Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai and other leaders with PM Modi in Chennai on Thursday. (Twitter/BJP Tamil Nadu)Narendra Modi Chennai visit, Tamil Nadu News: Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has come out all guns blazing against Chief Minister M K Stalin saying the ruling government staged a “political drama” last evening when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Chennai for inaugurating several projects and laying the foundation stone for fresh infrastructure projects worth over Rs 31,500 crore. Annamalai, who received PM Modi and participated in the event that took place at Nehru Indoor Stadium on Thursday, told reporters that the Prime Minister did not reach the city for a BJP function but to initiate welfare projects for the people of Tamil Nadu.
Inaugurating several completed projects and laying the foundation stone for fresh infrastructure projects worth Rs 31,500 crore here on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi listed his government’s priorities and initiatives, including those to promote Tamil language and culture. In his first visit to Chennai after the DMK government took charge last year, the Prime Minister said, “It is always wonderful to be back in Tamil Nadu. This land is special. The people, culture and language of this state are outstanding.”
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, in his address at the same event, highlighted the state’s contribution to national economy to raise a number of long-pending demands such as payment of GST dues from the Centre. He noted that in this ‘Dravidian Model’ of governance, while taking various welfare and developmental measures, he wants the PM to note that they have largely corrected the fiscal imbalance and also re-structured the finances of the state.
Tamil Nadu on Friday logged 55 new COVID-19 infections, pushing the state's tally to 34,55,154 while the total number of fatalities remained unchanged at 38,025 till date, the health department said.
The number of people who have recuperated from the viral disease rose to 34,16,728 with 41 more people getting discharged, leaving 401 active infections, a medical bulletin said.
Chennai accounted for the majority of new cases with 35. Chengalpet recorded nine, Coimbatore and Tiruvallur clocked six, Virudhunagar recorded two while Cuddalore, Kanyakumari, and Kancheepuram recorded one case, each. (PTI)
Tamil Nadu Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan has written a letter to district collectors and the Commissioner of the Greater Chennai Corporation amid the rising Covid-19 cases in some pockets of Chennai and other neighbouring districts.
In his letter, Radhakrishnan said that apart from small institutional clusters, they are also getting few contact positives out of persons picking it up after attending functions, leading to family clusters. He said so far there has been no significant increase in hospitalisation but if the number rises, the comorbid and the elderly can start getting affected. Read More
Educational institutions should give encouragement to education in the mother tongue and schemes must be named using the Tamil language, Chief Minister M K Stalin said here on Friday.
Inaugurating a school here, Stalin appealed to the management of such private institutions to provide a boost to education in the mother tongue. Also, he said schemes formulated by schools should be named using the Tamil language.
Stalin, inaugurating a new school of the DAV Group in suburban Pallikaranai, said love for one's mother tongue and nation is very important for each and every person.
The Chief Minister lauded the DAV school authorities for coming forward to lend a helping hand to provide education-based assistance to two government-run schools here by inking a pact. (PTI)
Tamil Nadu Chef Minister MK Stalin thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited Chennai yesterday to inugurate several completed projected and laying the foundation stones for fresh infrastrstructure projects. In the tweet, Stalin also expressed that he is 'hopeful' that the demands he listed before the prime minister will be met. The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister had demanded exemption from NEET, the release of pending GST dues, and retrieving Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka, and making Tamil the official language of Madras High Court and Union government offices in the state in presence of Modi.
Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has come out all guns blazing against Chief Minister M K Stalin saying the ruling government staged a “political drama” last evening when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Chennai for inaugurating several projects and laying the foundation stone for fresh infrastructure projects worth over Rs 31,500 crore. Annamalai, who received PM Modi and participated in the event that took place at Nehru Indoor Stadium on Thursday, told reporters that the Prime Minister did not reach the city for a BJP function but to initiate welfare projects for the people of Tamil Nadu.
“Chief Minister MK Stalin’s speech last evening when PM Modi was on the stage is an example of how a political drama would be staged,” Annamalai said. Further, he added that it is the duty of the BJP to list out the various lies peddled by Stalin at the event. Read more
Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu will inaugurate former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Kalaignar M Karunanidhi's statue at the Omandurar Estate on Saturday at 5:30 pm.
The Greater Chennai Police arrested four people in connection with the murder of Tamil Nadu BJP’s SC wing district secretary (Chennai central) Balachander V (33) in Chintadripet on Tuesday.
The police, in a statement on Thursday, said M Pradeep (26) and his brother M Sanjay (24) of Chintandripet, K Kalairajan (28) of Ezhil Nagar in Perumbakkam and J Jothi (30) of Chintadripet were arrested on Wednesday night in connection with the murder. The cops said they also seized a motorbike, mobile phone and three knives. Read more
Tamil Nadu on Thursday added 59 more Covid-19 cases, pushing the state's caseload to 34,55,099 till date while the death toll remain unchanged at 38,025 with nil fatalities, the health department said. The number of people who have recuperated from the viral disease rose to 34,16,687 with 43 more people getting discharged in the last 24 hours.
Tamil Nadu currently has 387 active infections, a medical bulletin said. Among the new cases, 34 were men and 25 women. Chennai accounted for the majority of new cases with 33, Chengalpet 15, Kancheepuram five, Coimbatore three, Tiruvallur two while Krishnagiri recorded one. (PTI)
On the importance of infrastructure projects, PM Modi said, “History has taught us that those nations which gave topmost importance to infrastructure made the transition from developing to developed countries… The Government of India is fully focused on building infrastructure that is top quality and sustainable.”
Modi also said the Centre is committed to further popularise Tamil language and culture. Praising Tamil language as “eternal” and Tamil culture as “global”, he said, “From Chennai to Canada, from Madurai to Malaysia, from Namakkal to New York, from Salem to South Africa, occasions of Pongal and Puthandu are marked with great fervour.”
Days after a 23-year-old techie died after taking part in an illegal party at a mall in Chennai’s Anna Nagar, the police have arrested three more men for organising the event without prior police permission. All six accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
According to the police, based on a tip off on May 21, the Anna Nagar Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW) reached the mall and found a party, ‘Great Indian Gathering’, being organised without police permission. During the raid, police said they found that liquor was served to those partying at Monkey Bar, through the adjacent Madras Bar, without requisite licences. The police seized 844 bottles of liquor. Read more
Days after controversy was triggered when a prominent Tamil magazine and two media personalities were booked in an alleged blackmail and extortion case, Chennai police on Thursday issued a statement saying that their names would be removed from the FIR. Moreover, a senior police officer was shifted from his post in connection with the same issue.
Biweekly magazine Junior Vikatan, vigilance officer-turned-whistleblower Savukku Shankar and controversial YouTuber Maridhass were among the names added to an FIR filed on the basis of a complaint by a real estate firm, G Square Realtors, regarding alleged threats and blackmailing it faced from January 2022. Read more
Tamil should be the official language of Madras High Court and Union government offices in the state, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Chennai Jawaharlal Nehru stadium on Thursday.
Greeting PM Modi, who had come to lay the foundation stones of 11 projects worth Rs 31,500 crore in the city, Stalin also demanded the exemption of Tamil Nadu from the NEET, the release of pending GST dues, and retrieving Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka. He urged the Prime Minister to consider the demands as early as possible. Read more
Nirdeshak, the second survey vessel of the Indian Navy, was launched at L&T Kattupalli near here on Thursday. The vessel was launched by Sarbani Dasgupta, wife of Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
Nirdeshak is the second survey vessel to be launched while the remaining two are to be delivered in 2023 and 2024. All four survey vessel (large) ships will enhance the hydrographic and oceanographic survey capabilities of the Indian Navy, an official release said.
The 110 metre long ships have a displacement of about 3,400 tonnes and will be equipped with state-of-the-art hydrographic equipment. Nirdeshak's launch is another milestone in indigenous shipbuilding, upholding the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the release said. (PTI)
Tamil should be the official language of Madras High Court and Union government offices in the state, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Chennai Jawaharlal Nehru stadium on Thursday. Greeting PM Modi, who had come to lay the foundation stones of 11 projects worth Rs 31,500 crore in the city, Stalin also demanded the exemption of Tamil Nadu from the NEET, the release of pending GST dues, and retrieving Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka. He urged the Prime Minister to consider the demands as early as possible.
Speaking in Tamil and English, the CM also said, “I would request you to allot more funds and projects to our state Tamil Nadu, in the true spirit of co-operative federalism.” “We will extend a hand of friendship at the same time we will raise our voice for our rights,” he added. Read more
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Tamil should be the official language of Madras High Court and Union government offices in the state, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Chennai Jawaharlal Nehru stadium on Thursday.
Greeting PM Modi, who had come to lay the foundation stones of 11 projects worth Rs 31,500 crore in the city, Stalin also demanded the exemption of Tamil Nadu from the NEET, the release of pending GST dues, and retrieving Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka. He urged the Prime Minister to consider the demands as early as possible. Read More
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'India has spoken strongly for Sri Lanka in international forums. Many Indian organistaions and individuals across the world provided help to Sri Lanka. India will continue to support Sri Lanka.' PM Modi said.
"The government is committed to popularising the Tamil language and culture. The Tamil studies department at Banaras Hindu University, in my constituency, is more special to me. NEP gives special importance to promoting Indian languages." he said.
"History has taught us that those nations which gave top most importance to infrastructure changed from developing to developed nation. India is focusing on it. when I say infrastructure, I mean the upgarding social infrastructure. Our government is working to achieve saturation level to cover key schemes. We are working on ensuring drinking water to everyone. with a focus on physical infrastructure, Youth will benefit the most. It is our vision to take high speed internet to every houses," he said.
"Bengaluru-Chennai expressway will connect 2 key centres of growth. Maduravoyal-Chennai Port will ease traffic and enhance port activities," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins addressing a large crowd at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.
"It is always wonderful to be back in Tamil Nadu. The people, culture, language of the state is outstanding." Modi said. He added the Tamil language is eternal and Tamil culture is global.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stones of 11 projects worth over Rs 31,500 crore. The projects include redevelopment of five stations in Tamil Nadu including Chennai Egmore, Rameswaram, Madurai, Katpadi and Kanniyakumari, A 30 km long third railway line between Tambaram-Chengalpattu.
"I would request you to allot more funds and projects to our state Tamil Nadu, in the true spirit of co-operative federalism," MK Stalin said in Chennai.
During his speech, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin listed a set of key demands on behalf of the state. Here's the list:
"After the DMK formed the government with support of the people, this is the first time PM Modi is visiting the state. I welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has come here to inaugurate several projects,” Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said while greeting PM Narendra Modi."
Tamil Nadu is a state for inclusive growth, equality. This is what we call the Dravidian model." he said.
Union Minister L Murugan delivered the welcome address at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. He said India is strongly marching ahead under the leadership of Modi and became the fastest growing economy.
After holding a roadshow in Chennai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to lay the foundation stones of 11 projects worth over Rs 31,500 crore.
A huge crowd gathered to greet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai. Modi is currently holding a roadshow in the city.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Huge crowd gathered in Chennai to greet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his roadshow in the city. pic.twitter.com/BIM3GKW0jo
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow after arriving in Chennai.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Chennai. Governor RN Ravi, DMK Ministers Ponmudy, Durai Murugan, Union Minister L Murugan, AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, DGP Sylendra Babu and other officials were present to welcome Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Chennai. He will shortly reach the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, where he will lay the foundation stones of 11 projects worth over Rs 31,500 crore. This is Modi's first official visit to Tamil Nadu after DMK captured power in last year's assembly election.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai is ready to host PM Narendra Modi's function, where he will lay the foundation stone for 11 projects. Narendra Modi, who is now attending the 20th-anniversary celebrations at the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad, is expected to arrive in the city by 5 pm.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Chennai Thursday (May 26). In an event scheduled to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here, Modi is set to dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stones of 11 projects worth over Rs 31,500 crore. Here's a list of projects that he will lay foundation stones to:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday will lay foundation stones to the redevelopment of five stations in Tamil Nadu including Chennai Egmore, Rameswaram, Madurai, Katpadi and Kanniyakumari.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Chennai, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi greeted Modi and said, "The people of Tamil Nadu extend their heartfelt gratitude and welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his courageous welfare and development measures that have helped millions of people from marginalised sectors and youths."
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Chennai, the Greater Chennai Police has announced traffic diversions in parts of the city today (May 26). The Chennai Traffic Police warned there may be a possibility of traffic congestion in several parts between 3 pm to 8 pm on Thursday.
According to the police, there will be traffic restrictions on major roads in Chennai, including EVR Road, Madras Medical College junction, Anna Salai, Sardar Patel Road and GST Road. The police has advised motorists to avoid taking these roads and opt for alternative routes instead.
The Prime Minister would dedicate to the nation 5 projects worth over Rs 2,960 crore, in the presence of Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Ashwini Vaishnaw. The 75 km long Madurai-Teni (Railway Gauge Conversion Project), in southern Tamil Nadu, built at a cost of over Rs 500 crore, would facilitate access and give a boost to tourism in the region, an official release said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday inaugurate 1,152 houses constructed as part of the ‘Light House Project — Chennai’ built at a cost of Rs 116 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban, officials said. This project makes use of the precast concrete construction system as used in the US and Finland, they said. It uses the best of new-age global technologies, materials and processes in the construction sector for the first time in the country at such a large scale, they said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Chennai today will be the first official visit of Modi to Tamil Nadu after DMK captured power last year from archrival AIADMK. The DMK chief, M K Stalin assumed office as Chief Minister on May 7, 2021.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday inaugurate 1,152 houses constructed as part of the ‘Light House Project — Chennai’ built at a cost of Rs 116 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban, officials said. This project makes use of the precast concrete construction system as used in the US and Finland, they said. It uses the best of new-age global technologies, materials and processes in the construction sector for the first time in the country at such a large scale, they said.
Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of Light House Projects at six sites across the country on January 1, 2021. The prime minister has been regularly reviewing the status of the project, including through drone based monitoring, the officials said.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Chennai today evening, flying of drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has been banned in areas under the jurisdiction of the Greater Chennai Police.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Chennai, the Greater Chennai Police has announced traffic diversions in parts of the city today (May 26).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Chennai Thursday (May 26). In an event scheduled to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here, Modi is set to dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stones of 11 projects worth over Rs 31,500 crore.
Ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit, the security has been tightened across the city. In a statement, the Greater Chennai Police said they have put in place a five-tier security and at least 22,000 police personnel would be deployed to ensure no untoward incidents occur during the event. It has been noted that under Commissioner of Police Shankar Jiwal, eight Joint Commissioners (JCs), Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs), over 29 Deputy Commissioners (DCs), Superintendents (Sps) and several other senior officials would be on duty for the event. Read more
Youths should be groomed to become talented as they are the backbone of the nation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Wednesday and asserted that the DMK government in the State was involved in facilitating the "wheel of fortune" to make it shine as a "skill-based" State in the country. The government was focusing on addressing the twin issues of unemployment and employability, the Chief Minister said, while launching the maiden State-level skilling programme for the youths of a college here.
"Youths are the backbone of the nation whose development depends on the youths. Compared to other countries, India accounts for a fair population of the youths in the age group of 18 to 35," he said. "Youths should be groomed to become talented. That is, create a youth sakthi through education - both formal and higher education," the Chief Minister said. And in the process, jobs commensurate with their qualification and remunerative pay package should be ensured, he added. (PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Chennai Thursday (May 26). In an event scheduled to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here, Modi is set to dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stones of 11 projects worth over Rs 31,500 crore.
The projects will help significantly improve socio-economic prosperity in the region, have a transformative impact on several sectors and also help create employment opportunities, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement. These projects are seen as a step towards boosting infrastructure development, enhancing connectivity and giving an impetus to ease of living in the region.
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AIADMK leader VK Sasikala met A.G. Perarivalan and his mother Arputhammal at her residence, at T. Nagar in Chennai today. Perarivalan, a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case was released by the Supreme Court on May 18.
(PTI Photo)
Due to maintenance works at Purasawakkam, Velliammal street inside Ewarts school premises, water supply will be hit from 27/05/2022 to 29/09/2022 in areas including Vepery, Periyamedu, Park Town, Chintadripet, Egmore, Kondithope, Sowcarpet, George Town, Perambur, Pulianthope, Chetpet, and Triplicane. Citizens are advised to store sufficient water.
Traffic congestion is expected in Chennai's EVR saalai to Medical college junction tomorrow evening. According to police, there will be traffic restrictions at Anna Salai, SV Patel road, and GST road. Motorists are advised avoid these these roads.