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Palaniswami, also the joint co-ordinator of ruling AIADMK, took a dig at the DMK-led opposition, saying it was seeking votes in the absence of a Prime Ministerial candidate whereas the NDA was projecting Modi. (Image: File)

TN CM pitches for second term to Modi, says he alone capable of protecting country

Taking a swipe at the DMK-led alliance, Palaniswami said its PM candidate was yet undecided.

22 Mar 2019 2:42 PM

Palaniswami is the AIADMK Joint Coordinator. (Photo: File )

TN CM K Palaniswami calls on DMDK leader Vijayakanth

ADMK has struck a poll pact with the Vijayakanth-led party for the April 18 Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu.

16 Mar 2019 1:44 PM

On Monday, the AIADMK Parliamentary Board, whose members include party Coordinator and state Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and Joint Coordinator and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami, interviewed the aspiring candidates for 10 constituencies including Salem, Nilgiris and Coimbatore, a party release said. (Photo :ANI| Twitter)

AIADMK begins interview of ticket aspirants for LS polls, Assembly bypolls

The filled-in forms and a fee of Rs 25,000 should be submitted on March 13 between 10 am and 6 pm, it said.

11 Mar 2019 3:02 PM

Speaking after his deputy, Palaniswami hailed PM Modi for bold and decisive measures to root out terrorism. (Photo: File)

PM Modi has taken 'Narasimha avtar', says O Panneerselvam on airstrikes

Deputy CM praised PM for his 'strong, steadfast leadership,' in battling external threats in bold and decisive manner without wink of sleep.

02 Mar 2019 9:37 AM

It was reported that the three fishermen from Kanniyakumari district were employed as fishing labourers in a mechanised fishing boat belonging to a Saudi Arabian national. (Representational Image)

Tamil Nadu seeks Centre's intervention for release of 3 fishermen detained in Iran

'I request Indian embassies in Iran and Saudi Arabia to ensure immediate release and repatriation of Indian fishermen,' said CM Palaniswami.

26 Feb 2019 4:57 PM

Haasan referred to Stalin who came out of Tamil Nadu Assembly in torn shirt on Sunday when the AIADMK government led by Chief Minister K Palaniswami sought vote of confidence. (Photo: File)

'Are you not ashamed of copying from small boy?': Kamal Haasan's dig at Stalin

Haasan said he cannot wear a torn shirt, and even if his shirt gets torn in the assembly, he would wear another shirt.

18 Feb 2019 12:28 PM

‘This (charge) is completely contrary to facts and there is no iota of truth in it,’ said CM K Palaniswami. (Photo: File)

TN CM rejects accusatoins against him in Kodanad break-in case

This comes after Tehelka editor, Samuel Mathew released a video in Delhi in which accused linked CM to Kodanad estate break-in case.

12 Jan 2019 2:22 PM

'We have sought appointment with him (Modi). We expect that it could be given day after tomorrow (Thursday). The state government will certainly take steps to get central funds and submit details of the damage with proof,' Palaniswami said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Tamil Nadu CM visits cyclone Gaja-hit areas, likely to meet PM Modi on Thursday

The chief minister, who announced a Rs 1,000-crore package on Monday for immediate relief and rehabilitation work.

20 Nov 2018 2:04 PM

A view of the damage caused by cyclone 'Gaja', after it hit Velankanni, in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, Friday, November 16, 2018. (Photo: PTI)

Death toll in Cyclone Gaja rises to 45, relief ops on war footing underway

Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami said relief operations were going on a war footing and that extent of damage was still being evaluated.

18 Nov 2018 5:46 PM

Leading the first protest after assuming the post of DMK President, Stalin launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister K Palaniswami and his cabinet colleagues, levelling corruption charges against them. (Photo: File)

DMK holds state-wide protests, calls AIADMK government 'corrupt'

Besides Stalin, his sister Kanimozhi and senior DMK leaders including Durai Murugan and Dayanidhi Maran participated in demonstrations.

18 Sep 2018 4:26 PM

Speaking at the condolence meeting organised by the South Indian Artistes Association for Karunanidhi on Monday, Rajinikanth had said many leaders were present during the funeral at Marina. (Photo: PTI)

Rajinikanth used Karunanidhi’s funeral to become full-time politician: AIADMK

Senior AIADMK leader D Jayakumar said Rajinikanth should not have spoken about politics at a condolence meeting.

14 Aug 2018 6:17 PM

Tamil Nadu begins process for Jaya memorial

The total area of the house is approximately 24,000 square feet. It was bought by Jayalalithaa and her mother in 1967.

31 Dec 2017 1:06 AM

The police present at the venue acted swiftly and prevented them from setting themselves on fire, a police release said. (Photo: Representational/File)

TN: 2 women attempt self-immolation, police dubs act as 'drama'

According to the police, the women attempted to set themselves ablaze after the chief minister left the venue at the end of the function.

24 Oct 2017 8:30 AM

Tamil Nadu govt has implemented proposals of the 7th Pay Commission for its 12 lakh employees. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

What Tamil Nadu govt employees will get under 7th Pay Commission

State raises minimum wage to Rs 15,700 and maximum to whopping Rs 2.5 lakh under latest pay proposals.

19 Oct 2017 3:00 PM

Will topple the AIADMK if floor test not ordered, says MK Stalin

The opposition has a total strength of 98, including 89 of DMK and eight of Congress, besides the lone IUML member.

09 Sep 2017 1:37 AM

Anti-liquor protests a fad in Tamil Nadu, says CM Palaniswami

The Chief Minister also expressed regret for the incident.

08 Jul 2017 1:44 AM

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