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New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Collector reviews monsoon preparedness in TN's Cuddalore district
CUDDALORE: A review meeting to assess preparedness for the 2025 southwest monsoon was held at the collectorate conference hall under the chairmanship of Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar. The Collector said, "As the Southwest Monsoon is set to begin, Village Administrative Officers must identify low-lying areas prone to water stagnation and issue public advisories. Details of first informants on waterlogging should be recorded. Around 5,000 first responders will be positioned at the revenue village and taluk levels, and 800 at the district level." He instructed, "Zonal Officers and Tahsildars should jointly identify vulnerable areas and take preventive measures. VAOs, village assistants, assistant agricultural officers, village health nurses, and voluntary organisations must coordinate with village-level committees for flood relief." The collector added, "In flood-prone areas, people must be relocated to safe shelters and provided with essentials. Relief materials should be kept ready and special care must be given to the elderly and persons with disabilities." He further said, "Waterbodies must be inspected and embankments strengthened. Sluice gates must be repaired. Equipment such as tree-cutting machines, JCBs, flashlights, water pumps, and bleaching powder should be stocked. Fire and health personnel must raise public awareness. Water tanks must be cleaned and chlorinated. Sewage contamination must be prevented. Disinfectants should be sprayed in stagnant areas."
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Public asked to update pattas with names of legal heirs or rightful owners
The district administration has urged the public to remove the names of deceased landowners from pattas and update them with the names of legal heirs or rightful owners. In a release, Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar said land records in both rural and urban areas of the district have been digitised and made accessible to the public in both viewable and printable formats through the website However, in many pattas, the names of deceased landowners have not been removed, and the names of their legal heirs or rightful owners have not yet been included. This can be done by submitting the necessary documents either through e-sevai centres or the Citizen Portal. These applications will be reviewed by the respective Village Administrative Officers, and appropriate changes to the pattas will be made based on submitted documents,
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Effluent treatment plant at dyeing unit in Cuddalore SIPCOT collapses, flooding neighbourhood; 19 hospitalised
An effluent treatment plant (ETP), located on the premises of a dyeing unit in Cuddalore SIPCOT, collapsed in the early hours of Thursday (May 15, 2025), scattering debris and flooding houses in the vicinity of the unit in Kudikadu Colony. As many as 19 persons, mostly residents of Kudikadu Colony, suffered health complications, such as irritation in the eyes, nausea, and sudden sapping of energy. They were admitted to the Cuddalore Government General Hospital. The ETP, built to treat 6 lakh litres of wastewater from the dyeing unit and mounted on a structure, gave away at around 3.30 a.m. Though the workers were spared from the deluge that followed, it damaged the compound wall located near the ETP and flooded 20 houses. Eyewitnesses said the fumes from the effluents densely enveloped the area, spreading panic among the residents. Official sources said the condition of the affected residents was stable and they would be kept under observation for a day. 'We will carry out a probe to ascertain the probable causes behind the incident,' an official said. Following the incident, people in the neighbourhood blocked traffic on the Cuddalore-Chidambaram Road, urging the authorities to take stern measures against the company management. The district administration acted swiftly to contain the fallout. Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar said officials from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) were at the spot to investigate the incident. Temporary closure of unit recommended As many as 19 residents have been admitted to the Cuddalore GH with minor ailments, and their condition is stable. A temporary closure of the unit has been recommended in the interest of public safety. Work to clean the debris and the wastewater that had flooded the houses has begun. A medical team has also been stationed at the village to address the issue, he said. According to T. Arulselvam, coordinator of SIPCOT Area Community Environmental Monitors (SACEM): 'It is a matter of concern that there is no let-up in accidents in SIPCOT. There is a need to review basic safety measures and non-conduct of safety audit at industrial units. Had the dyeing unit conducted an off-site mock drill, the incident's impact could have been minimised. The district administration should ensure adequate compensation to the affected as mandated under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991.'
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Cuddalore ranks fifth among government schools in class 12 board exams
CUDDALORE: Cuddalore district has secured the fifth position among government schools at the state level in the Class 12 board exams, Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar announced on Thursday. Addressing the media at the collectorate, he said, 'Cuddalore achieved a pass percentage of 96.06%. This places the district in the 10th position across the state, including both government and private schools, and 5th position among government schools alone.' He stated that this is an improvement from the previous year. 'Last year, Cuddalore ranked 22nd among all schools and 23rd among government schools in the state. To improve the pass percentage, the School Education Department took several steps. Students who failed in only one subject last year were identified and given special coaching, which contributed to the improved success rate,' he said. He also mentioned the implementation of a special initiative. 'A programme titled Victory Over Obstacles was introduced to assist students who were unable to attend school regularly due to economic or other reasons. Special groups were formed to track their attendance, and targeted coaching was provided to help them pass the exams.' He added, 'To increase enrolment in government schools and support students, the government has launched various special programmes. Under the Summer Learning Festival, students are being trained in spoken English, photography, digital arts, French, culinary skills, pottery, chess, web designing, basic computer programming, swimming, horse riding, archery, arts, and painting.' 'These efforts are expected to further boost enrolment in government schools,' he said.
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Minister MRK Panneerselvam lays foundation for fish museum, beach development in Cuddalore
CUDDALORE: Tamil Nadu Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare MRK Panneerselvam on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a fish museum at Subrayalu Park and for development works under the Blue Flag scheme at Devanampattinam Silver Beach, at a total cost of Rs 8.63 crore. The function was held in the presence of District Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar, MP MK Vishnu Prasad, Cuddalore MLA G Iyyappan, and Cuddalore Mayor Sundari Raja. Speaking at the event, the minister said, 'The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is implementing various special initiatives to develop tourist sites in all districts, enabling families to enjoy recreational facilities within their local areas. As part of this, a fish museum to showcase various fish species and promote scientific interest among students will be established in Subrayalu Park. Recreational development activities will also be undertaken at Devanampattinam Silver Beach.' He said the Blue Flag scheme, which includes Samiyarpettai Beach, has been announced from Chennai to Nagapattinam. 'Renovation works worth Rs 75 lakh are underway at Subrayalu Park to attract more visitors and repair damaged play equipment.' Referring to the earlier facility, he said, 'The previously existing fish museum was rendered non-functional due to cyclone damage and lack of maintenance. Following an inspection on November 25, 2024, by the Deputy Chief Minister, it was ordered to be restored. Based on this, new construction and repairs are being undertaken at a cost of Rs 4.63 crore, including modern fish tanks and scientific exhibits to attract students and the general public.' 'Devanampattinam Silver Beach, located within the Cuddalore Corporation limits, is one of the longest beaches in Asia and the second-longest along the east coast. It is known for marine fish sales and small-scale industries, and attracts tourists due to its coastline,' the minister added. He said Rs 4.98 crore from the Capital Grant Scheme is being used to create modern recreational infrastructure at the beach. 'This will include landscaped gardens, artificial ponds, seating areas, signboards, roads, walking paths, food stalls, stainless steel bins, and vehicle parking,' he said. The minister added, 'Under the Blue Flag scheme, development works worth Rs 4 crore will include shaded seating, bamboo huts, a watch tower, beach-cleaning equipment, jogging tracks, sewage treatment and drinking water purification plants, bamboo cabins, LED street lights, CCTV cameras, beach maps, information boards, an off-grid solar power plant, gender-specific restrooms and changing rooms, and a first-aid center.' 'These initiatives will enhance local tourism, increase footfall, and generate substantial revenue for the tourism sector. It will also provide employment opportunities for local small-scale entrepreneurs. Officials have been instructed to complete the works at the earliest and open the facilities for public use,' he said.
