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TVK-led government failed to secure Cauvery water for kuruvai cultivation: Edappadi Palaniswami

TVK-led government failed to secure Cauvery water for kuruvai cultivation: Edappadi Palaniswami

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AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday (June 18, 2026) alleged that the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government had failed to take adequate steps to secure Cauvery water for kuruvai cultivation in the Delta districts, causing hardship to farmers and depriving agricultural labourers of employment opportunities. Speaking to reporters after the Governor’s address in the Assembly, Mr. Palaniswami said the Mettur Dam could not be opened on June 12 as the storage level was inadequate. “The TVK government has Congress members in the Cabinet. It could have used their support to hold talks with the Karnataka Chief Minister and secure the water due to Tamil Nadu as per the monthly schedule,” he said. Mr. Palaniswami said although the government had announced 436 schemes across various departments at a Cabinet meeting, they did not find mention in the Governor’s address. Law-and-order issues He alleged despite Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay making tall promises on curbing drug abuse, ensuring the safety of women and maintaining law and order, the increasing number of crimes in the State …

T.N. Governor’s address: Two-language policy to continue in Tamil Nadu; govt. to conduct Social Justice Survey

T.N. Governor’s address: Two-language policy to continue in Tamil Nadu; govt. to conduct Social Justice Survey

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Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the State Secretariat in Chennai on Thursday | Photo Credit: R. Ragu The Tamil Nadu government will urge the Union government to swiftly complete caste enumeration as part of the ongoing Population Census, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said in his address to the Assembly on Thursday (June 18, 2026). “It is a fundamental policy of this government that true social justice lies in every community receiving due representation. After the Union government completes the caste enumeration, the government of Tamil Nadu will conduct a Social Justice Survey,” he said. Follow live updates on the Tamil Nadu Assembly session here. Recalling the resolution adopted by the Assembly in 1968 under the leadership of then Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai that “the three-language formula must be removed and only two languages, Tamil and English, should be taught,” the Governor said the TVK government would continue to adhere to the two-language policy, which has long been accepted by the people of Tamil Nadu. He also urged the Union government to permit the use of …

Tamil Nadu Assembly session to begin with Governor’s address on June 18

Tamil Nadu Assembly session to begin with Governor’s address on June 18

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Speaking to journalists in his chamber at the Secretariat in Chennai on June 5, 2026, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar announced the date of commencement of Assembly session | Photo Credit: R. Ragu The first session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly after Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led government assumed office and won the trust vote, is set to begin with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar’s address to the House at 10 a.m. on June 18, 2026. Speaking to journalists in his chamber at the Secretariat in Chennai on Friday (June 5), Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar announced that the Assembly session would begin with the Governor’s address on June 18. Details regarding the number of days of the session would be communicated after the Business Advisory Committee meeting, he said. Decision on AIADMK petitions Asked if any decision had been taken with respect to the petitions submitted by two groups of MLAs of the AIADMK legislature party, who later came to a truce, Mr. Prabhakar said, “No decision has been taken …

Governor’s address commends Tamil Nadu government, Chief Minister’s leadership

Governor’s address commends Tamil Nadu government, Chief Minister’s leadership

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Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi’s customary address, which was deemed to have been read in the Assembly, on Tuesday, commended the State government, under the leadership of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, for its unwavering commitment in showcasing the greatness of the Tamil language across the globe, in protecting the rights of Tamil Nadu, and in fulfilling the great aspirations of the Tamil people. (Though the Governor declined to read out the prepared speech and walked out, a resolution was adopted in the House that the speech prepared by the State government and sent to him would be considered as having been read out by him in the House.) “I wholeheartedly commend this government, under the leadership of the Chief Minister, for its unwavering commitment in showcasing the greatness of our classical language across the globe, in protecting the rights of Tamil Nadu, and in fulfilling the great aspirations of the Tamil people,” the Governor’s address said. Due to the tireless efforts of the Chief Minister, Tamil Nadu’s economy has achieved a robust growth of 11.19% …