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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
CM Stalin inaugurates Semmozhi expo on Karuna's birth anniversary
CHENNAI: Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday inaugurated the Tamil Semmozhi exhibition as part of the Semmozhi Naal celebrations. The birth anniversary of former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, June 3, is being celebrated as Semmozhi Naal. The exhibition, which is on at Kalaivanar Arangam, showcases a rare collection of photographs of Karunanidhi, old editions of classical Tamil works, palm-leaf manuscripts giving details about the evolution of Tamil language, literature and civilisation through artefacts showing the antiquity of Tamil civilisation. An official release said the exhibition has been extended till June 9 so that the public and students from schools and colleges could view it free of cost. The exhibition features include the history of classical Tamil, scripts from the Indus valley and Tamil Nadu symbols, Sangam-era inscriptions, pottery with Tamil inscriptions, details of Thirvalangadu copper plates, hero stone inscription from Keezh Mukkuttoor, Kalaiganr Karuvoolam with digital interactive features, a list of nationalised works of Karunanidhi, etc. As part of the Semmozhi Naal celebrations, the government will also be organising literary competitions, including oratorical contests, contests on writing poetry, quiz programmes, moral storytelling events, etc.
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
DMK celebrates Karunanidhi's birthday as Semmozhi Day
Chennai: Celebrating late DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi 's 102nd birth anniversary as Semmozhi Day, chief minister M K Stalin inaugurated an exhibition titled 'Tamil Semmozhi,' on Tuesday. The expo displaying pictures of Tamil inscriptions portraying rich Tamil history would be open for public till June 9. Stalin commenced the day with a visit to Karunanidhi memorial in Marina beach where he paid floral tributes. He then proceeded to Omandurar govt hospital to garland Karunanidhi's statue. Later, he visited DMk headquarters Anna Arivalayam, Karunanidhi's residence in Gopalapuram and then the residence of DMK MP Kanizmozhi Karunanidhi in CIT colony. Subsequently, he participated at a function in Kalaivanar Arangam where he inaugurated the 'Tamil Semmozhi' exhibition. He also released a book on four year achievements of the DMK govt and distributed Kalaignar Karunanidhi Semmozhi Tamil award to Tamil scholar Thayammal, which carried a cash reward of 10lakh and a miniature statue of Karunanidhi. He also gave prizes to students who won various competitions conducted for Semmozhi Day at the school and college levels. Across the state, DMK organised 102 events marking the 102nd birth anniversary. Special celebrations were also organised at Karunanidhi's birthplace Thirukkuvalai in Nagapattinam district.
The Hindu
04-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
T.N. Chief Minister to announce nationalisation of books of five Tamil scholars on May 5
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to take part in the valedictory of 'Tamil Week', which is being observed to mark the birth anniversary of late Tamil poet Pavendhar Bharathidasan. He is also scheduled to present prizes to the winners of various competitions at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai on Monday. During the event, the Chief Minister is also set to announce the nationalisation of the literary works of five Tamil scholars and hand over royalty to their families. The books of Tamil Scholars are being nationalised by the Tamil Nadu government so as to take the treasures of ideas of Tamil scholars to the masses. Ministers M.P. Saminathan, Ma. Subramanian, and P.K. Sekarbabu are among the dignitaries expected to participate in the event. In line with an announcement by the Chief Minister, the Tamil Nadu government has been celebrating the birth anniversary of Bharathidasan during 'Tamil Week' since April 29. It had organised various literary events in all district headquarters with the participation of Tamil scholars. As the DMK government headed by Mr. Stalin is set to enter its fifth year later this week, the State government, in an official release, recalled the awards and laurels it had earned over the past four years. The Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme and Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam, among others, were being held in high regard not only in the country but beyond, including in the United Nations, it said. The Chief Minister had safeguarded the people of Tamil Nadu during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the 'indifference of the Union government which is supposed to extend a helping hand during cyclones, heavy rains, and floods' and 'the obstinacy with which it informed Parliament that it would not grant funds,' the release said. The release added: 'Today, the people of Tamil Nadu are appreciating [the State government]. Women, students, labourers, entrepreneurs are appreciating. The media is appreciating. The governments of other States are appreciating. The courts are appreciating.' It further said: 'Above all, the Union government is appreciating the Tamil Nadu government and has presented various awards' and went on to list the honours received from the Centre on various fronts, including in the areas of police work, sports development, welfare of the disabled, water management, rural development, health and family welfare, and tourism development, among others. It also recalled that Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the first prize in excellence to Subramaniya Siva Cooperative Sugar Mills Ltd. in Dharmapuri in August 2024. It also pointed out that Mr. Shah had also presented to Tamil Nadu an award for excellence of cooperative banks. Last year, the Muthupettai police station in Tiruvarur district received the best police station award from the Union Home Ministry as well, it recalled.
