Edappadi K Palaniswami

After promising to provide monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,000 for all women heads of families if the party came to power in the 2021 election, the DMK rolled out the scheme only for women who met the criteria, and that too 28 months after coming to power, Edappadi K Palaniswami said.

Tamil Nadu | BJP could benefit in EPS-OPS battle for AIADMK

As EPS and OPS battle for supremacy in the AIADMK, the Opposition space in Tamil Nadu is left wide open with just the BJP 

AIADMK removes Panneerselvam as its deputy leader in TN Assembly

Former Minister R B Udhayakumar was unanimously elected as AIADMK’s deputy leader in the Assembly, the party’s interim general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami said.

Tamil Nadu | Will the EPS-OPS political rivalry sink the AIADMK?

On display is Edappadi K Palaniswami’s inability to strike a decisive blow against O Panneerselvam despite having overwhelming support within the AIADMK general council, and perhaps the cadre too is pitching the AIADMK into more turbulent waters 

Tamil Nadu Election Result Highlights: BJP's Vanathi Srinivasan defeats Kamal Haasan in Coimbatore South

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Result 2021 Highlights: After nearly a decade MK Stalin is set to be the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The party was last in power when Stalin's father and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi was Chief Minister. This is the first time both DMK and AIADMK went to the polls without the backing of their stalwarts K Karunanidhi and J Jayalalitha.

Edappadi Palaniswami: From farmer to Tamil Nadu CM, the AIADMK leader climbs party ladder steadily

A grass-roots level leader, K Palaniswami's growth in the party in a career spanning over 40 years had been steady. However, his clout in the AIADMK saw a dramatic rise in the 2016 assembly elections.

Tamil Nadu Election 2021 | Transshipment port won't come up in Kanyakumari: CM Edappadi K Palaniswami

Canvassing votes for Pon Radhakrishnan, ally BJP's nominee for the by-election from the Kanyakumari Lok Sabha segment, the CM Edappadi K Palaniswami urged the people to vote for the 'lotus' symbol as the saffron party is in power at the Centre and it would help implement welfare measures for the region.

Stalin vs EPS | Tamil Nadu’s ‘presidential’ elections

The Stalin vs EPS battle is dominating the political narratives across Tamil Nadu, giving the perception that the DMK and the AIADMK have predominantly converted the elections into a battle of two personalities 

Bigg Boss spoils kids, good families: Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami takes jibe at Kamal Haasan

MNM founder Kamal Haasan responded to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami's remark by saying he was happy Palaniswami also watched the reality show.

TN CM Palaniswami to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker M Thambidurai and other MPs belonging to V K Sasikala camp made visits to the Tamil Nadu House to meet Palaniswami .

TN govt forms panel to go into 7th pay commission suggestions

Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced constituting a five-member panel headed by Additional Chief Secretary, Finance, K Shanmugam for this purpose.

Tamil Nadu CM announces closure of 500 liquor retail outlets

The announcement was part of late AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa's promise to usher in prohibition in the state in a phased manner, Palaniswami said in his first formal press conference since his elevation as Chief Minister last week.

Tamil Nadu Assembly: CM Palaniswami wins trust vote after ruckus, Opposition walkout

Earlier, the 235-member Assembly was adjourned after DMK MLAs disrupted proceedings by breaking chairs and tearing off microphones.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Trust Vote: What happens today

A vote of confidence or a vote of conscience? This is the question running in the minds of the seven and a half crore people of Tamil Nadu, as they await the crucial floor test in the Legislative Assembly on Saturday.

TN CM to seek trust vote tomorrow, expected to sail through

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, a loyalist of V K Sasikala, will seek a trust vote in the Assembly tomorrow and barring any last-minute hitches the new AIADMK government is expected to sail through.

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami to seek trust vote on February 18

Speaker P Dhanapal has convened the session of the Tamil Nadu assembly at 11 am on Saturday for the trust vote, Assembly Secretary A M P Jamaludeen said in a statement.

Sasikala loyalist Palaniswami sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM

Governor C Vidyasagar Rao administered the oath of office and secrecy to 63-year-old Palaniswami, a party veteran from western Tamil Nadu, at the head of a 31-member Cabinet at a ceremony in the Raj Bhavan this evening.

Palaniswami to be new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu

Ending the 10-day impasse over government formation, Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao asked Palaniswami, the AIADMK Legislature Party Leader, to form his ministry at the earliest and seek a vote of confidence in the assembly within 15 days.

Palaniswami takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM

The Governor asked Palaniswami, the AIADMK Legislature Party Leader, to form his ministry at the earliest and seek a vote of confidence in the assembly within 15 days.

AIADMK crisis: Palaniswami stakes claim to form Tamil Nadu govt

In his brief meeting with the Governor Vidyasagar Rao, Palaniswami presented a list of MLAs supporting his claim.

Governor to meet newly elected AIADMK Legislative Party leader

Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasgar Rao will meet this evening the newly elected AIADMK Legislature Party Leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, who is expected to stake claim to form government.

TN Maritime Board handles 16.11 lakh tonnes cargo

Tamil Nadu Maritime Board has handled 16.11 lakh tonne of cargo last year, generating revenues of Rs 9.46 crore. According to an official release, the Board handled total cargo of 16.11 lakh tonne through 22 minor ports and generated revenues of Rs 9.46 crore to the group turnover of Rs 27.84 crore for the period 2010-11.