MK Stalin: News

01 Jul 2023

Manish Tewari

TN governor's U-turn 'more insidious' than minister's 'illegal sacking': Congress 

Congress leader Manish Tewari on Saturday said Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's decision to hold back state minister V Senthil Balaji's dismissal from the cabinet was "more insidious" than his "illegal sacking."

30 Jun 2023

Environment

Import of cigarette lighters under Rs. 20 banned, here's why

The government, on Thursday, decided to stop the import of cigarette lighters that cost less than ₹20 per unit.

30 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu

TN governor takes back dismissal of jailed DMK minister: Report

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Thursday reportedly decided to put on hold the dismissal order of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader V Senthil Balaji for the time being and informed Chief Minister M K Stalin about it.

29 Jun 2023

Narendra Modi

UCC could create unrest in country: Stalin after Modi's pitch

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday denounced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's push for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), saying its implementation could lead to unrest in the country.

27 May 2023

Narendra Modi

PM Modi chairs NITI Aayog meeting; Kejriwal, Mamata, Nitish boycott

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday presided over the NITI Aayog's (National Institution for Transforming India) eighth Governing Council Meeting at the new Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

25 May 2023

Amit Shah

After Karnataka, Amul faces resistance in Tamil Nadu: Here's why

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has sought Union Home Minister Amit Shah's immediate intervention to stop national milk giant Amul from venturing into the state, especially in the milk shed of the state cooperative, Aavin.

16 May 2023

The Kerala Story

Tamil Nadu government denies 'The Kerala Story' ban, issues affidavit

The Kerala Story and its relationship with controversies don't seem to be ceasing anytime soon. The film has been taken down from the theaters in Tamil Nadu and the makers have alleged that the MK Stalin government has imposed a shadow ban.

15 May 2023

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: 13 dead after consuming spurious liquor, 9 arrested

At least 13 people have died and many others have been hospitalized in critical condition after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in two districts of Tamil Nadu over the last three days, India Today reported.

28 Apr 2023

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: 2 killed, 39 injured in bull-chasing event

Two people were gored to death and at least 39 others sustained injuries in Manjuvirattu, a bull-chasing event, during a temple festival in Kandramanickam village in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district on Thursday, reported The Hindu.

24 Apr 2023

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: I-T raids at alleged Stalin-linked real estate firm

The Income Tax Department on Monday conducted raids at over 50 locations across Tamil Nadu related to G Square Realtors, a real estate firm allegedly linked to CM MK Stalin and his kin.

20 Apr 2023

Mamata Banerjee

Mamata calls Stalin, suggests opposition CMs meet over governors' issue

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday phoned her Tamil Nadu counterpart, MK Stalin, and expressed solidarity with the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), which is pushing for a time limit for governors to act on bills.

Tamil Nadu: Supreme Court allows RSS march, dismisses government's plea

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to carry out its march in Tamil Nadu, dismissing the MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government's plea against the proposed RSS events.

01 Apr 2023

Chennai

Chennai Police books Kalakshetra teacher for allegedly sexually harassing alumna

The Tamil Nadu Police has booked a teacher of the reputed dance college at Chennai's Kalakshetra Foundation for allegedly sexually harassing an alumna.

30 Mar 2023

Tamil Nadu

Amid backlash, FSSAI withdraws order to rename 'curd' to 'dahi'

In a significant move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Thursday officially withdrew its order to use the Hindi term dahi on curd (yogurt) packets in Tamil Nadu.

21 Mar 2023

Tamil Nadu

MK Stalin felicitates Oscar-winner Kartiki Gonsalves with Rs. 1 crore

Kartiki Gonsalves along with Guneet Monga won an Academy Award this year, the first for an Indian production. The duo won in the Best Documentary Short category for the film The Elephant Whisperers.

18 Mar 2023

Bihar

Tamil Nadu migrant workers' row: Bihar YouTuber Manish Kashyap arrested

Manish Kashyap, a popular YouTuber from Bihar accused in the Tamil Nadu migrant workers row, was arrested on Saturday after he surrendered at the Jagdishpur Police Station in Bihar's Bettiah.

16 Mar 2023

Tamil Cinema

Know all about Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Kannai Nambathey' 

Actor-politician Udhayanidhi Stalin's upcoming film Kannai Nambathey is set to release in theaters tomorrow. The film was announced back in 2019 and will finally see the light of day. The crime thriller film is helmed by Mu. Maran and the Tamil film is a highly anticipated movie.

15 Mar 2023

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin felicitates 'The Elephant Whisperers' caretakers

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday announced Rs. 1 lakh each for all the 91 caretakers at the two elephant camps in the state, reported ANI.

11 Feb 2023

Tamil Nadu

Ilaiyaraaja, Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi collaborate on song against child sexual abuse

Veteran music composer Ilaiyaraaja has collaborated with filmmaker Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi on a new Tamil music video to create awareness about child sexual abuse.

10 Jan 2023

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu vs Tamizhgam: Governor Ravi's Pongal invite triggers controversy

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi sparked anger on Monday by using the word Tamizhgam for Tamil Nadu in his Pongal invitation cards.

09 Jan 2023

Tamil Nadu

TN Governor Ravi walks out of Assembly amid DMK tiff

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walked out of the State Assembly on Monday after Chief Minister MK Stalin moved a resolution to record only the former's original speech prepared by the state government.

24 Sep 2022

Myanmar

Beware of fake job rackets from Thailand, Myanmar: MEA advisory

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday issued an advisory asking Indians to be wary of fake job rackets promising lucrative jobs in digital sales and marketing.

05 Sep 2022

Delhi

As Tamil Nadu launches Delhi-model schools, Kejriwal pitches opposition unity

Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Schools of Excellence and Model Schools Scheme, broadly based on Delhi government schools, on Monday.

27 Jul 2022

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu suicides: 5th student ends life in 2 weeks

In a shocking series of events, Tamil Nadu has reported yet another student suicide.

07 Jun 2022

Tamil Cinema

Vignesh Shivan confirms wedding with Nayanthara, read details here

South superstar Nayanthara and filmmaker Vignesh Shivan are finally taking the plunge.

TN: CM MK Stalin meets Rajiv Gandhi's assassin Perarivalan, mother

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday raised many eyebrows after he hosted unusual guests in Chennai.

07 May 2022

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: DMK government completes 1 year; Stalin announces schemes

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday unveiled a slew of social welfare schemes on the first anniversary of the DMK government in the state.

27 Apr 2022

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu temple chariot tragedy: 11 people electrocuted to death

Eleven people, including two children, were killed in an electrocution incident in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district early on Wednesday morning.

18 Jan 2022

West Bengal

Rajnath writes to Stalin, Mamata over R-Day tableaux exclusion row

Amid a row over the exclusion of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal's tableaux from the Republic Day parade, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has written to Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu (MK Stalin) and West Bengal (Mamata Banerjee).

17 Nov 2021

Tamil Nadu

Chennai to receive heavy rains as red alert issued

Chennai will likely witness a spell of heavy rainfall from Wednesday night due to a low pressure over the Bay of Bengal.

10 Nov 2021

Tamil Nadu

Red alert in TN amid rains; death toll reaches 8

A red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall has been issued for 20 districts across Tamil Nadu on Wednesday and Thursday.

14 Sep 2021

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu reports second NEET-related suicide in 2 days

Another student in Tamil Nadu reportedly ended her life on Monday night over the fear of failing the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).

13 Sep 2021

Tamil Nadu

Following student's suicide, Tamil Nadu passes bill banning NEET

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a bill banning the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in the state.

07 Jul 2021

Karnataka

CM Yediyurappa directs officials to prepare Mekedatu project action plan

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has directed officials to prepare the action plan for the Mekedatu project at the earliest, which is vital for the state, said the state's Home, Law, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

14 Jun 2021

Tamil Nadu

TN: Political commentator Kishore Swamy arrested for defaming Stalin, others

The Chennai Police on Monday arrested political commentator Kishore K Swamy for allegedly sharing defamatory posts about the recently-elected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and former CMs CN Annadurai and M Karunanidhi. All three are from the DMK.

07 May 2021

India

MK Stalin takes oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin today took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for the first time.

06 May 2021

Tamil Nadu

MK Stalin's CM oath-taking ceremony tomorrow; 34 cabinet ministers announced

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Thursday released a list of 34 ministers who will be part of his cabinet.

02 Apr 2021

Tamil Nadu

Income Tax department searches premises of MK Stalin's son-in-law Sabareesan

The Income Tax department on Friday led raids at at least four premises of Sabareesan, the son-in-law of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin.

12 Mar 2021

Tamil Nadu

TN election: DMK announces candidates; Stalin's son to make debut

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Friday released a list of 173 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. The list retains most sitting legislators of the party.

27 Jun 2020

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: Father, son die in police custody, outrage follows

In Tamil Nadu, the punishment for violating the coronavirus-induced lockdown is, shockingly, death, like the heart-wrenching story of one P Jayaraj and his son J Bennix has shown.