Free education would be extended to government aided colleges Friday, March 30, 2007 | Nayan
Free education scheme for students of government colleges in Tamil Nadu, announced in the state budget last week, would be extended to government-aided colleges also, Finance Minister K Anbazhagan informed the Assembly.Replying to the discussion on the state budget, Anbazhagan said the government had considered the request of Congress member Peter Alphonse for extending free education to government-aided colleges too and decided to accept it.
Bandh effect: SR cancells some trains Friday, March 30, 2007 | Nayan
Due to the state-wide bandh in Tamil Nadu from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow, Southern Railway has cancelled/ rescheduled some of the trains.All the passenger trains and suburban trains running in Tamil Nadu area will be cancelled between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.All the incoming trains, coming into Tamil Nadu area, will be brought ahead of 6 a.m. as far as possible. If it is not possible to bring them to the terminal, they shall be regulated at suitable stations by the divisions duly making arrangements for the passengers for catering, water, etc.
40 check posts at coastal belt would be erected with in one year Tuesday, March 27, 2007 | Nayan
The newly sanctioned 40 check-posts and 12 marine police stations at coastal belt of Tamil Nadu would be erected within one year, K V S Murthy, ADGP (Law and Order), said here today.The government has recently sanctioned 40 check-posts along the coastal areas, apart from the existing 60 posts and once these were erected, the vigilance would be strong in the areas, he told media.The marine police stations, equipped with patrolling, including in shallow water, were expected to be ready within one year, Murthy said.
Jaya demands 5% reservation for muslims Monday, March 26, 2007 | Nayan
The AIADMK demanded that the Tamil Nadu government provide five per cent reservation for Muslims in education and employment.Raising the demand in the state Assembly, Suba Velumani (AIADMK) said the DMK had promised in its election manifesto reservation for Muslims.
PMK sought total prohibition in TN Monday, March 26, 2007 | Nayan
Signalling that it was ready to take on the DMK government in the Assembly, ally PMK sought total prohibition in Tamil Nadu, to the delight of Opposition AIADMK and much to the embarrassment of the DMK. Though the PMK has been airing its views openly against the DMK government on several issues like prohibition, Cauvery and satellite towns in the recent past, this is the first time the party was raising such a conflicting issue against the government in the Assembly. The DMK members, including Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, remained silent while seriously following the speech of the PMK member Velmurugan who made the demand which would hit the states coffers badly, if implemented. Meanwhile, the AIADMK members were amused at the governments embarrassment and started thumping the desks in enjoyment.
Ugadhi greetings froms Karuna and Surjit Monday, March 19, 2007 | Nayan
Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala, Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa today greeted the people on the eve of Ugadi, marking the new year for Telugu and Kannada people.May the new year usher in peace, prosperity and mutual affinity among the people and pave the way for the economic growth and development of our nation, the Governor said in his message.In his message, Karunanidhi said the Telugu people had integrated with Tamil Nadu people and living amicably for several centuries.
South, central and western parts lacked geographical representation: PT Monday, March 19, 2007 | Nayan
Accusing the Election Commission of manipulating delimitation of constituencies in its draft list, depriving voting rights to Dalits, Puthiya Tamizhagam (PT) sought reenumeration of their population across the country, particularly in Tamil Nadu, based on 2001 census. In the draft, all the seven reserved parliamentary constituencies in Tamil Nadu come in northern parts of the state, PT president Dr K Krishnasamy told the south, central and western parts have been meted out injustice and lacked proper geographical representation.
Jaya comments on Caurvery Water Disputes Tribunals notification Monday, March 19, 2007 | Nayan
Joining issue with AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa on the issue of notification of Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunals final award, Congress in Tamil Nadu charged her with trying to subvert the states chances of removing shortcomings in the award through a review petition. Reacting to Jayalalithaas charge that Congress was betraying Tamil Nadu with an eye on its vote bank in Karnataka, TNCC president M Krishnasamy said the AIADMK leader should explain how the shortcomings in verdict could be rectified once it was gazetted.
Sun TV to provide signals to DTH Monday, March 19, 2007 | Nayan
The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) directed Sun TV to provide its signals to direct-to-home (DTH) operator TataSky on a pick-and-choose basis.In an interim order, TDSAT also asked TataSky to pay 50 per cent of the rates wanted by Sun TV for its channels.Sun TV had demanded Rs 85 for all its 20 channels from TataSky. However, TataSky would be allowed to pick and choose channels on an a-la-carte basis and pay half the price of what Sun TV had submitted before sector regulator TRAI.
Tamil Nadu police sports from 20th Monday, March 19, 2007 | Nayan
8 days TN police meet would get underway from tomorrow with the volleyball tournament at Coimbatore.Volleyball tournament would be held on March 20 and 21, basketball at Erode, football, hockey and gymnastics at Salem from March 22 to 24, kabaddi at Namakkal on March 25 and 26 and athletics meet at Madurai on March 27.Various teams from the east, west, south, north and central ranges as well as from Tamil Nadu Special Task Force, Chennai City police and Vellore headquarters would vie for top honours.
Gopika agrees for tight jeans, half knickers Monday, March 19, 2007 | Nayan
Actress Gopika has finally come to terms with the market. She has been opposed to exposing of nature all these years. She has maintained reserved approach with the guys on sets. She has never allowed men on locations to take liberties with her. But now she is a changed gal. She is found in tight jeans, while coming to sets. She didnt dispute with the director of Rishi on costumes and put on short knickers bearing half of her thighs willfully. She has realized that her conservative approach hasn’t brought any laurels to her. She has lost many offers instead. With her changed approach, she can be a threat to many heroines in the industry, people close to her believe.
Meera Jasmine in thirumagan Monday, March 19, 2007 | Nayan
Actress Meera Jasmine is happy at the great opening of the movie Thirumagan. In this movie, S.J. Suryah plays the title role. It is one week since the movie was released. But it has a decent crowd right from the day of release. Meera Jasmine has another reason to smile. The shooting of her next movie Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram is going on very well. In this movie, National Award Winner Archana is playing the role of Dhanushs mother.
Meera Jasmine in thirumagan Saturday, March 17, 2007 | Nayan
Actress Meera Jasmine is happy at the great opening of the movie Thirumagan. In this movie, S.J. Suryah plays the title role. It is one week since the movie was released. But it has a decent crowd right from the day of release. Meera Jasmine has another reason to smile. The shooting of her next movie Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram is going on very well. In this movie, National Award Winner Archana is playing the role of Dhanushs mother.
Madurai Veeran shooting progress Saturday, March 17, 2007 | Nayan
Madurai Veeran features Githan Ramesh and newcomer Saloni in the lead roles. This movies audio is to be released on 18th March, 2007. Ashok Iyer has penned the dialogues of this movie; Srikanth Deva scores music; Pa. Vijay, Kabilan and Vijaysagar have written the lyrics; R.K. Vincent Selva, the director of the Jeevaas Githan, is wielding the megaphone.
100 new buses for TN on March 21 Saturday, March 17, 2007 | Nayan
The government would introduce 100 low floor buses on March 21 with a view to helping aged people, Transport Minister K N Nehru said.The services would be inaugurated by Local Administration Minister M K Stalin. Another 50 such buses would be operated in due course, he said.Inaugurating 14 new routes and extending five services at a function here on Friday, Nehru said the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation had registered a Rs 210 crore profit in the first nine months after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi assumed charge.
Puducherry engineering students get job offer Saturday, March 17, 2007 | Nayan
One hundred and thirtyfive students of the privately managed Sri Manakula Vinayaka Engineering College at Madagaipet received letter of job placements from various multi national software companies. The placement letters were handed over to the students by Thomas Simon, Vice President (HR), Tata Consultancy Services, Chennai, at a function in the college.
Krishnamurthy elected Chairman of CII Madurai Saturday, March 17, 2007 | Nayan
V Krishnamurthy, Head-Works,LANXESS India P Ltd has been elected Chairman of CII Madurai Zone for 2007-08. He had been the Vice Chairman of CII Madurai Zone during 2006-07. He was a member of the Loss Prevention Association, National Safety Council and Rotary Club of Madurai North west.R Dinesh, Executive Director,T V Sundaram Iyengar and Sons, who is responsible for five different lines of business viz. Dealership, distribution,logistics,and Overseas distribution, has been elected Vice-Chairman of CII Madurai Zone.
Electoral roll verification, deletion and updating reviewed Saturday, March 17, 2007 | Nayan
Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu, Naresh Gupta, reviewed preparation of electoral rolls in the district Kancheepuram.Talking to media, he said by the end of April the process of verification, deletion and updating of the rolls would be completed.
Namitha is busy with Vijay and Ajith Saturday, March 17, 2007 | Nayan
A couple of weeks ago, that Namitha had lost weight, but nothing prepared us for the final transformation. The actress, whos name was always preceded by terms like buxom and bosomy has actually graduated into the svelte category. After dropping nine kilos in three months, she not only has her old figure back, but has also bagged films with two of the top heroes — Vijay (for Azhagiya Tamizh Magan) and Ajith (for Billa).
Air India booking office damaged Wednesday, March 14, 2007 | Nayan
The Air India booking office at the international terminal of the airport here was damaged in fire.However, there were no casualties or flight delays, police said.Police cited gas leak from an air-conditioner as the cause of the fire at the booking office.As the gas was leaking, some workers involved in construction work nearby switched on a welding machine, igniting the fire, they said.
Southern Railway cancelled 4 trains on 18th Wednesday, March 14, 2007 | Nayan
In view of the bridge maintenance work between Tenkasi and Sengottai railway stations, Southern Railway has announced partial cancellation of the following trains on March 18 and 19:Train No 744/745 Kollam - Tirunelveli Town - Kollam passenger, 6383/6384 Tirunelveli Town Kollam - Tirunelveli Town Express, 747 Tirunelveli Town - Sengottai passenger, 782 Kollam - Tenkasi passenger will be partially cancelled between Sengottai and Tenkasi on March 18.
World class driving school in Tamil Nadu Tuesday, March 13, 2007 | Nayan
As part of its goal to provide the best motor driving training in the country, Maruti Udyog Ltd (MUL) will open a world class driving school here on March 14.Being the first such school in Tamil Nadu and 15th in the country, its purpose was not only to impart better driving skills but also better awareness towards overall road safety, Ashokan Muthusamy, Managing Director, Ambal Auto, the main Maruti dealer in the city, told media. The school has installed a Rs 18 lakh stimulator, to give one hour training to the freshers.
National level student technical symposium from 14th Tuesday, March 13, 2007 | Nayan
The Department of Ceramic Technology, Amnna University, has organised a three-day national-level Students Technical Symposium called Concert 2007 at the AC Tech campus in Chennai from March 14-16, 2007.
Vishal acting in Telugu remake Tuesday, March 13, 2007 | Nayan
The film Bommarillu that turned out to be super hit in Telugu is now going to be remade in Tamil. According to sources Vishal is going to play the role.Vishal is getting good mass image on par with Vijay in Tamilnadu. To break that image and to experience a change he is going to act in Tamil Bommarillu, a class oriented film, as per the news. Dil Raju will be one of the producers of the film. A new director is going to take the captaincy of this film.At present Vishal is busy with proceedings of his new film Satyam.
CPM gives ultimatum to Chidambaram Tuesday, March 13, 2007 | Nayan
The Government received flak from the Opposition as well as key supporter Left parties on its economic management with the CPI-M bluntly telling Finance Minister P Chidambaram that the time is running out and he should take steps to check price rise on a war footing.The resumed discussion in the Lok Sabha on the Union Budget for 2007-08 also saw a Congress member saying that massive funds being utilised for the ambitious NREG programme were going down the drains.
Karuna changed stand on Palk Strait? Tuesday, March 13, 2007 | Nayan
CM M. Karunanidhi, in a change of stand, on indicated that his government was in favour of the joint patrolling of the Palk Strait by the Indian and Sri Lankan navies in order to protect the fishermen of Tamil Nadu. The DMK had earlier expressed reservations about the proposal made by the Sri Lankan government. The joint patrolling proposal is yet to be endorsed by the Indian government.The Sri Lankan Navy has come under severe criticism from various political parties and organisations in Tamil Nadu for allegedly firing on fishermen at sea. It is now hoped that joint patrols would help prevent such untoward incidents. The proposal had first been made by Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse during his visit to New Delhi in November last year, but it did not evoke a positive response from India, possibly because it did not wish to involve its Navy in inevitable confrontations involving the Tamil militants suspected to be operating their vessels in the region.
Centre will consider Tamil: Bhardwaj Monday, March 12, 2007 | Nayan
The Centre will reconsider the Tamil Nadu governments proposal to introduce Tamil as a language in the Madras High Court, Union Law Minister H R Bhardwaj has said.This assurance was given to Chief Minister M Karunanidhi by Bhardwaj in a letter, a copy of which was released to the press.
Industries should come forward for JV:CM Monday, March 12, 2007 | Nayan
Creating the required number of qualified professionals to cater to the needs of fast growing industries in TN is a major challenge, CM M Karunanidhisaid and appealed to the industries for joint efforts with educational institutions in this regard. Addressing a meeting of a special task force, comprising representatives from industries and commerce at the Secretariat here, Karunanidhi said industries should come forward for joint ventures with government and private professional training institutes, polytechnics and engineering colleges to produce qualified professionals.
Tamil language in troubles Monday, March 12, 2007 | Nayan
Angered by the refusal to use Tamil language in the Madras High Court, MPs belonging to the ruling DMK alliance in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry said they cannot be discriminated as four Hindi-speaking states have been allowed to use their official language in their High Courts. In Bihar, UP, MP and Rajasthan, the use of official language of these states has been authorised in all the proceedings of the High Courts The component States in the Indian Union cannot be discriminated, the MPs told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Karuna appreciates Lee Friday, March 9, 2007 | Nayan
Chief Minister Karunanidhi saw the movie Lee. He appreciated the effort and the eloquent performance of Sibiraj. Earlier, actors Rajinikanth, and Simbu, director Cheran and Chennai football players saw this movie and appreciated it and Sibiraj. Galatta.com proud to be the official web partners of the movie Lee.
GAIL contribution for Puducherry Social Welfare Department Thursday, March 8, 2007 | Nayan
GAIL has contributed Rs 2.95 lakh to the Puducherry Social Welfare Department for the purchase of hearing aid or heart equipment for the deaf and dumb children.GAIL contributed the amount under the companys corporate social responsibility scheme for the children of two schools for the deaf and dumb here.A release from the GAIL said the cheques were handed over by a team of officers led by U S Rao, Regional Deputy General Manager (Operation and Maintenance), to Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy.
Wish you happy International womens Day Thursday, March 8, 2007 | Nayan
Welcoming Congress president Sonia Gandhis call for equal rights and opportunities for women, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today requested her to take steps to pass the womens reservation bill in her capacity as the chairperson of UPA.Karunanidhi raised the demand in the DMK mouthpiece Murasoli on the eve of International Womens Day.As per the government policy to help Hindus from different castes become temple priests, four training centres for Saivite system of worship and two for the Vaishnavite system would be set up in the state, he said.
Thangavelan visit Rameswaram Sri Lankan refugee camp Thursday, March 8, 2007 | Nayan
Tamil Nadu Ministers S P Thangavelan and M R K Panneerselvam visited the Rameswaram Mandapam camp here for the Sri Lankan refugees and made enquiries about the condition of the inmates.The inmates told the Ministers that the ration supplies were provided on time and the functioning of the clinic at the camp had also improved. The refugees also informed them that they did not have any problem at the camp.
Tamil movie Sillunnu Oru Kaadhal hit in Telugu Monday, March 5, 2007 | Nayan
The Suriya-Jyotika debacle Sillunnu Oru Kaadhal, which failed to run even with the star couples hyped wedding announcement, is a hit in Telugu. Dubbed and released as Nuvve Nenu Prema, the film has also got debutant director Krishna a number of offers in Tollywood. Happy with the response in AP, Krishna said, Not only was the film promoted well in Andhra, Suriya has a huge fan following there after the success of Ghajini. Even Jyotika and Bhoomika are popular stars there, so the film is doing well. Krishna added that talks are going on with a top Telugu hero for a new film. He is also planning a film with Vishal, and an action flick based on a true incident with new faces in Tamil.
Train service for Mayiladuthurai from Jan 2008 Sunday, March 4, 2007 | Nayan
Train service between Chennai and Tiruchirappalli via Mayiladuthurai would commence by January next year after completion of gauge conversion works, Union Minister of State for Railways R Velu has said. Addressing a press conference at Kollidam, near here, yesterday after inspecting the gauge conversion work between Mayiladuthurai and Kollidam, Velu said the work had been undertaken at a cost of Rs 270 crore and was expected to be completed by December.
Positive criticism will help me: Karuna Saturday, March 3, 2007 | Nayan
CM and DMK leader M Karunanidhi sought to play down the criticism of PMK founder, Dr S Ramadoss, that the DMK was not consulting its allies on important issues, saying it was only meant to produce a positive effect. Writing in the DMKs official organ Murasoli, he pointed out that the PMK leader had stated in the interview that the positive criticism was to help him (Karunanidhi) reach the top slot among chief ministers in India.
3G Readiness successfull Thursday, March 1, 2007 | Nayan
Aircel, the number one mobile service provider in Tamil Nadu and now part of Maxis Communications Berhad, Malaysia, announced its 3G Readiness having successfully tested the technology in Chennai. The 3G trials were conducted in association with ZTE Corporation. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had allowed existing mobile service providers to conduct 3G trials in select cities within the stipulated timeframe of March 31, 2007 and Aircel was given the permission to conduct these trials in Chennai, Coimbatore, Bhubaneswar, Shillong and Guwahati.
Budget displayed twin faces of UPA: Jaya Thursday, March 1, 2007 | Nayan
Criticising the Union budget for 2007-08, AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa said it aimed at growth without equity and would only further marginalise the voiceless poor of the country, leaving them to fend for themselves or look for government doles.The budget displayed the twin faces of the UPA government -- the benign face for the rich and the derisive face for the poor-- the face of Dr Jekyll to the rich and Hyde to the poor, she said in a statement.
Special train to operate from chennai to Ahmedabad Thursday, March 1, 2007 | Nayan
In order to clear extra rush of passengers, a special train will be operated from Chennai Central to Ahmedabad on March 1. The train will run in the route of Chennai Central Ahmedabad Navjivan Express. Train No.0646 Chennai Central Ahmedabad Special will leave Chennai Central at 10.15 hrs on March 1 and arrive Ahmedabad at 21.00 hrs on March 2.The composition of the train will be 10 Sleeper Class, 1 Second Class Sitting and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches.
