Peoples welfare must guide Centre-TN ties: BJP leader
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 12 (IANS) Peoples welfare must guide relations between the Centre and Tamil Nadu, BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan said on Monday, calling for political differences to be set aside when pursuing projects essential to the states development. In a post on X, the former president of the BJPs national womens wing said governments could differ in their policies and political alliances, but their engagement should be anchored in public welfare and the states progress. Her remarks followed Prime Minister Narendra Modis participation in government programmes in Chennai on Sunday, where development initiatives for Tamil Nadu and the states infrastructure requirements came into focus. Vanathi said the events demonstrated the importance the Union government attached to development projects in Tamil Nadu. They also highlighted PM Modis concern for the state and the Centres contribution to implementing projects intended to support its growth, she said. She welcomed Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays presentation of Tamil Nadus infrastructure needs before the Prime Minister, describing his decision to outline the states requirements during his speech a positive step. The Chief Ministers requests included Metro rail projects for Madurai and Coimbatore, alongside four-lane road projects and other major infrastructure works, according to her post. Vanathi said advancing such proposals required cooperation across political divides. Governments should give proper consideration to peoples needs and work towards meeting them, rather than allowing differences in political positions to determine the course of development, she said. Her comments placed both the Centres role in supporting Tamil Nadu and the state governments responsibility to articulate its requirements within the same framework of cooperation for public benefit. The BJP leader said the need of the hour was to take forward projects necessary for the states development while ensuring that public demands received appropriate attention and were fulfilled. She stressed that differences over policies or alliances should coexist with cooperation on development. The relationship between the two governments, she said, should ultimately be judged by its contribution to peoples welfare and Tamil Nadus progress, with the states essential infrastructure needs receiving priority in their engagement.
TN CM VIjay's list of demands to PM Modi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release Rs 5,110 crore in pending Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan funds without conditions. He also sought approval for Chennai Metro Phase III, reconsideration of Metro projects in Coimbatore and Madurai, new high-speed rail corridors, highway upgrades, the Godavari-Cauvery river link and the use of Tamil in Madras High Court proceedings.
Rain, gusty winds forecast in TN; Northeast monsoon likely to begin around October 15
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 12 (IANS) Moderate rain is likely in parts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, with the weather department forecasting thunderstorms and gusty winds across several districts, even as northern interior areas may experience temperatures above normal. The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai and Salem are among the districts where moderate rainfall is expected during the day. A weather department bulletin also indicated the possibility of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong winds at one or two places across a wider belt of the State. The districts covered by this forecast are the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Madurai, Sivaganga, Salem and Tiruppur. Wind speeds in affected areas could reach 40 to 50 kilometres per hour, according to the bulletin. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, as well as in Puducherry and Karaikal, light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at some places. The forecast points to varying rainfall conditions across the region, with moderate showers expected in selected districts and lighter rainfall in other areas. Despite the prospect of showers, maximum temperatures at some locations in northern interior Tamil Nadu could remain two to three degrees Celsius above normal. Temperatures elsewhere in the state, Puducherry and Karaikal are expected to stay close to their usual levels, the department said. Chennai is likely to have partly cloudy skies. The citys maximum temperature is expected to range between 35 and 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum could settle between 26 and 27 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, weather observer Pradeep John, a member of the El Nino Impact Study Group, has indicated that the northeast monsoon could begin next Thursday. His prediction comes as attention turns to the development of atmospheric conditions that could support the seasonal rains over Tamil Nadu. In a post on X, John said an atmospheric circulation moving towards the region adjoining Tamil Nadu was likely to create favourable conditions for the monsoons onset. His assessment concerns the possible arrival of the northeast monsoon, while the weather departments bulletin outlines the immediate outlook for rainfall, winds and temperatures. The Thursday onset remains a prediction rather than an officially confirmed onset date. For Monday, the main forecast is for scattered thunderstorms, gusty winds and differing rainfall intensity, alongside warmer conditions in parts of the northern interior.
Vijay urges Prime Minister Modi to sanction Metro Rail from Hosur to Bommasandra
The CM says the inter-State link will benefit both T.N. and Karnataka. He also urges Modi to reconsider Metro Rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai in view of the future development and economic growth of T.N.s western and southern regions
Vijay urges Prime Minister Modi to sanction Metro Rail from Hosur to Bommasandra
The CM says the inter-State link will benefit both T.N. and Karnataka. He also urges Modi to reconsider Metro Rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai in view of the future development and economic growth of T.N.s western and southern regions
Vijay urges Prime Minister Modi to sanction Metro Rail for the Hosur-Bommasamudra sector
The CM says the inter-State link will benefit both T.N. and Karnataka. He also urges Modi to reconsider Metro Rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai in view of the future development and economic growth of T.N.s western and southern regions
Vijay urges PM Modi to review Madurai, Coimbatore Metro projects, expedite funding
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 11 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider the Madurai and Coimbatore Metro rail proposals and expedite funding for transport infrastructure, while stressing that cooperation between the Centre and the State must deliver tangible benefits to people. Speaking at a function in Chennai where development projects worth Rs 13,000 crore were inaugurated and foundation stones laid, Vijay also sought priority for the proposed CauveryGodavari river-linking project. The Chief Minister welcomed PM Modi on behalf of the people of Tamil Nadu and thanked him for inaugurating the Chennai Metro rail project. He sought early Central funding for Chennai Metro Phase III, the HosurBengaluru Metro link and the Coimbatore and Madurai Metro projects. Vijay also referred to Rs 5,110 crore in funds for Tamil Nadu and called for action on the States infrastructure requirements. He urged the Prime Minister to facilitate interstate Metro connectivity, highlighting its importance to future development. Outlining his governments economic ambitions, Vijay said Tamil Nadu was working towards becoming a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036. Agriculture and information technology initiatives, alongside investment, innovation and infrastructure development, would help create opportunities and take the States growth to the next level, he said. The governments approach, he added, was to ensure that development extended beyond Chennai and reached every district. Describing young people as Tamil Nadus greatest strength, Vijay said the government wanted to combine their skills, technological knowledge and innovative thinking with a global outlook. Projects inaugurated and launched at the function should serve as investments for future generations, he said. The Chief Minister described Tamil Nadu as a State distinguished by its ancient culture, rich history, literature, arts and architecture. Its people continued to preserve a civilisation spanning thousands of years, with Tamil among the worlds oldest languages, he said. Vijay said his governments commitment to inclusive development covered education, healthcare, agriculture, fishermens welfare and broader economic progress. Welfare programmes were being implemented with the needs of children, women, transgender people, farmers, weavers and other sections of society in mind, he added. Recalling Tamil Nadus contributions to Indias advancement in industry, science, arts and literature, Vijay said cooperation between the Union and State governments should be measured by improvements in peoples lives, with economic growth translating into opportunities and welfare across the State.
Tamil Nadu: PM Modi inaugurates Chennai Metro Phase II stretch built at Rs 4,900 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project, built at a cost of around Rs 4,900 crore. Following the inauguration, PM Modi took a ride on the Chennai Metro from Porur Bypass Station to Poonamallee Bypass Station and back. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was also present. Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of and inaugurate key National Highway projects worth around Rs 3,700 crore. These projects will strengthen road connectivity, reduce travel time, ease traffic congestion and support economic growth in the State. Prime Minister will inaugurate the 36-km, four-laned Vadugapatti-Therkuvenganallur section of NH-744. The project will improve connectivity to important pilgrimage, industrial and commercial centres in the region, facilitating smoother movement of people and goods. He will also inaugurate the 30-km, four-laned Madurai Ring Road section of NH-744A. The project will improv...
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Please Take Action, CM Sir!: Stalin slams TN CM Vijay over rising crime wave
DMK president MK Stalin on Wednesday hit out at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over what he termed a complete collapse of law and order in the state, highlighting a string of brutal murders and violent incidents reported within a single 24-hour span across the state. In a post on X, he compared the surging frequency of machete attacks to routine power cuts; Stalin alleged that a pervasive sense of fear now grips citizens from the capital city of Chennai to southern districts such as Madurai and Dindigul. Stalin cited several incidents reported during the past 24 hours in Chennai, Tiruttani, Salem, Dindigul and Madurai, among other places, and questioned whether the police were carrying out adequate patrolling and monitoring of known offenders. Stalin alleged that the incidents reflected a situation in which criminals were living fearlessly while ordinary citizens were being pushed into an atmosphere of insecurity. Among the incidents cited by him was the killing of Sathyaseel...
Sun News published a fake report claiming that Tamil had been removed from the nameboard of the Madurai Kallazhagar Temple, after using an allegedly manipulated photograph to make it appear that the Tamil lettering had been removed. The controversy began on October 6, when Sun News published a news card claiming that Tamil had been [] The post Sun News=Fake News: Claims Tamil Removed From Kallazhagar Temple Nameboard, TVK HR&CE Minister Exposes Alleged Photoshop Job appeared first on The Commune .
Rain likely across TN today; heavy showers forecast in western districts
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) Moderate rain is likely in several districts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, while heavier rainfall is forecast in Coimbatore, the Nilgiris and Theni over the next two days, according to the weather department. Chennai could receive light to moderate rain during the evening or night. However, the prospect of rainfall will coincide with above-normal daytime temperatures across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, where maximum temperatures are expected to remain two to three degrees Celsius higher than usual. The districts named in Wednesdays moderate rainfall forecast include the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruppur, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Kanniyakumari and Tirunelveli. Rain is also likely in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram. The forecast thus covers districts across western and southern Tamil Nadu, as well as parts of the Cauvery delta. Moderate rainfall is expected in these areas on Wednesday, with a separate forecast indicating the possibility of heavier rain in some western districts in the following days. Coimbatore and the Nilgiris are likely to receive heavy rain on Thursday and Friday. Theni is expected to receive heavy rainfall on Friday, extending the outlook for heavier showers to another district along the states western belt. For Chennai, the weather department has indicated that rain is more likely later in the day. The forecast for the city specifies light to moderate showers during the evening or night, rather than the heavy rainfall predicted for Coimbatore, the Nilgiris and Theni. Despite the rain forecast, temperatures are expected to stay above normal on Wednesday. The departments temperature outlook applies to both Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, with maximum readings likely to exceed the usual level by two to three degrees Celsius. The rainfall and temperature forecasts point to a day when showers may occur in several districts while daytime conditions remain warmer than normal. The anticipated rain does not alter the departments projection of elevated maximum temperatures across the state and the neighbouring union territory during the course of Wednesday. The outlook for the next two days places particular attention on Coimbatore and the Nilgiris, where heavy rain is forecast on both days, and Theni, where the heavier rainfall is expected on Friday. Wednesdays forecast, meanwhile, indicates moderate rain across the named districts and lighter to moderate showers in Chennai later in the day.
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AIIMS Madurai Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
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Heavy rain forecast for Nilgiris, Coimbatore; showers likely across Tamil Nadu
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 3 (IANS) Moderate rain accompanied by strong winds is likely across Tamil Nadus Western Ghats districts and several southern and central districts on Saturday and Sunday, the Meteorological Department has forecast. The weather conditions are being influenced by a cyclonic circulation over the southeastern Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast. The department said the system could bring rainfall to parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days. Besides districts along the Western Ghats, moderate rain is expected in Madurai, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram and Sivaganga. Pudukkottai, Tiruchi, Ariyalur and Perambalur are also likely to receive moderate rainfall during the same period, with strong winds accompanying the showers. The forecast indicates that rainfall will vary across the State, with heavier showers expected in some hill districts and areas adjoining the Western Ghats. Other districts covered by the forecast are expected to receive moderate rain. The Meteorological Centre has predicted heavy rain in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dindigul and Theni districts on Sunday, October 4. The warning places these four districts among the areas likely to experience the most intense rainfall during the weekend. For Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri, the department has forecast moderate rain on Sunday. These districts are expected to receive showers as the prevailing weather system continues to influence conditions across western and adjoining parts of Tamil Nadu. Nilgiris and Coimbatore are likely to see a longer spell of heavy rainfall. According to the Meteorological Centre, heavy rain in these two districts could continue until October 6, extending beyond the weekend forecast issued for other areas. The outlook, therefore, points to sustained wet weather in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore, while Dindigul and Theni have been specifically identified for heavy rain on Sunday. The forecast for the remaining named districts is for moderate rainfall. In Chennai, the department has predicted light rain on Saturday evening or during the night. The capitals forecast is for lighter showers compared with the heavy rainfall expected in parts of western Tamil Nadu. The latest forecast covers both the weekend rainfall outlook and the possibility of continuing heavy showers in two western districts through Tuesday. Strong winds are also expected alongside moderate rain in the Western Ghats districts and the southern and central districts identified in the departments forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
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The power and energy of Indias youth can play a vital role in the countrys progress, said Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham Pontiff Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal during his visit to Madurai. Speaking during his visit, the Kanchi Pontiff called upon people, particularly the youth, to think constructively, work diligently and contribute to the welfare [] The post Youth Power Is A Boon To India: Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham Pontiff Jagadguru Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal Calls For Hard Work, Frugality And Service appeared first on The Commune .
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Heavy rain forecast for 11 TN districts today; temperatures likely to rise
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 30 (IANS) Heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, is likely at isolated places in 11 Tamil Nadu districts and Karaikal on Wednesday, the Meteorological Department said, as atmospheric systems influence weather across the region. The districts identified for heavy rainfall are Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai and Tiruchirappalli. Wind speeds could reach 40 to 50 kilometres per hour during thunderstorms, according to the forecast. Despite the rain outlook, the department said maximum temperatures in Tamil Nadu could rise above normal on Wednesday, with departures of up to four degrees Celsius. The forecast thus points to hotter daytime conditions alongside spells of rain in parts of the state. Moderate rain with thunder, lightning and gusty winds is expected at some places in other districts along the Western Ghats and across several northern, central and southern districts. These include Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Karur, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi. Puducherry is also likely to receive moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms. Winds in these areas could reach 40 to 50 kilometres per hour. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, light rain with thunder and lightning is possible at a few places. For Thursday, October 1, the department has forecast heavy rain at isolated locations in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts. Thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching 40 to 50 kilometres per hour are also likely in these areas. Parts of the rest of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal could receive light to moderate rain on Thursday, with thunder, lightning and strong winds accompanying some showers. The department attributed the weather conditions to an atmospheric circulation over northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern coastal Andhra Pradesh, extending to around 1.5 kilometres above sea level. A trough also extends from southern Telangana to the Gulf of Mannar through Rayalaseema, northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern coastal Andhra Pradesh at an altitude of about 0.9 kilometres. Meanwhile, a deep depression that had been over the northern Andaman Sea and adjoining Myanmar coast on September 28 moved north-northwestwards and crossed the Myanmar coast east of Kyaikto between 7.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. The rainfall forecast indicates that heavier showers will be confined to isolated locations, while other areas may experience lighter rainfall or moderate thunderstorms over two days.
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TN: Heavy rain likely in Erode, Namakkal, Madurai today; evening showers in Chennai
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Heavy rain is likely at isolated places in Tamil Nadu's Erode, Namakkal and Madurai districts on Tuesday, the weather department said, as it forecast showers and strong winds across parts of the state over the next three days. In a weather bulletin, the department said moderate rain accompanied by strong winds could occur at isolated places in 16 districts on Tuesday. These include districts along the Western Ghats, as well as Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Dharmapuri, Salem, Tiruchirappalli and Perambalur. Chennai and its neighbouring areas could receive light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in the evening or at night. The forecast points to a spell of showers after a largely warm day, though the bulletin did not specify how widely rain would be distributed across the city. The possibility of heavier rain will shift to parts of western and northern Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. One or two places in the Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts are likely to receive heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, the department said. Moderate rain is also expected at isolated places in 16 districts on Wednesday. The forecast covers districts along the Western Ghats, and includes Tirupattur, Vellore and Sivaganga. Conditions may vary considerably within each district, as the heavier rainfall forecast applies only to one or two locations. The Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts could see heavy rain, with thunderstorms and strong winds at isolated places on Wednesday and Thursday. The two-day forecast indicates that unsettled weather may persist in the western parts of the state even as the areas under the heavy rain forecast change. Alongside the rain, the department expects higher daytime temperatures in some areas. Maximum temperatures at a few places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal may be 2 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal on Tuesday and Wednesday. The bulletin did not give district-wide rainfall estimates or indicate that every area named in the forecast would receive rain. Residents in places where thunderstorms develop may experience brief periods of strong winds, while other localities could remain dry. The departments forecast places the highest likelihood of isolated heavy rain in Erode, Namakkal and Madurai on Tuesday, before the focus moves to the Nilgiris and adjoining districts on Wednesday.
Kanchi Math Head in Madurai city
Tamil Nadu Gold Ring Scheme: Who Is Eligible and How Can Parents Claim the 1-Gram Ring?
The Tamil Nadu government is set to distribute one-gram gold rings to eligible newborns delivered at government hospitals under a new state initiative. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is scheduled to launch the scheme at Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai on September 28, presenting rings to 25 babies at the event. Also Read |Mahindra Thar [] The post Tamil Nadu Gold Ring Scheme: Who Is Eligible and How Can Parents Claim the 1-Gram Ring? first appeared on informalnewz .
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches one-gram gold ring scheme for newborn babies
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam at Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai. Under the scheme, eligible newborns in government healthcare institutions will receive a one-gram, 22-carat gold ring. Vijay also visited the maternity ward and personally presented rings to newborns. Mothers who received the rings welcomed the initiative and shared their experience.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Distributes Gold Rings to Newborns in Madurai
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched a gold ring scheme for newborns in Madurai, distributing rings and engaging with families. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Distributes Gold Rings to Newborns in Madurai
Venkat Prabhu on his film with Sivakarthikeyan not taking off: No hard feelings!
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 28 (IANS) Clarifying that actor Sivakarthikeyan would always remain a dear friend/brother to him, ace director Venkat Prabhu on Monday explained that his film with Sivakarthikeyan could not take off for a number of reasons but that he had no hard feelings as a result of the development. Taking to his X timeline to pen a lengthy clarification in the wake of an interview given by his father, music director, director and actor Gangai Amaren, Venkat Prabhu, looking to defend his father, said, SK (Sivakarthikeyan) is always a dear friend/brother to me. A lot of speculations and controversies are going around. As a father, when a film involving your own son gets delayed, the frustration is natural. He probably doesnt know the complete picture, and I cant blame him for that. The ace director went on to say, Im a very quiet person when it comes to my work and dont discuss my professional matters in detail with anyone, including him. The project couldnt take off due to various reasons. Thats it. No hard feelings. If the time comes and a good script comes my way, I would love to work with SK again. So please, lets put a full stop to all this, Venkat Prabhu said and added, Im busy with my next. My best wishes to my brothers Seyon. For the unaware, director Sivakumar Murugesan's Tamil film, 'Seyon', featuring actor Sivakarthikeyan in the lead, only recently wrapped up the second schedule of shooting. On September 11 this year, Raaj Kamal Films International, the production house of actor Kamal Haasan which is producing the film, took to its social media timelines to put out a video clip announcing the completion of the film's second schedule. It wrote, # (The second stage of courage's victorious journey has now been completed #Seyon) #VetrivelVeeravel #Varendi #KamalHaasan #Sivakarthikeyan. It may be recalled that Sivakarthikeyan had taken a short break in Ooty ahead of the gruelling second schedule in Madurai. The actor had a few days ago posted pictures of himself seated alone on a jeep and enjoying the serenity offered by the mist-surrounded mountains in Ooty. Posting the pictures on Instagram, he had said, A pause. A breeze. A little peace. The makers of the film had on June 10 this year announced that the unit had wrapped up the first schedule of shooting. The film officially went on floors in Madurai with a grand pooja ceremony that was graced by several celebrities including actor Kamal Haasan on May 18 this year. Produced by Kamal Haasan's RaajKamal Films International and Turmeric Media, the film features actress Baghyashrii Borse as the female lead. Interestingly, this will be Baghyashrii Borse's first direct Tamil film.
Tamil Nadu CM Launches Gold Ring Scheme for Newborns
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister #CJosephVijay presented 1-gram #gold rings to newborns at the Government Rajaji Hospital in #Madurai while launching the Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam (Maternal Uncle Gold Ring Scheme). The welfare initiative honors Tamil tradition and aims to promote safe institutional deliveries in state-run medical facilities.
TN CM Vijay launches gold ring scheme for newborns in Madurai
Madurai Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the Thai Maaman Gold Ring Scheme at Government Rajaji Hospital on The post TN CM Vijay launches gold ring scheme for newborns in Madurai appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam at Madurai
The scheme, one of the poll promises of the ruling TVK, envisages gifting a one-gram gold ring to all newborn babies delivered in Tamil Nadus government hospitals on or after June 22, (Mr. Vijays birthday).
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches 1-gram gold ring scheme for newborns; 755.83 crore earmarked
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has unveiled the Maternal Uncle Gold Ring Scheme, granting a one-gram gold ring to babies born on or after June 22, 2026. This innovative program, part of Vijay's electoral commitment, is backed by an allocation of 755.83 crore. The launch ceremony held in Madurai highlights the government's dedication to welfare initiatives.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to launch one gram gold ring scheme for newborns in Madurai
TN: Tight security in Madurai for CM Vijay
TN: Tight security in Madurai for CM Vijays visit today Madurai: Tamil Nadu Police have put a five-tier security arrangement in place at Madurai airport for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays visit on Monday. Security has also been stepped up along the roads he is expected to use during his engagements in the city. Police [] The post TN: Tight security in Madurai for CM Vijays visit today appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
TN: Tight security in Madurai for CM Vijays visit today
Digital Desk | Madurai, Sep 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Police have put a five-tier security arrangement in place at Madurai airport for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays visit on Monday. Security has also been stepped up along the roads he is expected to use during his engagements in the city. Police personnel have been stationed on both sides of the road from the airport to Government Rajaji Hospital, CM Vijays first stop after his scheduled arrival at 11 a.m. Sniffer dogs have been used to inspect the airport complex, while the Central Industrial Security Force and local police were checking vehicles before allowing them onto the premises. Drone flights have been prohibited during the visit. Barricades have been erected near the airport and in Mandela Nagar, Avaniyapuram and Chinthamani to control access along the Chief Ministers route. Security arrangements extend beyond the airport corridor to the Gandhi Museum, the Government Tourist Office and the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Police are expected to regulate traffic as the convoy moves between venues, with temporary restrictions possible on the roads it uses. After the hospital programme, the convoy is expected to pass Anna Bus Stand and the Collectors Office on its way to the Gandhi Museum. From there, the planned route to the Government Tourist Office includes Law College, Rajamuthiah Mandram, Race Course and the Forest Department office. In the evening, CM Vijay is expected to travel from the tourist office through Goripalayam, Nelpettai and Keezhavasal to the Meenakshi Amman Temple. His return route towards the airport is planned via Kamarajar Road, Munichalai, Ganesh Theatre junction, Vaigai South Bank Road, Ring Road and Viraganur junction. The arrangements cover a route through several busy parts of Madurai, as well as the airport and venues on the Chief Ministers schedule. Barricades and vehicle checks are in place at key points, while personnel deployed along the roads will manage the convoys movement through the city. Police have made similar tight arrangements for the return journey to the airport after the temple visit. CM Vijays Madurai programme includes the launch of the Thaai Maaman Gold Ring scheme for children born in government hospitals and the reopening of the Gandhi Museum after its renovation at a cost of about Rs 10 crore. Following lunch and a break at the Government Tourist Office, he is scheduled to visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple at 5 p.m. before flying back to Chennai.
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CM Vijay may sign faith declaration before September 28 visit to Madurai Meenakshi temple
Digital Desk | Madurai, Sep 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is likely to offer prayers at the Meenakshi Amman Temple on September 28 on his first visit since taking office. Temple officials said he may be asked to sign a declaration affirming his faith in Hinduism before entering the inner shrines. The proposed temple visit is scheduled for 4 p.m., after he launches a newborn scheme at Government Rajaji Hospital and opens the renovated Gandhi Museum. Police, however, said only the hospital and museum events were on the official itinerary so far, and that a temple visit would depend on Vijays decision. Temple officials said entry to the shrines of the Goddess and Lord Sundareswarar is restricted to Hindus. They cited a Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court ruling that permits non-Hindus to worship after making a declaration. CM Vijay, who is Christian, would either submit a declaration stating his faith in Hinduism or sign an application to that effect, the officials said. The final arrangements have not been announced yet. The Chief Minister is expected to arrive by private aircraft at 11 a.m. Barricades have been installed along both sides of the airport road for his reception, and he is likely to greet supporters from an open-top vehicle. His convoy will then travel via the Ring Road to Government Rajaji Hospital, where he will launch the Thai Maman Gold Ring Scheme for babies born in government hospitals. At 1 p.m., CM Vijay is scheduled to inaugurate the Gandhi Museum, renovated at a cost of Rs 10.25 crore. He will then go to the Circuit House for lunch and a short rest. Officials have reportedly been told to remain prepared in case he makes an unscheduled stop at a government office on the way. If the temple visit goes ahead, its administration plans to receive him with a traditional poorna kumbham welcome. Devotees may be barred from entering the temple from the afternoon until he leaves, with an official announcement on the arrangements expected on September 27. CM Vijay is scheduled to leave Madurai for Chennai at about 5 p.m. after completing his engagements. Police are making security arrangements along the routes to the hospital, museum and temple ahead of the visit.
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