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The Hindu
21-07-2025
- The Hindu
Three including two juveniles held for stealing LPG cylinders from Amma canteen
Basin Bridge Police has apprehended a 19-year-old youth and two juveniles for allegedly stealing utensils and gas cylinders from an Amma Canteen. The Amma Canteen at Demellow's road was kept closed for last two months since stormwater drain works was undertaken. Following orders to reopen the canteen, the staff opened it on July 2 and found cooking vessels and eight LPG cylinders were stolen from there. Based on a complaint from the regional health officer, Chennai Corporation, police investigated and nabbed three persons including two juveniles. Cooking vessels and eight cylinders were recovered from them. The youth who has been identified as Sanjay alias Pottu Sanjay, 19 of Vyasarpadi was remanded and two juveniles were sent to Government Home for Boys.
India.com
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This superstar of Indian Cinema, used to serve food cheaper than Arijit Singh, her canteen name is..., her name was…
Many stars in the film industry have found success in ventures beyond acting. Some have taken on the philanthropic task of offering affordable meals to the public by opening their eateries. A notable example is singer Arijit Singh, who runs a restaurant in his hometown of Murshidabad, where a full meal costs only 40 rupees. However, today we're highlighting the initiative that began years ago, providing meals for just 5 rupees and continues to thrive. The Famous 'Amma Canteen' Here we are talking about 'Amma Canteen', launched in 2013 by Late J. Jayalalithaa, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and a prominent figure in the film industry. It is regarded as the most affordable canteen in India. Although it operates on a subsidy, the quality and taste of the meals remain uncompromised. The current Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, has continued the program due to its overwhelming popularity. At 'Amma Canteen', customers can enjoy idlis for just 1 rupee and sambar rice for only 5 rupees, making it a significant relief for the common man. A unique aspect of this canteen is that it offers employment opportunities to women. The canteens serve exclusively vegetarian food and operate as a non-profit venture, managed collaboratively by the Tamil Nadu government and the Municipal Corporation. There are over 300 'Amma Canteens' throughout the state, with more than half located in Chennai, providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner at very reasonable prices. Additionally, there's a board outside each 'Amma Canteen' displaying the food timetable and pricing. Breakfast is available from 7 am to 10 am, offering idlis for just 1 rupee and Pongal rice for 5 rupees. Lunch is served from 12 pm to 3 pm, with prices ranging from 3 to 5 rupees for dishes like sambar-rice, lemon rice, and curd rice. For dinner, from 5 to 7:30 pm, customers can enjoy 2 chapatis and dal for just 3 rupees, which is a tremendous benefit for those in need. More About Jayalalithaa J. Jayalalithaa began her career at the age of 15, encouraged by her mother, Sandhya, to enter the film industry. She debuted in 1965 with the Tamil film 'Venniradai' and appeared in over 300 films, notably collaborating with superstar Late M. G. Ramachandran (referred to by his fans as MGR), with whom she was romantically linked. Later, she transitioned into politics and served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu six times. In the 2016 assembly elections, she made history as the first chief minister of Tamil Nadu to be re-elected since M.G.R. in 1984. However, in September of that year, she became critically ill. After spending 75 days in the hospital, she passed away from cardiac arrest on December 5, 2016, becoming the first female chief minister in India to die while in office. For the unversed, Jayalalithaa was never married and had no children.
