TN Elections: DMDK new list Friday, March 31, 2006 | Nayan
Tamil actor and DMDK founder Vijaykanth announced new list: 1. Vijaykanth - Vriddhachalam 2. P Mohamed John - R K Nagar 3. Jackqulin Gomes - Purasavalkam 4. Panruti S Ramachandran - Panruti 5. R Sunderrajan - Madurai Central 6. P Parthasarathy - Tiruvallur 7. D Murugesan – Uthiramerur 8. V C Chandrankumar - Erode 9. V Babu - Royapuram 10. C Chandra Prakasam - Harbour 11. K Balasubramanian - Park Town 12. J Lingon - Perambur (SC) 13. K Kannan – Anna Nagar 14. Tha Pandian – Thyagarayanagar 15. S Jayakumar - Chepauk 16. V N Rajan - Mylapore 17. Era Venugopal - Saidapet 18. Sri Angamuthu - Ponneri (SC) 19. S Murugan - Tiruvottiur 20. G Vel Murugan - Villivakkam 21. R Sekar - Tiruttani 22. V Nethaji - Pallipattu 23. S Usha - Arakkonam (SC) 24. C T Prabhakaran - Sholingar 25. A Paipas Pasha - Natrampalli 26. D Suresh - Chengam (SC) 27. L Sankar - Kalasapakkam 28. M Venkatesan - Anaicut 29. A Rajendran - Vellore 30. D Ramesh - Arni 31. D Subhamangalam - Cheyyar 32. N Karthikeyan - Peranamallur 33. S Chandradoss - Melmalayanur 34. A T Rajendran - Senji 35. K Raja - Vannur (SC) 36. L Venkatesan - Mugaiyur 37. C Shanmugam - Ulundurpet (SC) 38. P Sivakolunthu - Nellikuppam 39. S Sayabuddin – Bhuvanagiri 40. E R R Umatha - Kattumannarkoil (SC) 41. P Rajmannan - Chidambaram 42. Durai Mahadevan - Mangalur (SC) 43. D K Govindan - Rishivandiyam 44. S B R Chezhiyan – Sankarapuram 45. V Chandran - Hosur 46. V Hari - Thalli 47. K R Chinraj - Kaveripattinam 48. P T Anbarasan – Krishnagiri 49. K V Goindaraj - Bargur 50. P Vijayshankar - Palacode 51. A Bhaskar – Dharmapuri 52. S P Dandapani - Pennagaram 53. V Malathi - Mettur 54. C J Suresh – Dharamangalam 55. S Kamalakannan - Omalur 56. V Ramakrishnan - Arcot (SC) 57. J V Dhanasekaran - Salem I 58. A R Elangovan - Athur (Salem) 59. K Geetha - Thallaivasan (SC) 60. R Raja Gounder - Rasipuram 61. R Santhi - Sendhamangalam (SC) 62. S Amudha - Namakkal (SC) 63. V Selvi - Kabilarmalai 64. S Poongiyannan - Tiruchengode 65. R Eswaran - Sankagiri (SC) 66. Saraswathi - Mettupalayam 67. N Anantharaj - Avinashi (SC) 68. A Dennis Kovilpillai - Thondamuthur 69. E M Ponnusamy - Singanallur 70. G Merirani - Coimbatore East 71. S Rajasekar - Perur 72. C P Latharani - Kinathukadavu 73. S Meenakshisundaram - Pollachi 74. S Murugaraj - Valparai (SC) 75. G R Gnanasambandan - Udumalpet 76. K Jothipandian 77. P Jagannathan - Vellakoil 78. S Siva - Pongalur 79. G Subramani - Palladam 80. P Kumarasami - Kangeyam 81. P Victoria - Modakurichi 82. M Ravichandran - Perundurai 83. B Gopal - Bhavani 84. P Jagadeeswaran - Andhiyur (SC) 85. G S Natarajan - Gobichettipalayam 86. P K Subramanian - Bhavanisagar 87. D Manohar – Sathyamangalam 88. V Chidambaram - Kunnur (SC) 89. J Benjamin Jacob - Udhagamandalam 90. L Krishnamoorthi - Kudallur 91. S Balasubramanian - Oddanchathiram 92. S Shagul Hameed - Periyakulam 93. P Murugesan - Theni 94. A Atchayakannan - Bodinayakanur 95. A Jagannath - Cumbum 96. V S Chandran - Andipatti 97. A Chamundeswari - Sedapatti 98. D Dhanapandian - Thirumangalam 99. A K T Raja - Usilampatti 100. C M Nithiya - Nilakottai (SC) 101. G Rajamanickam - Tiruparankundram 102. S Manimaran - Madurai West 103. J A Damodharan - Madurai East 104. K Baskaran - Samayanallur (SC) 105. K Ramakrishnan - Melur 106. V Ganesan - Natham 107. A K M G Karthigeyan - Dindigul 108. P Rajesh Perumal - Athur 109. S Venkatachalam - Vedasandhur 110. A Basheer Mohammed - Aravakurichi 111. M T Murugan - Krishnarayapuram (SC) 112. M Jamal Mohamed - Marungapuri 113. M Viswanathan - Kulithalai 114. M P Manoharan - Thottiyam 115. R Mukkan - Uppiliapuram 116. M Rajalingam - Musiri 117. Manimegalai - Perambalur (SC) 118. M Ganapathi - Varagur (SC) 119. R Jayavel - Ariyalur 120. M Panneerselvam - Andimadam 121. K A K Ramesh - Srirangam 122. K Sasikala Murugesan – Tiruchi-I 123. A T Senthurrayeswaran – Tiruchi-II 124. K Thangamani - Tiruverumbur 125. A Abdulkadhar - Poompuhar 126. P Veeravinayagam – Vedaranyam 127. K K Mohankumar - Thiruthuraipoondi 128. N Senthilkumar - Pattukottai 129. V S K Pazhanivel - Peravurani 130. A R Ramesh - Orathanad 131. V Mohan - Thiruvonam 132. N Mahendran - Thiruvaiyaru 133. V Chitra - Valangaiman (SC) 134. G Sankar – Thiruvidaimaruthur 135. S Mohamed Ali Jinna - Kadaladi 136. C K N Nagendran - Virudhunagar 137. V Rajendran - Sivakasi 138. V Damodharankannan - Srivilliputhur 139. M V S Rajendraprasad - Cheranmadevi 140. S G Subhagayathri – Kanyakumari.
Vijayakant announced candidates for 140 constituencies Friday, March 31, 2006 | Nayan
Tamil film actor and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder Vijaykanth, is to make his electoral debut from Vriddhachalam constituency in Cuddalore district.Releasing the first list of 140 candidates for the polls to the 234-member House, Vijaykanth said that there was no change in the DMDK's stand that it would not align with any other party. The list contained names of 18 women. The second and final list for the remaining 94 constituencies would be announced on April 4th.
Tourist time: Vakka nest at Ayyappan Koil Thursday, March 30, 2006 | Nayan
Night herons... Known as 'Vakka' in Tamil.The birds perch atop trees in groups during the day and search for food after dusk. They feed mainly on fish, frogs and small insects found close to water bodies. Black-crowned night herons appear to have descended on the Chennai in a big way. Night herons nests could be seen at Ayyappan Koil junction on Alagirisamy Salai, and on the trees in the Corporation School campus and along a few other roads in the area.Night herons have also been sighted in Adyar, Alwarpet and Kellys. There were 15 nests on one particular tree and over 75 on the avenue trees in K.K. Nagar.Availability of feed in plenty and dense green cover could be the reason for the nesting in K.K.Nagar, he said. Though there are no reports of poachers scouting the area, the wildlife authorities said a Ficus tree in the 8the sector with several nests was axed about two months ago.. However, the young ones were rescued by wildlife enthusiasts and safely housed at the Children's Park.
Question paper leak case: CBI started searches Thursday, March 30, 2006 | Nayan
Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches on 35 premises in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry in connection with the alleged question paper leak in the entrance examination for admission to MD/MS and post-graduate diploma courses.CBI- (Anti-Corruption Branch) DIG N.R.K. Reddy told media that 36,945 candidates appeared for the examination at 61 centres on January 8 conducted by All India Institute of medical Sciences.Of the total, 4,188 candidates wrote the examination in 10 centres in Chennai, 421 were selected. What raised suspicion was that an unusual number, compared to the figures of the past few years, got qualified this year. Also, a common pattern in which some candidates answered the questions was noticed. Based on a complaint from the Union Health Ministry, the investigating agency registered a case against 22 doctors.
Vijay TV musical live show on March 31st Thursday, March 30, 2006 | Nayan
Vijay TV brings live show to Coimbatore, 'Kovai Express', which would be telecast by the channel on March 31 at 7 p.m. 'Kovai Express;, featuring talented, young singers was held one week ago at Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. The event also featured five top participants from Vijays popular stand-up comedy hunt show ;Kalakkapovathu Champions, namely Kovai Guna, Muthu Irulapandi, David, Kovia Ashok and Janakiraman, who performed;live; for the audience. This entertaining musical show would be telecast on Vijay TV on Friday, March 31 at 7 p.m. as a three-hour show.
New motocross track launched Wednesday, March 29, 2006 | Nayan
The Madras Motor Sports Club launched its new motocross track. The track was inaugurated by Venu Srinivasan, managing director, TVS Motor Co Ltd, who also happens to be a great fan of motocross racing. Chennai can now train riders for Motocross competitions, Venu said shortly after flagging off a trest drive by young riders.The inauguration was followed by demonstrative motocross races on Indian bikes and imported Group A bikes.Motocross is perhaps the most spectacular of bike races. The course comprises jumps, made of soft, natural material, so that the impact on failing is minimal.
DMK poll promise: Color TV set for every family Wednesday, March 29, 2006 | Nayan
The DMK made a series of promises to woo voters in the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu.To match the AIADMK government's free bicycle scheme for students, the DMK, in its manifesto released by party president M Karunanidhi here, promised to provide colour television sets to every family in the state. Likewise, it promised to give Rs.1,000 per month for six months to pregnant women to match the cash dole of Rs.1,000 in rural areas and Rs.2,000 in Chennai to the flood-hit people. Good quality rice at Rs 2 per kg and free power to weavers are the other promises made by the DMK.
AIADMK shown interest on third front: SP Wednesday, March 29, 2006 | Nayan
Efforts are going on for the formation of a third front. According to sources AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa has shown an inclination. Samajwadi Party (SP) chief whip in the Rajya Sabha, Udhay Pratap Singh, said to press that "Jayalalithaa has shown an inclination. She has accepted the need for a third front and her party is likely to be one of the constituents,". He and SP's Maharashtra unit president Abu Asim Azmi said already the Telugu Desam Party led by N Chandrababu Naidu and the Left parties were supporting the move for the formation of a third front.
Jayalalithaa extend Ugadi greetings Wednesday, March 29, 2006 | Nayan
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa greeted the Telugu and Kannada people on the eve of Ugadi, the New Year Day in Telugu and Kannada calendar. Barnala wished happiness, prosperity and all-round development in the state and the nation. In her message, Jayalalithaa said Telugu and Kannada people were living harmoniously for several centuries in Tamil Nadu. They had blended with the Tamil people, while preserving their traditions, she added.
Jyothika to act in Prakash Raj movie Thursday, March 23, 2006 | Nayan
Kollywood actor Prithviraj is to act with Padmapriya in a Tamil movie Mozhi. Prakash Raj is producing the movie and directed by Radha Mohan, who is famous for introducing Navya Nair in the Tamil film Azhagiya Theeyae. Jyothika also appears in Mozhi in a pivotal role.
Parthipan Kanuvu, M. Kumaran s/o Mahalakshmi got maximum awards Thursday, March 23, 2006 | Nayan
Parthipan Kanuvu has been awarded maximum awards for 2003, and M. Kumaran s/o Mahalakshmi has been awarded maximum awards for 2004. The Tamilnadu government has announced the film awards for 2003 and 2004. These awards presented at a grand function on February 23rd. > 2003 Awards Best movie: First prize - Eera Nilam;second prize – Power of Women;third prize - Parthipan Kanuvu; Special prize - Kamaraj Best Actors: Vikram and Laila (for Pithamagan) Best Actors (Special category): Srikanth (Parthipan Kanavu) and Meera Vasudevan (Unnai Charanadainthen) Best Director: Karu Palaniappan (Parthipan Kanuvu) Best cinemaphotography: Ekambaram (Iyarkkai) Best villain: Riyaz Khan (Power of Women) Best comedian: Vivek (Parthipan Kanuvu) and Devadarshini (Parthipan Kanuvu) Best Stunt Master: Thalapathi Dinesh (Unnai Charanadainthen) Best Playback singers: Unnikrishnan (male for Ramachandra); Harini (female for Parthipan Kanuvu) Best Story: Samuthirakani (Unnai Charanadainthen) Best Dialogues: Thenmozhi (Eera Nilam) Best Music director: Harris Jeyaraj (Kakka Kakka) Best Lyricist: Kabilan (Parthipan Kanavu) Arignar Anna Awards: T.M. Sounderarajan and P. Susheela M.G.R. Award: Sheela and Kanchana Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan award: V.S.Raghavan and K.R.Vijaya Kavignar Kannadasan awards: T.K. Ramamurthi and Ganesh Thiagaraja Bhagavathar Award: A.L. Raghavan and M.S. Rajeswari (playback singers) > 2004 Awards: Best movie: First prize - Autograph; second prize – Viswathulasi; third prize - Kannadi Pookkal; Special prize – M. Kumaran s/o Mahalakshmi Best Actors: Jeyam Ravi (M. Kumaran s/o Mahalakshmi) and Jyothika (Perazhagan) Best Actors (Special category): Kutti (Dancer) and Sandhya (Kaadal) Best Director: Cheran (Autograph) Best cinemaphotography: Kannan (Kangalal Kaidu Sai) Best Playback singers: Hariharan (Perarazhagan) and Chitra (Autograph) Best villain: Robert (Dancer) Best comedian: Mayilsamy (Kangalal Kaidu Sai) and Gandhimathi (Oru Murai Solli Vidu) Best Stunt Master: Peter Hein (Bose) Best Story: Hariram (Uyirosai) Best Dialogues: Prasanna Kumar (M. Kumaran s/o Mahalakshmi) Best Music director: Srikanth Deva (M. Kumaran s/o Mahalakshmi) Best Lyricist: Snehan (Perazhagan) Arignar Anna Awards: Rao Bala Saraswathi Devi and Sarada M.G.R. Award: T.D. Kusalakumari and Rajashri Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan award: Lakshmi and Pushpalatha Kalaivannar Award: S.N. Lakshmi and A.V.M. Rajan Kavignar Kannadasan awards: S. Janaki and L.R. Easwari Thiagaraja Bhagavathar Award: P. Leela (posthumous), S.P. Balasubramaniam and Vani Jeyaram. Best character artist: Saidapet MLA Radha Ravi has been adjudged the for 2004 for his role in `Oru Murai Solli Vidu'
Hungarian Film Festival from March 20-23 at Chennai Monday, March 20, 2006 | Nayan
Hungarian Film Festival is being organised in Chennai in association with the Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre, New Delhi, and the Consulate of Hungary, Chennai will be held at the South Indian Film Chamber Theatre, 606, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006 from March 20-23. It will be inaugurated by Sheela Rani Chunkath, secretary, Health and Family Welfare Dept., Government of Tamil Nadu, at 6.15 p.m. on March 20. As part of the Hungarian Cultural Week Hungarian Folk Music Concert was presented by members of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble (Instrumental and vocal Hungarian folk music collected by Beta Bartok) on March 19, 2006, at the South Indian Film Chamber Auditorium.Eminent Carnatic vocalist M Balamuralikrishna inaugurated the concert.
Corruption is main poll mantra for actor turned politician Vijaykant Monday, March 20, 2006 | Nayan
Tamil film actor-turned politician Vijaykwant said in a public meeting that his main election plank was to eradicate corruption and provide good governance. He started poll campaign in southern districts of Tamilnadu.Rejecting the reported offer of 30 seats to his party by the AIADMK, Vijaykanth said his party, Desiya Murpokku Dravidar Kazhagam (DMDK), wanted a share in power. "I am not for an alliance with any party. I will go it alone. What I want is a share in governance." he said. Vijaykanth said He alleged that the DMK, when in power in the past, had not found a solution to the Cauvery river water dispute or the Periyar dam issue.
Kunal, Vikramaditya's 'Cleopatra" Friday, March 17, 2006 | Nayan
Kunal, Vikramaditya's 'Cleopatra' film had a shooting schedule of 40 days at locations in Goa and the second schedule at Visakhapatnam. Netaji, Kavithai film fame G Kicha is directing the movie. it is a triangle love stoy, with two heroes and a heroine. Shivani Sing playing an important role.Kausalya, a new face, performs a dance number for the fim. The supporting cast has Vinu Chakravarty, Nirosha, Dhaarani, Velmurugan and Ilango. Tehnical: Music: Deva cinematography:Shanker Producer: Dharani, Nanda Raguram for Sri Movie Makers Direction: G Kicha
Tsunami schemes to continue Friday, March 17, 2006 | Nayan
Alleging that rehabilitation and relief schemes for Tsunami affected persons in a part of Chennai had stopped, following announcement of the state assembly polls, 'Saidapet Podhu Nala Sangam' moved the Madras High Court for a direction to the authorities concerned to continue implementation of such schemes. The Sangam alleged that subordinates of the Chief Election Commission and state government were under the misconception that implementation of such schemes, under progess, should be stopped due to the announcement of the election schedule. The action was illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution. Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice A P Shah and Justice Prabha Sridevan directed issue of notice to the CEC and state government. The Election Commission had made it clear that works already started may be continued and that only fresh schemes should not be taken up till completion of the polling on May 8th.
Jayam Ravi, Trisha new movie "Something Something Unakkum Enakkum" Wednesday, March 15, 2006 | Nayan
Telugu box office big hit "Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana" is being remade in Tamil. Title of this movie is Something Something Unakkum Enakkum". Telugu movie Directed by Prabhu Deva. Siddhartha, Trish played lead roles in Telugu movie. Siddhartha replaced by Jayaram Ravi for Tamil Something Something Unakkum Enakkum. The film is produced jointly by hero Ravi’s home banner and popular Telugu producer T Ramarao’s Shri Lakshmi Production. Directing the film is M Raja, Jayam Ravi’s brother, the duo having given hits like ‘Jayam’ and ‘M Kumaran S/o Mahalakshmi’, both remakes of successful Telugu films.
WFTY celebrating Tamil New Year Day as Selvi J.Jayalalithaa's Day on April 14th Wednesday, March 15, 2006 | Nayan
World Federation of Tamil Youth is planning to celebrate, the Tamil New Year Day, as Selvi J Jayalalithaa Day. WFTY leaders said "We will celebrate April 14th as Selvi J Jayalithaa Day in 15 countries. WFTY had suggested Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's name to the Norwegian Nobel Institute for the award of Nobel Peace Prize 2006.The federation has "nominated" Jayalalithaa's name from India, Sharjah and the US, for her "dedicated efforts in ushering in peace and progress in the state during the last five years, its president Dr Vijay G Prabhakar told reporters at Chennai. Dr Giri Rengasami, advisor to the Indian chapter, said Jayalalithaa was the first Chief Minister of India whose "nomination" had been sent to the institute.
Oru Kadhal Seiyveer Tuesday, March 14, 2006 | Nayan
Cast - S A Santhosh, Archana, Kalarani Director - Bhargavan Oru Kadhal Seiyveer is centered on promiscuity and premarital sex and its consequences.Bhargavan and Santhosh come together again after 'Kadhal Seiya Virumbu'. There is enough scope for sexually toned scenes and dialogue in a film with this subject. And though the director Bhargavan has exploited them to advantage (A certificate), this time he's more focused and less distracted by the erotic elements.
Madras High Court moved against unauthorised hoardings Tuesday, March 14, 2006 | Nayan
A Chennai advocate K Kanagaraj filed a petition in the Madras High Court seeking a direction to the authorities concerned to remove all "unauthorised" hoardings put up by political parties in Chennai. In his petition,he contended that though there were stipulations and specifications laid down for erecting hoardings, none of the political parties seemed to follow these. Besides, the Chennai corporation is also not taking any steps either to regulate such hoardings as per the rules. Since the ruling AIADMK had erected hoardings, the officials concerned were hesitant to impose any fees or forbid the party from erecting them. He said the hoardings caused great inconvenience to the general public. They were a hindrance to the smooth flow of traffic besides resulting in a loss of revenue to the state exchequer. At present, over 10,000 hoardings, were erected in and around the city.
TN Elections: DMK offered 105 seats to alllies Sunday, March 12, 2006 | Nayan
DMK president M Karunanidhi preparing for coalition govenment in May 8 Tamilnadu Assembly elections. M Karunanidhi has taken the biggest risk in his 60-year political career and has apparently shown that he is not averse to a coalition government. Knowing pretty well that polls are going to be a "life or death struggle", as the DMK-led DPA has to combat with a formidable AIADMK-MDMK-DPI combine, Karunanidhi has generously offered 105 seats to allies Congress, PMK, CPM, CPI and Indian Union Muslim League. Though the DMK had been initially maintaining that there is no question of a coalition government in the state.
K.P.Anbalagan and others hurt in road mishap Sunday, March 12, 2006 | Nayan
Tamil Nadu Minister K P Anbalagan suffered minor injuries when the van in which he was travelling hit a stationary lorry, about 100 km from Bangalore, police here. Dharmapuri municipal chairman R Vetrivel and some of his family members, who were accompanying the Minister, were also injured in the mishap and have been admitted to a hospital. They were returning after performing poojas at the Mookambikai temple in Udupi district in Karnataka, the police added.
TN Elections: CPI will contest in 10 seats Wednesday, March 8, 2006 | Nayan
The Communist Party of India clinched a poll accord with the Dravida Munnetra kazagam (DMK) under which it would contest 10 seats in the coming Assembly polls to the Tamil Nadu.An agreement to this effect was today inked by the state CPI secretary D Pandiyan and DMK President M Karunanidhi.CPI is the first party in the six-party Democratic Progressive Alliance to reach an accord with the DMK. In the last assembly polls, CPI contested eight seats and won five seats in alliance with the AIADMK. In the Lok Sabha polls, the party won the Tenkasi (SC) and Coimbatore seats alloted to it by the DMK. CPI planning special campaign for for May 8 Assembly poll.
Ramesh death case: Court orders to pay compensation Tuesday, March 7, 2006 | Nayan
The Madras High court ordered the TN government to pay Rs.3 lakh as compensation to one Kabali, in connection with the death of his son Ramesh, after being in police custody in a traffic violation case. Allowing Kabali's petition, a Division bench, directed the government to pay compensation in addition to the Rs one lakh already paid by it. In his petition, Kabali contended that his son Ramesh was picked by the Mylapore police allegedly for traffic violation on April 12, 1997 near the city's Luz junction area. His son 's body was found in the nearby Buckingham canal the next day. However, following media reports and local people's protest, the Tamil Nadu government announced Rs one lakh as compensation.
Thambi Tuesday, March 7, 2006 | Nayan
Cast - Madhavan, Pooja, Biju Menon, Vadivelu, Ilavarasu, Vinodraj, Manivannan Director - Seeman Thambi is a messiah of the harassed and the oppressed, but a dreaded name among the criminals, and the corrupt in high places. The reformer takes on a dozen armed men with ease, and makes a lot of enemies on the way. But what surprises is that despite his moving around alone and unarmed most of the time, an easy target for his enemies who are out to eliminate him, he manages to survive.Thambi family have been the victims of injustice.
Heavy rains in Coimbatore Saturday, March 4, 2006 | Nayan
Heavy rains that lashed Coimbatore, gave the public much needed respite from the sweltering heat, being experienced for the last couple of days. Rains lashed Coimbatore around 11 AM today, catching the public, particularly two-wheeler riders, unawares.
Lord Venkateswara Kalyanam in Chennai on 5th Saturday, March 4, 2006 | Nayan
After several hundred years TTD conducting celestial wedding of Lord Venkateswara out side the hill shrine in Tirupati on March 5, Sunday at Chennai Tirumala Temple. Organisers are expecting nearly two lakh devotees to witness the wedding of Venkateswara.The city will be the first metro to witness the ‘kalyana utsavam’. This will be the fourth occasion, after several hundred years, when it is being held outside the hill shrine in Andhra Pradesh, TTD joint executive officer K Venkatadharma Reddy said in Chennai.He said the TTD Trust Board had decided to conduct the ‘kalyana utsavam’ outside Tirumala to enable more number of devotees, who would otherwise have to come to the hills, to witness the spectacle.
TN Politics: Serious action against Congress rebels Wednesday, March 1, 2006 | Nayan
The party has taken note of the actions of senior leader Bhoovaraghavan, a close associate of Ramamurthee, party state unit president M Krishnasamy said at Chennai. Action would be taken against all Congress rebels in Tamil Nadu who supported expelled leader Tindivanam Ramamurthee, Initially, explanation would be sought on their anti-party statements and if the same was not satisfactory, action would be taken, he told. Asked whether the Congress would press for a coalition government in Tamil Nadu after assembly elections, he said the party high command would decide it. The immediate task of the party was to finalise seat sharing.
