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The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Will approach court if assent not given to establish college in Kalaignar's name: Higher Education Minister
The Tamil Nadu government will seek legal recourse, if necessary, to obtain the Governor's assent to a resolution passed in the Assembly to establish a college in memory of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi in Kumbakonam, Higher Education Minister Govi. Chezhiaan said here on Monday. Speaking at a book release event at his official residence, Mr. Chezhiaan stated that he and the Higher Education Secretary had sought an appointment with the Governor to discuss this issue but did not receive a response. 'If the assent is not given soon, the CM has already stated that we will approach the court and seek assent,' he told reporters. He stated that the State government had attempted to contact the Governor by phone and had also written to him, but there was no response. 'The reason is he squirms when he hears the name of Kalaignar, or Tamil or Semmozhi. The people of Tamil Nadu know about this trait well.' He recalled that the Supreme Court had already laid down guidelines for the Governor's actions based on a case filed by the Tamil Nadu government.
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Karunanidhi's eldest son MK Muthu passes away at 77 in Chennai; brother MK Stalin pays tribute
Late Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi's eldest son and half-brother of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Mu. Ka. Muthu died at 77 in Chennai. 'The news of the passing of my beloved elder brother, M.K. Muthu, the eldest child of the Muthamizh Arignar Kalaignar family, struck me like a thunderbolt this morning. The sorrow of losing my dear brother, who showed me affection equivalent to that of a mother and father, torments me. Our father, Muthuvelar, named him M.K. Muthu in his memory, as decided by Leader Kalaignar. Like Leader Kalaignar, Brother Muthu began serving the Dravidian movement through dramas from his youth,' Stalin said. He added, "He had a unique style in acting, dialogue delivery, and body language. Due to such talent and enthusiasm, he entered the film industry in 1970. In his very first film, he played a dual role."
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Kalaignar scheme, patta issues dominate first-day in suburban venues
Madurai: The Tamil Nadu government's 'Ungaludan Stalin' grievance redressal drive, launched across the state on Tuesday, received over 6,000 petitions in Madurai district across five camps. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Most grievances centred on the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (KMUT) scheme and patta-related issues. Of the total petitions, over 3,500 pertained to the Kalaignar women's entitlement scheme, mainly from women whose applications were either rejected or pending. Another 1,000-plus petitions focused on patta transfers, name corrections, and land ownership disputes. Officials said these two categories accounted for nearly three-fourths of the petitions received. Unlike in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Trichy—where camps were held within city limits—Madurai's camps were located entirely in suburban areas, notably within the constituency of commercial taxes and registration minister P Moorthy. Camps were conducted in Chettikulam (Madurai West), Othakadai, two venues under Melur Panchayat Union, and Paravai Municipality. Minister Moorthy inaugurated the first camp at Chettikulam and inspected grievance counters set up by various departments at all five venues. DMK cadres assisted the public at the camps, helping residents fill out applications and directing them to relevant counters. "Their involvement was particularly helpful for rural women, senior citizens, and first-time applicants," said M Kannan, a resident of Chettikulam. "They also raised awareness about the camps by distributing pamphlets earlier this week." "I applied for the Kalaignar scheme three times, but my application was rejected each time without explanation," said A Selvi of Oomachikulam village. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Earlier, I had to visit the collectorate repeatedly. For the first time, officials have come to our village to receive petitions directly. They assured me my case would be reviewed." Minister Moorthy said the initiative aimed to take governance to people's doorsteps. "By holding these camps in rural and suburban areas, the government ensures no eligible beneficiary is left behind," he said. Madurai collector K J Praveen Kumar said 347 such camps are scheduled across the district from July to November. On the first day, officials resolved nearly 10 grievances on the spot and distributed welfare benefits worth ₹72.34 lakh. The camps also ensured basic facilities like drinking water, toilets, and disabled-friendly infrastructure for public convenience. MSID:: 122516509 413 |
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Miscreants deface Karunanidhi's statue in Salem
Salem: A 16ft tall bronze statue of former chief minister and DMK patriarch the late M Karunanidhi at Anna Park here was defaced by unidentified miscreants, who splashed black paint on it, on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. According to an official source, it was the visitors to the park who first found the statue defaced with black paint on Tuesday morning and alerted police. A team of police, headed by assistant commissioner K M Aswini, visited the spot immediately and initiated an inquiry into the incident. Aswini said they were reviewing CCTV footage collected from the locality to zero in on the suspects. The CPM, meanwhile, condemned the act and urged police to nab the miscreants who defaced the statue of Karunanidhi and punish them. The party also sought police to probe the possible intention to disrupt law and order with the act. Mutharasan, state CPI secretary, said the statue of esteemed Tamil scholar Kalaignar, who was greatly revered by the people of Tamil Nadu, was unveiled at Anna Park just a year ago. "We condemn the act (of defiling the statue)." He said the Sangh Parivar, known for saffronising politics in recent years, was implicated in similar acts in the state in the past. "After saffronising the statue of Valluvar, who authored the world-renowned Thirukkural, and vandalizing the statues of prominent leaders like Periyar, Ambedkar and MGR, they now seem to be targeting the statue of Kalaignar. This has caused significant unrest in Tamil Nadu and is seen as a political maneuver. This is nothing but a lowly political conspiracy." He called on the state govt to apprehend everyone responsible for the act and ensure stringent action against them.
The Print
05-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
TN CM to launch ‘Ungaludan Stalin' govt camps on July 15
Women who were left out from the monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 (Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam) could submit their applications at the camps. About 10,000 camps would be held across the state, and the Chief Minister will inaugurate the programme in Chidambaram on July 15. Chennai, Jul 5 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin will launch 'Ungaludan Stalin' (Stalin with you) camps on July 15 to provide government services to the people in their areas, the state government informed on Saturday. These public grievance redressal camps would be held till November end, an official release here said. A total of 3,768 camps would be held in urban areas and 6,232 in rural areas in the state. The members of the public could submit applications to avail 43 services provided by 13 government departments in urban areas. About 46 services offered by 15 government departments would be considered in the rural areas, the release said. Decisions on the applications received from the people would be made within 45 days. Volunteers will assist the people at their doorsteps. Medical camps would also be conducted as part of the 'Ungaludan Stalin' initiative. PTI JSP ROH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
