 | Athikadavu project launch delayed due to water shortage: S MuthusamyThe inauguration of Athikadavu - Avinashi project has been delayed due to water shortage, Housing and urban development minister S Muthusamy said on Friday. |
 | Ministers inaugurate projects worth Rs 11 crore in CoimbatoreThey also handed over assistance worth Rs 32.12 crore to 703 beneficiaries and inspected the smart city project works. |
 | Tasmac plans to reduce timing of outlets by two hoursMinister for Prohibition and Excise Department S Muthusamy said discussions are taking place on the matter and the department has sought district-wise opinion in this regard. |
 | Tasmac computerisation in Tamil Nadu to be over in 2 monthsAll irregularities regarding administration of Tasmac have been set right, he said. “Currently, no illegal bar functions anywhere in the state. |
 | Booze price hike not related to Rs 1,000 scheme: TN MinisterMiinister for Prohibition and Excise S Muthusamy on Wednesday said the recent hike in prices of imported liquor is not linked to the launch of Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam. |
 | Booze to be capped with advice for ‘new drinkers’: Tamil Nadu ministerApart from counselling new faces at Tasmac outlets, plans are also afoot to discourage elderly from drinking |
 | TN Excise Minister takes U-turn, says no change in Tasmac timingsDuring a press conference on Wednesday, the minister told media persons, “Some people have taken only the positive part from my recent interview and comment. |
 | Tasmac outlets may open early to cater to demand in TNThe minister also said, “The government’s objective is not to increase liquor sale, but it is also important to prevent illegal sale of liquor in black market. |
 | Heavy rain uproots trees in Nilgiris; landslip in ValparaiBecause of the rain, Collector Kranthi Kumar Pati declared holiday for schools and colleges in Valparai. |
 | Liquor in 90 ml tetra packs likely in five months in TNMuthusamy said, “Many a times, liquor bottles are are thrown in farmlands, which affects farmers. Bottles are also dumped along the roadside. |
| Tasmac may sell liquor in tetra packs: Minister S MuthusamyExplaining the reason, the minister said, “Bottles get broken and damaged sometimes. This can be avoided if tetra packs are introduced. |
 | ‘Plan on to exempt 8-house units from completion certificate’The minister said this during the Real Estate Infrastructure Summit and Awards function held in Chennai on Friday. |
 | ‘Tasmac staff charging more than MRP will be suspended, transferred’Action is being taken to transfer and suspend the employees selling liquor at extra cost and they are also penalised.” |
 | Safety of Tasmac employees is our priority, says TN excise minister S MuthusamyWe called for a meeting of union functionaries and heard their grievances. Safety is a major concern and it will be given priority.” |
 | Will be good if Tasmac income goes down in state, says TN excise ministerSpeaking to reporters, Muthusamy said, “The chief minister is taking all steps to eradicate illicit liquor. |
| No Tasmac collects extra Rs 10 per bottle: TN excise minister“There have been several complaints regarding the sale of liquor in Tasmac shops. Many of the allegations are fictitious. |
 | Senthil Balaji arrest: TN government condemns Governor Ravi for returning file on portfolio reallocationChief Minister M K Stalin, earlier in the day, recommended to the Governor to reallocate the portfolios of electricity and prohibition, held by Balaji, to Ministers Thangam Thennarasu and S Muthusamy. |
 | Farmers protesting LBP canal work end hunger strike after minister’s assuranceSpeaking to reporters after the talks, Muthusamy said, The farmers have put forward some demands, and they will be placed before the chief minister. |
 | Give up fasting, come for talks, Minister S Muthusamy tells farmersMuthusamy stoutly denied the allegation of a section of farmers, who are in support of the project, that he was responsible for the delay in project work. |
