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The Hindu
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
BJP, AINRC leaders call on Palaniswami
Leaders belonging to the BJP and AINRC on Saturday called on former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami when he made a stop-over in Puducherry during his tour to the districts in Tamil Nadu as part of Makkalai Kaappom, Thamizhagathai Meetpom campaign. A delegation led by Home Minister A. Namassivayam met Mr. Palaniswami at a private resort in Poornankuppam. Speaker R. Selvam, BJP president V. P. Ramalingam, BJP Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Selvganabathy and AINRC leader N. S. J. Jayabal were part of the delegation. AIADMK Puducherry unit secretary A. Anbalagan said it was a courtesy call as the parties were in alliance. During his stay at the resort, representatives of various trade bodies and farmers welfare organisations from Cuddalore district also interacted with the former Chief Minister.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Conviction rate improved in the U.T. after three new criminal laws came into effect: Puducherry Chief Minister
The conviction rate has increased in the Union Territory after the three new criminal laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — came into effect in July last year, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy said here on Tuesday. Participating in a programme organised by the Police department to commemorate the first anniversary of replacing the Indian Penal Code with the three criminal laws, the Chief Minister said out of 654 cases instituted by the courts in Puducherry, 337 had been disposed. As many as 319 cases had resulted in conviction with the overall conviction rate pegged at 95% for the Union Territory against 75% in old criminal laws, he said. 'The new laws have been successfully implemented in Puducherry and the law and order situation has also improved. The police should take all necessary steps to maintain the present status of the Union Territory being a peaceful region,' he said. Home Minister A. Namassivayam in his address said the Police department had recruited 680 personnel to the force after the AINRC-BJP government came to power. Steps were being taken to recruit 200 maritime home guards and fill 74 posts of sub-inspectors, he said. Minister for Law K. Lakshminarayanan said the implementation of any new law would encounter 'teething problems.' However, the criminal laws were an exception as the implementation was smooth. The 'well-crafted laws' were debated properly in the Parliament for almost two years before being passed, he said. Speaker R. Selvam, DMK legislator Anibal Kennedy, Chief Secretary Sharat Chauhan and Director General of Police Shalini Singh were also present.
The Hindu
16-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
‘Arupadai Veedu' expo opened at Muruga Bhaktargal conference venue in Madurai
The objective of Muruga Bhaktargal conference organised by Hindu Munnani in Madurai on June 22 is the same that of Muthamizh Murugan maanadu organised by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments in Palani in 2024, said Pudhucherry Home Minister, A. Namassivayam. He was here to inaugurate an exhibition on 'Arupadai Veedu' where 'Vel' brought from all the six abodes of Lord Murugan has been displayed. Mr. Namassivayam said that the conference was for all spiritually-involved people and devotees of Lord Murugan and to uphold Tamil culture. 'This is aimed at peace and happiness for all the people and not to divide the people,' he added. Hindu Munnani president, Kadeswara Subramaniam, was present.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Puducherry urges Centre to continue with additional power allocation till September
The Puducherry government has requested the Centre to continue with the additional allocation of 105 MW of power till September this year. In a representation to Union Minister for Power Manohar Lal Khattar, Home Minister A. Namassivayam said the Centre has allocated 105 MW of power to the Union Territory till May 31 for meeting the electricity requirements during summer. 'As there is no significant power generation within UT of Puducherry, I kindly request you to continue the availability of the additional power as allocated till September,' the representation said. Mr. Namassivayam has requested the Centre to consider the UT's demand of additional 80 MW through General Network Access. For Puducherry, the present total load transfer capability from the Southern Grid is 540 MW, he noted. He wanted the Neyveli Lignite Corporation to complete the works for installing additional interconnecting transformer at NLC to ensure power reliability in UT. As part of improving the power infrastructure in Puducherry, the Minister said the UT was taking steps to establish new sub stations, augmenting 230 KV and 110 KV sub stations. It was also taking steps to strengthen internal transmission grid, procure 50 MW of power from NTPC, Telangana, 100 MW from NLC ,Talibara and 50 MW from Kudankulam Unit-3 and 4 to meet additional power requirements, he said.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
BJP holds rally in support of armed forces
Ministers and legislators belonging to the BJP on Thursday took out a rally in support of the Indian armed forces for their military strikes against Pakistan in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam. Led by MP and BJP president S. Selvaganabathy, Ministers, legislators, BJP functionaries, ex-servicemen, students and the general public participated in the rally from Old Bus Stand to the Old Court Complex. Home Minister A. Namassivayam and Minister A.K. Sai J. Saravanan Kumar were among those who took part in the rally. After the rally, Mr. Namassivayam said the Centre government had 'properly responded' to the terror attack in Pahalgam. 'We are with the armed forces of the country, and we will fully support Prime Minister Narendra Modi for whatever stern actions the government contemplates against Pakistan and terrorism,' he said.
