Former Congress Minister G K Vasan introduces party flagVasan quit Congress on Nov 3 along with several functionaries finding fault with the central observer's role in the state unit.
26 Nov, 2014, 03.10 PM IST
Formation of party will be turning point in TN politics: G K VasanFormer Union Minister G K Vasan, who quit the Congress, claimed his proposed Tiruchirappalli conference would be a turning point in TN poli...
12 Nov, 2014, 11.09 PM IST
Final decision on future course of action tomorrow: G K VasanVasan said he had already elicited the opinions and suggestions from grassroot level workers, cadre and senior party leaders on the matter.
02 Nov, 2014, 04.32 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Congress leader Vasan demands immediate steps to trace missing fishermenFormer Union Minister G K Vasan demands steps by coast guard to trace four fishermen, who were reported missing few days ago.
08 Sep, 2014, 03.58 PM IST
G K Vasan plays peacemaker in Tamil Nadu CongressG K Vasan tried to put to rest the row between loyalists of Chidambaram and factions pitted against him for the party's poll debacle.
31 May, 2014, 04.42 PM IST
Congress leaves it to PM Manmohan Singh on taking a call on attending CHOGMCongress today left it to Manmohan Singh to take a call on attending the CHOGM in Sri Lanka amid a political controversy over the issue in ...
04 Nov, 2013, 07.39 PM IST
Two more ministers want PM not to travel to Sri Lanka for CHOGMMinister of State in the PMO V Narayanasamy and Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan came out openly to oppose the Prime Minister's visi...
04 Nov, 2013, 04.25 PM IST
Over Rs 66,000 crore sanctioned for SC/STs this year: GK VasanCentre has sanctioned Rs 66,159 crore for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes this year, Shipping Minister GK Vasan has said.
21 Oct, 2013, 12.07 PM IST
Centre contemplating nationwide ban on illegal sand mining: G K VasanThe Union Government is contemplating banning illegal sand mining across the country on the model of Tamil Nadu, Union Shipping Minister G ...
18 Sep, 2013, 06.17 PM IST
- Government exploring possibility of venturing into light house tourism
In the first phase, 13 lighthouses across India,including four in Tamil Nadu, would be covered under this scheme.
03 Aug, 2012, 03.21 PM IST
- Presidential poll: Pranab Mukherjee '100% fittest' for Presidency, says G K Vasan
Describing Pranab Mukherjee as "100 % fittest" for the Presidency, G K Vasan said the opposition should support and unanimously elect him.
18 Jun, 2012, 04.27 PM IST
- Shipping Minister G K Vasan seeks urgent steps to ease fuel shortage in Chennai
Shipping Minister G K Vasan tonight met Petroleum Minister S Jaipal Reddy and asked him to take urgent steps to ease the current petrol and...
29 May, 2012, 11.09 PM IST
- Indian major ports handled cargo traffic of 511 million tones during April-February of 2011-12
India's major ports have handled cargo traffic of 511 million tones during April-February of 2011-12.
28 Mar, 2012, 09.32 PM IST
- Shipping Minister G K Vasan seeks more participation from private sector
G K Vasan sought more participation from the private sector in developing ports, saying investments in the sector is expected to reach Rs 5...
24 Mar, 2012, 04.46 PM IST
- Major ports planning structural changes: G K Vasan
Union Shipping Minister, G K Vasan, today said major ports in the country were planning for structural changes in administration of the ins...
19 Feb, 2012, 10.50 PM IST
- Private players to be allowed in underground marine excavation
Government on Monday said it is preparing a policy to bring in private players in the sphere of underground excavation in the marine sector...
07 Feb, 2011, 03.21 PM IST
- Govt to spend billions on port upgrade for export boost
India is aiming to invest $100 bn to develop new ports and ships under a major new government plan to unleash the country's exporting poten...
14 Jan, 2011, 06.15 PM IST