Jayalalithaa
Jayalalithaa Jayaram is an Indian politician and in present is the Chief Minister of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Before joining politics Jayalalithaa was a famous actress of Tamil and Telugu films.
Jayalalithaa Jayaram is an Indian politician and in present is the Chief Minister of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Before joining politics Jayalalithaa was a famous actress of Tamil and Telugu films. So, news of Jayalalithaa has kept featuring in leading media for a very long period of time. And this famous politician from the Tamil Nadu keep making her presence felt even on the national politics.
Before going any further let us have a brief look on the biography of Jayalalithaa. She belongs to a Tamil Iyenger family. She was born in 24 February 1948 at Melukote which is situated Mandya district of Karnataka. She had done her schooling in Bangalore and Chennai. She is working in the films for a very small age so latest news of Jayalalitha is very common.
She made a debut as lead actress in Kannada film Chinnada Gombe when she was only fifteen. Her debut movie in Tamil was Vennira Aadai. After that a flurry of films and awards followed. So news about Jayalalitha was always a routine affair.
She joined AIADMK in 1982. Since then she went from strength to strength and became first female chief minister of state in the year 1991. Presently she is serving her third term as a chief minister of Tamil Nadu and you can get latest news of Jayalalitha all the leading news media.
Chennai, May 23 (IANS) Opposing any disinvestment in integrated mining-cum-power generating Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd. (NLC), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday suggested to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the central government can buy back the shares held by public and go for delisting.
Chennai, May 21 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has reiterated that Katchatheevu, the fishing islet has to be retrieved back by India in an endeavour to provide a permanent solution to the problem of Indian fishermen.
Chennai, May 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to take steps to retrieve Katchatheevu and surrounding areas from Sri Lanka.
Chennai, May 17 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Friday urged the prime minister to order the implementation of the final award of Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal.
Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Two years after she stormed into Fort St.George, the seat of power in Tamil Nadu, with a massive victory, Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa has a mixed bag of results to show so far.
Chennai, May 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday announced the expansion of the Amma Canteen (budget canteen) scheme to nine other districts in the state while including more dishes in the menu of canteens here.
Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Tuesday announced her government's decision to install a mega statue of Tamil Thai (Mother Tamil) in Madurai at an outlay of Rs.100 crore.
Chennai, May 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalitaa Monday sent a tough message to PMK, warning that the government would not hesitate to ban political parties if they indulge in violence to the detriment of public safety.
Chennai, May 11 (IANS) PMK leader S. Ramadoss was released Saturday on bail after spending 12 days in the central jail in Tiruchirapalli, around 350 km from here.
New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Diesel prices have been hiked by one rupee two paisa per litre. This came into a effect from Friday night.
Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Friday demanded revoking of the latest diesel price hike and the powers of the oil marketing companies to determine the fuel price.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Australian batsman David Warner will lead the Delhi Daredevils against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Friday.
Chennai, May 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday requested the central government to release Rs.19,555 crore towards drought relief in the state and said the state government had done its part in finding resources.
Chennai, May 8 (IANS) Production and sale of gutka, pan masala and edible tobacco products has been banned in Tamil Nadu to prevent cancer, Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa announced in the assembly Wednesday.
Chennai, May 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Tuesday said paper major Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd (TNPL) will set up a multilayer double-coated board project at an outlay of Rs.1,200 crore in Tiruchirapalli district.
Chennai, May 6 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday said her government would upgrade 12,500 acre of barren land into cultivable farm land with adequate water facilities while announcing several schemes for ushering in a second green revolution in the state.
Chennai, May 6 (IANS) A 26-member British business delegation, led by Kenneth Clarke, cabinet minister and the prime minister's trade envoy, will visit Tamil Nadu this week to promote healthcare partnership with the state.
Chennai, May 3 (IANS) DMK president M. Karunanidhi Friday told PMK leaders -- especially the jailed S. Ramadoss -- to mind their language and requested Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa to release him on humanitarian grounds.
Chennai, May 3 (ANI): Former Union Minister and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday termed his arrest by the Chennai Police as an act of political vendetta by the AIADMK Government in Tamil Nadu.
Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Facing criticism for inciting caste violence in Tamil Nadu, PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss Wednesday demanded a probe into the April 25 incidents at Marakkanam near here, in which 20 people were injured.
Chennai, April 30 (IANS) PMK founder-leader S.Ramadoss was arrested Tuesday from Tamil Nadu's Villupuram district for defying police orders and holding protests.
Chennai, April 29 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday blamed the Vanniyar caste party PMK for April 25 violence at Marakkanam near here and said compensation will be paid to the victims.
Chennai, April 27 (IANS) The DMK Saturday said it would move the Supreme Court against AIADMK general secretary J. Jayalalithaa for allegedly providing false declarations while filing her nomination papers during the 2001 assembly polls.
Chennai, April 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Saturday told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the direct benefits transfer scheme infringes on the authority of state governments and makes them just bystanders.
It isn't only the Congress's myriad problems that raise questions about the government lasting till 2014. What is no less worrisome for the voters is that the ruling party's opponents are in an equally sorry state.
Chennai, April 25 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday termed the central government's "in principle" decision to change the method of induction of state service officers into the All India Services as "half-baked reforms" and asked for the step to be reconsidered.
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Tuesday made a series of announcements to strengthen the state police.
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Ruling out withdrawal of defamation cases filed against opposition leaders, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Tuesday said those who are in public life and heading parties should mind their tongue.
Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Legendary violin maestro Lalgudi Gopala Iyer Jayaraman passed away in a private hospital here Monday evening, a student of his said. He was 82.
Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday called for a third front at the national level as the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have both failed in their promises.
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Giving a boost to the water desalination industry, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Tuesday announced her government's plans to set up two mega desalination plants near here.
Chennai, April 15 (IANS) The DMK-backed Tamil Eelam Supporters Organisation (TESO) Monday decided to approach the supreme court to cancel the 1974 agreement between India and Sri Lanka and also declare the islet Katchatheevu as part of India.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A meeting to evolve a consensus over police reforms and public order called by Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Monday proved to be a low-key affair with several chief ministers staying away.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Congress chief ministers Monday welcomed the recommendations of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) for cvhanges in police set-ups while those from the opposition disagreed with it.
Chennai, April 15 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu assembly Monday passed a resolution urging the central government to name the newly-built second domestic terminal at the airport here after AIADMK founder and later chief minister M.G. Ramachandran (MGR).
Chennai, April 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday said the separation of crime investigation and law and order maintenance, as recommended by the Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), would be a cure worse than the disease.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Concerned over the delay in response from some states to the draft bill on the rights of people with disabilities, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Selja has shot off a letter setting a deadline for feedback on the legislation, which seeks to remove gaps in existing law.
Chennai, April 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Tuesday said that the central government was punishing the state for running the public distribution system (PDS) efficiently by slashing kerosene allotment to the state.
Chennai, April 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday said the state would host the World Chess Championship this November between reigning champion from India Viswanathan Anand and the challenger, Norway's Magnus Carlsen.
Chennai, April 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday said the state will host the World Chess Championship this November between reigning champion from India Viswanathan Anand and the challenger Norway's Magnus Carlsen.
Chennai, Apr 8 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram has criticised Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for not supporting the UPA government's efforts to pass a resolution in Parliament on the Sri Lankan Tamils issue.
Bangalore, Apr 7 (ANI): Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Vaiko has called for an independent international investigation into war crimes allegations agaisnt Sri Lanka and also demanded that the Tamils in Sri Lanka should be allowed a referendum to decide their fate.
Chennai, April 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Friday said the government will set up a sports fishing-cum-eco park at Chetpet lake here.
Colombo, April 4 (Xinhua-ANI): The Government of Sri Lanka has rejected efforts to block trade with Tamil Nadu and has insisted that economic relations should not be disrupted despite political tensions.
Colombo, April 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka has rejected moves to block trade with Tamil Nadu and has insisted that economic relations should not be disrupted despite political tensions, an official said Thursday.
Chennai, April 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday announced a slew of housing projects across the state including an integrated satellite township in Madurai and construction of multi-storied apartments near here using pre-fab technology.
Colombo, April 3 (IANS) Trade unions manning Sri Lanka's main port have threatened to block about $2 billion worth of imports and exports to the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, media reports said here Wednesday.
Beijing, Apr. 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Trade unions manning Sri Lanka's main port have threatened to block about 2 billion U.S. dollars' worth of imports and exports to the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu after tensions flared, local reports said here on Wednesday.
Chennai, Apr 2 (ANI): Actors and other representatives of the Tamil film industry began a day-long fast here on Tuesday demanding the rehabilitation of Sri Lankan Tamils and an international probe into the alleged war crimes.
Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) The Indian Premier League T20 tourney - synonymising cricket, cash, controversies and dollops of glamour - opens its sixth edition Tuesday with a cultural gala marrying the rhythm of American rap music with Bollywood dhamaka, but ironically at a iconic soccer venue where the likes of Lionel Messi have mesmerised tens of thousands of spectators in the past.
Chennai, April 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday announced plans for a multi-level parking lot in public-private-partnership (PPP) mode, elevated roadway and several other road and bridges project totalling an outlay of over Rs.1,000 crore.
Hyderabad, April 1 (IANS) With Sri Lankan players barred from playing Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in Chennai, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Kumar Sangakkara said the spirit of sports is not going to be curtailed by such pettiness.
Chennai, Mar. 30 (ANI): With Union Shipping Minister G.K. Vasan joining the chorus for boycott of Commonwealth meeting in Colombo over the Sri Lankan Tamils issue, Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V. Narayanasamy on Saturday said Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will take a final call on it after holding discussions with External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has said the UPA government rejects the Tamil Nadu assembly resolution calling upon it to treat Sri Lanka as an unfriendly state, impose economic sanctions on Colombo and ask the UN to pass a resolution calling for a referendum on an independent Eelam state.
New Delhi, Mar.29 (ANI): Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India Prasad Kariyawasam has expressed his anxiety and concern over a plethora of issues, including the safety of the Sri Lankan cricket players and other visitors in Tamil Nadu.
Chennai, March 28 (IANS) A parliamentary standing committee is constituted by the presiding officers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and not by the prime minister, and the chairman of such a committee is chosen on the basis of seniority, DMK leader T.R. Baalu said Thursday.
Colombo, March 28 (IANS) Sri Lanka's nationalist parties here Thursday appealed to the country's cricketers to boycott playing in India during the Indian Premier League (IPL) as tension simmered between Colombo and Chennai.
Chennai, Mar 28 (ANI): Music artists and singers staged a daylong fast here on Thursday to protest against the war crimes committed against Tamils by the Sri Lankan Government during the civil war, which came to an end in 2009.
The decision of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council to accede to the demand of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa not to field the Sri Lankan players in Chennai is fraught with danger, even if it is a carefully thought out political move by her or the centre.
Islamabad, Mar 28 (ANI): Former captain Arjuna Ranatunga has urged Sri Lankan players to reject the Indian Premier League (IPL) after they were barred from playing in Chennai following Tamil Nadu government's refusal to host them in their state.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 (IANS) The Kerala government Wednesday offered full support to the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) if the need arose to stage matches at Kochi for the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) that begins April 3.
Chennai, Mar. 27 (ANI): The Tamil Nadu State Assembly has adopted a resolution asking the Central Governmente to stop treating Sri Lanka as a friendly country.
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu assembly Wednesday urged India to introduce a resolution in the UN seeking a referendum in Sri Lanka to carve out a Tamil Eelam state.
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday introduced a resolution in the assembly calling for a referendum to carve out a Tamil Eelam state in Sri Lanka.
New Delhi, Mar. 26 (ANI): In the wake of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa firmly stating that no Sri Lankan cricketer will be allowed to play Indian Premier League matches in Chennai, the chairman of the IPL Governing Council, Rajeev Shukla, has said the safety of the Sri Lankan cricketers is paramount.
Chennai, March 26 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu assembly Tuesday halved to six months the suspension of six legislators of the main opposition DMDK for attacking a rebel member in the house last month.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The mixing of politics and sports is "very unfortunate", Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India Prasad Kariyawasam said Tuesday.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Governing Council of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Tuesday decided to keep Sri Lanka cricketers out of Chennai in view of the opposition from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa.
Chennai, March 26 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Tuesday said she would secure a permanent legal solution through the Supreme Court against attacks on Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy.
Chennai, March 26 (IANS) Tamil Nadu will permit IPL matches only if the organisers promise that no Sri Lankan players, umpires, officials or support staff will participate, Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday.
Chennai, March 26 (IANS) Tamil Nadu will permit IPL matches only if the organisers promise that no Sri Lankan players, umpires, officials or support staff will participate, Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday.
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh not only to ask for shifting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) from Colombo this November but also boycott the meet and the leaders' retreat.
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) Six members of Tamil Nadu's main opposition party DMDK were suspended Monday for one year for attacking a rebel member in the assembly last month, leading to a walk-out by major opposition parties in protest against the decision.
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday said the government headed by her has decided that GAIL India should drop its plans of laying the gas pipeline through farm lands, and instead lay it along the highways.
Chennai, March 22 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Friday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to declare The Cancer Institute here (popularly known as Adyar Cancer Institute) as a Centre of Excellence, according it national status.
Chennai, March 20 (IANS) Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday urged the Indian government to take a strong stand against Sri Lanka following fresh attacks by its navy on Tamil Nadu fishermen.
Chennai, March 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Tuesday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to amend the Finance Bill 2013.
Chennai, March 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalaltihaa Tuesday ridiculed DMK leader M. Karunanidhi for quitting the UPA, saying he should have done this in 2009 when the LTTE was crushed.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India Monday asked its envoy in Geneva to return for consultations on the US resolution on Sri Lanka as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa sought a tough stand against Colombo and DMK leader M. Karunanidhi demanded parliament seek an independent probe into the "genocide" of Tamils.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India Monday asked its envoy in Geneva to return for consultations on the US resolution on Sri Lanka as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa told New Delhi to take a tough stand against Colombo and the UPA tried to placate DMK leader M. Karunanidhi on the issue.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India Monday asked its envoy in Geneva to return for consultations on the US resolution on Sri Lanka as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa told New Delhi to take a tough stand against Colombo and the UPA tried to placate DMK leader M. Karunanidhi.
Chennai, March 18 (IANS) India should take a "strong stand" against Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) meet in Geneva, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa said Monday.
Chennai, March 18 (IANS) India should take a "strong stand" against Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) meet in Geneva, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa said Monday.
Chennai, Mar 18 (ANI): After DMK chief M. Karunanidhi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, too, has written to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, demanding that the government takes a strong stand against Sri Lanka at the United Nation's human rights body meet.
Chennai, March 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Friday gave names to seven tiger cubs at Vandaloor Zoo near here and also laid the foundation stone for several projects and inaugurated new buildings at the zoological park.
New Delhi/Colombo, March 14 (IANS) India Thursday told Sri Lanka to treat the 53 Indian fishermen arrested by its navy humanely and release them at the earliest.
New Delhi, Mar.14 (ANI): India has told Sri Lanka to free 53 Indian fishermen held captive after they moved into Sri Lankan waters from Tamil Nadu.
Chennai, March 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to step up efforts to secure the release of 53 Indian fishermen who were arrested by the Sri Lankan naval force.
Chennai, March 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday termed the changes made by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in the scheme of civil services exams as "highly discriminatory" and "is calculated to bias the system against civil services aspirants from non-Hindi speaking regions".
Chennai, March 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday sanctioned Rs.6.67 crore as the first instalment for the Rs.78.5-crore fishing harbour project in Nagapattinam district.
Chennai, March 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Saturday declared she would resort to legal action if the central government does not set up the necessary mechanism to implement the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal's (CWDT) final award after gazetting it.
Chennai, March 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Friday gave the Avvaiyar award for 2013 to V. Shanta, chairperson of the Cancer Institute (WIA-Women's Indian Association) here for her services to the welfare of cancer patients.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Describing the plight of Tamils in Sri Lanka as a "huge humanitarian problem" which has to end, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Thursday that India will ask the island nation's government for an independent inquiry into allegations of human rights violations there.
Chennai, Mar.7 (ANI): In a letter written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday alleged that Sri Lanka is attempting to "intimidate" India not to raise its voice against the atrocities on Tamils in that country by arresting Indian fishermen.
Chennai, March 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday alleged that Sri Lanka is attempting to "intimidate" India into not raising its voice against the atrocities on Tamils in that country by arresting Indian fishermen.
Chennai, March 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday requested Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to urge the Sri Lankan government to release 16 Indian fishermen and their three boats in Sri Lankan custody.
Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Thursday said she would take a a decision on the gas pipeline project of GAIL (India) Ltd. in the state after ascertaining the views of the farmers likely to be affected.
Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Thursday charged the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government with acting "more for the foreign investor than for any domestic constituency" as she described the budget for 2013-14 "a daydream cosmetic budget".
Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday said Swami Vivekananda was her big inspiration and she has undertaken "political sanyas" to serve the people.
Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday inducted three new faces into her cabinet while dropping three ministers.
