“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 300 year old Muthalamman temple in the village of Ottupattarai, Coonoor , Nilgiris district was renovated and had its consecration today with a new gopuram(tower).The Tamil Nadu CM Edapadi Palanisamy took part in the festivities and offered his worship to the deity. The home minister, MPs and MLAs also took part in the function.