M Karunanidhi

As Vijay takes political plunge with mega rally in Tamil Nadu, can he fill the vacuum left by Jayalalithaa, Karunanidhi?

October 27, 2024 12:43 pm

The actor turned politician is set to formally launch his political party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, at a public event in Vikravandi. The launch is expected to see three lakh supporters in attendance

Ceremonial Rs 100 coin issued on Karunanidhi’s birth centenary: How commemorative coins serve as publicity tools

July 13, 2024 2:42 pm

After issuing its first commemorative coin series in 1964, in honour of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru after his passing, ceremonial coins have continued to be issued for various reasons — sometimes for mass circulation, while at other times as uncirculated collectors’ items.

Sonia, Priyanka, Mehbooba in attendance as DMK conference sounds clarion call for women’s empowerment, unity against BJP

October 15, 2023 11:18 pm

Beginning her address by commemorating the legacy of the late M Karunanidhi, former Tamil Nadu CM and DMK stalwart, Sonia said he was ahead of his time as a “champion of gender equality”. She also commended the efforts of the Stalin-led DMK government in advancing women’s rights in the state.

Amid NEET debate, TN CM Stalin calls for moving education to State List

August 15, 2023 8:00 pm

Stalin’s speech focused on education, employment, and welfare initiatives, and it also reiterated the DMK government’s promise to work towards the upliftment and empowerment of the people of Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to invite President Murmu for launching multi-specialty hospital in memory of Karunanidhi

April 26, 2023 2:30 pm

The 1000-bedded hospital on the campus of the King Institute of Preventive Medicine, Guindy was constructed to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of former Tamil Nadu CM and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.

New stand at MA Chidambaram Stadium to be named after former TN chief minister M Karunanidhi

March 10, 2023 7:08 am

To be thrown open to the spectators for the third ODI against Australia on March 22; New-look Anna Pavilion will house a state-of-the-art indoor training facility.

Karunanidhi: The power of the pen and its wielder

February 06, 2023 12:52 pm

The late M G Ramachandran, or MGR, a former chief minister and matinee idol who founded the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), is often compared to Karunanidhi in the context of politics.

‘If you build it, I will break it’: Ruckus at public hearing on Tamil Nadu pen memorial in sea

February 01, 2023 2:11 pm

The Rs 80-crore project, titled 'Muthamizh Arignar Dr. Kalaignar Pen Monument', was proposed by Chief Minister M K Stalin government to honour Karunanidhi's contributions to literature.

Karunanidhi's vision leads me to success, says Stalin

August 30, 2022 7:00 am

On his Twitter handle, Stalin said he has completed four years in office as DMK chief and has stepped into the fifth year of helming the party. On 28 August 2018, Stalin was elected unopposed as DMK president.

Karunanidhi death anniversary: M K Stalin leads rally in Chennai

August 08, 2022 6:42 am

M K Stalin along with senior leaders Duraimurugan, and others participated in the march and paid floral tributes to the newly inaugurated statue and the memorial in Marina Beach.

M Karunanidhi's Son MK Stalin Elected DMK Working President

June 22, 2020 7:15 pm

Karunanidhi Pays Floral Tribute To DMK Founder CN Annadurai

June 03, 2016 2:22 pm