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DMK govt has created 'Tamil Nadu is our homeland' sense among Tamils world
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"Overall, the Dravidian Munnetra Kazhagam government has created a sense of assurance among Tamils worldwide that 'Tamil Nadu is our homeland.' That's why I always say, 'This is not a party government; it is a government for a race!'," Stalin said while addressing the 'American Tamils' Mee
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Kerala government to prepare action plan to prevent reoccurrence of mass d
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
After facing criticism from environmentalists, locals, and opposition parties, the Kerala government has decided to hold a high-level meeting and prepare an action plan to prevent the reoccurrence of the incident. An announcement in this regard was made by the Kerala Industries Minister P
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Massive fish deaths in Periyar river tributary due to ammonia, hydrogen su
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Massive fish deaths in a Periyar river tributary were due to dangerous levels of ammonia, hydrogen sulphide and unidentified toxins in the water, said a report from the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos), which investigated the issue.
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Tamil Nadu: Voting machines of Vellore parliamentary constituency sealed i
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Voting for all 39 seats in Tamil Nadu was held on Friday during the Phase 1 Lok Sabha Elections 2024. 1568 polling centers in 6 assembly constituencies of Vellore, Anaikattu, Kilvaithinankuppam, Gudiyattam, Vaniyambadi, Ambur are under the Vellore parliamentary constituency.
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Ideological battle happening today between ideas of Periyar and RSS: Rahul
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
"The Tamil language is no less than any other Indian language. There are many different languages and cultures in this country and all are equally important to us," Rahul Gandhi said.
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Kanimozhi backs TM Krishna on music award, says hate "uncalled for"
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"@tmkrishna being recognised as Sangita Kalanidhi by the Music Academy has ruffled the feathers of parts of the music fraternity. The hate he is receiving for his social beliefs or his engagement with Periyar is uncalled for. A basic reading of Periyar's ideas shows us that he is one of the
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Madras Music Academy president says protest against TM Krishna "unwarrante
Updated : 2 years ago IST
After the announcement made by Ranjani and Gayatri to withdraw from the Music Academy's Conference 2024 in protest against the Sangita Kalanidhi award to vocalist TM Krishna, the Music Academy president N Murali has written a letter addressing the issue.
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Row over award to TM Krishna; Carnatic musicians pull out of the Madras Ac
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The artistes are miffed with the Chennai-based academy's decision to bestow the honour, which is considered the Oscar equivalent in Carnatic music, on the 48-year-old vocalist whom they say has "glorified Periyar" and vilified the Carnatic music community.
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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin pays tribute to Periyar on his 50th death anniversary
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin paid floral tributes to Periyar on his Remembrance Day at Periyar Thidal in Egmore on Sunday.
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Parliament: Uproar in Rajya Sabha after DMK MP quotes Periyar, Dhankhar sa
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Scenes of uproar unfolded in Rajya Sabha on Monday after DMK MP MM Mohamed Abdullah quoted the lines of social reformist Periyar in the Upper House during a discussion on Jammu and Kashmir bills, following which Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expunged it and reminded the MPs of the responsibility
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Udhayanidhi Stalin says he stands by comments on Sanatana, even as High Co
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"I stood strong with my statement on Sanatana Dharma. I won't back down from my statement. I will face it legally. I didn't speak more than what Ambedkar and Periyar have spoken," Udhayanidhi said at a press conference.
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Fire breaks out at bank branch in Tamil Nadu's Madurai
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to the officials, a sudden fire broke out at a branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) near the Madurai Periyar Bus Stand at around 3 am on Saturday.
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