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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Rs 110-crore MGMGH speciality block in Tiruchy to be completed by November
TIRUCHY: Work on the Rs 110-crore speciality block being constructed inside the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH) campus is expected to be completed by November. Chief Minister MK Stalin is likely to inaugurate the new facility in December. The project, launched in March 2024 , is coming up on a 2,600 square metres as a ground-plus-six-floor structure. The block will house 600 beds and bring together key departments such as general medicine, surgery, dermatology, and a centralised blood bank under one roof. "All structural work has been completed. Interior finishing, tiling, waterproofing, and electrical systems are now in progress," a senior PWD engineer who is supervising the work told TNIE, adding work is progressing as per schedule. A senior DMK functionary close to Minister KN Nehru said the project is being closely monitored to meet the deadline, he said, "This is a priority for us not just because of the elections, but because Tiruchy serves a large rural and urban population. The Chief Minister may inaugurate it in December." The government may project this a major health care upgrade ahead of 2026 Assembly elections, party sources said. Once operational, the block will decongest existing facilities. Health Department officials said the outpatient section will be relocated to the ground and first floors of the new building. "The integrated facility will improve inter-department coordination and reduce delays in diagnostics and referrals," a senior Health Department official said. Beyond clinical care, the hospital administration plans to level and create space around the new block to accommodate several hundreds of vehicles. At present, vehicles are parked haphazardly in the sprawling campus often resulting in chaos. Further, to manage the increase in patient footfalls, hospital authorities have sent a request to the government to appoint at least 100 additional staff nurses, supplementing the current strength of 212. "We are in need of more staffs. In proportionate with the beds we have sought staffs. Apart from us, Nurses association have also given representation," said Dean S Kumaravel. An additional Rs 24 crore has been sanctioned for procurement of equipment and surgical instruments for various departments, sources said.
New Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Ahead of 2026 TN elections, MLA Kathiravan spices up ticket bid with outreach meet, hot biriyani
TIRUCHY: With Assembly elections less than a year away, Manachanallur MLA S Kathiravan has launched a campaign titled 'Makkaludan Manachanallur Kathiravan' — notably on the same day the state government inaugurated its 'Ungaludan Stalin' outreach. The campaign was flagged off by Municipal Administration Minister and DMK principal secretary K N Nehru. Framed as a grievance redressal drive, Kathiravan's initiative will see him meet residents across all 63 panchayats in his constituency over the coming months. Every evening, around 6 pm, party functionaries assemble people in a common place, where they air their issues to the MLA. Most of their questions are regarding the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai, MGNREGS job cards, house patta, etc. The MLA listens to them, promises follow-up. The meetings invariably end with a serving of piping hot biriyani. The pattern is the same in every meeting.
India Today
18-07-2025
- General
- India Today
Keep your cool: Tamil Nadu gets first fully air-conditioned integrated bus terminus
Tamil Nadu's first and largest fully air-conditioned bus terminus was inaugurated at Panjapur in Trichy, marking a significant milestone in the state's public transport infrastructure. The integrated terminus, located along the Trichy-Madurai National Highway, had long been awaited by residents and commuters in central Tamil the formation of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government, Chief Minister MK Stalin laid the foundation for the large-scale project at Panjapur. Construction subsequently began, culminating in the formal inauguration of the Muthamizh Arignar Dr Kalaignar Karunanidhi Integrated Bus Terminus on May 9. advertisementThe terminus is now fully completed and has been opened to the public. Minister for Municipal Administration KN Nehru, along with District Collector Saravanan and several Members of the Legislative Assembly, flagged off the city bus service from the new facility. Spread over 40 acres and built at a cost of Rs 246 crore, the two-tiered structure is designed to handle over 3,200 buses daily. Inter-district buses will operate from the ground level, while city buses will run from the upper floor. In total, the facility has 401 bus bays catering to long-distance, short-distance, and city terminus is equipped with several passenger-friendly amenities, including elevators, 81 toilets for women, 52 for men, four toilets for persons with disabilities, and two for transgender individuals. Additionally, it features 173 urinals, 21 shower rooms, commercial shops, waiting halls, and dedicated auto-rickshaw bays. It is the first terminus in Tamil Nadu to offer air-conditioned interiors in its retail and dining enhance access between the new terminus and the city centre, a 9.8-kilometre-long link road is under construction. The first phase of this road project has been allocated Rs 81.7 crore. Overall, the integrated transport infrastructure project, including the bus terminus, flyovers, pedestrian paths, and stormwater drains, is estimated to cost around Rs 367 old Central Bus Stand, which had served Trichy since 1972, is now set to be repurposed into a commercial complex, making way for a modernised public transport hub.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
New Indian Express
17-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Panjappur terminus goes live, mofussil and intra-city buses to run from facility
TIRUCHY: With the flagging off of the first set of buses by Minister for Municipal Administration KN Nehru, operations commenced at the Rs 492.55-crore Muthamizh Arignar Dr Kalaignar Karunanidhi Integrated Bus Terminus at Panjappur on Wednesday. All long-distance buses plying across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states as well as intra-city buses will now be operated through the terminus. Addressing media persons after the launch of operations at the terminus that was inaugurated by the chief minister on May 9, Nehru said, "We are still in the process of finalising the annual maintenance contract." The terminus, however, has been equipped with all essential passenger amenities, and no additional user fee will be charged. Until permanent shops are established, passengers can buy food and beverages from kiosks, the minister added. While the terminus's fully air-conditioned ground floor is designated for mofussil (inter-district) bus operations, city buses will be operated from the first floor, which is not air-conditioned. According to a district administration release on Wednesday, TNSTC has deployed city buses from the new terminus on key urban routes including Central Bus Stand, Chathiram Bus Stand, Srirangam and Thiruverumbur. To meet early-morning commuter demand, 196 additional bus trips will be operated between 3 am and 10 am. Suburban and long-distance services operated by TNSTC, SETC and private operators will also use the facility. To ensure smooth operations, TNSTC has posted staff in rotation to provide round-the-clock support.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Most buses to shift operations to Panjapur IBT from July 16
Trichy: Two months after the inauguration of the Integrated Bus Terminus (IBT) at Panjapur by chief minister M K Stalin on May 9, both mofussil and city buses will finally commence operations from the new facility on July 16 (Wednesday). Built at a cost of ₹246.1 crore, the terminus will replace the Central bus terminus as the originating and terminating point for most intrastate buses. Both TNSTC and private bus operators have confirmed their readiness to shift operations, barring a few destinations. Fares may marginally increase as the IBT is located 7 km from the Central bus terminus. "There was a delay in approving the annual maintenance contract (AMC) for the new terminus. In less than 10 days, it will function at full scale," minister K N Nehru said on Sunday. He added that a police station and TNSTC facilities, including a bus maintenance yard, will be developed at Panjapur in due course. Trichy Corporation officials said shops inside the IBT will become operational in phases. However, essential amenities such as beverage stalls, drinking water facilities, and public toilets will be available from day one. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Santana Do Paraíso (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo While all mofussil buses currently operating from the Central terminus will shift to Panjapur, a decision on Karur-bound buses remains pending. Operators cite increased travel time, as the IBT is situated on the opposite end of their route. "Private buses may revise fares only to reflect the additional distance covered, not as a general fare hike. Ariyalur, Perambalur, and Thuraiyur-bound buses will continue from Chathiram bus stand," said R Dharmarajan, secretary, Federation of Bus Operators Association of Tamil Nadu. Buses heading to Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Namakkal, Salem, and Madurai will operate from Panjapur, likely using highways to bypass core city areas. Dindigul-bound buses may still access certain central areas like the district collectorate. "TNSTC is ready to shift operations. Any fare adjustment reflecting the additional distance will be finalised on the first day. The operational plan will be confirmed within two days," a TNSTC official said. Trichy Corporation added that the contractor managing IBT will also handle shop rentals, cleaning, and parking. "Preparations for launching shops inside IBT are underway. A restaurant operator has been allotted space. We will ensure the transition proceeds smoothly," an official said.
