“Over the past five years, sugarcane cultivation has declined from 100% to 30%. If this trend continues, TN may be forced to import sugar from Maharashtra.” – Minister Aadhav Arjuna
“The alliance with the PMK was the reason for the AIADMK’s victory in the northern districts. In seven districts of TN, the AIADMK has won only three constituencies.” – C.V.Shanmugam
A Bill to amend the Value Added Tax Act to impose a new Environmental and Social Welfare Tax on alcoholic beverages has been passed by the TN Legislative Assembly.
The TN Govt allocates Rs.264.14 crore for drug prevention and control.
Commemorating John Sullivan, who set up camp for the first time in Kothagiri and did research on the soil, climate and tribal life style of Nilgiris, Ooty Agavai 200 was celebrated yesterday. The tribals of Ooty went in procession singing and dancing their traditional songs and dances.