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The Hindu
18 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Graduation day of engineering college held in Ranipet
The 23rd Graduation-Day was held at C. Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering and Technology at its campus in Melvisharam near Arcot town in Ranipet. According to a press release, S. Ziauddeen Ahmed, Chairman, Melvisharam Muslim Educational Society (MMES), presided over the event in the presence of G. Mohamed Kaleemullah, College President, S.Z. Ifthiqar Ahmed and C. Mohamed Zafrullah, Vice-Presidents of M.M.E.S, V. Mohammed Rizwanullah, Correspondent and M. Sasikumar, Principal. In his inaugural address, R. Gandhi, Minister for Handloom and Textiles, appreciated the extraordinary service rendered by MMES, established in 1918, for the society. He also spoke about government welfare schemes like Naan-Mudhalvan and Pudhumai Penn, which take care of the students' skills development and upliftment of the women. He advised the young graduates to contribute for the welfare of the nation by being responsible citizens. On the occasion, 285 graduates received their degree certificates. M. Nazar Mohamed, Secretary and Correspondent, Mazharul Uloom College (Autonomous), Ambur, was also present, the release said.
New Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
77 lakh people made DMK members through Oraniyil Tamil Nadu initiative
CHENNAI: The DMK has enrolled over 77 lakh members across the state so far through the Oraniyil Tamil Nadu initiative. DMK president and Chief Minister MK Stalin launched this initiative on July 1 with a target of enrolling two crore members. A release said the DMK president has advised party functionaries and cadre to work harder and sincerely since public support for the state government continues to grow. Stalin also underscored the importance of explaining key welfare schemes like the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai, Pudhumai Penn, Vidiyal Payanam, breakfast scheme and Naan Mudhalvan, especially to women, students and farmers. The Udanpirappe Vaa initiative to meet party functionaries from all parts of the state has so far been held over 12 days. During this drive, the CM interacted with over 1,000 party administrators from branch, union, city, and area levels. Meanwhile, the Information Department released a jingle on social media introducing the Ungaludan Stalin scheme to be launched by the CM in Chidambaram on July 15.
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
In a first, tribal girls from Nilgiris join post-graduate courses in Chennai college
R. Sijitha and K. Krishna Priya have been hostel-mates from school. While at the residential Government Higher Secondary School, Ambalamoola, Nilgiris District, the duo came across students of the Chemistry department of Madras Christian College (MCC) organising three-day science camps at their school every year. Unbeknownst to them, a seed was planted. A week ago, three tribal girls, including Sijitha and Krishna Priya, from remote villages in the Nilgiris district joined the MCC to pursue post-graduate courses in Tamil and Public Administration, respectively, a first for their respective communities. Here's their story. After finishing school, Sijitha and Krishna Priya, both belonging to the Paniya tribe, joined Government Arts College, Udhagamandalam, to pursue undergraduate studies in Tamil and Commerce, respectively. Their mothers, both single parents, were daily wage earners picking tea leaves at tea gardens nearby, a job that also fetched pocket money for the girls during holidays when they were in college. At the college, they met K.V. Amaya from the Mullakurumba tribe, who was pursuing Mathematics. 'I had health issues during the Class 12 public exam and scored around 70 per cent in Mathematics,' recalls Amaya. 'I did not like my marks and thought that I should know more about Mathematics,' she said. While Sijitha and Krishna Priya were beneficiaries of the State government's Pudhumai Penn scheme through college, Amaya's schooling at the Sacred Heart School in Erumad made her ineligible for the scheme. All three, however, had SC/ST scholarships. While in college, the trio decided to pursue higher studies. They were also egged on by one Gokul Prashanth, who is associated with a non-profit that works with tribals in the district. Mr. Gokul has helped raise funds to meet the needs of the students. 'Our philosophy of equity in education ensures that we reach out to first-generation learners across the underprivileged spectrum. We call it inclusive engagement,' said R. Belinda, Director, Extension Programmes, MCC. 'We offer a fee waiver and free accommodation for the tribal students,' she added. In the recent past, the college has enrolled students rescued from bonded labour as well. Sijitha and Krishna Priya said they want to pursue the civil services after their Masters while Amaya wants to opt for higher studies. 'I want to eventually go back home and take up a teaching job. On the side, I want to guide young tribal students in science, mathematics and career prospects, something that is lacking back there,' Amaya observed. While her village and surrounding areas had a few undergraduates, they had to engage in odd jobs for low wages for want of career guidance. Only in the past five years or so, a few of the educated youth passed competitive exams and took up jobs as teachers and bankers, she says.
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Beneficiaries to act as brand ambassadors of government schemes, says Deputy Chief Minister
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday asked the beneficiaries to act as brand ambassadors of government schemes and explain them to others. The Deputy Chief Minister conducted a review meeting with officials at the Collectorate and instructed them to ensure the completion of scheme works on time. After that he participated in a government function held at the district stadium on the Collectorate premises. Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin laid the foundation stone for 141 projects at a cost of ₹89.22 crore and inaugurated 39 completed works worth ₹11.57 crore. He distributed welfare assistance to 2,099 beneficiaries totalling ₹33.02 crore. Speaking at the function, the Deputy Chief Minister said that in the function, beneficiaries, including women, persons with disabilities, farmers, and sportsmen, are participating, which proves this government is for all. The Chief Minister is guiding the country through his welfare schemes. Especially, welfare schemes related to women are followed by other States. After he assumed office, the Chief Minister's first signature was for free travel for women in government buses. In the past four years, across the State, women made 730 crore trips and in Namakkal district alone, 15.80 crore trips were made by women in government buses. Under the Pudhumai Penn and Tamil Pudhalvan schemes, every year eight lakh students are receiving ₹1,000 in financial assistance per month. In Namakkal district alone 40,000 students are benefitting under these schemes. Under the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme, across Tamil Nadu 20 lakh students are benefitting; in Namakkal district alone 40,000 children are benefitting. Likewise, across Tamil Nadu, 1.15 lakh women are receiving ₹1,000 monthly under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam and in Namakkal district alone, 2.50 lakh women are receiving assistance under this scheme. Now, the Chief Minister has made some relaxation in the rules for getting this monthly assistance, he added. Explaining the government's achievements in the last four years in the Namakkal district, the Deputy Chief Minister said that in this function alone 1,700 people received land patta and the government ensured their legal rights. For Namakkal district, ₹200 crore was allocated for the ring road, ₹140 for laying roads at Bodamalai, ₹90 for Aavin hi-tech dairy, and mini stadiums for the Namakkal, Rasipuram, and Senthamangalam Assembly constituencies, Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin added. Later the Deputy Chief Minister inaugurated a gym at the stadium and a social justice hostel at Rasipuram Thiruvalluvar Arts and Science College. Tourism Minister R. Rajendran, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department Minister M. Mathiventhan, MPs K.E. Prakash, V.S. Matheswaran, and K.R.N. Rajeshkumar, MLAs P. Ramalingam, and K. Ponnusamy, Collector Durgamoorthi, and officials participated.
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Minister Mano Thangaraj inaugurates skill development programme focusing on strengthening and implementation of PCPNDT Act-1994
Minister of Dairy Development T. Mano Thangaraj inaugurated the skill development programme for doctors in Nagercoil on Thursday. The programme, focused on strengthening and implementation of Pre Consumption and Pre Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act 1994, was organised by the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services. Speaking at the event, Mr. Mano Thangaraj emphasised that the training camp was being conducted to ensure that all medical professionals understand the provisions of the law and the Tamil Nadu government's goal of achieving a balanced gender ratio. He said, 'According to the National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-2020), the child sex ratio in our country India is 929. In Tamil Nadu, it stands at 950 and in our district, it is 966.' He pointed out that the declining child sex ratio was a result of gender discrimination, including the parents preferring male children and selective abortions. The Minister highlighted the various initiatives undertaken by Tamil Nadu government to increase the gender ratio. These include 33% reservation for women in employment, 50% for women in rural local body posts, schemes such as Pudhumai Penn, Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity benefit scheme, Thozhi Hostels, Women's Right Grant Scheme etc,. He further explained that under the PCPNDT Act 1994, doctors were only permitted to assess the growth of the fetus, detect heartbeat and identify any abnormalities. Mr. Mano Thangaraj urged both government and private doctors, as well as scan centre staff not to disclose the gender of the foetus and to spread awareness about legal consequences of violating the Act. Doctors from Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi and Virdhunagar district participated in the programme. Kanniyakumari District Collector R. Alagumeena, J. Rajamoorthy, Director of Medical and Rural Health Services and other officials were present at the event.
