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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
TN Govt Collects 300 MT Waste from Govt Offices in Special Drive
Status: cleared Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt on Thursday collected over 300 metric tonnes of waste from 1,100 govt offices across the state, including the state secretariat. The initiative, launched under the "Thooimai Iyakkam" (Cleanliness Movement), coincided with World Environment Day on June 5 and marks the beginning of a larger, phased campaign. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Special programme implementation department minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said the initiative was kicked off in all 38 districts. "We have created a war room in GCC's headquarters to monitor the activities," he said, adding that the drive will also expand to colleges, hospitals, and schools in the next ten days. The drive was spearheaded by the newly established Clean Tamil Nadu Company Limited (CTCL), which aims to streamline the collection, recycling, and reuse of waste across state departments. Offices of district collectors, corporations, municipalities, panchayat unions, and various other departments participated in the effort, handing over pre-segregated waste including plastics, e-waste, metals, paper, glass, and unusable furniture. Udhayanidhi said the initiative must be a long-term one, seeking support from members of the public. Officials said all collected waste will be processed in the composting centres and will either be recycled or reused. The special projects department has also released guidelines to all govt offices to carry out cleaning drives every week and segregate the waste. Udhayanidhi said measures to improve the initiative, including funding, will be discussed. Earlier this week, the govt released a video on solid waste management awareness featuring actor Yogi Babu on waste segregation and disposal. MSID:: 121652283 413 |
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Resolution passed in DMK meeting against Centre for returning Keeladi report
1 2 Trichy: Deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chaired a consultation meeting of the newly appointed DMK state and district youth wing office-bearers in Trichy on Sunday. During the meeting, fifteen resolutions were passed including lauding recent court verdicts and criticising the Union govt. One of the resolutions extended condolences to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and the martyrs of Operation Sindhoor with a praise for the efforts of the Indian armed forces. The participants welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling on the powers of the governor and the conviction of accused in the Pollachi sexual assault case. They said Union govt has been 'undermining' state autonomy and 'deliberately delaying' the release of the Keeladi excavation report. "The researcher submitted the report that establishes Tamil history as dating back 2,200 years to the Union archaeological department in Jan 2023. However, the Union govt not only delayed its release and failed to respond to it in the Parliament, but it has now returned the report requesting amendments," a resolution read. According to sources, Udhayanidhi Stalin, also the DMK youth wing secretary, reiterated that the DMK would not be intimidated by Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids, and criticized the AIADMK-BJP alliance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo He instructed party members to begin election work by promoting the govt's achievements. Later in the day, Udhayanidhi met two govt school students who despite the recent loss of their fathers, wrote and passed their exams. He presented awards to them and assured them of support. School education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and municipal administration minister K N Nehru were present.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
DMK won't be intimidated by ED or Modi: Udhaya
Pudukottai: The central govt was trying to intimidate the DMK by weaponizing ED, but the state govt will not yield to those tactics, deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said on Saturday. Later at a meeting, Udhayanidhi also alleged that Income Tax department and ED, which are all 'working for the BJP' have already started their 'election' work. Speaking to reporters after chairing a review meeting with district officials in Pudukottai, Udhayanidhi dismissed opposition claims regarding chief minister M K Stalin's participation in the NITI Aayog meeting chaired by the Prime Minister. He said it was to secure funds rightfully due to the state, and not out of fear of raids. "I have said many times that we will not be intimidated either by the ED or by Modi. The DMK was founded by Kalaignar and is a party of self-respect, rooted in the principles of Periyar. It is not a party with a servitude mindset. We have done nothing wrong, and therefore, there is no reason to fear," he said. Udhayanidhi said the chief minister has allocated Rs3.5 crore to revive construction of a multipurpose indoor stadium in the district sports complex in Pudukottai, for which construction began in 2015 but was stopped due to funding issues. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The sports complex is expected to be operational by December, he said, adding that directions have been given to speed up other govt work as well. Udhayanidhi distributed welfare assistance to 1,175 beneficiaries, amounting to ₹40.05 crore. Later in the evening, addressing a conference organised by DMK medical wing, he hailed state govt schemes like 'Nan Mudhalvan' and 'Pudhumai pen,' and criticised the Union govt for allegedly planning to snatch state autonomy. Udhayanidhi hit out at the BJP-AIADMK alliance, calling it an act of 'hypocrisy' by AIADMK. He said Edappadi Palaniswami had declared four months ago that there would be no alliance with BJP even in 2031. "Yet he has now fallen at their feet and they have gone back to their old masters. If they return to power, AIADMK will surrender Tamil Nadu and its autonomy to the BJP," he said. He urged all sections of the DMK to begin preparations to secure more than 200 seats in the coming election.
Mint
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
‘DMK not afraid of ED or Modi': Udhayanidhi Stalin as Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin attends NITI Aayog meet chaired by PM
The DMK is not afraid of raids by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) or Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said on Saturday, adding that his party will fight such cases legally. Udhayanidhi's comments come on the day when Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited Delhi to attend a meeting of the NITI Aayog chaired by PM Modi. The DMK dispensation with continue with its agenda to raise its voice for state rights, and would not cower down die to any 'intimidation,' Udhayanidhi said. 'We are not afraid of ED or Modi. The DMK nurtured by Kalaignar (his grandfather and former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi), is a party with self-respect firmly moored to the principles of Periyar (rationalist leader E V Ramasamy),' the DMK youth wing secretary told reporters. The Tamil Nadu Deputy CM was in Pudukkottai to review the government programmes at the collectorate there, where he made the remarks. He was answering a question on the oppositon AIADMK accusing MK Stalin of visiting Delhi to attend the Niti Aayog's Governing Council amid ED searches on the offices of state-owned enterprise TASMAC. Udhayanidhi clarified that Stalin had gone to Delhi to attend the crucial meet in order to push for funds for Tamil Nadu. 'They (BJP government at the Centre) tried to intimidate us in the past but we refused to yield. Ours is not a party with a servitude mindset. We will face the cases legally,' he said. During his visit to Pudukkottai, Udhayanidhi also distributed welfare aids to the tune of ₹ 40.54 crore to 1,195 beneficiaries, including the distribution of free house pattas to 125 tribals. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin arrived in Delhi on Friday to attend the 10th meeting of the governing council of Niti Aayog, which was chaired by PM Narendra Modi on Saturday. During the meeting, the TN Chief Minister asked the Centre to enhance the state's share in central taxes to 50 per cent. Speaking at the Niti Aayog meeting in New Delhi, he 'demanded a rightful 50 per cent share for states in central taxes.' 'We currently receive only 33.16 percent against the promised 41,' the Chief Minister said in a post on X. Stalin further said he underscored the necessity for a dedicated urban transformation mission in the Tamil Nadu. 'On the lines of Amrut 2.0, I stressed the need for a dedicated urban transformation mission, as Tamil Nadu is the most urbanised state in India,' he said, adding, 'Also, I urged a #CleanGanga-style project for Cauvery, Vaigai and Thamirabarani, with names in English for national coherence and regional pride.'
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
DMK not afraid of ED or PM Modi: T.N. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday asserted that the DMK would not be intimidated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) or Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'We are not a subservient party. We belong to the tradition of self-respect founded by Periyar and nurtured by Kalaignar Karunanidhi. We will never bow down to threats,' Mr. Stalin told reporters after inspecting the long-pending indoor sports stadium construction at the District Sports Complex in Pudukottai. The project, launched in 2015, had been delayed due to funding constraints. 'CM has sanctioned ₹3.5 crore to resume the work. An additional ₹1 crore will be allocated from the local MP and MLAs' constituency development funds to complete the project by December,' he said. Responding to criticism by AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami, who claimed the Chief Minister visited New Delhi fearing ED action, Mr. Udhayanidhi said, 'The CM went to Delhi to demand Tamil Nadu's financial rights. We have said many times. Those who have done wrong should fear the law. We will face any inquiry within the legal framework.' Later, Mr. Udhayanidhi distributed welfare assistance worth ₹40.05 crore to 1,175 beneficiaries at an event held at the District Collector's Office. He handed over house site pattas and housing orders worth ₹3.59 crore to 125 Narikurava (Scheduled Tribe) families and housing orders under the Kalaignar Kanavu Illam Scheme worth ₹35 crore to 1,000 beneficiaries, including the 125 Narikurava families, each receiving ₹3.5 lakh. Additionally, 50 beneficiaries received land pattas valued at ₹1.45 crore under the scheme for regularising encroachments on unobjectionable land.
