Nokia plant closure: EU blames TN govt for 'lack of support'

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 19:22

European Union on Monday put the blame on "lack of support from the state" for loss of jobs arising from suspension of Nokia's plant near here, a charge rejected by the Tamil Nadu government.

Nataraja temple to be managed by priest not by Tamil Nadu govt

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 16:28

The Nataraja temple in the town of Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu will be managed by priests and not by the state government, the SC on Monday ordered.

SC dismisses TN govt`s petition against Alagiri`s son

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 23:09

SC dismissed a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu govt challenging the anticipatory bail granted to MK Alagiri`s son Durai Dayanidhi.

Govt to launch Kudankulam power plant after report

Last Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 19:01

Govt on Thursday said it would take steps to launch the controversial plant after a committee appointed by the Tamil Nadu Govt submits its report.

HC asks TN to consider reviewing 1970 notification

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:10

The Madras High Court Bench has suggested to the Tamil Nadu government to review its notification of August 1970, declaring the charge of criminal intimidation under Section 506 (1) of the IPC as a non-bailable offence.

Will continue to act against land grabbers: TN

Last Updated: Monday, January 30, 2012, 15:11

Ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu on Monday reasserted its commitment to continue action against land grabbing complaints.

TN slams Centre for `one-size fits all approach’

Last Updated: Monday, January 30, 2012, 14:56

The Jayalalithaa government on Monday asked the Centre to adopt a flexible approach in formulating and implementing national schemes.

TN govt talks to protestors against n-plant

Last Updated: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 22:00

As the indefinite fast by over a hundred people against Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) in the district entered its fifth day, Tamil Nadu government on Thursday deputed three ministers to initiate talks with the protestors.

Coimbatore blasts: SC notice to TN on appeal by life convicts

Last Updated: Monday, February 21, 2011, 22:14

Supreme Court issued notice to Tamil Nadu government on the appeal filed by 18 activists of banned Al-umma outfit challenging their life sentence in 1998 Coimbatore serial blasts case which killed 52 and injured more than 200.