“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 69th Republic Day was celebrated in a grand manner here with District Collector Innocent Divya hoisting the tricolour at the Government Arts College Grounds on Friday. She also inspected the Guard of Honour.
The Collector also presented medals to police personnel for their exemplary service and distributed welfare schemes worth Rs. 3.13 crore.
District Superintendent of Police Murali Rambha and other senior officials were present on the occasion.