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  • I-T Raids At Premises Of Real Estate Firm G Square In Tamil Nadu

    I-T Raids At Premises Of Real Estate Firm G Square In Tamil Nadu

    Tamil Nadu: The Income Tax department on Monday launched searches at the premises of a well-known Tamil Nadu-based real estate firm, G Square official sources said.

    Searches were being held in different locations in Tamil Nadu, including in Chennai, sources said.

    G Square has been at the centre of the storm over allegations that it has close ties with the ruling party and family members of state Chief Minister and DMK Supremo M K Stalin.The raids come a week after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu state president K Annamalai released ‘DMK Files’ in which he provided details of vast properties owned by DMK ministers, leaders and others related to ruling party leaders.

    He alleged that the revenue of the realtor company G Square observed a manifold increase since 2019, because of their links with Tamil Nadu’s ruling party.

    According to a report by The News Minute, the company had released a statement saying that they were neither owned nor controlled by the DMK.

    Meanwhile, the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu has slapped a legal notice on state BJP chief K Annamalai over his graft allegations against the party, its President and Chief Minister M K Stalin, demanding an apology and damages to the tune of Rs 500 crore.

    The 10-page notice issued on behalf of DMK Organisation Secretary R S Bharathi said Annamalai’s allegations named ‘DMK Files’ and targeted at Stalin and other party leaders were “false, baseless, defamatory, imaginary and scandalous.”

    Releasing a nearly 15-minute video clip “DMK Files (Part-I)” showcasing what he claimed were assets of ruling party personalities and its valuation, Annamalai said three other parts of the ‘expose’ would also be released later which would include details about other political parties as well.

    (With inputs from PTI)

  • Four including two minors died due to drowning in Tamil Nadu

    Four including two minors died due to drowning in Tamil Nadu

    SALEM: Four, including two minors, died by drowning in two different incidents in Salem and Erode respectively. According to the police, two minors died by drowning in a lake near Kannankurichi in Salem on Saturday. The deceased were identified as Prasanth (17) and Balaji (16) from Govindasamy Colony in Kannankurichi.

    “Prashant had just appeared for the Class 12 exams and Balaji studied in Class 11. Both of them went to bathe in the new Kannankurichi Lake with their friends on Saturday. Both of them went to take bath in the lake first, got stuck in the mud and drowned. The other boys called for help, following which the police and fire department rushed to the spot. After about two hours of search, the police recovered both their bodies. Both their bodies were sent to Salem Government Hospital. A case has been registered,” police said. Similarly, two people died by drowning in Lower Bhavani Project (LBP) canal in Erode on Friday. The victims, identified as Rakkimuthu (47) and Sivakumar (37) from M Pappampatti near Mopperipalayam in Coimbatore, were weavers and had gone to Bhavanisagar for business on Friday.

    They decided to take bath in the LBP canal on Friday evening after finishing their work. As 2,300 cusecs of water was released into the canal for irrigation on Friday, both of them were dragged into the water. Following information, Bhavanisagar police and firefighters from Sathyamangalam rushed to the spot and started searching for them. Rakkimuthu’s body was found after a while, but Sivakumar’s body has not been found till Saturday evening. Further investigation is on.

  • 1.21 cr females benefit from Menstrual Hygiene Programme in TN yearly

    1.21 cr females benefit from Menstrual Hygiene Programme in TN yearly

    CHENNAI: At least 1.21 crore female beneficiaries benefit under the Menstrual Hygiene Programme on a yearly basis in Tamil Nadu. The programme aims at providing safe sanitary facilities and access to safe and hygienic sanitary napkins to women across various age groups.

    The use of unhygienic materials during periods leads to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Reproductive Tract Infection and other long term complications related to reproductive health in women. Thus, the programme also aims at spreading awareness among adolescent girls on menstrual hygiene.

    Free sanitary napkins were distributed to 1.21 crore females across the State in the last year. This includes 43.34 lakh adolescent girls of age 10-19 years and includes school going and non-school going girls in rural and urban areas. At least 73.51 lakh women inpatients in Government health establishments, of the age group of 15-49 years of age were also benefitted through the programme.

    The 5.07 lakh post natal mothers whose delivery is undertaken in a government institution in rural areas were also given sanitary napkins. Besides them, the 3,000 women prisoners and 100 inmates of the Institute of Mental Health are also benefitted from the same.

    The officials associated with the programme say that an increased awareness has been witnessed regarding menstruation, hygiene practices and safe disposal of sanitary products, especially among the adolescent girls with the help of the scheme. The awareness programme on the same is being conducted by the health education department of the Greater Chennai Corporation in the city.

  • Restoration works at Mamallapuram Perumal temple inspected

    Restoration works at Mamallapuram Perumal temple inspected

    MAHABALIPURAM: The restoration efforts of the Sri Sthalasayana Perumal Temple in Mahabalipuram should not destroy the historic heritage of the structure, an expert committee from the Hindu Religious Charitable and Endowment Trust said after visiting the temple.

    The work for consecration of the temple, which is one of the 108 Vaishnava pilgrim sites in Tamil Nadu, began in November, 2021. The main sanctums of the temple were shut for the same.

    Tenders were given out and the government allotted Rs 64 lakhs for the temple consecration to take place in a traditional manner and scaffoldings were erected following this.

    Subsequently, Dakshinamurthy, chief of HRCE High Level Expert Committee on Reconstruction of Tamil Nadu and his team on Saturday inspected and oversaw the preparations at the temple.

    He advised that the shrines of Sri Sthalasayana Perumal, Nilamangai Thayar, Bhoothathalwar, Andal and Anjaneyar should be restored without damaging its historic value.

    He also advised the artists and sculptors to follow the ‘aagama’ rules and restore the sculptures without altering their essence. He further ordered for a wall to be built around the Bhoothathalvar shrine in order to protect it from damage.

  • Tamil Nadu government allots 25 doctors to Tiruchy city

    Tamil Nadu government allots 25 doctors to Tiruchy city

    TIRUCHY: Amid the delay in opening the 36 newly constructed health and wellness (H&W) centres in the city to public deferred allotment of staff, the state government, recently, allotted a total of 25 doctors for Tiruchy city.

    Sources said the corporation had initially planned to open the H&W centres this February. However, the delay in allotting staff to the centres stalled the inauguration for the moment. The health team of the corporation have now heaved a sigh of relief after the state government announcement to allot as many as 25 doctors to Tiruchy city, said officials, highlighting the need for more doctors.

    At present, as many as 18 doctors work in the 18 urban primary health centres (UPHCs) in the city. Once the additional recruits join service, the Tiruchy corporation would have 43 doctors under its belt, sources said. Despite this, the city would need at least 17 more doctors to cater to the needs at the UPHCs and the H&W centres about to open.

  • Disabled cricketer denied bus entry, SETC staff suspended in Tamil Nadu

    Disabled cricketer denied bus entry, SETC staff suspended in Tamil Nadu

    MADURAI: A State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) conductor was suspended after he prevented Indian disabled cricket team captain C Shivakumar from boarding a toilet-attached bus plying from Koyambedu to Madurai on Tuesday.

    The conductor, Raja, refused to allow the cricketer, popularly known as Sachin Siva, citing that concession passes were not applicable in these types of buses. A video of the incident had gone viral on social media. Raja could be seen using abusive words and threatening to kill him.

    After a heated argument, Sachin Siva staged a protest in front of the bus. He was forced to travel in another government bus, where there was no toilet after police personnel pacified him. Following the incident, he posted a video on social media.

    In the video, he said the government had instructed transport corporations to allow persons with disabilities (PwDs) to travel with concession fare in all buses except AC buses. “It is not free-of-cost, the government would pay the remaining amount to the transport corporations. In such a situation, denying PwDs to travel in toilet-attached buses is condemnable.

    I was able to get into another bus. It would be difficult for a person with low vision or severely disabled person if they are asked to get into another bus. Government has given certain priority to us, yet the conductors working in transport corporations pose a hurdle for implementation of the scheme,” he said.
    Speaking to TNIE, SETC Madurai depot assistant manager Davamani said the conductor was suspended based on the video, as per instructions given by SETC headquarters.

  • Gujarat: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya remembers the contribution of Saurashtrians settled in Tamil Nadu

    Gujarat: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya remembers the contribution of Saurashtrians settled in Tamil Nadu

    Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya while welcoming the brothers from Tamil Nadu on the inauguration of the Saurashtra-Tamil Sangam, said that the Tamil people of Saurashtra origin, who migrated to Tamil Nadu after migrating by sea route to protect their religion and culture, are once again the first Jyotirlinga. Lord has come to his native land in the company of Somnath. India’s specialty is unity in diversity, but to further strengthen this unity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha’ India through ‘Saurashtra-Tamil Sangam’ program by cultural, educational, food and business exchange.
    The concept and the vision of connecting the masses with their core is going to become a concrete form. In every region of India, our Prime Minister is determined to strengthen the relations of each province with each other and achieve excellence with unity. Shri Mandaviya recounted the history of Prabhas Patan and the contribution of the people of Saurashtra who settled in Tamil Nadu by telling about the historical exodus.

    The ‘Saurashtra-Tamil Sangam’ program will further strengthen the bond between the people of Tamil and Gujarat: Tamilisai Soundararajan

    The Governor of Telangana and Puducherry, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, in her address, while discussing the relationship between Saurashtra and Tamil Nadu and the contribution of Saurashtra people, said that Tirumalai Naikkar, the ruler who accepted Saurashtra people who were displaced by foreign invasions, and the princess made by Gujarati artisans Wearing silk clothes and praising that if our Saurashtra silk artisans had not come here, we would not have got to wear silk which is better than Chinese and European silk.

    Tulsiram had contributed a lot in the education and development of Tamil residents of Saurashtra origin.

    Known for his social service work in the Tamil society, L. Of. Remembering Tulsiram, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan said that Tulsiram was originally Gujarati. Tulsiram had contributed a lot in the education and development of Tamil residents of Saurashtra origin. Dr. Soundararajan further said that Rashtra-Tamil Sangam program will further strengthen the bond between Tamil and Gujarat people and the spirit of universal brotherhood ‘யதம் ஊூரை யாவரு களிர்’ i.e. “All places on earth are our cities and all people are our relatives” Will be strong.

    Amazing fusion of folk dances and folk music by Tamil-Gujarati artistes

    In the opening ceremony, Tamil-Gujarati artistes performed a wonderful fusion of folk dances and folk music, which enthralled thousands of spectators who gathered at ‘Saurashtra Tamil Sangam’. On this occasion Navsari MP C.R. Patil, State Health Minister Rishikeshbhai Patel, Tourism Minister Mulubhai Bera, Member of Parliament Mr. Rajeshbhai Chudasama, Ms. Poonamben Madam, Rambhai Mokaria, District Panchayat Parmukh Ramiben Waja, MLAs Mr. Bhagwanbhai Barad, Kalubhai Rathod, Pradyumanbhai Waza, Vimalbhai Chudasama, Mahendrabhai Peethia, Tourism Secretary of the Department, Harit Shukla, Commissioner of Youth, Service and Cultural Department, Harshad Kumar Patel, District Collector A. Of. Wadhwania, District Development Officer Ravindra Khatale, Trustee of Somnath Trust, Sarvashri P.K. Lahiri, J. D. Parmar, as well as Vice-Chancellors of Saurashtra University, Bhakta Kavi Narsingh Mehta University, Agriculture University-Junagadh, Bhavnagar University, Somnath Sanskrit University and many other dignitaries were present.

  • DMK sends legal notice to Tamil Nadu BJP chief, seeks Rs 500 crore compensation

    DMK sends legal notice to Tamil Nadu BJP chief, seeks Rs 500 crore compensation

    Chennai (IANS) | Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK has appointed state BJP state president K.K. Annamalai has been sent a legal notice on his allegations in the ‘DMK Files’ on corruption charges against their leaders. They have demanded him to withdraw his remarks or pay a compensation of Rs 500 crore. DMK’s organization secretary R.S. Bharti has stated in the legal notice that the allegations made by the BJP state president are false and fabricated and deliberately leveled against the DMK leadership including Chief Minister MK Stalin.

    Bharti also termed the allegations made by the BJP president in the video as fabricated and baseless and misinterpretation of facts. He said that the statements made by the BJP leader were baseless, reprehensible, malicious and defamatory and were made with an intention to tarnish the reputation of the DMK in the eyes of the public.

    DMK also stated in the legal notice that Annamalai in his press conference which lasted for 1 hour 2 minutes and 15 seconds said that DMK has looted people’s money at an incomparable level and it is more than Robert Clive and such statements has been termed as prima facie defamatory and baseless.

    It states that he wants the BJP leader to make an unconditional apology for his speech and allegations made on 14 April 2023 and video titled ‘DMK Files’ by publishing it in any national English newspaper and regional Tamil newspaper and also in regional TV channels. Ask for a public apology or pay Rs 500 crore as compensation.

    –IANS

  • RSS takes out rally at 45 places in Tamil Nadu, Union Minister Murugan participates in Chennai

    RSS takes out rally at 45 places in Tamil Nadu, Union Minister Murugan participates in Chennai

    Chennai (IANS) | After fighting a long legal battle against the DMK government, the RSS on Sunday held route marches at 45 places in Tamil Nadu. Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan participated in the march taken out here at Korattur.

    The legal battle was fought by the RSS leadership after the DMK government banned the regular annual route march to be held on October 2, 2022. The police department informed the RSS that the march could not be allowed since the Islamist organization was banned. The Popular Front of India (PFI) may be attacked by the central government on the route march of the RSS.

    The RSS approached the Madras High Court and a single judge bench allowed the march to be held at three places, which the organization complied with and held on 6 November. However, the RSS approached the bench, which allowed route marches to be held in all parts of the state.

    The Tamil Nadu government appealed to the Supreme Court against the decision, but the apex court upheld the division bench’s decision and allowed route marches to be held across the state.

    Eventually the Tamil Nadu Police had to give permission for the route march and marches were taken out at 45 places on Sunday.

    –IANS

  • Explosion in Sivakasi firecracker factory, 2 killed

    Explosion in Sivakasi firecracker factory, 2 killed

    Chennai (IANS) | Two people were killed and two others injured in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing factory in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi on Saturday. The deceased have been identified as V. Thangavelu, 55, and P. Karuppuswamy, 28. Both the deceased are residents of Idaiyankulam village in Virudhunagar district.

    Meanwhile, 54-year-old Karuppammal and 45-year-old Marithai, who were injured in the accident, have been admitted to the government hospital in Sivakasi for treatment.

    The unit is owned by Praveenraj and has a license from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation. Police said the incident took place when the workers were making firecrackers in the shed and Karuppuswamy and Thangavel grounds were filling chemicals to make the chakra. During this, both the laborers died on the spot due to the explosion.

    –IANS