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Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy during a meeting in New Delhi on Saturday. —PTI

V Narayanasamy urges Centre to accept Puducherry’s demand for statehood

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16 Jun 2019 1:46 AM

The government and private hospitals have been asked to notify the cases of Acute Encephalitis syndrome cases to the IDSP. (Photo: Pixabay | Representational)

Puducherry govt geared up to tackle Nipah: Health official

A 50-year-old man hailing from Cuddalore district has been admitted to state-run JIPMER with symptoms of fever and encephalitis.

12 Jun 2019 1:35 PM

He was elected from Nellithope assembly constituency and served from May 26, 1996, to March 18, 2000, and also was the leader of the opposition from May 2001 to March 2006. (Photo: ANI)

DMK leader, former Puducherry CM R V Janakiraman passes away

Janakiraman was undergoing treatment at a private hospital for age-related ailments. However, his condition continued to remain critical.

10 Jun 2019 10:36 AM

Narayanasamy said there were instances of the government taking up its decisions with the Union Home Ministry to write off loans due from farmers, among others, after the Lt Governor took a "negative" stand. (Photo: File)

'I have no personal animosity with Lt Governor Kiran Bedi,' says Narayanasamy

Narayanasamy said they should prepare for another round of protest against Bedi to bring to focus her attitude of 'putting obstacles'.

07 Jun 2019 7:49 PM

Kiran Bedi

Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi displays her impressive scorecard

She said she took "all possible measures of financial prudence to save Puducherry from falling in a debt trap".

02 May 2019 6:39 AM

Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy (Image: File)

Congress-led govt at Centre 'absolutely necessary': Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy

We should dislodge the Narendra Modi headed government and ensure that a Cong led govt under leadership of Rahul Gandhi, Pondy CM said.

16 Apr 2019 7:33 PM

Leaders of the DMK and other secular progressive alliance partners accompanied the Chief Minister during his campaign within the town limits. (Image: File)

Pondy CM rejects AINRC's charge over implementation of welfare schemes

Narayanasamy claimed that his government had extended the benefit of old age pension scheme to 10,000 more applicants.

10 Apr 2019 1:48 PM

CM alleged Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi was also impeding development and implementation of welfare schemes. (Image: File)

Congress government at centre will help Puducherry

The chief minister claimed the Centre had reduced grants to Puducherry to 24 per cent while full-fledged state were getting 46 per cent.

09 Apr 2019 7:52 PM

Congress assures statehood of Puducherry Union Territory

The political parties finds statehood for Puducherry as the only option for the government elected by people to function independently.

03 Apr 2019 5:44 AM

Nanjil Sampath

Nanjil Sampath’s anti-Kiran tirade crosses campaign Rubicon

Nanjil Sampath's controversial remarks came just days after the DMK suspended Radha Ravi for his sexist comments against actor Nayantara.

29 Mar 2019 1:26 AM

Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy.

Puducherry CM violating model code, says AIADMK MLA Vaiyapuri Manikandan

The district administration also removed the banners and posters put up at public places following the announcement of the election.

13 Mar 2019 4:25 AM

He also urged the Election Commission to intervene and stop the fund share transferred from the Chief Minister’s relief fund until the completion of Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: ANI)

Puducherry CM extending freebies, violating model code: AIADMK

AIADMK alleged that Narayanasamy had been disbursing cash payments from CM's relief fund to his own party members.

12 Mar 2019 12:59 PM

Bedi also said that the Lt Governor's all official social media handles would be suspended. (Photo: File)

Vote 'without fear or favour' in 2019 Lok Sabha elections, appeals Kiran Bedi

Election to the lone parliamentary seat in Puducherry will be held on the second of the seven-phase poll on April 18.

11 Mar 2019 9:48 AM

Kiran Bedi

Include Pondy history in school curriculum

She felt that school children should possess full knowledge and history of the Union Territory.

23 Feb 2019 7:04 AM

Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal demands statehood for Puducherry, Delhi

Saying that the meeting was "not political", Mr Kejriwal said that Puducherry and Delhi would fight together for statehood.

19 Feb 2019 1:42 AM

Kiran Bedi

Kiran Bedi offends Twitterati after ‘racist’ crow-yoga tweet

The controversy started when Ms Bedi posted a picture of two crows sitting on a branch, with one crow extending its wing.

19 Feb 2019 1:13 AM

Lt Governor Kiran Bedi

Kiran Bedi offends Twitterati after ‘racist’ crow-yoga tweet

Lt. Governor said post was misread and had nothing to do with any person.

19 Feb 2019 1:03 AM

On Saturday, Bedi had written an open letter inviting the Chief Minister for a discussion in a public forum. (Photo: ANI)

Puducherry CM raises black flag at his residence to protest against Kiran Bedi

CM has been sitting on a dharna for the last five days demanding the Centre to recall Bedi and implement the helmet enforcement rule.

17 Feb 2019 12:36 PM

Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy and Lt Governor Kiran Bedi

Lt Governor Kiran Bedi invites Puducherry CM for open discussion

She apologised to the public for the inconvenience caused by road blocks and the drumbeats at night long in and around the Raj Nivas.

17 Feb 2019 2:17 AM

Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy

Puducherry CM’s protest against Kiran Bedi enters 3rd day

Dutt said, ''Kiran Bedi is deliberately creating trouble for the elected government and acting like a BJP agent''.

16 Feb 2019 3:08 AM

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