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Supreme Court stays disproportionate assets proceedings against Tamil Nadu Minister Duraimurugan

Supreme Court stays disproportionate assets proceedings against Tamil Nadu Minister Duraimurugan

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Mr. Duraimurugan is accused of holding disproportionate assets to the tune of ₹3.92 crore in his name and those of his relatives during his tenure as the Public Works Department (PWD) Minister between 1996 and 2001. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Supreme Court on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) stayed criminal proceedings against Tamil Nadu Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) general secretary Duraimurugan in a disproportionate assets case. A Bench headed by Justice B.V. Nagarathna also issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government on the appeal filed by Mr. Duraimurugan against an order of the Madras High Court. The Bench posted Mr. Duraimurugan’s appeal, represented by senior advocate A.M. Singhvi, next on April 20. Also Read | Madras High Court dispenses with the appearance of Minister Duraimurugan, his wife before special court in Chennai Mr. Duraimurugan is accused of holding disproportionate assets to the tune of ₹3.92 crore in his name and those of his relatives during his tenure as the Public Works Department (PWD) Minister between 1996 and 2001. A Special Court …

Minister Duraimurugan distributes free laptops for students at Katpadi

Minister Duraimurugan distributes free laptops for students at Katpadi

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Accompanied by Collector V.R. Subbulaxmi, Mr. Duraimurugan, who is also Katpadi MLA, said that the Dravidian model of governance has introduced several welfare schemes for all sections of the society since it assumed office in mid-2021.  | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Minister for Water Resources Duraimurugan distributed free laptops for 145 government college students in the first phase under ‘Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil (The world is in your hands)’ scheme, which was launched by Chief Minister M.K Stalin on January 5, at a function in Katpadi in Vellore on Saturday. Accompanied by Collector V.R. Subbulaxmi, Mr. Duraimurugan, who is also Katpadi MLA, said that the Dravidian model of governance has introduced several welfare schemes for all sections of the society since it assumed office in mid-2021. The free laptop provided by the State government will help government students especially in rural and tribal areas . “Rural students including girls can update themselves on current events that happen around the world. It will also help them to sharpen their digital skills,” he said. District officials said that laptops …

Govt. is against holding talks over inter-State water disputes as they are being heard in SC, says Duraimurugan

Govt. is against holding talks over inter-State water disputes as they are being heard in SC, says Duraimurugan

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Duraimurugan | Photo Credit: C. VENKATACHALAPATHY Minister for Water Resources Duraimurugan on Monday reiterated that the government will not hold talks with neighbouring States, such as Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh, over inter-State water disputes, as these were being heard in the Supreme Court. He also expressed concern over the safety of Tamils living in those States. Mr. Duraimurugan’s statement in the Assembly was in response to observations by Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami and AIADMK’s deputy floor leader R.B. Udhayakumar that the DMK government could have taken up these inter-State water disputes with the Chief Ministers of southern States, including Karnataka and Kerala, who visited Chennai recently. “If we hold talks, all our efforts will be ruined. We have tried holding talks many times, and only after realising that they have not been of much use, we have moved the Supreme Court. If we hold talks now, they [the Supreme Court] will say resolve it through talks,” Mr. Duraimurugan said in the House. In his reply, he listed the efforts being undertaken …

Stalin visits war room set up at Anna Arivalayam

Stalin visits war room set up at Anna Arivalayam

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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin interacting with helpline callers at the war room in Anna Arivalayam on Saturday. Minister for Water Resources Duraimurugan is also seen. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin on Saturday visited the war room set up by the DMK IT Wing in Anna Arivalayam. He reviewed the assistance provided to the public by the party, according to a statement. Mr. Stalin interacted with those calling the war room with their complaints and enquired whether their problems were being resolved. One caller, who complained about inundation in Madhavaram, told Mr. Stalin that it had been resolved and thanked him, the statement said. Another person from Perambur complained about power cuts and told the Chief Minister that measures to resolve the issue were under way. Published – November 30, 2024 10:29 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following …

State government to approach SC on non-release of Cauvery water by Karnataka: Duraimurugan

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Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Water Resources Duraimurugan on Wednesday said the state government would approach the Supreme Court on the issue of Karnataka not releasing Cauvery water. Their (Karnataka) stance of refusing to release water has remained the same even when they had adequate water and when they had lesser water, he told reporters in Chennai. They are refusing to release water despite the directions from the Cauvery Water Management Authority. Karnataka is not respecting the Centre’s directive. The Supreme Court must question them and we will move the apex court, Mr. Duraimurugan said. Source link

Rejuvenation of twin lakes near Katpadi will be completed in six months: Duraimurugan

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Minister for Water Resources Duraimurugan inspecting the ongoing work in the twin lakes near Katpadi town in Vellore on Sunday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Man-made islands for local migratory birds, boating and tiled walking track for visitors in the twin lakes – Kazhinjur and Dharapadavedu — near Katpadi town in Vellore will be ready in six month as more than 55% of the total work has been completed. Accompanied by Deputy Mayor M. Sunil Kumar, Minister for Water Resources Duraimurugan on Sunday inspected the work, which was started in December 2022 by the Water Resources Department (WRD) that maintains the twin irrigation tanks. With the withdrawal of northeast monsoon in the coming days, the work might be fast tracked due to decline in groundwater level around the lakes. It would help ongoing desilting and deepening of the waterbodies much faster. “The lakes help to recharge the groundwater covering at least 8-10 villages in its surroundings. Most of these areas are farming villages,” R. Ramkumar, Assistant Engineer (AE), PWD (Katpadi), told The Hindu. Spread over 100 acres, the …