Diesel price hike amounts to burdening of common people: Jaya

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 00:37

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday slammed the latest hike in diesel prices and said it amounts to unnecessary burdening of the common people.

Diesel price hike amounts to burdening of common people: Jayalalithaa

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 00:24

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday slammed the latest hike in diesel prices and said it amounts to unnecessary burdening of the common people.

Fishermen`s arrests: Jayalalithaa blames `elements` in Sri Lanka Navy

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 13:19

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has said some "elements" in the Sri Lanka Navy are out to "spoil" the conducive environment created between the fishing communities of two nations.

SC refuses to discharge Jayalalithaa from income tax case

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 14:18

In a setback to Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa, Supreme Court refused to discharge her and S Sasikalaa from 3 cases against them for not filing income tax returns from 1991-94.

Jayalalithaa to face trial for not filing Income Tax return: SC

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 11:18

The last thing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa would have wanted this close to the General Election was more legal trouble. In a setback, the Supreme Court cleared the continuation of trial against her for not filing income tax returns in her capacity as a partner of a firm she had set up with her close aide Sasikala.

TN deputes two officers to coordinate with Andaman boat mishap victims

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 00:10

The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday announced it has deputed two senior officers to coordinate with victims of the boat tragedy in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, while opening a helpline to share information with their relatives.

Jayalalithaa replaces AIADMK candidate for RS polls; expels him

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 13:04

AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Saturday replaced one of her party candidates for the Rajya Sabha polls and even expelled him from the party for "anti-party activities and going against its principles."

AIADMK announces candidates for Rajya Sabha polls

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 12:23

Ruling AIADMK general secretary and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa Thursday announced her party`s candidates for the Feb 7 Rajya Sabha elections, and said her party would support the CPI-M`s candidate.

Jayalalithaa expresses grief over Nageswara Rao`s death

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 16:57

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday expressed grief over the death of Akkineni Nageswara Rao, hailing him as one of India`s greatest actors.

Jayalalithaa sanctions Rs 6.12 cr for restoring amenities in shrines

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 15:29

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday sanctioned Rs 6.12 crore and ordered upgrading basic amenities and carrying out restoration work in temples and at the Iraniyal palace in Kanyakumari District.

Secure fishermen`s release for talks with Sri Lanka: Jayalalithaa

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 23:55

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to ensure release of 25 Indian fishermen taken into custody by the Sri Lankan Navy Tuesday to facilitate fishermen-level talks between the two countries.

Jayalalithaa sounds poll bugle; seeks rout of DMK, Congress

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 15:45

Seeking a complete rout of archrival DMK and Congress in the coming Lok Sabha polls for "betraying the people" of Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday announced a `whirlwind` campaign to ensure AIADMK wins all 40 seats.