“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.
* A college student here today surprised everyone by painting the portrait of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in just two minutes.
* More than 500 students from various schools and colleges participated in a rally taken out to mark the second death anniversary of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
* District Collector Innocent Divya today made a surprise inspection at the public toilet near the Central Bus Stand here.