Veteran Tamil writer-producer Panchu Arunachalam passes away

Veteran film producer, screenplay and script writer Panchu Arunachalam passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu following brief illness. He was 75. He had mostly worked in Tamil cinema and had introduced Ilayaraja (renowned film composer) as music director in his ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

India's first Green Rail Corridor launched in Tamil Nadu

The India’s first Green Rail Corridor was inaugurated on the 114-km long Rameswaram-Manamadurai stretch in Tamil Nadu. It was inaugurated by Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu through video-conferencing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Key Facts The Green Rail Corridor ensures zero ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

India, ADB sign $100 Million Loan pact on Cauvery basin development

India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a 100 million dollars loan agreement for irrigation projects, drainage system and water management in Vennar sub-basin of Cauvery delta in Tamil Nadu. The project seeks to improve water management and ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

Union Cabinet approves setting up a Major port at Enayam near Colachel in Tamil Nadu

The Union Cabinet has given its in-principle approval for setting up a Major port at Enayam near Colachel in Tamil Nadu. On completion the port will become country’s 13th major port. The Enayam Major Port project seeks to make India ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

ADB approves $100 million loan for irrigation system in Tamil Nadu

The multilateral lending agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved 100 million dollars loan to strengthen a key irrigation system and improve water management in the Vennar sub-basin of Cauvery Delta in Tamil Nadu. The loan funds seeks to Support ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016

P Dhanapal re-elected as Speaker of Tamil Nadu Assembly

Ruling AIADMK P Dhanapal was unanimously re-elected as Speaker of the 15th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. With this, he becomes first speaker to be elected for a consecutive second term in the state’s legislative history. Besides, Pollachi V Jayaraman of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016

J Jayalalithaa sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister for sixth time

Ms. J Jayalalithaa has sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for record sixth time after winning 2016 state assembly election with absolute majority. State Governor Dr.K. Rosaiah administered the oath of office and secrecy to her at ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2016 Results

Ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) Party under the leadership of Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha has emerged victorious in the 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election. AIADMK Party emerged victorious by winning 134 seats (38.4% votes) out of 234 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016