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Power to be restored as soon as rainwater recedes, says Finance Minister

TN FinMin Thennarasu visits Tangedco HQ, reports 1,725 of 1,877 feeders restored; water in substations being pumped out; power to be restored when water recedes; power restored in parts of Chennai.

The Hindu

DMK’s expediency on land acquistion in Tamil Nadu

DMK faces challenges in acquiring land for infrastructural projects. It must ensure that the concerns of farmers are addressed and compensation is fair.

The Hindu

AIADMK walked out of the Assembly for a ‘lame’ reason as it did not want to antagonise BJP, alleges DMK

Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu alleges AIADMK walked out of Assembly to avoid antagonising BJP; reason cited by Leader of Opposition false; amendment Bill to rename Tamil Nadu Fisheries University after late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa pending with Governor; Bill among those taken up for readoption by Assembly; AIADMK should have supported…

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DMK condemns Centre for not telecasting Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin’s speech at Colombo event

CHENNAI: The DMK and political parties in Tamil Nadu on Monday accused the Union government of “preventing” chief minister M K Stalin’s video message from being telecast at an event in Colombo on November 2 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Indian-origin or ‘Malaiyaha’ Tamils being taken from India to…

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T.N. CM’s video address not telecast in Sri Lanka; report hints at GoI’s objection

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin's video message for 'Naam 200' event in Colombo was not telecast due to reported objection from GOI. Event was to commemorate 200th anniversary of Indian-origin Tamils' arrival from Chennai.

The Hindu

Sparks of danger | Tamil Nadu’s tragedies-plagued firecracker industry

Tamil Nadu’s firecracker industry, concentrated in Sivakasi, is much more dispersed in now. Small units, both legal and illegal, are coming up across districts. Many of these units function with little supervision, monitoring, or official inspections, which has led to a spate of tragedies in recent months.

The Hindu

State’s capex declined over 7% so far in 2023-24

Tamil Nadu has reduced capital expenditure by 7.37% in 2023-24 (till Aug) compared to 2022-23. The State had budgeted ₹44,366 crore for capital expenditure and spent 22.44% of it. Govt is monitoring capital works to spur growth and manage revenue deficit at budgeted level of ₹37,540 crore. Debt to GSDP…

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Tamil Nadu Finance Minister criticises Union govt.’s step-motherly attitude

TN FM accuses Union govt of step-motherly attitude towards State over devolution of funds. TN contributed ₹5.16 lakh cr but received only ₹2.08 lakh cr. UP received ₹9.04 lakh cr for ₹2.24 lakh cr contribution. TN losing out due to FC recommendations. GST regime caused ₹20,000 cr loss. Union govt…

The Hindu

AIADMK flags MSME strike against power tariff hike in Assembly

AIADMK raises issue of MSMEs striking over electricity tariff hikes in TN Assembly. Speaker M. Appavu says 10 legislators have given notices on the issue, to be taken up on Tuesday. Electricity Minister Thangam Thennarasu to give reply to concerns.

The Hindu

State’s total revenue receipts increased marginally in 2023-24

TN's revenue receipts up 5.47% to ₹92,967.33 cr till Aug. SOTR increased to ₹59,616.01 cr, revenue deficit at ₹17,614.98 cr. Assembly session to commence on Monday, with focus on Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam & borrowings of ₹18,000 cr in Q3.

The Hindu

Suo motu revision petitions against sitting and former Ministers were taken up with permission of Madras High Court Chief Justice, says judge

Madras High Court takes up 6 suo motu revision petitions against discharge/acquittal of sitting & former Ministers from criminal cases. Chief Justice gave permission & ordered listing of cases before Justice Venkatesh. Counsel argued Justice Venkatesh gave findings of foul play. Judge said take orders to SC if not in…

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister warns banks against deducting money from Magalir Urimai Thittam

The Minister said some banks have deducted money from the beneficiaries of Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam as service charge or over outstanding dues

The Hindu

Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai is a massive, one-of-its-kind, data driven scheme: T.N. Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu in an interview with The Hindu spoke about issues related to GST, and managing revenue deficit and borrowings.

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Pandya period rock-cut cave temple at Paraikulam declared a protected monument

Minister for Archaeology Thangam Thennarasu said the temple at Paraikulam was an Ekathala Kudavarai temple (a single cave temple). Read more on the Hindu

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Raghuram Rajan calls on CM

Raghuram Rajan, former RBI Governor, met with TN CM M.K. Stalin to discuss the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam and Naan Mudhalvan scheme. They also discussed ideas to improve TN's educational institutions. Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu and Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena were present.

The Hindu

Madras High Court takes up two more suo motu revision petitions against discharge of Tamil Nadu Minister I. Periyasamy, former Minister B. Valarmathi from corruption cases

The present revision had been taken up against an order passed by an Additional Special Court for MP/MLA cases in Chennai on March 17, 2023.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu’s economic growth geographically equitable, says Finance Minister

Tamil Nadu's FM says growth spread across State; GSDP up 8.19%, inflation 5.97%. State focussing on manufacturing to generate employment, schemes to keep inflation low.

The Hindu

DMK sees ‘pick and choose’ policy in suo motu revision of cases against Ministers

DMK to approach SC against HC's 'pick and choose' policy in taking up cases against AIADMK Ministers. DMK leader Bharathi alleges HC followed mala fide intentions while hearing cases. DMK has faith in courts and won many cases, including one for burial of Karunanidhi's mortal remains.

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Madras High Court takes up suo motu revision against discharge of two more serving ministers from disproportionate assets case

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Caste faultlines among schoolkids: In TN, Dalit teen, family attacked over caste identity

Days before the final celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on Independence Day, a 17-year-old Dalit student with exceptional academic record at Tamil Nadu’s Nanguneri was compelled to stand at forked roads to choose between quitting his school and village to run away to safety or confronting schoolmates baying for…

The Hindu

TN Finance Minister expresses concern over proposed amendments to GST Act for levy on online gaming

Tamil Nadu FM expresses concern over proposed GST amendments for online gaming, casino and horse racing. He calls for modifications to ensure compatibility with State laws and suggests changes to definition of online money gaming. GST Council promises to make suitable modifications.

The Hindu

DMK not bothered about T.N. Governor Ravi’s laments: Minister Thennarasu

Governor R.N. Ravi has not taken any creative initiative for Tamil Nadu and has been attempting to add confusion to the political landscape in the State by lamenting every other day, but the DMK government is not at all bothered about it, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said on…

The Hindu

Countdown for DMK government’s downfall has started from Neyveli, warns Anbumani Ramadoss

The countdown for the downfall of DMK government, which is forcibly snatching away cultivable lands from the farmers for NLCIL expansion, has begun, PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss said on Saturday.

The Hindu

T.N. government employees’ associations question Thennarasu remark on pension scheme

TN govt. employees' groups question FM's "double standards" over old pension scheme. CPS Abolition Movement says TN govt. not signed agreement with PFRDA. TANSA shocked by FM's statement, asks why TN govt. worried about AP govt. decision. Groups to protest on Aug. 1.

The Hindu

Beneficiaries of pension schemes to get ₹1,200, announces Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu

Beneficiaries of social security pension schemes implemented by various departments of the Tamil Nadu government will get ₹1,200 instead of ₹1,000 per month, said Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu.

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