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Rapped by Supreme Court in TASMAC case, ED only has itself to blame

May 28, 2025 2:54 pm

Given that the Tamil Nadu Police has been investigating the alleged liquor scam since 2017, the ED’s abrupt intervention and mass seizures not only undermine the federal structure but also derail the ongoing investigation

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TASMAC corruption case: As Supreme Court frowns at ED, the allegations against Tamil Nadu's liquor retailer

May 23, 2025 9:30 am

TASMAC is a state monopoly that operates about 7,000 liquor outlets in Tamil Nadu. The ED is investigating alleged financial irregularities in its functioning. Additional Solicitor General S V Raju told the SC that there had been a fraud of Rs 1,000 crore involving politicians.

The petitioners -- the Tamil Nadu government and TASMAC -- said the matter also involved questions of seizure of electronic devices, and, therefore, the Supreme Court must deal with it in the light of the privacy judgment.

‘Let it be decided there’: Supreme Court on Tamil Nadu’s plea to transfer TASMAC-ED case from Madras High Court

April 09, 2025 4:07 am

Following the Supreme Court decision, the Tamil Nadu Government and TASMAC withdrew their pleas.

Police used sexual assault case to seize journalists' phones, says Madras High Court, slamming ‘assault on press’

Days after TASMAC raids, High Court pauses ED action, asks: ‘Is it not alarming to not allow staff to leave?’

March 20, 2025 2:36 pm

Division Bench issued oral directive after TASMAC alleged that its employees, including women, were detained for 60 hours for questioning.

Tamil Nadu: State-run TASMAC outlets sold liquor worth Rs 468 crore on Deepavali weekend

November 13, 2023 10:22 pm

Opposition parties including the Pattali Makkal Katchi and the BJP have been urging the government to implement total prohibition in the state.

TN: Team engaged in doorstep education sacked after video shows member in official t-shirt buying liquor

December 22, 2021 11:27 am

🔴 The Illam Thedi Kalvi Scheme was launched as schools remained closed for a long period owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Liquor outlets in Tamil Nadu to revert to pre-Covid timings

December 03, 2021 5:42 pm

TASMAC's retail liquor outlets and bars attached to it will now function from 12 noon to 10 pm.

Tamil Nadu: Vaccination mandatory to buy liquor from TASMAC shops

November 29, 2021 2:05 pm

State Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Sunday said a circular would be issued to all the district collectors to strictly monitor the directions of the government.

Two doses of COVID vaccine mandatory to buy liquor in Nilgiris district

September 03, 2021 10:41 am

Aadhaar cards are also required to be submitted along with the vaccination certificates to purchase liquor at the TASMAC outlets.

Tamil Nadu: Prices of imported liquors go up at Tasmac outlets

September 01, 2021 1:22 pm

J & B Rare Whisky, Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky, Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky and Baileys Irish Crème Liquor are some of the brands whose prices have been increased.

Among dead in Vijay rally stampede, young mother, couple set to marry

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A rally by actor-politician Vijay in Velusamypuram ended tragically with 40 deaths in a stampede. Non-political workers gathered to see the superstar, but exhaustion, heat, and poor planning caused chaos. People collapsed, ambulances couldn't reach, and police presence was inadequate. Vijay's team ignored instructions, and the narrow roads and insufficient crowd control added to the tragedy.

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