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The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Tamil Nadu will continue to spread the glory of Rajendra Chola, says Minister
Terming King Rajendra Chola as a pride of Tamil civilization, Minister for Finance, Environment and Climate Change Thangam Thennarasu on Wednesday said that the State government would continue to spread the king's unparalleled glory and history world over. Inaugurating the 'Aadi Thiruvathirai' festival to mark the birth anniversary of Rajendra Chola at the Brihadeeswara Temple at Gangaikondachozhapuram, Mr. Thennarasu said that during his reign, the Chola empire reached its peak. He extended the empire's reach via trade and conquest across the Indian Ocean. No other emperor in the country had tasted success like Rajendra Chola in extending territory of the dynasty beyond South Asia. His contribution to Dravidian architecture, culture, and Tamil civilization was immense. The State government had been celebrating his birthday every year to recollect his achievements. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who was in the forefront in spreading the glorious past of Rajendra Chola, had allocated ₹22 crore for displaying the items found in the excavation work. He had allocated ₹12 crore for the development of Cholagangam Lake. The State government would continue to take steps to spread the king's victories not only in India but also world over. The glory of him should be a lesson for all. Minister for Transport and Electricity S.S. Sivasankar, Minister for Information and Publicity M.P. Saminathan, Minister for Tourism R. Rajendran and Member of Parliament Thol. Thirumavalavan spoke. Additional Chief Secretary K. Manivasan and senior officials in the programme, which was jointly organised by Departments of Tourism, Hindu Religious Endowments Department and the Ariyalur district administration.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
All eligible applications seeking monthly cash assistance will be considered, says Minister
Minister for Transport and Electricity S.S. Sivasankar on Wednesday said that all applications submitted by women seeking ₹1,000 cash assistance under the Kalaignar Urimai Thogai Scheme would be considered. Speaking at the inauguration of the third phase of Makkaludan Muthalvar scheme at Thirumanur here, he said the monthly cash assistance scheme had received an overwhelming response from women. Those who were yet to get assistance could submit their applications or petitions at the camps of Makkaludan Muthalvar scheme. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had issued orders to take steps to provide cash assistance to all eligible women and they should utilise the opportunity well. Mr. Sivasankar said the State government was at the forefront in implementing welfare schemes. Many State governments had taken cue from Tamil Nadu in implementing various schemes in their States. Free bus travel for women was among the schemes incorporated by other States. Minister for Labour Welfare and Skill Development C.V. Ganesan, MLA K. Chinnappa, Collector P. Rathinasamy and senior officials participated. Mr. Sivasankar and Mr. Ganesan distributed welfare assistance worth ₹12.96 crore to 2,204 beneficiaries at the camp. A large number of people from Venmankondan, Karuppilakattala, Thirumanur, Annimangalam and Keezhakavattankurichi participated.
