Thu Jun 12 00:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Tamil Nadu News Update: Mettur Dam Opens, Ramadoss vs. Anbumani Feud Escalates, and More

**Chennai, June 12, 2025** – Tamil Nadu is buzzing with activity as Chief Minister M.K. Stalin opens the Mettur Dam for Cauvery delta irrigation today. Meanwhile, internal conflicts within the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) have come to a head, and the Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in several districts.

**Mettur Dam Opens for Irrigation:** CM Stalin officially opened the Mettur Dam today, releasing water to support irrigation in the Cauvery delta region. This is a crucial event for the agricultural community, ensuring water supply for the upcoming season.

**PMK Leadership Struggle Turns Bitter:** PMK founder Ramadoss has publicly aired his grievances against his son, Anbumani Ramadoss, regarding the party’s leadership. In a press conference in Thailapuram, Ramadoss accused Anbumani of attempting to sideline him and seize control of the party prematurely. He claimed Anbumani has been preventing party members from meeting him and expressed disappointment that his son doesn’t trust him. Ramadoss reiterated that he intended to hand over the leadership to Anbumani after the 2026 elections, but his son’s impatience has led to a power struggle. He stated that while a student can surpass his teacher, a son should not try to outdo his father, highlighting the importance of respecting seniority and due process. Talks mediated by Gurumoorthy and Saidai Duraisamy have failed to create peace.

**Annamalai Pushes for Equal Seat Sharing in AIADMK Alliance:** Former Tamil Nadu BJP leader Annamalai has reportedly written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting a 50-50 seat sharing agreement with the AIADMK in the 2026 state assembly elections. He believes this is essential for a coalition government, referencing the BJP’s recent vote share increase in the state.

**Other Key Developments:**

* **Fuel Prices Stable:** Petrol is selling at ₹100.80 per liter and diesel at ₹92.39 per liter in Chennai, mirroring international crude oil prices. CNG costs ₹91.50 per kg.
* **Rest Shelters for Construction Workers:** The Chennai Corporation is building rest shelters for construction workers.
* **Andhra Pradesh Education Scheme:** Andhra Pradesh launches a scheme providing ₹15,000 annually to mothers of students from grades 1-12 as educational assistance.
* **Chennai Airport Drainage:** The Chennai airport has started construction of a 4.3 km rainwater drainage to prevent water stagnation during monsoon seasons.
* **Gold Price Hike:** Gold prices have increased by ₹640 per sovereign, now selling at ₹9100 per gram.
* **NATK Meeting Denied Permit:** Permission denied for Naam Tamilar Katchi’s public meeting scheduled for June 14th in Tiruchendur, which was to advocate for conducting the temple consecration in Tamil.
* **Poet Vairamuthu on Keeladi:** Poet Vairamuthu criticizes the reluctance to acknowledge the Keeladi civilization’s antiquity.
* **PMK functionary dead:** PMK functionary found dead near Sholingur. Police investigating the cause of death.
* **UGC Notice to Universities:** UGC issues notices to 89 higher education institutions, including 5 in Tamil Nadu, for not implementing anti-ragging measures.
* **Cargo Ship Fire off Kerala:** A fire on a cargo ship near Kasargod, Kerala, is contained, but smoke continues to rise. Some containers have fallen into the sea.
* **Random Numbers Released for Engineering Admissions:** Random numbers released to students for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions.
* **Orange alert in Nilgiris and Coimbatore:** The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert forecasting very heavy rainfall in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts. A yellow alert has been issued for other districts.

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