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Deccan Herald
08-08-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Mann ki Baat earns Rs 34.13 crore since inception: Govt
In a written reply, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan said the Mann ki Baat programme reaches the audience through multiple traditional and digital platforms.
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
CPI to stage protest over Union Minister's remarks on ST status for Malayali community
Condemning Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan's recent statement that the State government had failed to pass a resolution regarding Scheduled Tribes (ST) status for the Malayali Gounder community in the district, the Communist Party of India (CPI) announced that it will stage a demonstration in Kadambur on July 24. According to the CPI, over 25,000 people of Malayali ethnicity reside in the Kadambur and Bargur Hills in the district. While their counterparts in other hilly regions of Tamil Nadu have been recognised as Scheduled Tribes and issued ST certificates, those in these two hill areas have not been granted similar recognition, instead being categorised simply as members of the Malayali community under the Other Castes. As a result, they have been deprived of educational and employment benefits available to ST communities, and their long-standing demand for recognition remains unfulfilled. During a recent visit to Kadambur, Mr. Murugan reportedly stated that the delay in granting ST status was due to the State government's failure to pass a resolution in Assembly. In response, the CPI, in a statement, strongly condemned the Minister's remarks and clarified that the issue had been raised multiple times in Parliament by Tiruppur MP K. Subbarayan. The statement further noted that in March 2025, Nilgiris MP A. Raja, along with Kadambur residents, met Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram in New Delhi and submitted a representation on the matter. 'Even then, the issue was not addressed,' the statement said. The CPI also pointed out that, in its various communications to the State government, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs had never requested a resolution from the State Assembly. 'Instead of introducing a necessary amendment in Parliament to include Erode district in the ST list, the Union Ministry is attempting to divert the issue,' the statement said. In protest, the CPI will hold a demonstration in Kadambur on July 24, the statement added.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Community radio station in Konark wins national award
Bhubaneswar: Radio Namaskar , a community radio station based in Konark received the second prize in the sustainability model award category at the 10th National Community Radio Awards held in Mumbai on Saturday. It was among 12 community radio stations recognised across four categories. The award ceremony took place on the sidelines of the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES). Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan felicitated the winners. The event brought together representatives from more than 400 community radio stations across the country, offering a platform for dialogue and collaboration. Currently, India has 531 operational community radio stations. "Radio Namaskar is the first community radio station of Odisha. Receiving this award from the ministry of information and broadcasting means a lot to us. It's the sixth national community radio award for Radio Namaskar," said N.A. Shah Ansari, chairperson of Radio Namaskar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How can a 3-month-old get cancer? Please help! Give Hope India Donate Now Undo Bhubaneswar: Radio Namaskar, a community radio station based in Konark received the second prize in the sustainability model award category at the 10th National Community Radio Awards held in Mumbai on Saturday. It was among 12 community radio stations recognised across four categories. The award ceremony took place on the sidelines of the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES). Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan felicitated the winners. The event brought together representatives from more than 400 community radio stations across the country, offering a platform for dialogue and collaboration. Currently, India has 531 operational community radio stations. "Radio Namaskar is the first community radio station of Odisha. Receiving this award from the ministry of information and broadcasting means a lot to us. It's the sixth national community radio award for Radio Namaskar," said N.A. Shah Ansari, chairperson of Radio Namaskar.
