“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.
Temperature in and around Udhagamandalam, Kothagiri and Coonoor dipped on Thursday following heavy rains accompanied by strong winds.
A number of trees were uprooted, snapping of electrical lines. Power supply has been suspended in many places. Normal life has been disrupted following the rains.