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  GST impacts fiscal autonomy of Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa tells PM Modi

  National | June 14, 2016 17:54 IST

  Jayalalithaa today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latter’s official residence, 7, RCR in New Delhi and expressed concerns about the legislation that aims to replace a slew of central and state levies by bringing the country under a unified t

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  DA case: SC reserves verdict on Karnataka govt’s plea challenging Jayalalithaa's acquittal

  National | June 07, 2016 17:49 IST

  The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the Karnataka government's appeal challenging acquittal of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and three others in a corruption case even as Karnataka sought attachment of assets of the six comp

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  Having disproportionate assets not a crime unless source of wealth is illegal: SC

  India | June 02, 2016 11:53 IST

  The Supreme Court on Wednesday said disproportionate assets per se is not a crime unless it is proved that such wealth was acquired through illicit means.

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  Ensure NEET is never forced on Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa writes to PM Modi

  National | May 25, 2016 13:57 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has asked the Centre to ensure that the common entrance exam NEET for MBBS and dental courses is "not forced" on it even in the future as its implementation would "nullify" certain policy initiatives and socio

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  Thank you for attending, but seating as per protocol: Jayalalithaa tells Stalin

  National | May 24, 2016 18:19 IST

  Chennai: Expressing her happiness at DMK treasurer M.K.Stalin attending her swearing-in ceremony and thanking him, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa said the seating was per protocol and there was no intent to show disrespect to

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  Jayalalithaa swings into action on Day 1 as CM, orders free power, loan waiver

  National | May 23, 2016 17:43 IST

  Chennai: Minutes after she was sworn in, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today ordered a slew of measures aimed at fulfilling her electoral promises including waiving crop loans of farmers and free units of electricity

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  Jayalalithaa to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM today for 2nd consecutive term

  National | May 23, 2016 7:50 IST

  AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today. This is the fourth time that she will become the Chief Minister.

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  Jayalalitha to be sworn in as CM on May 23

  National | May 21, 2016 23:44 IST

  Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah today invited Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to form the government after she apprised him of her election as leader of AIADMK Legislature Party. She will be sworn in Chief

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  Tamil Nadu verdict historic, marks end of DMK's family rule: Jayalalithaa

  National | May 19, 2016 14:36 IST

  Claiming victory as trends gave her party a clear majority in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, AIADMK supremo and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today termed the people's verdict as historic as against the "family rule" of DMK.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa bucks trend of last 30 years, returns to power for second consecutive term

  National | May 19, 2016 12:32 IST

  Fighting heavy odds, J Jayalalithaa proved her detractors wrong again with her grit and determination as she steered AIADMK to power for a second consecutive term, bucking the tradition since 1989 when no party has retained power in Tamil Nadu.

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  Assembly Polls 2016: BJP creates history in Assam; Left takes Kerala; Jaya, Mamata retain power

  National | May 19, 2016 20:09 IST

  New Delhi: The counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry begun today at 8 am. All arrangements are in place for smooth conduct of the counting.

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  Jayalalitha defends shower of freebies, says AIADMK is 'pro-poor'

  National | May 08, 2016 23:26 IST

  AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa today said freebies are intended to "uplift" the disadvanted, as her party is "pro-poor".

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  Jayalalithaa has assets worth Rs 113.73 cr, down by Rs 3 crore from 2015

  National | April 26, 2016 7:46 IST

  AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has declared assets worth Rs 113.73 crore, Rs 3.40 crore less than what she had declared last year.

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  Let Centre take a call on TN govt's move to free Rajiv Gandhi's killers: Rahul

  National | March 03, 2016 14:02 IST

  New Delhi: Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi today said that it is for the Central government to decide on Tamil Nadu government's move to free the seven assassins of former prime minister and his father

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  Over 1,000 people tattoo J. Jayalalithaa's picture, name

  National | February 24, 2016 16:36 IST

  Chennai: Over 1,000 people tattooed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's picture and name on their forearms to mark the 68th birth anniversary of the AIADMK supremo.The event was organised by Velachery MLA M K

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  Jayalalithaa sacks cabinet minister BV Ramana over private photos on social media

  National | February 21, 2016 10:56 IST

  Chennai:Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa on Saturday dismissed Milk and Dairy Development Minister BV Ramanaa from her cabinet and also dismissed him from his party post.Accordinh to reports, two days after private photos of Tamil

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  Karunanidhi appears in court in defamation case filed by Jayalalithaa govt

  National | January 18, 2016 13:53 IST

  Chennai: A sessions court today adjourned till March 10 hearing in the defamation case filed against DMK Chief M Karunanidhi by Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. The 92-year-old wheelchair-bound DMK leader appeared before the court.Principal Sessions Judge N

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  Jayalalithaa writes to PM, seeks ordinance to allow Jallikattu

  National | January 13, 2016 7:30 IST

  Tamil Nadu: In an apparent last-ditch effort to get the nod for conducting Jallikattu after the Supreme Court stayed a Central notification, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promulgate an

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  Nitish Kumar sends Rs 5 crore for Tamil Nadu flood victims

  National | December 03, 2015 16:53 IST

  Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today sent Rs five crore to Tamil Nadu for relief and rehabilitation work in the southern state battered by incessant rains.Kumar sent a cheque of Rs five crore to

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  Jayalalithaa announces Rs 500 crore for relief, rehabilitation

  National | November 16, 2015 20:04 IST

  Chennai: With Tamil Nadu hit by monsoon fury causing flood and inundation, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today announced allocation of Rs 500 crore towards relief and rehabilitation.The Army's help has been sought to rescue stranded