“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.
Black smoke and dust engulfs almost everything right from the walls to the drinking water in Thiruvalluvar Nagar and Revathy Nagar of Coimbatore. PC Sons , a casting factory operating in that area has been found to be the culprit. The residents facing severe health issues due to this have filed several complaints with the authorities and Pollution Control Board but to no avail.