Namitha in Vijay TVs Koffee Wednesday, February 28, 2007 | Nayan
Actress Namitha is a forthright and candid speaker. Sathyarajs son Sibiraj, who is becoming an actor to reckon with is an unassuming, friendly young man.So, what do these two young achievers have in common that one will be able to see them together very soon? Well, definitely, some Koffee and light banter with Anu, host of Vijay TVs Koffee with Anu show that airs on 9 pm all Saturdays on the Star Vijay channel.
OBC reservations should be extended to national level Wednesday, February 28, 2007 | Nayan
Welcoming the 27 per cent reservation for students from OBCs in AIIMS and IITs, Chief Minister M Karunanidhi said the reservations should be extended to national-level entrance examinations for medical courses like AIPMPD and AIPGMEE.Karunanidhi, in a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, said since the seats under the Central quota in most of the state government medical colleges were being filled through AIPMPD and AIPGMEE examinations, reservation for OBCs should be logically extended to them.
Prabhu Solomon to remake Ayirathil Oruvan Wednesday, February 28, 2007 | Nayan
After the success of Lee which featured Sibi Raj and Nila in the lead roles, director Prabhu Solomon has decided to remake M.G.Rs Ayirathil Oruvan with Vijay in the lead role.Ayirathil Oruvan featured our ex-chief minister J.Jayalalitha as M.G.R.s jodi.
Budget 2007-08: Farmers and middle class centric:Karuna Wednesday, February 28, 2007 | Nayan
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi welcomed sanctioning of Rs 50 crore to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. He welcoming the Union Budget for 2007-08,dubbed it farmers and middle class-centric. The Budget concentrated on major sections of the population, he said. New farm loans of Rs 2,20,000 crore, benefitting 50 lakh farmers, extension of REGP programme to 130 more districts, hiking the allocation for the education sector and Rs 4,000 crore for rural road development programme were the highlights of the Budget.Several steps had been announced to reduce the prices of essential commodities, he added.
Arms smugging: Governnment should come down Sunday, February 25, 2007 | Nayan
The BJP warned the government to be extra vigilant against attempts of arms smuggling to Sri Lanka from the state.Senior party leader M Venkaiah Naidu told media that the party was concerned about the series of seizures of arms, ammunition and materials used to make weapons in Tamil Nadu and said the state government should come down firmly against those involved in such activities and those co-operating with them knowingly or unknowingly.Replying to a question on likely solution to the river water disputes, he said the NDA government had prepared a Rs 5,33,000 crore proposal for linking of rivers adding this was the only solution for such disputes.
DMK led Democratic Progressive Alliance in differences: Varadarajan Sunday, February 25, 2007 | Nayan
CPM Tamil Nadu unit secretary N Varadarajan said that there were differences between his party and the DMK and it was continuing in the DMK-led Democratic Progressive Alliance to defeat the communal forces. Talking to reporters here, he said, There are differences between the CPM and the ruling DMK and even in Chennai Municipal Corporation elections the CPM contested alone in some wards. However, in order to defeat the communal forces which were causing havoc in the country, the CPM continued to be in the DPA and UPA alliances at the Centre and state.Further, the party high command would decide on whether to support the DPA candidate for the coming by-election to the Madurai West Assembly seat, he added.
Bandh in Tirupur, Mettupalayam and Palladam Friday, February 23, 2007 | Nayan
All shops and business establishments downed shutters in Tirupur, Mettupalayam and Palladam towns in the district today, seeking retention of Tamil Nadu areas in the newly created Salem Railway Division.Buses, including government-owned ones, autorickshaws, taxies and public vehicles kept off the roads in support of the bandh, which was also called to condemn Keralas opposition to the merger of Coimbatore, Podanur and Tirupur with Salem Division, after bifurcating Palakkad Division.Almost all the knitwear-related units, employing more than three lakh people, in Tirupur declared holiday to express solidarity with the bandh, called by political parties in the district.
Tatasky approaches DHC against Sun TV Friday, February 23, 2007 | Nayan
After failing to get any relief from broadcast TDSAT, Direct-To-Home (DTH) satellite TV operator TataSky has now approached the Delhi High Court seeking directions to broadcaster Sun TV to share its feed.In its petition in the High Court, TataSky has alleged that Sun TV was violating the regulations of broadcast regulator TRAI.A Bench comprising Justice Vikramjit Sen and Justice J P Singh asked Sun TV to file its reply and posted the matter for further hearing on March 13.
Smugglin garms: Karuna warns political leaders Friday, February 23, 2007 | Nayan
In the wake of reports of smuggling of arms and ammunition by the LTTE from Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M Karunanidhi warned that stern action would be taken against leaders of political parties if they were found to have nexus with the outlawed outfit.Writing in the DMKs official organ Murasoli, he said strict instructions had been issued not to show any lenience to these leaders if their nexus with the LTTE was established.
Seminar on Financial partnerships for quantum growth Tuesday, February 20, 2007 | Nayan
The Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with Consulting, a strategy consulting firm, is organising a seminar here on the role of venture capital and private equity on February 22. T T Srinivasaraghavan, a member of the chamber, told media that the seminar titled Financial partnerships for quantum growth was aimed at making medium and small enterprises understand the utility of private equity and venture capital options.He said eminent people from the financial market had been invited to covey their thoughts and share emerging trends in financial options in the Indian and global financial market.
2 More days for Madras Races 2006/2007 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 | Nayan
The Madras Race Club has decided to conduct two extra days of racing during the current Madras Races 2006/2007 - Monday, February 26, and Saturday, March 3.The final entries for the races will now close one hour after the last race on Wednesday, February 21, a press release from the Madras Race Club said at Chennai.
Essential commodities be sold through PDS Tuesday, February 20, 2007 | Nayan
Alleging that online trading, black marketing and hoarding had contributed to price rise, PMK founder S Ramadoss demanded that all essential commodities be sold through PDS outlets to reverse the trend.Though increase in buying capacity and lack of improvement in production have contributed to price rise, online trading has resulted in increase in hoarding and black marketing, he told reporters after releasing a model draft budget prepared by the party.
Disabled allowance increased Sunday, February 18, 2007 | Nayan
M Karunanidhi said that there would be an increase in the number of beneficiaries getting disabled allowance.An official press release said the number of beneficiaries would increase from 8,400 to 10,000. They would get the allowance from January last, the release added.Their allowance had been hiked from Rs 200 to Rs 500 each month from September last.
National Games: State women clinch gold Sunday, February 18, 2007 | Nayan
Services men scripted an empathic victory over Uttarakhand while Tamil Nadu women outclassed Chhattisgarh to clinch the basketball gold medal at the 33rd National Games at Guwahati.In the mens final, formidable Services displayed their overall supremacy to hand out a 91-68 defeat to Uttarakhand at the Sarusajai Indoor Stadium.The women's summit clash saw Tamil Nadu cagers move ahead from the start to push Chhattisgarh to the silver with a 96-70 scoreline.Services, who emerged triumphant after a thrilling semi-final contest against formidable Punjab yesterday, kept up the momentum to open up a big 23-12 gap over their opponents in the first quarter itself.
Chennai to New Delhi Garib Rath train to start on Feb 21 Sunday, February 18, 2007 | Nayan
The Garib Rath train from Chennai to New Delhi would be inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on February 21, Union Minister of State for Railways R Velu said.The fully air-conditioned people's train would commence journey on Saturdays, he told newspersons from New Delhi over phone.The weekly train was announced in the last year's railway budget.On the controversy surrounding creation of a new railway division based at Salem bifurcating Palakkad division, Velu said when Railway Minister Lalu Prasad announced it in the budget two years ago, there was no objection.
Trisha: Busy with Kireedom and Bheema Saturday, February 17, 2007 | Nayan
Trisha is a very visible presence in Chennai nowadays not only for her films but also for her various public appearances at inaugurations and launches. According to sources she was at Sathyam cinemas with her mother for the release of Music and lyrics. A very svelte and sexy Trisha opened the new branch of VLCC at Indira Nagar, Adayar. A usually reticent Trisha, literally let her hair down and got a protein treatment done at the parlour. Trisha is a busy actress in Kollywood. She is currently shooting for the movies Kireedom and Bheema.
Sivaji Saturday, February 17, 2007 | Nayan
Director Shankars biggest venture this year Sivaji has wrapped up its shooting and is presently completing post production work. The entire movie and the song sequences are complete. Rumors are that nearly 40 crores have been spent. Shankar is trying to keep the post production of the film a top secret. It is likely to done at Kodak Cinelabs Mumbai where most of the top Bollywood films are done.
Tamil Nadu needs 15 lakh engineers by 2015 Saturday, February 17, 2007 | Nayan
The job requirement in Tamil Nadu for qualified engineers would go upto 15 lakhs by 2015 and the state needed 80 more engineering colleges to meet the demand, K Jayaramakrishnan, Vice President, Tata Consultancy services said in the convocation of the Velammal Engineering College at Chennai. He said the colleges should upgrade the engineering skills of their students. Students who graduate from colleges should continue to be in touch with their alma mater and share their experiences with other students, he said.
A.R.Rahman recieved Yesudas award Tuesday, February 13, 2007 | Nayan
Music maestro A.R.Rahman was presented with the seventh Yesudas award which included a cash prize of Rs. 1 Lakh, a citation and a statuette designed by Kanayi Kunhiraman at a function organized by Swaralaya in Thiruvananthapuram.Appreciating the work of Rahman, the veteran singer Yesudas said during the function, A.R. Rahman is the result of a long struggle.
Dasavatharam Tuesday, February 13, 2007 | Nayan
Kamal Haasan's Dasavatharam is currently under production. It was already reported that shooting was going on in Kuala Lumpur.The latest hot news is that shooting is going on at a beautiful bungalow in Deep Estate located at Seremban, 80 KM from Kuala Lumpur.Kamal Haasan was seen in the costume of a Hokkaido master with long hair. The bungalow reflects the Hokkaido design. Ravi Varman, director K.S.Ravi Kumar, Thalaivasal Vijay were seen at the shooting spot.
Refugees arrive from Vavuniya and Jaffna Tuesday, February 13, 2007 | Nayan
Fifty refugees from Vavuniya and Jaffna in Sri Lanka landed at Dhanushkodi coast.According to sources the refugees, belonging to 17 families, included 18 men, 15 women and 17 children.They were later shifted to the Mandapam transit camp.
Veerasamy remarks against judiciary generates controversy Tuesday, February 13, 2007 | Nayan
Electricity Minister Arcot N Veerasamy, whose remarks against judiciary generated a controversy, said he never intended to denigrate the court or be intimidatory, thereby putting an end to the controversy.Accepting his averments, the Madras High court dismissed a quo warranto petition against Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and Veerasamy.It is respectfully submitted before this honourable court, that the statement said to have been made on February 4, 2007, never intended to denigrate the honourable court and certainly not intended to be intimidatory, said a statement filed by the additional advocate general P S Raman on behalf of Veerasamy.
Sivaji is nearing compleation Sunday, February 11, 2007 | Nayan
Rajinikanths Sivajis shooting is nearing completion. The climax scenes are being shot in US. Shriya is playing the female lead role. Rajinikanth gave a pleasant surprise to his fans in America He went to the restaurant of villain actor Pratheep Shakthi after accepting his invitation. His fans were surprised and jubilant to see their super star in that restaurant. Rajinikanth had a chit-chat with his fans. His fans got his signature and took photographs with him.
Tamil scholars and writers to get Rs.lakh each Sunday, February 11, 2007 | Nayan
CM M Karunanidhi announced that the works of 14 Tamil scholars and writers would be nationalised and their families would be given Rs 6 lakh each.They included Mayuram Vedhanayagam Pillai, the first novelist in Tamil, short story writer Narana Duraikannan, scholars T P Meenakshisundaranar, Dhandapani Desikar, T J Ranganathan, M Rasamanickam and V S Manickam, an official press release said.
Inflation soaring to an over two year high of 6.58%: Chidambaram Saturday, February 10, 2007 | Nayan
Finance Minister P Chidambaram today said the Government was concerned about steep hike in the growth of bank lending, which has touched 30 per cent, leading to inflation.Now the Government was concerned about steep hike in the growth of lending, which touched 30 per cent and this had led to inflation. That is why the government decided to control lending in some sector, he said while talking to reporters after the inauguration of a branch of Andhra Bank.Inflation soaring to an over two-year high of 6.58 per cent for the week ended January 27.
Cuddalore organization seeks protection for Tamils Thursday, February 8, 2007 | Nayan
The Madras High Court ordered issuance of notice to the Centre on a petition seeking a direction to protect the lives and property of Tamils in Karnataka in the wake of Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunals final award.When the petition filed by the President of the Cuddalore based organisation for the Welfare of Tamil Nadu Farmers came up for hearing, a division bench comprising Chief Justice A P Shah and Justice K Chandru directed the Assistant Solicitor General, Wilson, to take notice on behalf of the Centre.
TN plans to seek clarification for CWDT order Thursday, February 8, 2007 | Nayan
Seeking to allay fears and apprehensions of farmers in Tamil Nadu over the final award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal and its implementation, State PWD Minister K Duraimurugan said the required mechanism for its implementation had been suggested in the order. He said the state government was discussing the tribunal award with legal experts and it would file a review petition if there was anything unfavourable to the state. The tribunal had suggested the formation of Cauvery Management Board and Cauvery Water Regulation Committee to implement the award, he said and added the state had also planned to seek clarifications on implementing the order.
Veteran actress opens recording studio Rohini DTS Tuesday, February 6, 2007 | Nayan
Jayachitra has opened a post-production recording studio Rohini DTS India Studio. It facilitates for editing, dubbing, recording, re-recording, remixing and double-mixing too.This studio is located at Nungambakkam, Chennai. Film Chamber President KRG, Producer Council President Rama.Narayanan, director Perarsu and many others attended the opening ceremony. Playback Singer Chitra sang the first song in this studio and it was recorded.
Cauvery Water Dispute: Karnuna hopes Karnataka Tuesday, February 6, 2007 | Nayan
Welcoming the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunals award, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi said he was relieved justice has been done to the state at least now.We hope Karnataka will implement the Tribunals order, Karunanidhi, who was here for the states annual plan discussions, told reporters.He said he had discussed the Cauvery water issue with 11 Chief Ministers in the past and only now a decision has been arrived at.Asked whether Tamil Nadu would file a review petition, the Chief Minister said he would consult lawyers, political parties and farmers on the issue.
Jyothika future projects on hold Sunday, February 4, 2007 | Nayan
Jyothika...no need to introduce in south india film industry... Comenting on her marraige with actor Suriya, Jyothika said that she was now ready to put future film projects on hold and start a family. It looks as if this star couples wishes are going to come true, according to one tamil leading news paper of Jyothika being pregnant rage through the industry.It is said that Jyotikas and Suriyas baby will be born in August 2007.
AIADMK to discuss key issues in general council Sunday, February 4, 2007 | Nayan
The general council of the AIADMK, the partys highest policy making body, will meet here tomorrow for the first time after the defeat in the Assembly polls last year to take stock of the partys poor performance. The executive committee meeting will precede the general council meet, in which party chief Jayalalithaa is likely to unveil a road map for the AIADMKs programmes and policies till the next Lok Sabha polls, scheduled in 2009.The meeting assumes significance as it is likely to discuss the partys alliance with other parties. After the advent of the Desiya Murpokku Dravidar Kazhagam (DMDK), floated by actor Vijaykanth in September 2004, there has been an erosion in the AIADMKs traditional rural vote bank, causing concern to party cadres.
Train traffic will be suspended for four hours from 9.15 AM on Feb five at Coimbatore North station, due to the work of replacing the existing points and crossings on the railway tracks at the station. Consequently, train no.6607 Chennai-Egmore-Mangalore Express will run via Irugur and Podanur, without touching Pilamedu, Coimbatore North and Coimbatore Junction.On reaching Podanur, the train will pick up its normal route to Mangalore, a Southern Railway press release said.
Second phase of free colour TV sets on 15th Saturday, February 3, 2007 | Nayan
The second phase of the free colour television distribution scheme for the poor will begin on February 15 with Chief Minister M Karunanidhi participating in a function to mark the occasion at Tiruvallur.State Ministers would distribute free television sets at the district headquarters the same day.Finance Minister K Anbazhagan would distribute free television sets in Kancheepuram while Local Administration Minister M K Stalin would take part in a function at Dharmapuri.
Government to spent Rs.550 crores for tsunami hit Thursday, February 1, 2007 | Nayan
The TamilNadu government would construct 22,000 more houses at a total cost of Rs 550 crore to accommodate those affected in the tsunami, Chief Minister M Karunanidhi said here.Accepting the keys for the newly constructed 450 permanent shelters by Matha Amritanandamayi Mutt at Keezhapattinacheri village, near here, from Matha Amritanandamayi, he said tenders had already been called for the construction of 3,000 houses.
Vijaykanth in troubles Thursday, February 1, 2007 | Nayan
The DMK filed a complaint in Chennai court seeking action against actor-turned-politician Vijaykanth for his alleged defamatory remarks against Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.In the complaint, DMK treasurer Arcot N Veerasamy also sought action against a Tamil eveninger for carrying the remarks in its January 25 edition.Chief Metropolitan Magistrate S Bhoodanathan posted the matter to February 3.
