“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.
A 6 year old boy has been grievously injured following an accident where a speeding car belonging to the Thasildar of Kothagiri hit on him this morning. Rihaan, son of Muhammad Hussain was walking to a shop when Pandalur thasildar’s car hit on him. After treatment at the Kotagiri General Hospital he has been admitted to the ICU of a private hospital in Coimbatore for his head injuries.