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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
AIADMK takes two RS seats, announces candidates; DMDK promised seat in 2026
CHENNAI: The AIADMK on Sunday announced former MLAs I S Inbadurai and M Dhanapal as the party's candidates for the two to-be-vacant Rajya Sabha seats. Announcing this at the party headquarters, AIADMK deputy general secretary K P Munusamy said the DMDK will be given one Rajya Sabha seat when vacancies arise in 2026. He also said the DMDK will continue in the AIADMK-led alliance. Responding to a question, Munusamy said that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami had promised to give a Rajya Sabha seat in 2026 and that the party will stand by it. Munusamy added that the DMDK has agreed to this.
The Citizen
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
CPF gets a boost to fight crime
THREE entities have come together to fight crime in Pinetown. On Saturday, May 10, the Pinetown CPF, Blue Security and Tracker SA launched their partnership vehicles that will help fight the increasing rate of hijacking in the Pinetown precinct. CPF chairman Justin Bosse said last year the provincial government donated vehicles to all the CPFs. 'Well, a lot of them. We were told that we must use the vehicles to attend to meetings and assist with community support. Maintenance would obviously be at our cost,' explained Bosse. 'Although the provincial government does give us a small amount of petrol allowance every month, we have had to seek sponsorship and Blue Security came on board. They informed us that they would be willing to sponsor a petrol allowance every month towards the vehicle and we would put their branding on the vehicle as well. It then got a little bit bigger. We became very active in the community.' From there, the CPF approached Tracker as they are affiliated with the SAPS. 'Tracker also agreed to come on board. This is first in the country for corporate companies to join forces with the CPF.' Bosse revealed that a tracker has been installed in the vehicles which will help track stolen and hijacked motor vehicles. Edsandis Munusamy from Tracker SA said this initiative marks a significant step forward in community-centred crime prevention, aligning with Tracker's value – Caring for people and their things. As part of the partnership, Munusamy said CPF members received specialised training on vehicle tracking technology (VTT), equipping them with essential knowledge to support law enforcement in the fight against vehicle crime in the Pinetown precinct. Also read: Metro police investigate 'informal taxi rank' on Dumbarton Road 'This training enhances their ability to act swiftly and in co-ordination with law enforcement agencies during recoveries and vehicle-related investigations. We see this as more than just a partnership. It's a long-term investment in the safety of our communities,' said Munusamy. Blue Security community manager Brett Beket said community safety is at the heart of everything they do. 'This joint initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to build safer communities where families can thrive. Collaborating with both formal and informal groups, such as the Pinetown CPF, is integral to our operations. 'As industry leaders in community safety, we have a dedicated team focused solely on this mission. We are proud to support the Pinetown CPF and encourage other organisations to get involved and help make a positive impact.' Pinetown CPF deputy chairperson Lynn Robson said New Germany, Kloof, Wyebank, Pinetown South, Motala Heights, Nazareth and Pinetown Central make up the Pinetown CPF sub forums and they take pride in protecting their communities. 'This could not have been achieved without forging and nurturing strong relationships with our partners in crime and we look forward to strengthening these with this new partnership with Blue Security and Tracker.' Robson also thanked the Department of Community Safety Liaison for their continued support and guidance. Welcoming this partnership was also Pinetown SAPS station commander, Brigadier Leon Matthysen, who emphasised that the multifaceted collaboration between SAPS, Tracker SA, Blue Security, and the CPF demonstrates the commitment to tackling crime head-on. 'This joint effort sends a strong message that we mean business in bringing crime down. Specifically, on carjacking, the Tracker-fitted vehicle will significantly enhance our ability to track and recover stolen vehicles, increasing the chances of apprehending perpetrators. 'With increased visible policing and a united approach, we're confident that this partnership will yield tangible results in reducing crime and keeping our communities safe,' said the station commander. For more from the Highway Mail, follow us on Facebook , X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
New Indian Express
18-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
No permanent teacher, nine students fail in Tamil in Class 10
MADURAI: Kallar Reclamation Schools Joint Director Munusamy said that the school HM had appointed a Tamil teacher under the Parents Teachers Association funds for the academic year till December. Following this, he deputed the duty to a permanent Tamil teacher for another school, and that teacher came to school twice weekly and trained the students. He added, "Totally, there are eight unfilled Tamil teacher posts in the school. Soon, the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) will fill up BT assistants across the state, then the school will get a permanent Tamil teacher."
New Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Stalling AIADMK govt's schemes are the only achievement in the four-year DMK regime: KP Munusamy
KRISHNAGIRI: DMK government's achievement in the past four years is stalling the welfare schemes implemented by the previous AIADMK government, said AIADMK deputy general secretary KP Munusamy here on Sunday. While speaking to reporters, Munusamy said, "It was during the AIADMK regime, former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami initiated to bring water from the Thenpennai River to lakes in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts through the Ennekolpudhur and Aliyam canal projects at the cost of around Rs 300 crore, but it was stalled in this DMK regime. Similarly, following the demand of floriculturists in Hosur, the International Flower Auction Centre worth Rs 21 crore was established in Hosur during the AIADMK regime, but it is now dysfunctional." He further said, "Law and order situation is at its worst in this government and drug trafficking is rampant. The demand for security for former IAS officer U Sagayam shows the state of law and order in Tamil Nadu." The general secretary also appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said his attack on terrorists in Pakistan were carried out without affecting the people there.
