“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 16 th Rose show at the Rose Garden, Ooty was inaugurated by District Collector J.Innocent Divya. Models of India Gate, Chota Bheem, cartoon rangolis were some of the attractions of the show. The best arrangement of roses and rose garden will be judged and awarded prizes at a function tomorrow.