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AIADMK announces candidates for Tamil Nadu by-polls

By ians • Nov 23rd, 2009
J. Jayalalithaa

Chennai, Nov 23, AIADMK general secretary J. Jayalalithaa Monday announced P. Munusamy and Amman T. Narayanan as the party’s candidates for Tamil Nadu’s Vandavasi and Tiruchendur constituencies for which by-polls will be held Dec 19.



By-polls in four assembly constituencies next month

By ians • Nov 21st, 2009

New Delhi, Nov 20, By-elections to fill assembly vacancies in Andhra Pradesh, Manipur and Tamil Nadu will be held Dec 19, the Election Commission announced Friday.



Michelin to invest Rs.4,000 cr near Chennai

By ians • Nov 16th, 2009

Chennai, Nov 16,French tyre major Michelin has signed an agreement with the Tamil Nadu government to set up a manufacturing facility on an investment of Rs.4,000 crore spread over seven years.



Jayalalithaa seeks more compensation for landslide victims

By ians • Nov 14th, 2009
J. Jayalalithaa

Chennai, Nov 14, Opposition leader J. Jayalalithaa Saturday demanded the Tamil Nadu government speed up relief efforts in the Nilgiri district and increase the compensation amount to the victims of landslides triggered by heavy rains which claimed 43 lives, destroyed hundreds of homes and standing crops.



More rain forecast for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

By ians • Nov 14th, 2009

Chennai, Nov 14,Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, which experienced continuous rainfall last week, will once again be drenched because of a low pressure area off the Kanyakumari coast, the weatherman said here Saturday.



When will Tamil Nadu get justice on Mullaiperiyar, wonders Karunanidhi

By ians • Nov 13th, 2009
M. Karunanidhi

Chennai, Nov 13, Facing flak from the opposition after Tamil Nadu agreed in the Supreme Court to refer the Mullaiperiyar dam row to a five member constitution bench, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi Friday hoped the saying “justice delayed is justice denied” would not come true for his state.



Tamil Nadu to spend Rs.100 crore on Sri Lankan refugees camps

By ians • Nov 13th, 2009

Chennai, Nov 12, The Tamil Nadu government Thursday decided to allocate Rs.100 crore for improving the amenities in the 115 camps for Sri Lankan refugees in the state and also for extending various welfare measures to them at par with Indian citizens.



‘EPM’ team’s B’day wishes for Minister

By R. Richard Mahesh • Nov 13th, 2009
Parithi Ilamvazhuthi

Sri. Parithi Ilamvazhuthi, Honourable Minister for Information in Tamil Nadu recently celebrated his birthday in Chennai. Congratulating him was the entire team of ‘Eppadi Manasukkul Vandhai’ (actors Vishwa, Tamizh Kumaran, Ranjith, Egambavanan, actress Tanvi Viyash and others) who made a sudden visit at his residence and expressed birthday wishes.



Civil servant in Tamil Nadu declares his assets

By Venkatachari Jagannathan • Nov 12th, 2009

Chennai, Nov 12, Namakkal District Magistrate U. Sagayam has done what few civil servants would dare: declare his assets publicly. Others of his stature are ready to emulate him.



Civil servant in Tamil Nadu declares his assets

By ians • Nov 12th, 2009

Chennai, Nov 12, In what he said was his contribution to the war against corruption, Namakkal District Magistrate U. Sagayam has done what few civil servants would dare: declare his assets.