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Media should support good aspects of government for its criticism to be valued and respected: Stalin

CM Stalin urges media to support govt schemes, appreciate good work. He calls for safeguarding democracy, secularism, social justice & brotherhood. N. Ram, B. Srinivasan & Kamal Haasan recall close relationship between Karunanidhi & media. CM promises transparency in procurement of books & periodicals for State libraries.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Tamil Nadu govt. expresses intent to withdraw appeals filed against Stalin, Duraimurugan in 2019

Govt. withdraws appeals against CM Stalin, Duraimurugan; HC to decide on impleading petition on Sep 26. AIADMK govt. had filed appeals in 2019 against quashing of DVAC inquiry into alleged irregularities in 2008-10 Secretariat complex construction. A-G said 3rd party had no locus standi, SC judgment cited.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Kalaignar Centenary Medical Research Centre to be set up in Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

Govt. allocates Rs. 100 cr for research building in TN Dr. MGR Medical Univ. premises. Kalaignar Centenary Medical Research Centre to be a tribute to former CM M. Karunanidhi. CM's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme beneficiaries get increased premium & treatment methods. Innuyir Kaapoom-Nammai Kaakum 48 scheme benefits 1.81 lakh persons…

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

Supreme Court judgment delivered four decades ago counters President’s rule in J&K

A one-page judgment pronounced by a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on March 17, 1971 is refuting the Centre’s claim that “breakdown of constitutional machinery” in Jammu and Kashmir led to President’s rule and heralded events leading to the abrogation of Article 370

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Stalin calls for retrieving Katchatheevu

CM Stalin promises to retrieve Katchatheevu from Sri Lanka to end TN fishermen's woes. He recalls DMK's long-standing fight for the cause and announces welfare assistance to 2.77 lakh fisherfolk.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Pen monument project

The Supreme Court declines to entertain a challenge to the DMK government’s off-shore ‘pen’ monument project in memory of the late Chief Minister and DMK leader, M. Karunanidhi

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam is not a benefit, but a right that recognises historically unpaid women’s labour: T.N. CM Stalin

CM M.K. Stalin launched Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam in Dharmapuri, providing women heads of families with a monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000. The scheme is part of the 'Dravidian Model' of Periyar, Anna and Kalaignar, which began in 1929 with a resolution for equal property rights for women. 35,923 camps…

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Villupuram BJP functionary held for derogatory remarks against former T.N. CM Karunanidhi, MP Kanimozhi

Villupuram police arrested BJP district president V.A.T. Kalivaradhan for making derogatory remarks against former CM Karunanidhi and MP Kanimozhi. Police booked him under IPC and TN Prohibition of Harassment of Woman Act.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

ED searches only an expression of BJP government’s annoyance at Opposition meet; to divert attention: T.N. CM Stalin

DMK Chief Stalin charges ED searches of TN Minister's premises as BJP's annoyance over Opposition unity meet; Stalin asserts Minister will face case legally & DMK won't back down from Karunanidhi's stand on Cauvery issue.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

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The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023