Use rural banks, post offices for cooking gas subsidy, Modi urged

Last Updated: Friday, November 28, 2014, 14:08

In a letter to Modi, text of which was released to the media here, the chief minister said: "In remote and rural areas, people may find it difficult to access nationalised bank branches."

PIL seeks to prevent Jaya`s pictures on bunks, bus stands, buses

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 00:56

A PIL has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking to prevent pictures of r Jayalalithaa and the AIADMK`s party symbol from being displayed on bunks erected on pavements, in bus stands and on classic buses.

Jayalalithaa rejects Raghuram Rajan committee report

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 13:57

Rejecting the Raghuram Rajan Committee report for "skewed" allocation formula, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has said it was a "thinly disguised attempt to provide an intellectual justification to deliver resources to a potential political ally".

Jaya defends defamation cases against Opposition leaders

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 23:17

Under fire for filing defamation cases against opposition leaders, J Jayalalithaa said persons in public life should measure their words.

DA case against Jaya adjourned to March 12

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 20:08

A Special Court trying the disproportionate asset case against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday adjourned the matter to March 12 for further recording of defence witnesses.

Jaya slams rail budget as `major disappointment`

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 17:35

Terming the railway budget as a "major disappointment", TN Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Tuesday said the hike in supplementary and freight charges would cause an increase in prices of essential commodities and fuel inflation.

Cauvery issue: TN CM holds meeting with cabinet colleagues

Last Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012, 16:47

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa held a review meeting with her cabinet colleagues and senior officials to discuss the Cauvery issue.

Jaya asks police to show `unparalleled` results on L&F front

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 13:08

Addressing the conference of police officers here, she said "I have ensured an atmosphere of professionalism for policing by keeping it free from nepotism and interference from evil elements outside the government".

Jaya seeks PM`s intervention in securing fishermen`s release

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 16:08

Jayalalithaa requested the Prime Minister to urge Colombo to immediately release the 40 fishermen and their five boats without filing any cases against them.

Jaya hits out at Centre for not honouring veteran

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 21:32

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa said, a day would come when she will have a stronger say in such matters, hinting at her role in national politics.

Def Min examining Jaya`s demand for sending back Lankan defence personnel

Last Updated: Saturday, August 25, 2012, 18:37

The Defence Ministry is considering the demand made by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha to send back two Sri Lankan officers training in the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington in the state.