TN govt against concession for SC/ST in TET qualifying marks

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 18:18

Tamil Nadu Government today opposed in the Madras High Court a plea for extending concession in the minimum qualifying marks for reserved category candidates in TET, saying it had taken a policy decision not to compromise on quality of teachers.

Fisherman killing: TN govt gives compensation

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 18:34

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday handed over Rs 50,000 each to the families of the three fishermen.

Tamils leading pathetic life in Sri Lanka: TN govt

Last Updated: Friday, June 3, 2011, 18:54

The TN govt asked Centre to pressurize the Sri Lankan govt for the rehabilitation of Tamils displaced in war.

TN govt to take legal action against AIADMK`s newspaper

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 13:32

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to take legal action against AIADMK`s newspaper `Namadu MGR`.

SC gives 2 weeks to TN govt to respond on law college violence

Last Updated: Friday, February 25, 2011, 20:52

The Supreme Court asked the TN Govt to spell out the steps taken by it against policemen who remained a mute spectator during a clash between two group of students at the Chennai-based Dr Ambedkar Law College in 2008.

TN Govt announces solatium to kin of deceased in boat tragedy

Last Updated: Monday, December 27, 2010, 14:37

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi Monday announced a cash relief of Rs one lakh each to the kin of 15 people who were killed in a boat tragedy in Ramanathapuram.

TN Govt orders CBI probe into death threats to Jaya

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 13:32

Buckling under pressure from AIADMK, Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday decided to hand over to CBI five cases regarding repeated death threats issued to its party chief Jayalalithaa.

Juveniles` escape: HC asks TN govt to file affidavit

Last Updated: Monday, August 30, 2010, 23:42

The Madras HC today took suo motu cognisance of a report about the escape of 18 boys from a juvenile home and directed the state government to file an affidavit on the security measures.

HC orders issue of notice to TN govt

Last Updated: Friday, July 23, 2010, 23:25

The Madras High Court Friday ordered issue of notice to the state government on a petition by suspended IAS officer C Umashankar, facing charges of stashing disproportionate wealth, challenging the Manual of the DVAC.

`TN Govt never planned to release prisoners in view of meet`

Last Updated: Monday, June 28, 2010, 17:28

The Tamil Nadu government never planned to release life convicts coinciding with the just concluded World Classical Tamil conference, Chief Minister M Karunanidhi said here today.

TN Govt invites AP CM, Guv for classical Tamil meet

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 21:54

The Tamil Nadu government today extended invitations to Andhra Pradesh Governor and Chief Minister to participate in next week`s World Classical Tamil Conference at Coimbatore.

Jail officials asked to conduct checks for banned things: TN Govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 17:25

Jail authorities in Tamil Nadu have been directed to conduct cheks and take strict action against prisoners found in possession of banned things such as narcotic substances or communication gadgets.