“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 large number of people thronged a house near Sims Park in Coonoor to have a glimpse of a rare 40-feet cactus plant that has grown there.
* A 45-member Japanese delegation of Homoeopaths today visited the Government Herbal Depot at Emerald near Udhagamandalam.