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Hans India
20 hours ago
- Hans India
Liquor seized from former army officer
Kurnool: Following a tip-off, District Prohibition and Excise Officer M Sudhir Babu conducted a raid on the home of Nagesh Rao, a former army officer, in Tirumalagiri. The raid uncovered 53 bottles of various brands of Defence liquor, including Dewar's Whisky 18, Black Dog Gold 12, Dog Black Black 12, and Rockford 11. Rao admitted to purchasing the liquor from an army canteen in Bengaluru and illegally selling it at a higher price to army personnel in Kurnool. The seized liquor and Rao were taken into custody. Prohibition and Excise Inspector Chandrahas and Sub Inspector Rehana Begum were part of the raid team.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Minister Muthusamy refutes allegations over distribution of free dhotis and saris for Pongal
Minister for Housing, Prohibition and Excise, S. Muthusamy, on Thursday (August 7, 2025) asserted that the DMK government is distributing better-quality free dhotis and sarees for the Pongal festival compared to the previous government. Addressing the media at the Collectorate after inaugurating an exhibition organised to mark National Handloom Day, the Minister refuted allegations made by AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, who claimed that free dhotis and sarees were not being distributed properly. 'Compared to the previous government, the current government is providing better-quality free dhotis and sarees in an organised manner,' Mr. Muthusamy said. When asked about Mr. Palaniswami's statement that the AIADMK would distribute free silk sarees for Deepavali if voted to power, the Minister responded, 'Why didn't they distribute silk sarees during their 10-year rule?' He further stated that when Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a financial assistance of ₹1,000 under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme, Mr. Palaniswami dismissed it as a temporary, publicity-driven initiative. 'However, 1.15 crore women are continuously receiving the assistance, and applications from eligible women were accepted through the Ungaludan Stalin special camps being held across the State,' Mr. Muthusamy said. He added that these camps were organised to resolve long-pending grievances and emphasised that the DMK government is performing far better than the previous administration. Regarding the Athikadavu–Avinashi project, the Minister said that out of 1,045 water bodies, water is yet to reach 219 due to minor issues in some of the 86 feeder lines. While the main pipeline is functioning without problems, a few damaged feeder lines are resulting in soil sedimentation—especially since water is drawn only for 70 days a year, leaving the pipelines idle for the remaining days. 'The contractor, Larsen and Toubro, has been instructed to resolve these issues immediately,' he said. District Collector S. Kandasamy, MLA V.C. Chandhirakumar, Mayor S. Nagarathinam, and other officials were present at the event.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Teachers hold the key to shaping a good society, says Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi
The responsibility of building a good society and shaping young learners lies with teachers, said Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi here on Monday. Mr. Poyyamozhi, along with Minister for Housing, Prohibition and Excise S. Muthusamy, inaugurated a five-day induction training programme for newly appointed graduate teachers at a private college in Thindal. 'A classroom is like a field, and students are the seeds sown. For these seeds to yield a good harvest, foundational education is absolutely essential,' Mr. Poyyamozhi said. The training includes modules on classroom observation, student engagement strategies, and several other essential teaching practices. Stating that teachers are entrusted with the responsibility of nurturing students with the care of a parent, he urged them to make the most of the training. 'Even when children go on to pursue higher education and advance in life, it is the education you provide today that will serve as their foundation,' he said. In his address, Mr. Muthusamy said the State government, under the leadership of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin was giving top priority to education and healthcare. 'Schemes such as Pudhumai Penn, Thamizh Pudhalvan, and Naan Mudhalvan were launched to promote higher education. These initiatives have led to a significant increase in student enrollment in higher studies,' he noted. He added that parents place their trust in teachers to shape their children's futures, and in doing so, teachers play a crucial role in nation-building. The Minister promised that any genuine demands raised by teachers for the academic welfare of students would be considered by the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister. A total of 106 newly appointed graduate teachers from Erode district participated in the Monday's session, which is part of a state-wide training programme for 2,535 teachers. The sessions also cover psychological approaches to teaching, compassionate classroom practices, strategies to enhance learning outcomes, and the effective use of mobile applications introduced by the department. Collector S. Kandasamy, MLAs A.G. Venkatachalam (Anthiyur) and V.C. Chandrakumar (Erode East), Mayor S. Nagarathinam, Deputy Mayor V. Selvaraj, and officials from the School Education Department were present.
The Hindu
02-08-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Minor leak in LBP canal to be fixed in two days, says Minister Muthusamy
Minister for Housing, Prohibition and Excise S. Muthusamy on Saturday said the minor leakage in the Lower Bhavani Project (LBP) canal at the bridge at Vandipalayam in Sathyamangalam taluk would be rectified within two days. Water was released from the Bhavanisagar Dam on July 31 to irrigate 1,03,500 acres in Erode, Karur, and Tiruppur districts. On Friday, a leakage was noticed at the bottom of the bridge located at the 13th mile of the canal. At the time, 1,000 cusecs of water was being discharged. Despite the leak, discharge into the canal was not stopped, and officials from the Water Resources Department began repair works immediately. On Saturday, the Minister, along with District Collector S. Kandasamy and Erode East MLA V.C. Chandhirakumar, inspected the repair works. Mr. Muthusamy told media persons repair and maintenance works had been carried out along a 74-mile stretch of the canal prior to the release of water to ensure smooth flow. 'However, during routine monitoring, a leak was found on the side portion below the Thottipalayam bridge. There is no major damage, and engineers have said that the issue is minor and will be fixed within two days,' he said. Executive Engineer Gopi (Public Works Department), Assistant Executive Engineer P. Thirumoorthy (Lower Bhavani Basin Division), assistant engineers, and officials accompanied the Minister during the inspection.
The Hindu
02-08-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Nalam Kakkum Stalin scheme to boost public health awareness, says Minister Muthusamy
Despite the implementation of several welfare schemes over the past four-and-a-half-years, the newly launched Nalam Kakkum Stalin scheme is seen as particularly significant as it directly promotes public health awareness and preventive care, said Minister for Housing, Prohibition and Excise S. Muthusamy here on Saturday (August 2, 2025). The Minister inaugurated the scheme at the Government Boys Higher Secondary School in Vellode, in the presence of District Collector S. Kandasamy and MLA V.C. Chandhirakumar. As part of the initiative, 45 health camps have been planned across the district. Speaking to media persons, the Minister highlighted the ongoing success of the Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam initiative, which has delivered mobile medical services to various sections of the population. 'Of the three lakh people invited for cancer screening, over 1.5 lakh have already been tested. Among them, 32 individuals were diagnosed with cancer and are currently receiving treatment,' he said. However, he clarified that this does not indicate a high prevalence of cancer in the district. Responding to AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami's allegation that 2,000 Amma Mini Clinics were closed under the DMK regime, the Minister refuted the claim. He asserted that the current government's doorstep healthcare initiative is fully functional, adequately staffed, and equipped with essential medicines. Addressing concerns over reports of kidney trafficking, Mr. Muthusamy said the government had identified isolated incidents and initiated firm action. Investigations into the medical institutions allegedly involved are ongoing, and strict measures are being taken wherever malpractice is confirmed. Commenting on the Madras High Court directive prohibiting the use of Chief Ministers' images in government welfare advertisements, the Minister said, 'The government will strictly follow the court's order. There is no need to advertise using the Chief Minister's image—everyone, from children to adults, knows M.K. Stalin is the Chief Minister.'
