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Tamil Nadu to reopen public beaches, final-year undergraduate classes from 7 Dec, says CM K Palaniswami
Social, political and entertainment programmes shall be allowed from 1 to 31 December after obtaining prior permission from authorities, said the chief minister

Tamil Nadu governor approves Bill providing 7.5% reservation to govt school students in UG medical courses
The Opposition, including the DMK party, had targeted Governor Banwarilal Purohit and the ruling AIADMK government for "delay" in clearing the bill

AIADMK allies with PMK in Tamil Nadu for Lok Sabha elections; S Ramadoss-led party to contest from seven seats
The ruling AIADMK on Tuesday announced a poll alliance with the Pattali Makkal Katchi and allotted seven Lok Sabha seats to it for the forthcoming Parliamentary elections.

Cauvery row: Tamil Nadu moves SC against CWC's nod to Karnataka's Mekedatu project; DMK, allies to hold protest on 4 Dec
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to move the Supreme Court against the Central Water Commission's (CWC) nod to Karnataka government’s proposal to build a balancing reservoir-cum-drinking water project at Mekedatu across the Cauvery.

DMK to devise political strategy on Centre’s nod to Karnataka’s reservoir project across Cauvery river
The DMK on Wednesday called for a meeting of its alliance and friendly parties on Thursday to deliberate the Central Water Commission (CWC) allowing Karnataka to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a balancing reservoir at Mekedatu across the Cauvery river.

Tamil Nadu govt's 'indifference' led to collapse of shutters of Mukkombu dam, alleges DMK
The Opposition DMK Monday blamed the Tamil Nadu government for the collapse of nine shutters of Mukkombu regulator dam across river Coleroon saying it could have been averted had proper inspection been carried out.

Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan reacts to uproar over Banwarilal Purohit's meeting with officials, says no illegality in Guv's visits
Purohit had sought Aney's advice in November 2017 after DMK raised objection following the governor's visit to Coimbatore to meet district officials.

MK Stalin stages walkout in Tamil Nadu Assembly over anti-Sterlite protests; govt asks DMK to approach inquiry commission
The Opposition DMK on Thursday staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly after being denied permission to raise some issue on the anti-Sterlite protests in Tuticorin

MK Stalin welcomes Tamil Nadu govt's announcement to release 67 life convicts on MGR's birth centenary
Chief opposition DMK welcomed the announcement by Tamil Nadu government to pre-maturely release 67 life convicts to commemorate the birth centenary of MGR.

Tuticorin protests: Sterlite Copper CEO claims plant was non-operational, says false propaganda dominated over truth
Amidst death of 13 people and Tamil Nadu government's order shutting down of the 22-year old plant, P Ramnath, CEO of Sterlite Copper says that "false propaganda dominated over the truth about the company".

Tamil Nadu transport strike enters 4th day: Agitating unions misleading about wage hike, says transport minister
Agitating transport unions have been mislead about the wage hike, Tamil Nadu transport minister MR Vijayabhaskar said, as the indefinite strike call given by them entered its fourth day on Monday

DMK can never come back to power in Tamil Nadu due to record in corruption: K Palaniswami
K Palaniswami on Thursday slammed DMK for questioning the conduct of centenary celebrations of ruling AIADMK founder

Mersal actor Vijay meets Edappadi K Palaniswami ahead of film's release on 18 October
Mersal has been in the news ahead of its Diwali release because the CBFC has still not granted certification to Vijay's film over animal welfare issues.

AIADMK merger: TTV Dinakaran asks party members not to attend meeting called by two factions
T T V Dinakaran on Friday told party members not to attend the 12 September General Council and Executive Committee meetings

Dhinakaran calls AIADMK convening general council meeting 'invalid', says only Sasikala has authority to do so
Sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran on Wednesday said a decision would soon be taken on the next course of action to ease out Chief Minister K Palaniswami from his post.

Panneerselvam says AIADMK merger talks going smoothly, positive results expected
Talks on the merger of the two AIADMK factions are going on smoothly and a positive result is expected in a day or two

Tamil Nadu: Madras HC allows MK Stalin to visit body tank in E Palaniswami's constituency
The Madras High Court on Friday allowed DMK Working President M K Stalin to visit a tank in Edappadi taluk in Salem district

Tamil Nadu govt says it is on war-footing to tackle dengue after criticism by Kamal Haasan
Tamil Nadu government says it is acting on "war-footing" to tackle the spread of dengue fever in some parts of the state

K Palaniswami expresses concerns over Sri Lankan fisheries bill, writes to Narendra Modi
India should ensure that necessary provisions are made in the bill to exempt the traditional waters of Palk Bay from its purview.

Presidential Election 2017: Ram Nath Kovind, Meira Kumar to visit Chennai to seek support
Rashtrapati Bhavan hopefuls, Ram Nath Kovind and Meira Kumar, will be in Chennai on Saturday to meet leaders of political parties and seek their support.