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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Erode Book Festival from August 1 to 12
The district administration, in association with Makkal Sinthanai Peravai, will organise the Erode Book Festival 2025 at Chikkaiah Government Arts and Science College, Veerappanchatiram, from August 1 to 12. Chairing a review meeting with officials of various departments at the Collectorate recently, Collector S. Kandasamy said Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had been taking active steps to promote the habit of book reading among school and college students, youth, and the general public by organising book fairs in every district. The Collector said such fairs not only helped bring books closer to the public, but also provided a platform for authors to showcase and sell their works. He said book festivals were powerful cultural instruments capable of inspiring positive change in society. This year's festival will feature 230 stalls, each with a unique theme. Renowned publishers from other states and countries are expected to participate. Special discounts on books will be offered throughout the event, which will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. Prominent speakers and scholars will deliver lectures and interact with visitors during the festival. The Collector urged all departments to work in coordination to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the event and encouraged enthusiastic participation from students and the public.
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
AIADMK councillors stage walkout over inaction on property tax reduction
Stating that no action had been taken to reduce property tax, AIADMK councillors staged a walkout from the Corporation council meeting held here on Wednesday. The meeting, chaired by Mayor S. Nagarathinam, was attended by Corporation Commissioner (in-charge) and Deputy Commissioner K. Dhanalakshmi, Deputy Mayor V. Selvaraj, councillors, and officials. AIADMK councillor and Leader of the Opposition S. D. Thangamuthu said that since property tax rates were significantly higher compared to other Corporations, a special resolution had been passed during the council meeting held on March 13, 2025. He added that the Commissioner had then informed the council that the resolution would be sent to the government for necessary action. 'But one and a half months since the resolution was passed, no action has been taken so far to reduce the tax,' he said. Thangamuthu stated that the public was questioning councillors about the delay, and they were unable to provide answers. He also pointed out that shops at the weekly markets near Kanirowther Kulam and Chikkaiah Government Arts and Science College had not yet been auctioned, causing revenue loss to the civic body. Urging the Corporation to take immediate action on these issues, four AIADMK councillors staged a walkout. Earlier, councillors requested that the rent for shops in commercial complexes and other buildings constructed under the Smart City Mission be reduced. They also pointed out that drinking water was being supplied only once every five days and urged that the supply be regularised.
