“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 ground work for the 122nd flower show, that begins here on May 18, began here on Saturday.
The first season (April-May) attracts lakhs of people to have a glimpse of the thousands of varieties of flowers and the annual flower show. The State Horticulture Department and the District administration get together to make a annual flower show a grand success.