S Ramadoss

Nadigar Sangam secretary Vishal accused of promoting drinking in Ayogya poster by PMK founder S Ramadoss

Dr S Ramadoss, PMK founder, criticised actor Vishal for diluting his social responsibility, in the capacity of the Nadigar Sangam secretary.

DMK to support shutdown called by PMK on 11 April to demand Cauvery Management Board

DMK leader MK Stalin on Sunday said his party will extend support to the shutdown called by the PMK on 11 April. It will also stage black flag protests during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on 12 April.

Theni forest fire: Opposition condole death of nine hikers; urge officials to streamline trekking

Various political parties, including opposition DMK expressed concern over the death of nine persons, part of a trekking expedition, in a forest fire in Tamil Nadu and called for steps to streamline the activity

MK Stalin terms bus fare hike in Tamil Nadu a 'merciless act'; Opposition protests to demand rollback

Opposition parties in Tamil Nadu on Saturday protested against the drastic hike in bus fares and demanded its rollback, with the DMK holding demonstrations against the State Transport Corporations.

RK Nagar bypolls: Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswamy says case registered for bribing voters

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswamy told the state assembly that a case has been registered against the persons who allegedly indulged in bribing voters in the RK Nagar by-elections

Jallikattu ban: Tamil Nadu wants to tame a marauding bull, Modi promises drought relief

For almost three days now, protesters have been swarming at locations across Tamil Nadu, demanding that the ban on Jallikattu be lifted as rival political parties are rushing in to score some cultural brownie points - a rare opportunity.

Cauvery issue: Centre seeks modification of SC order to set up water management board

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that it has no jurisdiction to direct it to set-up the Cauvery Management Board as it was just a recommendation of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal and not binding on the government. Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi made the submission before the bench of Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Uday Umesh Lalit while mentioning the Centre's application for modification of the apex court's 30 September order that directed the constitution of the Cauvery Management Board.

Opposition alleges money power behind Jayalalithaa's election victory

However, the former election commissioner is of the view that unless EC is empowered to implement model code of conduct,Tamil Nadu politics will not change.

PMK fumes over inadequate personnel to check poll code violation

PMK on Monday made a strong pitch for granting more powers to the Election Commission to curb bribing of voters.

Tirupur honour killing: How Tamil Nadu has turned into a reference point for caste-based violence

Tamil Nadu has been a reference point for caste-based violence in India. The recent 'honour killing' of a Dalit youth for marrying an upper caste girl only reminds us of all the instances of caste-based violence against the lower classes in the state.