“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.
With roadwork going on in the Morakutty -Ebbanad roadway, the land beside the road suddenly caved in 20 feet deep. The villagers who ventured into the pit using a rope found a tunnel like structure under it. The panicked people have filed a complaint with the district administration. Private and government vehicles have been banned from plying on the road.