“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.
The government school in Thummanatty village which had 100% pass in this year’s 10th public exams and also stood first in the district in +2 exams had its reopening day today for the new academic year. In a function organised for this, the principal Ms Amudhavalli welcomed the students with sweets, free books and uniform. Kappachi D. Vinodh, former head of Nilgiris co operative society who had helped the school in many ways was honoured during this function.