“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.
Coimbatore : Thousands of devotees today witnessed the consecration ceremony of Sri Lakshi Narasimha Swamy temple on Oppanakkara Street in the city.
The age-old temple and its premised were under renovation for the last one year and the ceremony was held today much to the delight of the devotees who thronged the temple from nook and corner of the district.
Yagas and yagnas were performed from yesterday onward and the consecration ceremony was performed in the presence of municipal administration minister S P Velumani and government officials.
Traffic was diverted for smooth movement of the devotees.