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New Indian Express
4 days ago
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- New Indian Express
CM Stalin inaugurates Semmozhi expo on Karuna's birth anniversary
CHENNAI: Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday inaugurated the Tamil Semmozhi exhibition as part of the Semmozhi Naal celebrations. The birth anniversary of former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, June 3, is being celebrated as Semmozhi Naal. The exhibition, which is on at Kalaivanar Arangam, showcases a rare collection of photographs of Karunanidhi, old editions of classical Tamil works, palm-leaf manuscripts giving details about the evolution of Tamil language, literature and civilisation through artefacts showing the antiquity of Tamil civilisation. An official release said the exhibition has been extended till June 9 so that the public and students from schools and colleges could view it free of cost. The exhibition features include the history of classical Tamil, scripts from the Indus valley and Tamil Nadu symbols, Sangam-era inscriptions, pottery with Tamil inscriptions, details of Thirvalangadu copper plates, hero stone inscription from Keezh Mukkuttoor, Kalaiganr Karuvoolam with digital interactive features, a list of nationalised works of Karunanidhi, etc. As part of the Semmozhi Naal celebrations, the government will also be organising literary competitions, including oratorical contests, contests on writing poetry, quiz programmes, moral storytelling events, etc.
Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
Karunanidhi's 102nd birthday celebrated at ancestral village
Trichy: The 102nd birth anniversary of former Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK president M Karunanidhi was celebrated at his ancestral village Thirukkuvalai in Nagapattinam district on Tuesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Karunanidhi was born in Thirukkuvalai on June 3, 1924. DMK cadres paid floral tributes and led 'Semmozhi Naal' processions across districts. The cadres distributed sweets and refreshments to the public. They also served food at Karunalaya Old Age Home in Thirukkuvalai. Chairman of Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation (TFDC), N Gowthaman led the celebration at Karunanidhi's ancestral residence. The functionaries garlanded the idols of Karunanidhi and his parents, A Muthuvel and M Anjugam. Chairman of Tamilnadu Adi Dravidar Housing Development Corporation (TAHDCO), U Mathivanan and several other DMK functionaries were present. School education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi led the celebrations in Trichy. He garlanded Karunanidhi's idol near TVS Tolgate, distributed sweets, and led the 'Semmozhi Naal' procession. In Thanjavur, MP S Murasoli, former MP SS Palanimanickam, MLAs Durai Chandrasekaran (Thiruvaiyaru), TKG Neelamegam (Thanjavur) led the celebrations. Backward classes minister Siva V Meyyanathan led the events in Mayiladuthurai. Poompuhar MLA 'Nivetha' M Murugan and Sirkazhi MLA M Panneerselvam were also present.
