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The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
LG asks officials to expedite modalities on tourism project in Manapet
Lt. Governor Governor K. Kailashnathan has instructed officials to work toward speedy implementation of all the modalities connected with the Rs. 500 crore multi-product tourism project proposed in Manapet. The Lt Governor, who visited Palmyra Beach in the Manapet- Moorthikuppam- Pudukuppam belt, reviewed the plan and urged all concerned to expedite the ground work on the project, given its potential to give an impetus to the already growing tourism sector and to further develop Puducherry as a sought-after tourist destination, a press note from the Raj Nivas said. A draft project report to develop the 100-acre site into a Special Tourism Zone (STZ) on a Public Private Partnership basis, has been submitted to the Union Government for clearance. The draft report for the STZ has pitched for a host of facilities, including an upmarket hotel, with a 200-room capacity, a conference hall, amusement park, and parking lot, the Raj Nivas said. The government plans to offer a diversified tourism experience in the seaside site such as MICE (meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions) events, leisure and adventure sports. According to the press note, it was highlighted during the discussions that once the STZ project goes on stream, the government could expect to garner an annual revenue of about Rs. 40-50 crore. Besides, the area would also benefit from economic development and job opportunities for about 1,000 persons. The representatives of the consultancy firm tasked with formulating the detailed project report, briefed the Lt Governor. D. Manikandan, Secretary to the Lt. Governor and Tourism Secretary, K. Muralidharan, Tourism Director and Revenue Department officials were present for the review.
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
L-G underlines the need to conserve heritage structures in Puducherry
Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan has stressed on the need to preserve heritage structures in Puducherry. Speaking at the inaugural of the restored century-old Calve College Government School on Mission Street, the Lt. Governor said it was important to maintain and preserve heritage structures in the region. He expressed happiness over the restoration project which helped in preserving the Franco-Tamil architecture. Recalling the mid-day meal provided in the school during the French time, the Lt Governor said Puducherry has the distinction of introducing the mid-day meal scheme first in the country. He also announced the shifting of his office and residence to the new building at Old Distillery Complex in a few weeks to facilitate the restoration of Raj Nivas. In his address, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy said the government had certain concerns in the beginning on taking up projects to restore heritage structures. The successful restoration of decades-old buildings, such as Calve College, Mairie Building and V.O.C School, has given the government confidence to take up work to protect heritage structures. The work to restore Raj Nivas would be taken up shortly and the government would continue to prioritise conservation of heritage buildings, he said. Praising Subburaya Chettiar's family for donating the land to erstwhile French establishment for starting a school around 150 years ago, Minister for Public Works Department K. Lakshminarayanan said the family's gesture should be appreciated by everyone as the move to donate the land happened at a time when education was not accorded prime importance in this part of the world. 'The territory has progressed tremendously in the education sector. The allocation of 13% of the total Budget estimate shows the government's commitment towards school and higher education. The restoration of Calve College also points to the commitment towards attracting children to government schools. However, some politicians only want to present a negative picture of Puducherry by highlighting the liquor business in the Union Territory,' he said. Education Minister A. Namassivayam said the administration was catering to all the needs of government schoolchildren. 'The government was giving books, bags, food, transportation and laptops free to the students. Several schemes that were pending have been restored in the recent times. With the assistance of the Central government, we will be able to ensure better development of the Union Territory in the days to come,' the Minister said. Speaker R. Selvam, nominated legislator V. P. Ramalingam, Consul General of France in Puducherry and Chennai, Etienne Rolland–Piegue, secretaries P. Priyatarshny and P. T Rudra Goud were among those present at the inaugural.
The Hindu
29-04-2025
- The Hindu
CM residence, Jipmer get hoax bomb threat for second time this month
For the second time this month, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy's residence and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research at Gorimedu received hoax bomb threat on Tuesday. Along with the residence of the Chief Minister and Jipmer, miscreants also warned of explosives having been planted at the French Consulate, a temple built by the Chief Minister in the name of his spiritual guru at Gorimedu and a mosque in Mullah Street. After the police came to know about the email threats on Tuesday morning, the bomb detection and disposal squads were called in to conduct searches in all the four places, the police said. While the Chief Minister's residence and Jipmer received hoax bomb threat for the second time this month, the French Consulate had received a similar warning last year. This month, several other places, including Raj Nivas, Chief Minister's office and prominent hotels had also received hoax bomb threats.
