CHENNAI: Twenty-one MPs from Tamil Nadu have urged governor R V Arlekar to issue “clear and advance guidance” to Universities of Tamil Nadu that Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu be rendered at the beginning of university convocations and govt functions in the state, with the national anthem played at the conclusion, in keeping with the state’s long-standing…
CPI(M) State secretary P. Shanmugam participated in a protest demanding the removal of the toll gate near Krishnagiri Collectorate on Friday | Photo Credit: N. Bashkaran The Communist Party of India (Marxist) State secretary P. Shanmugam on Friday (July 3, 2026) said that the Tamil Nadu Governor conducting a review meeting with officials “is not acceptable.” The…
Tamil Nadu Law Minister R. Nirmalkumar handing over admission letters to students at Dr. Ambedkar Law University in Chennai on Monday. Judge V. Bharathidasan, Former Judge, Madras High Court, P.Sumathi, Secretary, Law Department and Gowri Ramesh, Registrar, TNDALU, also present. | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ B Describing the post of the Governor as akin to…
MDMK General Secretary Vaiko, along with party cadres, held a black-flag protest at Saidapet in Chennai on Sunday against Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar, condemning the depiction of Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar in saffron attire Chennai: MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Sunday demanded that Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar resign immediately for “attempting to saffronise saint-poet…
Chennai: State health minister K G Arunraj and social justice minister Vanni Arasu on Sunday condemned Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar over the portrayal of poet Thiruvalluvar in saffron robe at Lok Bhavan, accusing him of attempting to impose a religious identity on a universally revered figure.“Thiruvalluvar gave the world a universal scripture. Reducing him…
Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar paying respects to Thiruvallur on Saturday. CHENNAI: Former deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday condemned Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar over the portrayal of Thiruvalluvar in saffron robe in Lok Bhavan, accusing him of insulting Tamil sentiments and questioning the silence of the TVK govt on the…
Chennai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent a second letter to the state government within a week. This time, it has sought prosecution sanction against Tiruchendur DMK MLA Anitha R Radhakrishnan.The four-page communication, addressed to the chief secretary, said it was a reminder of the agency’s earlier letter sent in March to the then chief…
Last Updated:May 07, 2026, 15:06 IST Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar rejects TVK chief Vijay’s bid to form government, saying TVK lacks majority despite Congress support. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arleka again rejects Vijay’s claim to form the government. (Source: PTI) Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Thursday declined TVK chief Vijay’s government formation bid,…
