TAMIL NADU
DECEMBER 30, 1998
Karunanidhi accuses Centre of 'double standards'
Madras court dismisses Jayalalitha's petition
Chidambaram forced CBI to file case against Jayalalitha, says Swamy
DECEMBER 29
Former chief minister Jayalalitha goes on trial
Former TMC minister denies witch-hunt against Jaya
Petroleum Minister V K Ramamurthy offers to step down
AIADMK steps up attack on DMK
DECEMBER 25
AIADMK to counter TMC's petition to President on special courts
DECEMBER 24
Jaya scoffs at government's claims on nabbing Veerappan
Sterlite to reopen Tuticorin plant for 2 months
DECEMBER 23
DMK plans stir against attempt to protect Jayalalitha
Corruption case against TN ex-minister kicks off
7 AIADMK leaders take on Karunanidhi and Moopanar for criticising Jaya
TN beefs up STF to nail Veerappan
Lay off linking Jaya cases with BJP, Karunanidhi warned
PMO's views on special courts turns DMK against BJP
DECEMBER 22
Special judge dismisses Jaya's petition, initiates trial in Kodaikanal hotel case
Veerappan strikes again, loots police station this time
TMC flays PMO for calling Jaya's corruption cases a 'witch-hunt'
DECEMBER 20
Rajnikanth gets down to politicking again
DECEMBER 19
Centre tells SC it has power to transfer to Jaya's corruption cases
Six accused in Pudukkottai incident surrenders
DECEMBER 18
Jayalalitha claims Karunanidhi gunning for Muslims
Kumaratunga may question PM on LTTE activities in India
DECEMBER 17
Tamil actor put through DNA test in paternity case
DECEMBER 16
DMK didn't stall Coimbatore blast probe: police
DMK is not anti-Muslim, says Karunanidhi
DECEMBER 15
Jaya trying to do a balancing act
DECEMBER 13
Moopanar seeks assurance from Centre to abide by SC ruling in Ayodhya case
Jaya lobbying for Raghavan to be next CBI chief
DECEMBER 12
Jaya accuses BJP of using 'divide and rule' policy
DECEMBER 11
'A neutral mediator for Kashmir is the best thing so that a solution can be found'
DECEMBER 10
Jaya says she is with Vajpayee, despite support for opposition strike
Jaya urges BJP not to contest deputy speaker's post
Jaya knocks on 10, Janpath's door by dissolving front
DECEMBER 9
BJP's TN unit says Jaya's decision to back opposition bandh is 'unique'
DECEMBER 8
TN allies shell-shocked as Vajpayee ignores them in cabinet expansion
DECEMBER 6
Jaya congratulates Sonia, asks PM to introduce women's quota bill
7500 taken into custody in TN, on eve of Babri Masjid demolition anniversary
DECEMBER 4
'As for the TMC supporting a government in which the AIADMK is a part, our support is only to the
Congress leadership'
DECEMBER 3
Muslim front activists arrested in Madras on eve of Babri Masjid anniversary
69 TN Dalits held for attack on policemen
Fresh from poll victory, Sonia plans a foray into TN
Comments about Kanchi sankaracharya incense people
DECEMBER 2
PMK reiterates unconditional support to Vajpayee
Jaya denies holding Vajpayee government to ransom
DECEMBER 1
Central government need not resign, says Karunanidhi
NOVEMBER 28
Supreme Court okaying Jayalalitha's trial leaves AIADMK shell-shocked
AIADMK leader rules out destabilising Vajpayee government
Police not to blame for Coimbatore violence: inquiry
'The injuries may heal, but the scar will remain'
NOVEMBER 27
Language of gods sparks off divine debate in TN assembly
SC okays Jaya's trial by special courts
NOVEMBER 26
State to decide on Sterlite closure after HC's final order
Veerappan injured in encounter with STF
Karunanidhi tilts at Kanchi seers, imbues railway function with controversy
NOVEMBER 21
Jaya will lead rally on December 9 to protest Dalit woman's death
NOVEMBER 20
Jaya gives Fatima Bi Rs 100,000, makes her AP AIADMK women's wing chief
NOVEMBER 18
Landslides paralyse Trivandrum-Nagercoil rail link
NOVEMBER 17
Karunanidhi threatens to sue Jaya for 'defamatory' statement
Government makes Tamil compulsory from nursery to 8th standard
NOVEMBER 13
Rangarajan refutes Jaya's criticism of PM over Cauvery accord
NOVEMBER 12
Kumaratunga's comment on Tamils' origin raises hackles
NOVEMBER 11
'The entire wealth of the country should be shared equally with the Dalits'
NOVEMBER 10
Jaya and her coded messages
Stalemate over TN power projects as Centre dithers
DMK leader killed in Sivaganga
49 killed in TN downpour
NOVEMBER 8
Jaya renews demand to dismiss Karunanidhi
No viable alternative to BJP government, says Moopanar
Temple row comes to the fore in south TN
NOVEMBER 7
Nuclear safety research institute to be set up at Kalpakkam
NCW recommends action against TN cops in Chitra rape case
NOVEMBER 6
India revives Kudankulam atomic power project
Veerappan's aide surrenders
A R Rehman, Tamil cine artistes given security cover following threats
NOVEMBER 5
High court verdict puts AIADMK on the defensive
Jaya's lawyers will decide on next move after getting judgment copy
NOVEMBER 4
Madras high court upholds appointment of special judges to try Jaya
Dalits from TN to stage demo outside Parliament on Dec 6
NOVEMBER 3
Rama, Ravana battle again
LTTE still active in TN, police superintendent contends before ban tribunal
NOVEMBER 1
CID rules out sexual assault by police on Chitra
OCTOBER 31
Karunanidhi promises third front in November
The gods want archanas in Tamil, says Moopanar
Prime accused in RSS HQ blast case gets bail
OCTOBER 30
Karunadhi meets PM to plead for central assistance
Karunanidhi's ode to Ravana has political significance
OCTOBER 29
Congress joins AIADMK in seeking TN govt dismissal
Tamil Nadu sets up village panels to end caste clashes
Security beefed up in Madurai for Thevar Jayanthi
OCTOBER 28
Caste-based politics to the fore
OCTOBER 27
TN all-party meet recommends ban on rallies by casteist bodies
Former Tamil Nadu EC blasts anti-casteism move
OCTOBER 24
Jaya goes hammer and tongs at HRD minister
TN mulls barring ex-civil servants from caste-based organisations
OCTOBER 23
TN backward classes plan front to oppose Dalit militancy
Opposition blames Karunanidhi for caste clashes
OCTOBER 17
SC admits petition against Madani's detention
OCTOBER 16
Karunanidhi scoffs at Jaya's charge of not visiting riot-hit areas
OCTOBER 15
Ramadoss asks Jayalalitha to adopt "healthy tactics"
PMK slides towards the BJP
Jaya's plea to re-evaluate seized jewellery rejected
Tamil film industry takes weekly to Press Council
Human bomb targeting Advani in Coimbatore arrested
OCTOBER 14 Karunanidhi sees political realignment after assembly polls
PMK threatens to quit government
TN bans casteist posters and graffiti
Jaya got what she wanted -- and more -- in Delhi
OCTOBER 13 SIT nabs 7 Coimbatore blasts accused in AP
OCTOBER 11
State jumps up to third spot in industrial growth
Jaya keeps her options open
Special court to try caste clash cases
OCTOBER 10
Caste war bringing Dalits, most backwards together
Clashes were planned, says Dalit leader Krishnaswamy
OCTOBER 9
Talks on Cabinet expansion inconclusive: Jaya
OCTOBER 8
A humbler Jayalalitha embarks on Delhi visit
Jaya now turns her attention to Taliban presence in Kashmir
OCTOBER 7
Violence returns to TN district
OCTOBER 6
AIADMK hopes to make most of BJP's woes
Sex scandal rocks another educational institution in TN
Jaya supports BJP's demand for debate on Article 356
CRPF, RAF deployment brings back peace in TN district
OCTOBER 4
No compromise on deleting Article 356, says Karunanidhi
MDMK set to join Vajpayee's ministry
OCTOBER 1
Mahatma's memorial in Madras runs to seed
SEPTEMBER 29
Madani, Basha figure in Coimbatore blasts chargesheet
SEPTEMBER 27
Mid-term polls after December, says Jaya
SEPTEMBER 26
SC drives Karunanidhi fete indoors
SEPTEMBER 25
Jayalalitha re-elected AIADMK supremo
PMK snubs Jaya, backs Rabri's dismissal unconditionally
Jaya repeats demand for dismissing Karunanidhi government
SEPTEMBER 24
Jaya demands Article 356 for TN, but rules out withdrawal of support
SEPTEMBER 22
DMK hints at supporting Congress
Karunanidhi sings different tune on supporting Congress
Jayalalitha demands TN minister's head
HC reserves orders on Jaya's petition
SEPTEMBER 20
BJP is now the centre of gravity in Tamil politics
SEPTEMBER 19
'I want hundred per cent
polling, only then will we be able to form a good government'
SEPTEMBER 18
Jaya will comment on DMK's support to BJP when it happens
Vajpayee will use cabinet expansion to reassure Tamil allies
SEPTEMBER 17
Jaya hits out at Advani, 'recalcitrant' allies
Advani promises not to misuse Article 356
SEPTEMBER 16
Panel to study inclusion of languages in Schedule 8 soon, says PM
SEPTEMBER 15
One groom, three brides
Moopanar slams door in Sonia's face
SEPTEMBER 11
PMK urges PM to call coordination committee meet Karunanidhi rules out support to Vajpayee government
Karunanidhi rejects BJP's demand for CBI probe into Coimbatore blasts
Inter-community clash breaks out in TN village
SEPTEMBER 10
Congress stand sparked Jaya volte face
Order CBI probe into Coimbatore blasts or face dismissal, BJP state unit tells CM
SEPTEMBER 9
Jaya pulls back, but BJP rallies forth
SEPTEMBER 8
Jaya accuses media of negative projection
Tigers cast a shadow over MDMK's Madras rally
Army C-o-S rebuts DGP's claim on ISI hand in Coimbatore blasts
SEPTEMBER 5
TN gears up for plethora of rallies
SEPTEMBER 4
Jaya's ex-aide Natarajan tries to take the tough route to power
SEPTEMBER 2
AIADMK ministers send legal notice to Tamil daily
HC stays proceedings against health minister
SEPTEMBER 1
Cracks in AIADMK front exposed
MDMK favours unconditional support
DMK, TMC may part ways
AUGUST 30
'I can tell you with authority that this government will last and there
won't be any problem'
PMK will continue support even if AIADMK pulls out
AUGUST 29
PIL filed against DMK's logo at Anna Memorial
Jaya to skip town during MDMK's Madras rally despite PM, Advani's presence
BJP seems keen on bailing out Jaya
AUGUST 28
Karunanidhi says MDMA probe against him will bring out many facts
Question of continued support still under review: Jaya
DMK is tired of waiting
AUGUST 26
TN Islamic terrorists' bizarre designs baffle intelligence officials
AUGUST 25
Toll in hooch tragedy reaches 45
BJP admits to 'inadvertently' including Karunanidhi's name in Jain panel ATR
AUGUST 23
SC order adds to Jaya's woes
TN people tired of Jaya-BJP squabbles
Swamy tells Mahajan to go ahead and sue Jaya for defamation
AUGUST 22
Jaya lands Vajpayee another shiner
SC orders Jaya's trial in land deal scam case
Karunanidhi asks UF to decide on backing Vajpayee government
UF reels from Karunanidhi's KO
AUGUST 20
Jaya's emissary writes back to the PM, suggests 'closing the entire matter'
AUGUST 19
Karunanidhi charges Jayalalitha with destabilising Vajpayee's government
TMC asks DMK not to treat it as bonded labour
AUGUST 18
TMC will support Congress's big to form government, says P Chidambaram
Karunanidhi is irked by Chidambaram's comments on Cauvery dispute
AUGUST 15
George meets Jaya for second time in three days
AUGUST 14
19 killed in train-bus smash near Karur
Jayalalitha puts decision on hold
BJP looks ahead, at life without Jaya
AUGUST 13
SC refers Cauvery scheme to Constitution Bench
Jayalalitha refuses to be wooed by PM's emissaries
AUGUST 12
Vajpayee govt notifies new Cauvery scheme
Vajpayee doesn't belong to Poes Garden: Karunanidhi
AUGUST 11
Talks take Cauvery another step closer to finish
Rowing back in time on Cauvery...
AUGUST 9
Quiet can the Cauvery flow now
Women lawyers in Madras divided over sexual harassment charges
MDMA may prove to be a blessing in disguise for Karunanidhi
AUGUST 8
Cauvery finally breaks through dam of opposing views
It is a victory of the people: Karunanidhi
AUGUST 6
Jaya demands FIR, chargesheet against Karunanidhi over Jain's 'indictment'
AUGUST 5
Karunanidhi to attend PM's Cauvery meet despite criticism
AUGUST 4
TN all-party meeting authorises Karunanidhi to represent state at Cauvery meet
Karunanidhi accuses Centre of succumbing to 'mindless pressure' on ATR
AUGUST 2
Karunanidhi warns of dire consquence if he's sacked
Jaya calls for Karunanidhi's resignation, yet again
JULY 30
Private touch at public spots -- it's good for health, discovers Tamil Nadu
JULY 29
Power tariff hike sparks all-round criticism
JULY 24
Six kg uranium seized from duo in Madras
JULY 23
Jaya tells Centre not to wait till Aug 12 for notifying Cauvery award
JULY 21
SC gives Centre till Aug 12 to sort out Cauvery dispute
Tamil MPs walk out of Lok Sabha over Cauvery for the second day
PM will meet CMs to narrow down differences
TN will wait till Aug 12 before deciding on action
AIADMK will not force 'disastrous consequences' for the time-being
JULY 21
Karnataka, TN leaders sandwich PM over Cauvery
JULY 18
AIADMK-MDMK parting of ways seems final
JULY 17
Karunanidhi, Jaya and allies call on PM to notify Cauvery award
JULY 15
New PCC chief's choice could create more problems for Congress
High court to hear Jaya's petition afresh
JULY 14
Karunanidhi appeals to MPs to pressurise Centre over Cauvery
'I expect early elections to the Lok Sabha, and it is my duty to prepare the state unit for the same'
JULY 10
Police to probe complaint against minister's brother
JULY 9
Tamil Nadu to consider suggestions on anti-terrorism bill
Tension in village as Dalits are kept out of car festival
Jaya charges DMK with attacks on party cadres
JULY 8
Open season: Jaya has no plans to meet PM
Jayalalitha's is a tactical retreat, not total surrender
JULY 7
DMK resorting to goondaism, says Nedunchezhiyan
Madras HC rejects caste bars on pulling temple cars
JULY 5
Jaya blows cold, BJP gets a breather
JULY 3
Jaya, Sonia talk may have influenced AIADMK's plans
Jaya's MPs will boycott Parliament
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