No business in Parliament as DMK, AIADMK, SP create ruckus

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 12:10

Parliament failed to transact any business on Wednesday as DMK, AIADMK and Samajwadi Party created ruckus over issues relating to Sri Lankan Tamils and other matters.

Tamil film industry fasts for Sri Lankan Tamils

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 08:48

Members of Tamil film industry observed a day-long fast here Tuesday in support of the protests against alleged atrocities on Sri Lankan Tamils.

DMK`s announcement of snapping ties unexpected: TN Cong

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 16:02

Congress on Tuesday described as "unexpected," DMK`s announcement to break ties with it as it said the Centre was holding consultations on party chief M Karunanidhi`s new demand on the Sri Lankan Tamils issue.

Probe `atrocities` on Sri Lankan Tamils: Sonia

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 13:50

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday denounced the "unspeakable atrocities" committed on Tamils in Sri Lanka and sought an independent and credible probe into rights abuses.

Ready to discuss Sri Lankan Tamil issue in Parliament: Govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 13:48

DMK chief M Karunanidhi said in Chennai that his party was ready to reconsider its decision to pull out of the UPA if Parliament adopts a resolution on Sri Lankan Tamil issue before March 21.

Don`t jump to conclusion: NCP on DMK pullout

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 13:14

As DMK pulled out of the government, UPA constituent NCP cautioned against jumping to any conclusion, noting that M Karunanidhi has stated that he would reconsider his decision if Parl passes a resolution on Lankan Tamils issue.

Amid Sri Lanka heat, Indian envoy to Geneva called

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 23:15

India recalled its envoy in Geneva for consultations on US resolution on Sri Lanka as Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa sought tough stand and DMK`s Karunanidhi demanded probe into "genocide" of Tamils.

No threat to UPA from DMK on Lanka issue : Congress

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 20:52

Congress on Monday dismissed suggestions of any threat to the government in the wake of DMK’s threat to quit UPA on the issue of Sri Lankan Tamils.

Tamil Nadu students continue protests over Sri Lankan Tamil issue

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 13:14

Union Ministers AK Antony, Ghulam Nabi Azad and P Chidambaram are likely to discuss the issue with DMK chief M Karunanidhi today.

Sonia Gandhi to discuss Cong strategy with party MPs

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 08:20

Sonia Gandhi is expected to unveil Congress` strategy on Monday in the backdrop of opposition flak over issues like the VVIP chopper deal.

Pro-Sri Lanka Tamil group lathicharged

Last Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 21:02

Police lathicharged members of pro-Sri Lankan Tamil group which tried to barge into camp office of Minister of State in PMO V Narayanasamy demanding that Centre take steps to protect Tamils in Lanka.

Cong decries `maligning` of PM on Sri Lankan Tamils issue

Last Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 16:02

Congress on Sunday decried "maligning" of the Prime Minister and party-led UPA government by pro-Tamil groups in the state over the Sri Lankan Tamils issue.