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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Tamil back on AIR after backlash over Hindi programmes
Trichy: All India Radio's (AIR) Trichy FM station 102.1 has withdrawn its recently introduced Hindi programmes during night hours following public and political backlash, restoring Tamil content instead. The move has come as a relief to the station's traditional listener base, many of whom urged AIR not to make unilateral language changes in the future. AIR sources said since August 2024, the Trichy station had been relaying Tamil programmes at night (11 pm to 5.45 am) via Chennai FM 101.4. However, from April 9, the station began airing Hindi content during those hours—reportedly under instructions from national headquarters. The sudden switch prompted petitions from listeners, who demanded the return of Tamil programming. The issue also drew the attention of Trichy MP Durai Vaiko, who condemned the language change and urged AIR to restore Tamil broadcasts. "Following public opposition and the MP's representation, we resumed the Tamil relay through Chennai FM from May 31," a Trichy AIR official told TOI. As a majority of the local audience is not fluent in Hindi, listeners insisted that night broadcasts should remain in Tamil or feature Carnatic music. "We need a permanent directive to ensure AIR stations in Tamil Nadu prioritise Tamil programming," said N Periyasamy, a long-time listener from KK Nagar.
New Indian Express
07-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Many bars attached to Tasmac collect entry fee of Rs 50 per person per hour in violation of norms
CHENNAI: Several bars attached to Tasmac liquor shops in Chennai have been collecting entry charge of up to Rs 50 per person, per hour though no such tariff has been officially approved by the authorities. A ground check by TNIE in and around Egmore, Chepauk, Triplicane, Velachery and Pallikaranai has revealed that a number of Tasmac bars are openly violating norms by collecting such entry fee from customers. While non-AC bars charge Rs 20 to Rs 30 per hour, in some cases, the fee was as high as Rs 50. Surprisingly, a few bars had printed notice boards displaying the charge, indicating that the practice was being carried out without any fear of action from the authorities. Several customers told TNIE that they were not informed about the fee in advance and felt cheated when told to pay money while leaving the bar. 'We are already paying high price for liquor. Now, they are asking money even to sit inside. It is unfair,' said a customer at a bar in Triplicane. Tasmac Employees Association state president and former MLA N Periyasamy said, 'Collecting entry fee in bars is illegal. Officials must take action. If any bar is found violating rules, its permit must be cancelled.' A Kathiravan (37) a customer from Velachery, said, 'When we question the bar staff about the fee, they ask us to leave if we are not ready to pay.' Despite multiple complaints, the violation continues, say customers. Senior Tasmac officials promised to take action against bars violating rules.
