“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.
* Power generation may come to a halt here following failed monsoon this year.
* Safari rides have been suspended at Theppakkadu in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve for the last few days as the number of tourists coming to the reserve has drastically come down.
* Residents and cab operators in Udhagamandalam have appealed to the police to nab those who loot the tourists and the general public on the pretext of helping them.