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  • Stalin inaugurates Karunanidhi Centenary Photo Exhibition in Chennai

    Stalin inaugurates Karunanidhi Centenary Photo Exhibition in Chennai

    CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday inaugurated the Karunanidhi Centenary Photo Exhibition and unveiled the centenary emblem at Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai. Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and former Governor of West Bengal Gopalkrishna Gandhi and ministers participated in the event as special guests.

    The birth anniversary of late former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi is celebrated on June 3. As Karunanidhi turns 100 this year, plans are being made to commemorate it as a centenary throughout the year.

    On behalf of Tamil Nadu government and DMK, plans are being made to bring people together and celebrate to honour him.

  • Special buses to be operated from TN as holidays draw to a close

    Special buses to be operated from TN as holidays draw to a close

    CHENNAI: As summer vacation is nearing its end and schools awaiting to reopen in a few days, the State Transport Department has planned to operate special buses.

    As many as 2,200 buses, with 900 buses towards Chennai, 1300 to other districts and Bengaluru would be operated during the weekend.

    With regards to Tiruchy and Madurai, number of buses would be increased as per requirement.

  • Man dies while dancing at marriage function in Chennai

    Man dies while dancing at marriage function in Chennai

    CHENNAI: A 21-year-old man employed at a private firm attended a marriage reception of his colleague and he collapsed and died on Wednesday night while he was dancing on the floor to the music in an auditorium on Ambattur estate road in Mogappair West.

    Police believe that the victim had consumed alcohol. Police identified as Maniprasad, of Chitlapakkam. He was working in a private firm in Tambaram. He was attending the marriage of his female colleague at the marriage hall. While he was dancing at the marriage he started vomiting and then collapsed.

    Though his friends rushed him to KMC in a car, the medical team at the hospital declared him dead on arrival. Nolambur police are investigating further.

  • TTD to build new temple in Chennai, welcomes donations

    TTD to build new temple in Chennai, welcomes donations

    CHENNAI: Considering the congestion and convenience of devotees, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has decided to revive its temple in Thiyagaraya Nagar, Chennai within three years. Addressing the press persons, AJ Sekhar, President of the Local Advisory Committee of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Tuesday said that, the TTD has decided to revive the Venkateswara Temple which is situated at Venkata Narayana Road, T Nagar, Chennai for the benefit of devotees.

    “Up to 10,000 devotees are visiting the temple every day. The devotees demanded a renovation of the T Nagar temple like the Tirupati temple. For this, the devasthanam purchased 3 lands near the temple worth Rs 14 crore. We have been asking for a donation from the devotees to the purchase of land for the temple renovation. So far, seven people including AC Shanmugam, J Murugesan,, KS Jayaraman, Ishari K Ganesh, and Access Health Care Group have donated Rs 7.60 crore. We will accept even Rs 1 as a donation,” he added.

    Explaining about the renovation work, AJ Sekhar said that the renovation work will commence within six months and it will take three years to complete.

    “The temple will be built with only stones and without cement. The TTD will take care of the entire cost of the temple construction. The new temple will have a wedding hall for poor people and a separate walkway for the differently abled. Until the construction work is complete, alternate arrangements will be made to the devotees for a Darshan. Apart from this, the devasthanam will build a wedding hall in Royapettah for the benefit of poor people,” he added.

    The donors/devotees who are willing to donate are requested to deposit in the name of “The Executive Officer, TT Devasthanams, Tirupati, and mention the SV Bhudanam Scheme, TTD, Chennai.” AC Shanmugam, Ishari K Ganesh, and others were present at the occasion.

  • Four Kenyan women rescued from City lodge, two arrested

    Four Kenyan women rescued from City lodge, two arrested

    CHENNAI: City Police on Monday rescued four Kenyan women from a lodge in Alwarpet who were engaged by two men for prostitution. Mylapore Police arrested the two men, M Kannan (31) of Salem and P Saravanaraj (43) of Alandur.

    Police learnt of the prostitution racket after one of the women was kicked out of the rooms by the others after a fight among them. The woman who was found loitering in the streets was enquired by the police.

    When Police took her back to the lodge on C V Raman road, the lodge owner and the manager gave evasive replies after which they were investigated.

    After confirming that the two men have kept the Kenyan women in the lodge for more than a month, using them for prostitution, Police registered a case and arrested them. They were produced before a magistrate and remanded to judicial custody. Police said that the women had come to India on a tourist visa and the visa of one of the women is already expired.

  • President Murmu to visit Chennai on June 15

    President Murmu to visit Chennai on June 15

    CHENNAI: President Droupadi Murmu will visit Chennai on June 15 to inaugurate a Super Speciality Hospital at Guindy.

    The hospital is built at a cost of Rs 230 crore in Chennai.

    Chief Minister MK Stalin personally called on President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi to inaugurate the hospital.

    Earlier, it was reported that the date of the opening ceremony of the hospital has been changed as there was a problem in opening the hospital on June 5 due to the President’s foreign travel.

  • Stalin thanks PM for organizing ‘Khelo India Games’ in Tamil Nadu

    Stalin thanks PM for organizing ‘Khelo India Games’ in Tamil Nadu

    Chennai (IANS) | Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving permission to organize ‘Khelo India Games 2023’ in the state. In a tweet, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said that the Khelo India Games will provide a platform for young sportspersons from all Indian states to showcase their sporting skills.

    I thank Hon’ble PM Thiru Narendra Modi Aval for accepting my request to host the Khelo India Games 2023 in Tamil Nadu,” Stalin said in a tweet. These games will serve as a platform for young sportspersons from all Indian states to showcase their game. As everyone witnessed during the 44th Chess Olympiad, Tamil Nadu will host Khelo India in full glory and showcase Tamil hospitality and culture.

    Khelo India University Games is an athletic championship in which various institutions across the country participate.

    –IANS

  • Guest worker murdered in Chennai, 4 detained

    Guest worker murdered in Chennai, 4 detained

    CHENNAI: A 20-year-old guest worker from Bihar was allegedly murdered by a gang near Anna Salai on Tuesday night.

    The deceased was identified as Mohammed Azar. He was working at a meat stall in Zam Bazaar, police investigations revealed.

    Mohammed Azhar was found unconscious with grievous injuries on Nainiappa street off Anna Salai and was moved to a hospital where he was declared brought dead.

    Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased was involved in a brawl with a worker in a Biryani outlet in Royapettah last Sunday and police suspect the murder to be a result of it.

    Police have detained four guest workers from Bihar, Vijay (22), Pappu Kumar (22), Mehboob Alam (40) and Islam Khan (35) on suspicion. Further investigations are on.

  • Happy at Centre’s decision on Rs 2000 note: Chidambaram

    Happy at Centre’s decision on Rs 2000 note: Chidambaram

    CHENNAI: Senior leader of the Congress party and former Union Minister for Finance P. Chidambaram said that he was happy at the Union government’s decision to withdraw the Rs 2000 currency note from circulation.

    He said that the government took seven years to rectify the mistake it had made. The former union minister was speaking to reporters at Karaikudi on Sunday.

    Chidambaram said that he expected the Government of India to reintroduce the Rs 1000 currency note in the market and added that withdrawing Rs 1000 and Rs 500 currency notes were a grave mistake and not accepted by the people of the country.

    The senior leader of the Congress party said that the opposition had then vehemently opposed the introduction of Rs 2000 notes in the market and said that it was a move to curb circulation of black money from the country.

    He said that the Union government had then claimed that the black money was in circulation in the denominations of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 and hence withdrew those currency notes and introduced the new Rs 2000 notes which was not only a mistake but a hasty move.

    The former finance minister lamented that the move of the Government of India had confused the common man.

    Chidambaram said that the Union government was now a ‘Tughlak Darbar’ mocking at the Centre’s moves on reintroducing Rs 500 denominations and withdrawing the newly introduced Rs 2000 currency notes.

    -IANS

  • One arrested with gold worth Rs 96.8 lakh at Chennai airport

    One arrested with gold worth Rs 96.8 lakh at Chennai airport

    New Delhi (IANS) | Customs officials at the Chennai airport on Saturday said they have arrested a passenger who was allegedly trying to smuggle 1.8 kg gold worth Rs 96.8 lakh. The customs official said that the accused reached Chennai airport from Dubai.

    He was detained on the basis of his behaviour, the officer said. A search of his personal belongings led to the recovery of gold, which he was trying to smuggle.

    The recovered gold has been confiscated under section 110 of the Customs Act, the official said. The said passenger has been arrested under section 104 of the Customs Act.

    –IANS