Edappadi K Palaniswami to ask for funds due to Tamil Nadu
5 years, 6 months ago

Edappadi K Palaniswami to ask for funds due to Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Edappadi K Palaniswami who is leaving here for New Delhi on Friday for the June 15 meeting of Niti-Aayog, the first meeting of the plan think-tank after Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a second term, is expected to raise a host of issues concerning the State, the most vital among them being pending funds from the Centre under various heads. Mr. Palaniswami would make use of this opportunity to also raise other critical issues concerning Tamil Nadu including additional funds to tackle the severe water scarcity in the northern parts of the State including Chennai, and funds for new desalination plants. The Cauvery issue is also expected to figure in the one-to-one talks Mr. Palaniswami is slated to have with the Prime Minister, Mr. Modi, on the sidelines of the ‘NITI-AAYOG’ meet. The Chief Minister, Mr. Palaniswami, also plans to meet the Union Home Minister, Mr. Amit Shah separately, where issues related to the appointment of a new DGP and Chief Secretary for Tamil Nadu is expected to be mentioned.

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TN Assembly speaker Appavu slams PM Modi for neglecting flood-hit Tamil Nadu, unfair fund allocation
1 month ago

TN Assembly speaker Appavu slams PM Modi for neglecting flood-hit Tamil Nadu, unfair fund allocation

New Indian Express  

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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Likely To Meet PM Modi On Friday Over Delay In Central Funds
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Likely To Meet PM Modi On Friday Over Delay In Central Funds

ABP News  

New Delhi, Sep 26 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday with the demand for early release of funds for several projects such as the Chennai Metro and universal education initiatives. Stalin arrived in the national capital on Thursday evening and received a warm welcome from DMK leaders, including members …

Palaniswami asks Stalin why he is not taking the initiative to get the State’s issues resolved
4 months, 1 week ago

Palaniswami asks Stalin why he is not taking the initiative to get the State’s issues resolved

The Hindu  

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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PM Modi neglecting genuine demands of the T.N. government: CM Stalin
10 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi neglecting genuine demands of the T.N. government: CM Stalin

The Hindu  

Chief Minister M.K.Stalin on Monday, March 4, 2024, accused the Union government of ignoring the genuine demands of the Tamil Nadu government and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was only frequenting the State as the Lok Sabha polls are around the corner. “But they cannot deceive the people of Tamil Nadu who always stand on the side of the …

Tamil Nadu Today | PM Modi kick-starts election campaign in State
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Today | PM Modi kick-starts election campaign in State

The Hindu  

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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges PM Modi for Rs 2,000 crore interim relief amid flood crisis
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges PM Modi for Rs 2,000 crore interim relief amid flood crisis

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for urgent assistance, seeking Rs 2,000 crore from the National Disaster Relief Fund to address the aftermath of devastating floods in the southern districts of the state. Stalin emphasised the need for immediate support to facilitate livelihood assistance and temporary rehabilitation efforts in areas severely impacted by …

T.N. Rains | Senior IAS officers to monitor flood, relief measures in southern districts
1 year ago

T.N. Rains | Senior IAS officers to monitor flood, relief measures in southern districts

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday, December 17, 2023, deputed State Ministers and senior IAS officers to monitor the flood situation and relief to Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Tenkasi districts, which are witnessing heavy rains. An official release said Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena held a meeting with the Collectors of these districts through video conferencing, and urged …

Tamil Nadu CM asks Delhi for An Interim Relief Immediately
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu CM asks Delhi for An Interim Relief Immediately

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin who met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Chennai on Thursday and explained to him the damages caused by Cyclone Michaung and the relief work undertaken by the State Government wanted the release of at least Rs 2000 crore immediately from the Rs 5060 crore sought from the National Disaster Relief Fund for flood …

Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 5,000-crore Central assistance for flood-ravaged Chennai
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 5,000-crore Central assistance for flood-ravaged Chennai

Deccan Chronicle  

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TN CM Stalin Must Talk to Karnataka Counterpart on Cauvery: EPS
1 year, 5 months ago

TN CM Stalin Must Talk to Karnataka Counterpart on Cauvery: EPS

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly Edappadi K Palaniswami urged Chief Minister M K Stalin to immediately rush to Bengaluru and hold talks with his Karnataka counterpart, Siddharamiah, and his deputy D K Shivakumar to get Tamil Nadu’s share of water in the Cauvery. In a statement on Saturday, Palaniswami recalled the steps taken by the AIADMK …

Edappadi Palaniswami criticises T.N. CM Stalin for not raising Mekedatu issue with Karnataka
1 year, 5 months ago

Edappadi Palaniswami criticises T.N. CM Stalin for not raising Mekedatu issue with Karnataka

The Hindu  

The AIADMK’s general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Wednesday asked why Chief Minister M.K. Stalin fought shy of raising the Mekedatu issue with the Karnataka government or its Water Resources Minister, D.K. Addressing journalists in New Delhi, Mr. Palaniswami referred to the reception given by Mr. Shivakumar to Mr. Stalin recently in Bengaluru, and wondered why the Chief Minister did …

Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained
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Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained

The Hindu  

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Tamil Nadu Cabinet reshuffle | Thangam Thennarasu replaces Palanivel Thiaga Rajan as Tamil Nadu Finance Minister
1 year, 8 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Amid TN Budget, EPS slams price rise in essential items
1 year, 9 months ago

Amid TN Budget, EPS slams price rise in essential items

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam interim general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami on Monday condemned the price rise in essential commodities, increase in the electric bill, the surge in property tax, while mentioning the fake cases slapped against the AIADMK. Tamil Nadu Assembly LoP Edappadi K. Palaniswami addresses a press conference after staging a walkout from the …

TN govt presents Budget: Rs 1,000 assistance for women will be launched in Sep\'23
1 year, 9 months ago

TN govt presents Budget: Rs 1,000 assistance for women will be launched in Sep\'23

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Announcing the rollout of one of its key poll-time assurances made in 2021, the ruling DMK on Monday said the scheme providing Rs 1000 per month assistance for eligible women heads of families will be launched in September this year. State Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan on Monday presented Budget 2023-24 in the Assembly and announced that the monthly …

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister to present Budget in Assembly on March 20
1 year, 9 months ago

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister to present Budget in Assembly on March 20

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan is set to present the Budget for 2023-24 in the State Legislative Assembly in Chennai on March 20 — the first day of the Assembly session. In this session, the Tamil Nadu Government may be expected to table among others, the second Bill to impose a ban on online games, as the Governor …

Needless needling: The Hindu Editorial on Governor-government ties in Tamil Nadu
2 years, 2 months ago

Needless needling: The Hindu Editorial on Governor-government ties in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The presentation of a memorandum against Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi by MPs of the ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance to President Droupadi Murmu is yet another reflection of the fractured relationship between the DMK regime and the Governor. In an account of 20 Bills passed by the State Assembly and pending with the Governor, the memorandum, expectedly, dealt with …

EPS meets Amit Shah, raises speculation of BJP\'s support
2 years, 3 months ago

EPS meets Amit Shah, raises speculation of BJP\'s support

Deccan Chronicle  

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Palaniswami files supplementary application in SC, says party has come to a standstill
2 years, 6 months ago

Palaniswami files supplementary application in SC, says party has come to a standstill

The Hindu  

A supplementary application has been filed by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, saying the “vexatious and prejudicial acts” of his party colleague O. Panneerselvam has brought the AIADMK functioning to a “standstill”. Mr. Palaniswami has challenged a Madras High Court Division Bench order restraining the AIADMK general council from taking any decision which may pave the way …

Tamil Nadu Budget: Paradigm Shift 'Expected' In Stalin-Led DMK's First Budget
3 years, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu Budget: Paradigm Shift 'Expected' In Stalin-Led DMK's First Budget

ABP News  

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu budget, to be presented on August 13 by state Finance Minister PTR Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, is likely to have a paradigm shift as far as subsidies are concerned. Bringing out a white paper on state's finances, the minister had subtly indicated that the subsidies are being enjoyed by people across economic backgrounds. These subsidies include crucial …

Tamil Nadu gets Wall Street veteran and MIT graduate as finance minister in Stalin's cabinet
3 years, 7 months ago

Tamil Nadu gets Wall Street veteran and MIT graduate as finance minister in Stalin's cabinet

India Today  

After securing a massive victory in the 2021 Assembly election, the DMK has formed the government in Tamil Nadu with MK Stalin taking the oath as the chief minister on May 7. For the finance ministry in Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin chose Madurai Central MLA Palanivel Thiagarajan -- an MBA in Finance from the Sloan School of Management at MIT …

Full list of Tamil Nadu Cabinet and Council of Ministers
3 years, 8 months ago

Full list of Tamil Nadu Cabinet and Council of Ministers

The Hindu  

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DMK Chief MK Stalin Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
3 years, 8 months ago

DMK Chief MK Stalin Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

The Quint  

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Tamil Nadu Assembly polls | Tough fight for Minister in Kumarapalayam
3 years, 9 months ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls | Tough fight for Minister in Kumarapalayam

The Hindu  

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'Karunanidhi did not trust Stalin, how will people’: Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami’s dig ahead of polls
3 years, 9 months ago

'Karunanidhi did not trust Stalin, how will people’: Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami’s dig ahead of polls

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi Palaniswami on Sunday took a dig at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s MK Stalin saying his father late Karunanidhi didn’t believe him, how will people of the state trust him. Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi Palaniswami addressing a rally in Tiruvannamalai on Sunday. Palaniswami’s statement comes on a day when Stalin said that even if the …

News updates from HT: Palaniswami hits out at DMK over dynasty politics and all the latest news
3 years, 9 months ago

News updates from HT: Palaniswami hits out at DMK over dynasty politics and all the latest news

Hindustan Times  

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AIADMK council endorses Palaniswami as CM candidate for TN elections
4 years ago

AIADMK council endorses Palaniswami as CM candidate for TN elections

Hindustan Times  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Saturday endorsed incumbent state chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami as its candidate for the upcoming assembly elections in the state. The party also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for including Tamil Nadu among the six states under the central lighthouse project. The AIADMK general council, the party’s top decision-making body also authorised …

Tamil Nadu increases grant for Christians to visit Jerusalem
4 years ago

Tamil Nadu increases grant for Christians to visit Jerusalem

Hindustan Times  

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Something brewing up in Tamil Nadu? Is all well between AIADMK and its allies?
4 years, 2 months ago

Something brewing up in Tamil Nadu? Is all well between AIADMK and its allies?

India Today  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam may have announced its chief ministerial candidate for the assembly elections due next year, but recent statements from its alliance partners in Tamil Nadu indicates that all may not be going well within the alliance at present. Recently, BJP state president L Murugan said the party's chief ministerial candidate will decided by the …

E Palaniswami to be AIADMK's CM candidate for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls in 2021
4 years, 3 months ago

E Palaniswami to be AIADMK's CM candidate for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls in 2021

Firstpost  

Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam announced the constitution of a 11-member steering committee of the party that will look at ‘collective leadership’ Chennai: Incumbent Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami will be the Chief Ministerial candidate of the AIADMK for the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, party top leader and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam announced in Chennai on Wednesday. Party …

Tamil Nadu: Palaniswami drops hint over AIADMK's CM candidacy, claims to have people's support
4 years, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Palaniswami drops hint over AIADMK's CM candidacy, claims to have people's support

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Saturday asserted that he has the love and support of the people and vowed to continue to work for them with their well being as his only goal. Palaniswami's remarks made amid a debate in the AIADMK on the Chief Ministerial candidate for the 2021 Assembly elections assume significance and is seen as …

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan hint at joining hands 'for Tamil Nadu's welfare', trigger speculation about new political alignments in state
5 years, 1 month ago

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan hint at joining hands 'for Tamil Nadu's welfare', trigger speculation about new political alignments in state

Firstpost  

The first pitch was made by Haasan who on Tuesday backed superstar Rajinikanth over his comments describing Chief Minister K Palaniswami coming to the top post as a wonder. Chennai: Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan have enacted myriad characters on screen, but it now seems the two titans of Tamil filmdowm will join hands for the state’s welfare if their remarks …

TN CM submits memorandum to PM Modi for expediting linking of peninsular rivers
5 years, 3 months ago

TN CM submits memorandum to PM Modi for expediting linking of peninsular rivers

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, raising a host of demands, including expediting works on linking peninsular rivers to address the water deficit in the state. Palaniswami requested the prime minister to instruct the Ministry of Jal Shakti to provide 200 TMC ft of water from the Godavari river by …

Edappadi K Palaniswami to visit US, UK to bring FDI to Tamil Nadu
5 years, 4 months ago

Edappadi K Palaniswami to visit US, UK to bring FDI to Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Indicative of his growing stature and independence in the ruling AIADMK, Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami will visit the US and the UK on a 13-day mission from August 28 to attract more direct foreign investments to the state, a privilege that eluded even his predecessor ‘Amma’ and former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa. Hoping to build on the brand …

Tamil Nadu water crisis: Work on fifth reservoir nearing completion, says chief minister Palaniswami at PWD review meeting
5 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu water crisis: Work on fifth reservoir nearing completion, says chief minister Palaniswami at PWD review meeting

Firstpost  

Tamil Nadu chief minister K Palaniswami on Wednesday said a fifth reservoir that would help quench the thirst of Chennaiites was nearing completion. Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister K Palaniswami on Wednesday said a fifth reservoir that would help quench the thirst of Chennaiites was nearing completion. The chief minister made the remarks at a review meeting of various works …

Edappadi K Palaniswami warns against impure water supplies
5 years, 6 months ago

Edappadi K Palaniswami warns against impure water supplies

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Chief Minister, Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday warned against impure water supplies allegedly being made by tanker lorries in greater Chennai. Mr. Palaniswami also disclosed that Municipal Administration minister, S P Velumani would hold talks with private water tanker operators to ensure uniform pricing of water supplied by them to the people. Mr. Palaniswami said there were practical difficulties …

Tamil Nadu concerns not voiced well at NITI meet: MK Stalin
5 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu concerns not voiced well at NITI meet: MK Stalin

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Edappadi K Palaniswami has “failed to effectively voice” the State’s concerns in critical areas at the planning think-tank NITI-AAYOG meeting chaired by Prime Minister, Sri Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday, said DMK president, MK Stalin on Sunday. Whether it is the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance-Test issue, Karnataka’s bid to build a reservoir across Cauvery at …

Tamil Nadu CM calls on Prime Minister Modi, discusses projects
5 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu CM calls on Prime Minister Modi, discusses projects

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami Saturday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence here and sought his support for various state-specific projects. Noting that states like Tamil Nadu face droughts frequently, Palaniswami requested him for special allocation of Rs 1,000 crore per annum towards water conservation. The chief minister also asked Modi to direct NITI Aayog to …

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami objects to Centre's nod to Mekadatu
6 years, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami objects to Centre's nod to Mekadatu

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edapaddi K Palaniswami on Tuesday strongly objected to the central government's approval to the pre-feasibility report submitted by the Karnataka government about the construction of a reservoir on Cauvery River near Mekadatu. He said the action of the central water commission has caused great alarm and apprehension among the people of Tamil Nadu as the project …

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