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Chennai bus-lorry collision claims 9 lives, 29 injured
Posted by Admin Madurai Tamilnadu India in Death, Health, Information, Tiruvannamalai, accident, hospital, illegal, vehicles on September 8th, 2010
Nine persons were killed and 29 others injured when a bus and a lorry collided and went up in flames in Thiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu Wednesday.
The two vehicles caught fire after diesel tank of the state-owned bus burst due to the impact of the head-on collision at Sorandai village, police said here.
The bus was on its way from Vellore to Cuddalore when the mishap occurred.
The deceased included the drivers of the lorry and bus, police said, adding that the 29 injured passengers were rushed to government and private hospitals in Tiruvannamalai, Vellore and Puducherry.
The condition of some of the injured, including a few children, was stated to be serious,
Schooled in Tamil? Government job easier
Posted by Admin Madurai Tamilnadu India in Education, Health, Information, businesses, government, programme, student, tamilnadu on September 8th, 2010
The Tamil Nadu government will reserve 20 per cent seats to candidates educated under Tamil medium for direct recruitment in the state’s services, an ordina nce said on Tuesday.
In an extraordinary gazette, it said the decision was taken considering that Tamil- medium students got “very little chances” of jobs through the UPSC, in other state governments or in the private sector.
The government will soon bring in legislation on this, also given that a majority of schools and colleges in the state was using Tamil — one of the world’s most anc ient languages — as the educational medium.
The ordinance recalled that the June World Classical Tamil Conference did pass a resolution on such a preferential appointment. The prime objective was conducting the state administration with “transpare ncy in the vocal language of the masses” in “accordance with the provisions of the Constitution” and other laws of the land.
AIADMK Jaya summoned in defamation complaint filed by Stalin’s son-in-law
Posted by Admin Madurai Tamilnadu India in Court, Health, Information, Other, Political, government, tamilnadu on September 8th, 2010
AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa was today summoned by a city court to appear before it on October 15 in a defamation complaint filed by son-in-law of Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin over her alleged derogatory remarks against him.
Chief Metropolitan Magistrate R Killivalavan ordered issue of summons to Jayalalithaa, taking cognisance of the complaint by V Sabarisan, CEO of a private research and technology based firm, seeking to punish her for criminal defamation.
Sabarisan accused the former chief minister of “making scathing, scurrilous, malicious and defamatory remarks” against him in connection with the sale of spurious drugs and chemicals while addressing a public meeting on July 13 in Coimbatore.
Describing the statement as false, frivolous and untrue, he prayed the court to take cognisance of his complaint and punish Jayalalithaa under IPC sections 500 and 501 (relating to defamation).
Swine flu claimed death in Coimbatore
Posted by Admin Madurai Tamilnadu India in Coimbatore, Death, Health, Information, disease, hospital, illegal on September 8th, 2010
Swine flu claimed the life of a 48-year-old man at a hospital here.
The man, working as a Deputy General Manager in a nationalised bank in Chennai, was admitted to the hospital on Monday night after he tested positive for swine flu in a private hospital, CMCH sources said today.
The man was undergoing treatment for respiratory track infection and throat and nasal swab tests confirmed that he was suffering from swine flu. He was rushed to CMCH on Monday night in a critical condition.
He died without responding to treatment in the wee hours of yesterday, the sources said.
Four suspected cases of swine flu have been reported in the city in the last two days and of them one had tested positive. All the patients, including two children, are kept in the isolation ward,
Police announced certain modifications in vehicular movement
Posted by Admin Madurai Tamilnadu India in Chennai, Departments, Health, Information, Other, Public, Transport, government, modification, police on September 8th, 2010
The police have announced certain modifications in vehicular movement to ease traffic congestion in and around Cenotaph Road. The modifications, being introduced on an experimental basis, will come in to effect from Friday morning.
As per the changes, Cenotaph Road will be made ‘one way’ with entry for vehicles only from the Anna Salai side. The G.K. Moopanar flyover would also be made ‘one way’ with entry only for vehicles coming from the Anna Salai side. The stretch of Chamiers Road from Turnbulls junction to Anna Salai would be ‘one way’ with entry for vehicles only from Turnbulls junction.
Entry for vehicles, coming from Teynampet, Saidapet and Venkatnarayana Road, into Chamiers Road at Nandanam junction would be prohibited. These vehicles instead have to take Cenotaph Road.
Vehicles coming on Anna Salai from Teynampet side and bound for Venkatnarayana Road would not be allowed to take a right turn at the Nandanam junction. ‘U’ turn would also not be allowed for these vehicles at the Nandanam junction.
Vehicles coming from Kotturpuram and proceeding to Anna Salai and beyond have to take the service road of the G.K. Moopanar flyover, Chamiers Road, Nandanam junction to reach Anna Salai.
There would be no change in the route for vehicles from Kotturpuram to T.T.K. Road and those coming from T.T.K. Road-Chamiers Road and bound for Kotturpuram.
Route developmental funds through panchayats
Posted by Admin Madurai Tamilnadu India in Communication, Departments, Health, Information, Other, Political, government, tamilnadu on September 8th, 2010
The central government is planning to route developmental funds through panchayats in order to wean people away from Maoism and prevent youth from joining the rebels, Minister of State for Planning and Parliamentary Affairs V.Narayanasamy said Tuesday.
This was discussed at a meeting of te Planning Commission chaired by the prime minister some days ago. The government is also looking at the possibility of allowing the tribals to use the minor forest produce, Narayanasamy told reporters here.
He also said that the government hopes to introduce the women’s reservation bill in the Lok Sabha during the winter session after discussing the issue at an all-party meeting.
“The prime minister has agreed to call the meeting and we hope to introduce the bill in the winter session. A discussion on population stabilisation is also slated during the winter session,” Narayanasamy said.
Queried about the Land Acquisition (Amendment) Bill, 2010, he said: “Our allies have expressed their views on the bill. They have said market rates have to be paid while acquiring the land. A new bill has to be drafted. The winter session may also see introduction of bills relating to allowing foreign universities in India, insurance and pension sector.”
Condemning Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for disrupting Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings during the monsoon session, Narayanasamy said that the main opposition party wasted 45 precious hours of the two houses.
He said BJP leaders should be ready for discussion and not for disruption.
DGP post: Discontent seems to be brewing
Posted by Admin Madurai Tamilnadu India in Chennai, Court, Departments, Health, government, police, tamilnadu on September 8th, 2010
Discontent seems to be brewing among the senior police officials over the appointment of DGP Letika Saran, with yet another top official approaching the court’s accusing the State government of suppressing facts before High Court.
Falling in line with his senior batchmate R Nataraj, DGP Fire and Rescue Services department Vijayakumar, director, Sardar Vallabai Patel National Police Acadmey, Hyderabad said he had not suppressed information as to whether he was considered for post of Tamilnadu police chief from the Madras High Court and alleged the State government had done so.
Replying to a supplemental affidavit filed by the Principal Secretary, State home department, in connection with a petition challenging the appointment of Letika Saran as Tamilnadu DGP, K Vijay Kumar also contended that he had never stated that he was unwilling to serve as DGP.
Submitting that the post of DGP and head of the State police force was a promotional one and that he had a right to be considered for it, he described as ‘incorrect’ the insinuation that he had suddenly got involved in the petition.
Vijay Kumar, (respondent in the petition), said that on being informed that during the hearing of the petition his name had been mentioned he had filed an affidavit ‘very clearly’ seeking the court’s intervention to ascertain whether or not he was considered for selection to the post of DGP.
Contending that his bonafide had been unfairly questioned by the Principal Secretary (second respondent in the petition filed by R Nataraj, DGP and Director of the State fire services), Vijay Kumar said he felt there was no need to make a representation to the government since Nataraj was a senior batch mate.
Stating that the Secretary’s averment that he had gone to the academy on his own volition ‘is correct’, Vijay Kumar, a 1975 batch officer, said the ‘presumptuous inference’ that it was ‘synonymous with my unwillingness to serve in the cadre’ was ‘shocking and legally incorrect’.
He said that when the question arose as to what his stand was in the court, he felt it was his duty to submit an affidavit.
Submitting that the post of Director of the academy, which was in the rank of DGP was downgraded to the rank of ADGP to help him assume charge as director, he claimed that it was a suitable recognition of his services by helping him succeed an officer four years his senior.
The post of Director of the academy had since been upgraded to the rank of DGP after his empanelment, he said. The secretary was ‘either unaware or feigns ignorance or has chosen not to bring to the notice’ of the court the empanelment rules and posts in the union government vis-à-vis the States.
The State Government ignored various facts and had not placed the correct facts before the court but had added insult to injury by saying that he had ‘suppressed’ facts, he alleged.
He said the averments suspecting his bonafides were ‘malicious, mischievous and are totally denied’.
Chennai Today Exclusive News
Posted by Admin Madurai Tamilnadu India in Chennai Today, Education, Entertainment, Festivals, Health, Information, Temples, businesses, competition, function, meeting, programme on September 8th, 2010
Religion
Mahabharatham: Desa Mangayarkarasi, PSBB School, Alagirisami Salai, K.K.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.
Gita: Satyavratananda, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 11-30 a.m.
Narayaneeyam: Sengalipuram Kesava Dikshitar, Venugopalaswamy temple, 10, 2nd Street, Gopalapuram, 6-30 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Vasantha Mandapam, Ramasubramaniya Swamy Alaya Sabha, Krishnamachari St., Radha Nagar, Chromepet, 6-45 p.m.
Atma Bodha: A. N. Rao, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.
Thoodhu Ponavan Etram: Kodhai Venkatapathy, Karpaga Vinayakar temple, Karpagam Gardens, Adyar, 7 p.m.
Kaivalya Navaneetham: Ramakrishnananda, 41, Alarmelmangapuram, Mylapore, 6-45 p.m.
Lalitha Sahasranamam: V. Abhiramasudnaram, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, 8, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.
Krishna Jananam: Navalpakkam Narasimhan, Desigan Swami Pravachana Mandapam, Thillai Ganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.
Nalum Oru Gnaniar – ‘Pattinathar’: Mathivannan, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.
Panchadasi: S. Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4-30 p.m.
Tattuvapragasam: V. Sivasubramanian, Saiva Siddhantha Perumandram, 4, Venkatesa Agraharam St., Mylapore, 6 p.m.
Edu Bhakti?: Nagai Mukundan, Valampuri Sakthi Vinayakar temple, Athreyapuram, Choolaimedu, 6-30 p.m.
Thiruvarutpayan: Palaravoyan, Marundeeswarar temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.
Guided Meditation: Atmashraddhananda, Vivekanandar Illam, Kamarajar Salai, 7 p.m.
General
CII: Inauguration of ‘Connect 2010′, Union Minister V. Narayanaswamy and Vice Minister, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan, Jung-Chou Hwang, participate, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 10 a.m.
Anna University and Embassy of Italy: Workshop on semiconductor nanostructures, Guindy, 9-30 a.m.
TWTC: ‘EMMA EXPO India 2010′, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 11-30 a.m.
National Jute Board: Valedictory of training programme, Devaneya Pavanar Library, Anna Salai, 10-30 a.m.
Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board: Meeting on rainwater harvesting, Area Office IX, 15, V.V. Koil St., Saidapet, 10-30 a.m.
SIRC-ICAI: Meeting, Nungambakkam, 6-15 p.m.
Department of Management Studies, University of Madras: Guest lecture on ‘Role of HR’, Chepauk, 2 p.m.
St. Peter’s College of Engineering.: Inauguration of ‘ASPIRE’, Avadi, 10 a.m.
Jaya Engineering College: Orientation programme, Thiruninravur, 9 a.m.
Jaya College of Arts & Science: Talk on ‘Opportunities in banking’, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.
KCG College of Technology: Guest lecture on aero modelling, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 2-30 p.m.
Sir Thyagaraya College: Convocation, Old Washermenpet, 4-30 p.m.
Madha Engineering College: Technical symposium, Kunrathur, 9 a.m.
Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Guest lecture on bioinformatics, Thandalam, 9 a.m.
Meenakshi College For Women: National seminar on ‘Graph theory and its implications’, Arcot Rd., Kodambakkam, 9-30 a.m.
Jaya College of Paramedical Sciences: ‘Physiotherapy day’, Thiruninravur, 9-30 a.m.
GSS Jain College: NSS unit organises competitions, Vepery, 3-30 p.m.
M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of MBA department activities, Nungambakkam, 11 a.m.
Kalamandir Matric. HSS.: ‘Physiotherapists’ Day’, 32, Chakrapani St., West Mambalam, 9 a.m.
Rotary Club of Chennai Elite: Meeting, Hotel Sabari’s Nest, 7 p.m.
Gandhi Study Centre: Meeting, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya campus, 58, Venkatnarayana Rd., T. Nagar, 6-45 p.m.
Vaithikasree: Meeting on spirituality and culture, Vasantha Mandapam, Krishnamachari St., Radha Nagar, Chromepet, 6-30 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean group, St. Lourdes Church Premises, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Loyola Matric. School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; St. Lukes Church, opposite Blue Star, Anna Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniyamman Koil St., Egmore; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; Kondithope Welfare Centre, Walltax Rd. and St. Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K. Nagar, 7 p.m.
Tamil actor Murali died a heart attack
Posted by Admin Madurai Tamilnadu India in Chennai, Cinema, Death, Health, Information, hospital on September 8th, 2010
Tamil film actor Murali died here today following a heart attack, his family said.
The 46-year old Murali, who had acted in over 100 films, complained of chest pain this morning and was rushed to a private hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.
He is survived by his wife and two sons, including Atharva, who made his film debut recently in the film “Baana Kathadi”.
Murali, son of famous Kannada film director Siddalingaia, made his debut in Tamil film in 1984 playing the lead role in “Poovilangu”, directed by Ameerjhan.
Murali was much-sought after actor in the 90s when he gave a string of hit movies. His notable films include ‘Idhayam’, ‘Pudu Vasantham’, ‘Porkalam’ and ‘Sundara Travels’.
His latest film ‘Kavasam’ is slated for release this week, his family said.
Murali had campaigned for the AIADMK in the 2006 assembly elections.
Madurai Today Exclusive News
Posted by Admin Madurai Tamilnadu India in Education, Entertainment, Festivals, Health, Information, Madurai Today, Temples, businesses, competition, function, meeting, programme on September 8th, 2010
RELIGION
Selva Vinayagar Temple: Discourse on ‘Aanmeega Jothidam’ by A. Ponniah, Railway Colony, 7.30 p.m.
Karpaga Vinayagar Temple: Abishekam for Panchamuka Anjaneyar, Poonga Nagar Colony, K. K. Nagar, 9 a.m.
Siddhi Vinayagar Temple: Vinayaka Chaturti festival; laksharchana, 8 a.m.; puja, Tirunagar, 6.15 p.m.
Saiva Siddhantha Sabha: Discourse on ‘Unmai Vilakkam’ by A. Arumugam, South Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 6.30 p.m.
Panniru Tirumurai Mandram: Discourse on ‘Tiruvasagam’ by T. Murugasamy, Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Villi Bharatham’ by K. Manickam, S.S. Colony, 5 p.m.
Ramakrishna Mutt: Aarathi, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.
Divine Life Society: Sivananda Jayanthi celebration; paduka puja, 5.30 a.m.; Bhagavad Gita parayanam, 6 a.m.; discourse on ‘Tiruvasagam’ by Swaroopananda, 7 a.m.; procession of Swami Sivananda’s portrait, Adi Streets, 7 a.m.; nagaswaram concert by Ezhumalai E. N. V. Parameswaran, 4 p.m.; sankirtan by Ramananda Saraswathi, 5 p.m.; P. Balasubramanian, Commissioner of Police, flags off cultural rally, Avani Moola streets, 5.30 p.m.; discourse by Jothi Ramakrishna, Sankara Seetharaman distributes prizes, South Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.
Sivananda Satsangh Bhavan: Sivananda Jayanthi celebration, discourse by P.N. Natanagurunathan, Sivananda Vidyalaya, Thoppur, 10 a.m.; by Chidambara Vadivu, Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Tirunagar, 6.30 p.m.
Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Abishekam, Karuppusamy Temple, Solaipatti, 8 a.m.
Our Lady of Velankanni Church: Annual festival; holy mass, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 noon, 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.; Rev. Fr. Z. Joseph Selvaraj conducts festival mass, 6.30 p.m.; car procession, Anna Nagar, 7 p.m.
CULTURE
Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Church Road, Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
Gandhi Memorial Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yogasana, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Vedatri Yoga Meditation Centre: Yogasana and meditation class, 16 Jawahar First Street, Kannadasan Colony, 6 p.m.
Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.
Maharishi Ved Vigyan Bhavan: T.V. Rajendran conducts transcendental meditation classes, Gandhi Memorial Museum, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Ulaga Samadhana Alayam: Free yogasana training by S. Velshankar and group meditation session, 138 Kamarajar Salai, 6 p.m.
Yoga Research Centre: Pushparaj conducts yoga therapy classes, Department of Philosophy, Madura College, 6.30 a.m.
Department of Tourism: Sound and light show, 6.45 p.m. (English) and 8 p.m. (Tamil)
Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation: Ganesh Darshan, exhibition of Ganesh idols, Poompuhar showroom, 12 West Veli Street, 10 a.m.
Uttar Pradesh Handicrafts, Handloom Artisans’ Association: Kalanjali, exhibition of handicrafts, Vijay Mahal, 80 Feet Road, K. K. Nagar, 10 a.m.
Booksellers and Publishers’ Association of South India: Fifth Madurai Book Festival; book exhibition, 10 a.m.; R. Mohan, Muthiah and G. Gnanasambandan address; M. Mariappan presides, Tamukkam Grounds, 6 p.m.
GENERAL
Madurai Kamaraj University: B. Manisankar presents research paper, Department of Saiva Siddhantha Philosophy, 11 a.m.
Arul Anandar College: Karthi P. Chidambaram inaugurates ‘Theatre Fest 2010-11,’ Karumathur, 10 a.m.
Madurai Institute of Social Sciences: Training programme in ‘Food analysis,’ A. Eswaran of Food Analysis Laboratory addresses, P. N. Narayana Raja, Principal, presides, HRD Hall, 3 p.m.
Sourashtra College: S.V.S. Shivnath, secretary, inaugurates faculty development programme in ‘Web technology,’ R. L. Ramnath, Principal, presides, Seminar Hall, 9.30 a.m.; S. Balu speaks on ‘Personality development,’ Silver Jubilee Hall, 11.45 a.m.
Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College: Teacher’s Day celebration, Maalan speaks, Room 318, 2 p.m.
Nadar Mahajana Sangam S. Vellaichamy Nadar College: S. Syed Ghouse Basha, MLA, delivers Ramzan message, G. Mariskumar, Principal, presides, M. Dhanasekarapandian Auditorium, 2 p.m.; K. Kuppusamy speaks on ‘Mathematical logic,’ Audio Visual Hall, 2.30 p.m.; Kamarajar memorial State-level inter-collegiate volleyball tournament, S. Selvan Rajadurai, General Manager, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, distributes prizes, Nagamalai Pudukottai, 7.30 p.m.
NMS Sermathai Vasan College for Women: Blood group identification camp, 10 a.m.; awareness programme ICWA, A. Mayil Murugan of Madura College and I. Ashok address, 2 p.m.; Painters’ Club meeting, E. Mani Hephzibah addresses, Seminar Hall, 2.30 p.m.
K. L. N. College of Engineering: P. Kubendran, Assistant General Manager, TVS Sri Chakra Tyres, inaugurates ‘Impelz 2010,’ national-level technical symposium, S.V.S. Shivnath, secretary, presides, 10.30 a.m.; S. Ganapathy, Principal, delivers valedictory address, PG Conference Hall, 4.30 p.m.
Madura College Higher Secondary School: Mahakavi Bharati festival, Maalan, Editor, Puthiya Thalaimurai, distributes prizes, M. S. Meenakshisundaram, secretary, Madura College Board, presides, RMS Road, 3.30 p.m.
Life Insurance Corporation of India: Insurance Week celebration, Solomon Pappiah addresses, Divisional Office, Sellur, 5.30 p.m.
Victoria Edward Hall: Felicitation to Best Teacher awardees, K. Rajani Rathnamala, Chief Educational Officer, addresses, S. Palanikumarasamy presides, West Veli Street, 5.30 p.m.
Aravind Eye Care System: 25 {+t} {+h} National Eye Donation Fortnight; C. Kamaraj, Collector, delivers valedictory address, Aravind Eye Hospital Auditorium, 5 p.m.
M. S. Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation: Training programme in ‘Quality assurance and psycho-social care of children in State-run homes,’ 1 Ayathampatti, Alagarkoil, 9.30 a.m.
Deepam Women’s Development Movement: G. Thenmozhi, Mayor, flags off World Literacy Day rally, P. Rajamanickam of Tamil Nadu Science Forum addresses, Palanganatham, 4 p.m.
JK Physiotherapy Hospital and Research Centre: Free physiotherapy counselling, 139 A Jawahar Main Road, S.S. Colony, 10 a.m.
Rotary Club of Madurai South: K.K. Selvaraj speaks on ‘We can,’ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, 5.30 p.m.
Lions Clubs of Madurai Alavai, Aditya, Kings and Royals: Inter-club meeting, K. Chellapandi, past district governor, addresses, Sourashtra Chamber of Commerce, 136 East Veli Street, 6.30 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Dr. Dheep Hospital, Alagarkoil Road, K.Pudur, 7.30 p.m.
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