Union government clearing archaeological excavations, a win through DMK's persistent efforts: T.N. CM Stalin
The Hindu
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin celebrates the Union government's approval for archaeological excavations, crediting DMK's persistent advocacy for the win.
The Union government clearing archaeological excavations in eight sites in Tamil Nadu was a win through DMK's persistent efforts, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said on Tuesday (March 17, 2026).
"Relentless pressure. Repeated letters. And finally, approval. After months of delay, the Union Government has cleared archaeological excavations at 8 sites including #Keeladi. This is a win earned through DMK’s persistent efforts," Mr. Stalin said in a social media post.
Sharing a news report published in The Hindu on the clearance received for excavations, Mr. Stalin said: "But we are not done. The Union BJP Government is still sitting on the Keeladi excavation report. We will not stop until that too is out."
ECI orders immediate transfer of officials in Kerala for April Assembly polls, restricting their involvement in election-related tasks.
South Western Railway introduces special express trains for Ugadi festival to manage increased passenger demand and ease travel congestion.
Udupi's Sri Lakshmi Express bus service halts after owner’s death, disrupting travel for hundreds, including students during II PUC exams.
Madras High Court defers ruling on tender disputes for live webcasting in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026, affecting surveillance companies.
Hyderabad's LPG crisis forces kitchens to switch to firewood, raising environmental, health, and fire safety concerns amid rising costs.
Congress urges Election Commission to reconsider Puducherry Assembly election date, citing potential campaigning challenges and Assembly tenure concerns.
Shorts News:JD Vance backs Trump’s handling of Iran war amid speculation of rift
The Clamorous reed warbler is as loud as they come, but in the urban environment, it is outshouted. Weed clearing in urban habitats brings down its home, the bulrushes. Bulrushes in wetlands are not encroachments, but ‘legal homes’ to birds in the crake and rail family and warblers, so government line agencies ought to tread on them thoughtfully
Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests a dental student for alleged connections to an ISIS online module, probing extremist recruitment activities.
Rajinikanth refutes TVK leader's claims about DMK threats preventing his political entry, expressing gratitude to supportive political figures.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin celebrates the Union government's approval for archaeological excavations, crediting DMK's persistent advocacy for the win.
Dilip Ghosh will contest Kharagpur Sadar in the 2026 West Bengal polls, aiming for increased BJP votes.
A hotel fire in Pahalgam leads to one death from a reversing fire tender; multiple LPG blasts hinder firefighting efforts.