said on Tuesday. Now, there are 36 FTOs in the country.

ELGi Equipments brings all-women workforce at 2 assembly lines in TN unit

Elgi Equipments Ltd, manufacturer of air compressors, has introduced assembly lines at its unit in Tamil Nadu entirely operated by women workforce, the company said on Tuesday. The Coimbatore-based company, in a statement, said it reiterates commitment towards building a gender-diverse, inclusive workforce through women empowerment and skill development. Twenty women employees would be managing the air-end assembly line, encapsulated air-end assembly line and the ELGi new generation compressor top block assembly line at the company's ELGi Air Centre in Coimbatore. After obtaining graduation on a three-year technical training programme comprising modules on machining, welding, electrical work, engineering and production technologies at ELGi Vocational Training School, the women candidates were directly recruited at the facility, ELGi Equipments said. "In line with ELGi's focus on fostering a safe and healthy work environment, every woman working on the shop floor has received ...

Bond auction: 7 states borrow Rs 10,400 crore; Tamil Nadu tops the list

The long-term investors opt for state bonds rather than government bonds due to higher returns, dealers said

TN govt expands tomato sales to 300 fair price shops, plans mobile outlets

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday announced that the sale of tomatoes will be expanded to 300 fair price shops and it has also planned to launch mobile vegetable outlets to stabilise the soaring prices of vegetables. Chief Minister M K Stalin chaired a meeting with Ministers K R Periyakaruppan (Cooperatives) and M R K Panneerselvam (Agriculture), Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena, and senior government officials at the Secretariat here in which he directed them to open mobile vegetable shops, wherever required, through the city corporation and Tamil Nadu Horticulture Development Agency as they had successfully done during the Covid-19 imposed lockdown. Tomato is being sold for Rs 140 per kilogram in the retail market at present. On July 4, the state government launched the sale of tomatoes for Rs 60 a kilo at 82 fair price shops in Chennai, in an effort aimed at offsetting the soaring price of the commodity. This initiative will be extended to 300 ration shops. Taking stock of the ..

Kapil Sibal backs Stalin's demand of seeking Governor Ravi's removal

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Monday alleged that governors in Opposition-ruled states "destabilise and interfere", as he backed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's demand seeking removal of Governor R N Ravi. In a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Stalin has charged that Ravi "instigates communal hatred" and is a "threat" to Tamil Nadu's peace. "By way of his behaviour and action, the Governor has proved to be partial and ineligible to hold the office of Governor; Ravi is fit to be removed from the high office," the CM emphasised in his letter. Reacting to the development, Sibal said, "Ambedkar on Governors:...said 'functionarya purely ornamental functionaryno power of interference in administration' "Governors in opposition ruled states: 1) have Hindutva agenda 2) destabilise & interfere 3) incite hate. Stalin is right to ask for Ravi's removal," the former Union minister tweeted. Sibal, who was a Union minister during UPA 1 and 2, had quit the Congress in May last year and

Gur Ravi instigates communal hatred, threat to peace: Stalin tells Murmu

Governor R N Ravi "instigates communal hatred" and he is a "threat" to Tamil Nadu's peace, Chief Minister M K Stalin has conveyed to President Droupadi Murmu, the government said on Sunday. In a letter to Murmu, Stalin said that Ravi has violated the oath of office he took under Article 159 of the Constitution, the government said in an official release. "Ravi is stoking communal hatred and he is a threat to Tamil Nadu's peace," Stalin said in a letter dated July 8, 2023. On the recent issue of the Governor's move to dismiss Minister V Senthil Balaji from the Cabinet, which he later backtracked from, Ravi showed his political slant, the CM claimed in his letter. On the one hand, Ravi delayed sanction to prosecute former ministers in the previous AIADMK regime and on the other hand, through his hasty action in Senthil Balaji's matter -- against whom only now a probe has begun -- he has displayed his political inclinations, the letter said. "By way of his behaviour and action, the .

No worry even if opposition to BJP means risk to DMK regime in TN: Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and ruling party chief M K Stalin on Sunday said there is nothing to worry even if the DMK-led state government faces a risk in view of its staunch opposition to the BJP. Speaking about the recent Patna meeting of opposition parties, Stalin said it is more important to ensure that a certain dispensation does not continue -- rather than focus on who captures power -- in an obvious reference to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government at the Centre. Referring to the proposed next meeting of Opposition parties in Karnataka (17-18 July), the DMK chief claimed that the BJP regime in general and Modi in particular is infuriated by such developments. Hence, Modi is "talking something", forgetting that he is the Prime Minister. There is nothing to worry about that, he said. There need not be even a "wee bit of concern" about any scenario that may emerge, even if it means a threat to the DMK regime in view of the party's stiff opposition to the BJP, Stali

Unlike BJP govt at Centre, DMK will always be farmers' friend: TN CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday accused the BJP dispensation at the Centre of being hostile to farmers and said unlike it (the BJP government) his government will always remain a friend of the farmers. He claimed that the DMK government since the rule of former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, who waived off crop loans to the tune of Rs 7,000 crore when he came to power in 2006, has been friendly and supportive of the ryots. "The DMK government has been respecting farmers and striving towards their well-being and will always be a friend of the farmers," the Chief Minister said, speaking after inaugurating a two-day agriculture festival organised by the Agriculture department here. He said the BJP government brought in three farm laws against the farmers' interests and made the latter protest in the national capital for months in the scorching heat and shivering cold. "Only after several farmers lost their lives and seeing their unwavering determination, the Centre ...

Tamil Nadu Guv R N Ravi has 'purposeful meeting' with Amit Shah in Delhi

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Saturday had a "purposeful meeting" with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, the state Raj Bhavan said. Ravi's meeting with Shah comes in the backdrop of the "governor vs government" differences with the ruling DMK in the state, including over the continuance of arrested Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji in the state cabinet. "Hon'ble Governor Ravi had a purposeful meeting with Hon'ble Union Home Minister Thiru. Amit Shah in Delhi," the Raj Bhavan tweeted, along with a picture of the two. Ravi has crossed swords with the ruling DMK over a number of issues including the anti-NEET bill but the differences peaked with the arrest of Balaji last month by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a cash for jobs scam. While opposing the continuance of Balaji in the MK Stalin-led cabinet, Ravi had dismissed him from the council of ministers last week in an unprecedented step, only to keep it in abeyance immediately. The ruling DMK had insisted that Ravi h