“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.
In order to reduce the increased man animal conflict in the Nilgiris, Forest Department organised a one day conference for the department personnel to sensitize them about animal behaviour.
Personnel from Tamil Nadu Police Department and Forest Department are trying to drive three elephants that ventured into human habitations near Coonoor in the Nilgiris.