Mullaperiar: Vaiko to launch new protest

Last Updated: Monday, June 11, 2012, 15:03

MDMK founder Vaiko today announced he would lead a protest at Cumbum in Theni district bordering Kerala on June 16.

Vaiko protests depiction of anti-Hindi stir in text books

Last Updated: Friday, June 8, 2012, 12:12

MDMK leader Vaiko has protested against a cartoon on the anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu in Class XII books, saying it depicts Tamil students in poor light.

Protest over depiction of anti-Hindi agitation in textbooks

Last Updated: Friday, June 8, 2012, 12:11

The anti-Hindi agitation played a significant role in the Dravidian movement and was one of the reasons for the DMK capturing power in 1967,toppling the then Congress government.

Sukma Collector calls on Vaiko

Last Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 14:14

Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon on Saturday called on MDMK leader Vaiko at his residence.

HC reserve orders on petitions challenging ban on LTTE

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 17:22

The Madras High Court on Wednesday reserved orders on petitions filed by MDMK leader Vaiko and advocate P Pugalenthi challenging Centre`s May 14, 2010.

Kudankulam row: MDMK chief Vaiko arrested

Last Updated: Friday, March 23, 2012, 17:47

e Tamil Nadu Police Friday arrested MDMK chief Vaiko who was heading to the Idinthakarai village - the epicentre of the anti-Kudankulam protests.

Vaiko for India boycotting London Olympics

Last Updated: Monday, January 30, 2012, 17:00

MDMK leader Vaiko demanded that India boycott the boycott the London Olympics if the organisers did not cancel the sponsorship contract with Dow Chemicals.

Mullaperiyar row: Vaiko talks of economic blockade

Last Updated: Sunday, December 18, 2011, 16:29

Economic blockade of Kerala by Tamil Nadu is the "only solution" to reign in the Kerala government and political parties in the neighbouring state, MDMK general secretary Vaiko said on Sunday.

Deploy forces to protect Mullaperiyar: Vaiko to PM

Last Updated: Monday, December 5, 2011, 12:53

With the rift between Kerala and Tamil Nadu over the Mullaperiyar dam growing, MDMK leader Vaiko on Monday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and urged him to deploy central forces for protecting the dam.