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Security beefed up ahead of verdict in disproportionate assets case against Jayalalithaa

Chennai/ Bangalore, Sept 27 (ANI): Authorities in Bangalore tightened security ahead of a verdict in a corruption case against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday, fearing violence in case the court ruled against her. Security has been beefed up outside the special court in Bangalore, which is all set to pronounce its verdict on the almost two decade old disproportionate assets case against Jayalalithaa. Meanwhile, Jayalalithaa boarded a special flight to Bangalore where the pronouncement is to take place. The AIADMK chief is accused of obtaining assets worth almost Rs. 66 crore through dishonest means during her first tenure as Chief Minister between 1991 and 1996. Sep 27, 2014
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Sarathkumar supports Kaththi

Vijay's Kathti is nearing its release and so does the pressure, to the actor, its director AR Murugadoss and others involved. As we all know, Kaththi is co produced by 'Lyca' a Sri lankan company believed to be associated with president Rajapakse. Nearly 65 organisations already raised their voices as a protest for the films release. Sarath Kumar, who is the Film Actors Association president and an MLA extended his hands of support to the team by trying to let the crew meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minster J Jayalalithaa soon. Sep 6, 2014
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J Jayalalithaa elected unanimously as AIADMK general secretary

Chennai, Aug 29 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK Chief J Jayalalithaa on Friday got re-elected unanimously as the party's general secretary. The party announced that Jayalalithaa has been elected unanimously as its general secretary. In a statement, Jayalalithaa conveyed her heartfelt thanks for those party men had proposed her candidature for the post. Jayalalithaa said she has taken a pledge to work for the welfare of the people, growth and victory of the party. She also announced the party's candidates for the Sep 19 local body elections. Jayalalithaa has been holding the post of General Secretary since 1987 following the death of party founder M G Ramachandran. Aug 29, 2014
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TN regional party stage protest, demand boycotting defence meet in Sri Lanka

Chennai, Aug 17 (ANI): Workers of Tamil Nadu regional party, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) on Sunday staged a protest over derogatory article published on Sri Lanka’s defence ministry website about state Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. An article titled: ‘how meaningful are Jayalalithaa's love letters to Narendra Modi’ had appeared on Sri Lankan defence ministry website with pictures of Jayalalithaa dreaming about Indian PM Modi. However, the article was later removed from the website and Sri Lanka also tendered an apology. On Sunday, protesters demanded that India should boycott the defence meet scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka from August 18 to August 20. Aug 17, 2014
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Film industry of South India protests over Sri Lanka's derogatory article

Chennai, Aug 04 (ANI): Representatives of Tamil film industry staged a protest outside the Sri Lankan Consulate in Chennai on Monday over the release of an unethical article by the government of Sri Lanka last week. They demanded the closure of the consulate and the embassy in New Delhi. Actor and politician, Sarath Kumar, said the film industry condemns the article put up on Sri Lanka's defence website that stated Tamil Nadu provincial chief J Jayalalithaa wrote love letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Protesters said Jayalalithaa has been doing a lot for the welfare of the fishermen in Tamil Nadu and such 'scandalous article' won't be accepted. Aug 5, 2014
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AIADMK stage protest against Sri Lankan govt over Jayalalithaa- Modi article

Chennai, Aug 03 (ANI): AIADMK on Sunday staged protest against Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse in Chennai city of Tamil Nadu. The protest came after the officials of Sri Lankan government defence ministry published an article ‘how meaningful are Jayalalithaa's love letters to Narendra Modi'. Protesters carried black flags, shouted slogans and stepped on Rajapakse's photograph, showing anger against the neighbouring nation. The agitated protesters said that state chief minister J Jayalalithaa has been doing a lot for the welfare of the fishermen in Tamil Nadu and such 'scandalous article' won't be accepted. Aug 3, 2014
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TN regional party stage protest against Sri Lanka over its 'objectionable article'

Chennai, Aug 2 (ANI): Members of regional Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) on Saturday staged a protest against the Sri Lankan government, which released an unethical article on its defence ministry website, stating that Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa wrote love letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The article headlined as 'how meaningful are Jayalalithaa's love letters to Narendra Modi' was published on the website, which drew ire of people from Tamil Nadu. Slogan shouting protesters in Chennai burnt effigy of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Aug 2, 2014
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_Derogatory_ article on Modi, Jaya on Lankan Defence website removed after uproar

Chennai, Aug 01 (ANI): An article on the frequent detentions of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan navy was removed from the Sri Lankan defence website on Friday, hours after its headline and an illustration that accompanied it kicked up a storm in India. The Sri Lankan Defence Ministry removed the controversial pictures of Jayalalithaa and Narendra Modi from its website. An article titled _How Meaningful are Jayalalithaa_s Love Letters to Narendra Modi_ too has been removed. The headline and the illustration raised a furore among political leaders in Tamil Nadu. Aug 1, 2014
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DMK protest demanding CBI probe in Chennai building collapse case

Chennai, July 12 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party on Saturday protested in Chennai demanding CBI probe into the building collapse that claimed nearly sixty lives and injured several others. DMK leader MK Stalin alleged that one-man commission set by Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was an eye wash to help the government escape. Stalin met Governor Konijeti Rosaiah to press their demand. Police have arrested six people in connection with the case. Jul 12, 2014
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Family members of abducted Indian in Herat seek assistance in his rescue

Chennai, July 09 (ANI): Family members of abducted Indian aid worker, Alexis Prem Kumar in Herat province in Afghanistan, submitted a petition to the chief minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa, on Wednesday, seeking her assistance in rescuing Kumar. Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan, Amar Sinha on June 16 had said that the aid worker abducted in Herat was safe and the government was working towards his release. Siblings of Kumar eagerly waited for information related to Kumar's whereabouts and hoped for his safe return. Jul 9, 2014
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