Latest news with #RevenueDivisionalOffices
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Processing of 'Ungaludan Stalin' petition reviewed in TN's Villupuram
VILLUPURAM: Villupuram district collector Sheikh Abdul Rahman reviewed the action taken on petitions received under the 'Ungaludan Stalin' scheme at the Revenue Divisional Offices of Tindivanam, Gingee, and Melmalaiyanur taluks on Wednesday. The Collector recalled that the scheme launched by CM MK Stalin, aims to deliver essential government services and welfare benefits to citizens. In Villupuram, the first phase of camps began on July 15 and will run until August 14, covering 102 camps including 21 in urban areas offering 43 services across 13 departments, and 81 in rural areas offering 46 services across 15 departments, according to official sources. Collector Rahman examined the total number of petitions received, department-wise breakup, resolved petitions, pending cases, and reasons for pendency. He also instructed expedition of resolutions and gave special attention to applications under the 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam' women's welfare scheme, with verification visits to applicants' homes, an official release said. An ongoing camp at Kovilpuraur in Melmalaiyanur panchayat union was also inspected, and the collector interacted with residents and reviewed basic amenities. He also checked the registration of petitions with the CM's grievance redressal portal, the release added. The inspection covered health department activities, including medical check-ups at the camp, and agricultural department initiatives such as providing a subsidised power sprayer worth Rs 8,500 to a farmer, official sources said.
Gulf Insider
28-04-2025
- Gulf Insider
Bomb Threat at Thiruvananthapuram Airport via Email
Security checks were carried out at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after officials received a bomb threat via email on Sunday. The bomb squads are currently conducting detailed inspections across all terminals at the airport to ensure safety. Authorities are investigating the source of the threat. The bomb threat at the airport follows a series of similar threats sent to hotels in the state capital on Saturday. Police, bomb disposal units, and dog squads conducted extensive checks at several hotels, including the Hilton Hotel in central Thiruvananthapuram. No explosives were found, and authorities later confirmed that the threats were hoaxes. Ongoing Investigations An officer from the Cantonment police station confirmed that no suspicious materials were found during the inspections. 'We are actively investigating the source of the emails,' the officer added. Recent Surge in threats In recent months, a wave of email bomb threats has targeted key locations across Kerala, including district collectorates, Revenue Divisional Offices, and the Kerala High Court. In every case, police have ruled out any real danger after thorough searches, classifying the threats as hoaxes. Authorities urge public to stay calm Authorities have urged the public to remain calm while investigations continue. Enhanced security measures have been implemented across the city due to the recurring nature of these threats. Also read: Pakistan & India Exchange 2nd Straight Day Of Border Fire: 'On The Brink'
