“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.
Passengers of a jeep had a miraculous escape when three elephants tried to attack them at Pokkapuram in Masingudi on Thursday. According to sources, villagers heard loud cries of elephants early in the morning and alerted forest officials who rushed to the spot. On reaching, they found three elephants guarding the body of a calf and not letting anyone come near them.