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Kalaignar Health Insurance Scheme far benefitted in Ariyalur District
Posted by ganesh in Ariyalur, Departments, Health, Information, function, government, programme on August 19th, 2010
The Kalaignar Health Insurance Scheme has so far benefitted 2,054 people belonging to weaker sections in Ariyalur District of Tamil Nadu, according to Collector, T Abraham.
In a press release here today, he said a sum of Rs. 4.74 crore was spent for providing specialised treatment to these beneficiaries.
He said the district administration has so far conducted 11 medical camps.
He said 1.075 people were referred for further medical treatment to them, 550 were given specialised treatment. As Ariyalur district was backward in medical facilities, 721 people were treated in the hospitals recognised by Tamil Nadu government, while 1,333 others were treated in hospitals in other districts,
Admn has initiated steps to cancel the licence of a LPG distributor
Posted by ganesh in Ariyalur, Bribery, Departments, Information, Other, businesses, cheating, government, illegal, remove on April 19th, 2010
The Ariyalur district administration has initiated steps to cancel the licence of a LPG distributor here after the delivery boys were found collecting excess amount from consumers and committing other irregularities, according to District Collector T Abraham.
In a press release here today, he said two delivery boys of Anupa Gas Agency were found distributing LPG cylinders behind the police quarters at Keezha Pazhur village on Saturday.
When the District Supplies Officer made enquiries with consumers they said cyclinders were not being supplied in their houses and instead were asked to collect it at a common point. The consumers had told the officer that they were being forced to pay Rs 340 for a cylinder and purchase a biscuit packet at Rs 5.
The bills found with the delivery boys did not have the number, date or the name of the consumer. Criminal action has been initiated against the agency for irregularities under the Consumer Protection Act. Steps were being taken to cancel the licence of the distributor,
77 People were Injured in the traditional Bullfight ‘Jallikattu’
Around 77 people were injured in the traditional bullfight ‘Jallikattu’ that was organised at Thirumanur village in Ariyalur district.
Jallikattu is India’s version of running of the bulls that takes place every year in the Spanish city of Pamplona.
In Jallikattu, well fed and groomed bulls, often pepped up with considerable doses of toddy or country liquor known as arrack are brought to the main street in the village.
These bulls are then coaxed to dash, while a selected lot of men chase it and try to cow down the bulls by gripping their horns with all might.
Unlike the Spanish version of the sport, the aim is not to kill the bulls but to dominate and tame them, and pluck away bundles of money or other treats tied to their specially sharpened horns.
According to locals, it is an individual as well collective test of skills.
Murugasan, a participant said, “It is Tamilian heritage. Jallikattu is a sport, one that reflects bravery and also an individual’s skills in taming the bull. Indeed, it is a risky venture.”
The Supreme Court had earlier in 2007 banned Jallikattu by contending it was cruel and not in keeping with what it described as the country’s non-violent traditions.
But the apex court lifted the ban on the game in 2008 saying the popular sport should be held under strict government vigil.
This annual festival attracts scores of tourists, who come here to enjoy the test of skills.
Tamilians regard Jallikattu as their heritage and the farmers thanks-giving ceremony known as Masi Maha to the livestock.
More than 500 bulls from Tanjore, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Thiruchanapalli, Karur and Perambalur took part in the Jallikattu of Ariyalur this year.
Tamil Nadu’s popular ‘Jallikattu’, a traditional sport in which individuals
Posted by ganesh in Ariyalur, Communication, Culture, Festivals, Other, Sports, competition, programme on February 1st, 2010
Thousands flocked to Keelakolathur village in Tamil Nadu’s Ariyalur District to watch the popular ‘Jallikattu’, a traditional sport in which individuals try to hold onto enraged Bulls for certain distance.
Young men displayed courage and talent on the occasion of Thai Pusam, a local festival.
The event was appreciated by one and all for the thrills and adventure it provided to the spectators.
“Over 500 bulls were brought from various districts and around 100 men participated in this event. The participants showcased their skills and talent in this sport. This is one of the best show organised with the support of the government. And I request them to cooperate with the locals keeping the sport alive,” said Amraramoorthy, a state deputy. “The arrangement for the events was good. I have been watching this event for the last 20 years, but this year the arrangements were far better than the last year,” said Sumathi, an enthusiast.
This year, the event was held as per new Supreme Court guidelines.
The apex court has banned the ‘Jallikattu’ citing cruelty to animals as the main reason. But later the court granted a conditional permission for the event. It stated a set of compulsory guidelines, which the organisers have to follow strictly during ‘Jallikattu’ as certain objectionable practices have been in fashion in the recent past to enrage the bull.
During this traditional ’sport’, the horns of the adorned bulls are made wet before the event and the animal is rubbed down with oil, making it more difficult to hold onto. To add to it the bulls are drugged with steroids and are sometimes made to drink alcohol in order to enrage them. (ANI)
3 Temples in Thanjavur and Ariyalur districts world heritage monuments by the UNESCO
Posted by ganesh in Ariyalur, Communication, Culture, Departments, Information, Others, Temples, Thanjavur, government, programme on January 21st, 2010
Three temples in Thanjavur and Ariyalur districts, namely the Brihadisvara temple, Iravateswarawamy temple and the Big temple at Gangaikondacholapuram built by the great Chola kings have been declared as world heritage monuments by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
The Brihadisvara temple at Thanjavur built by Raja Raja Cholan is celebrating its millenium this year; the Iravateswarawamy temple at Darasuram near Kumbkonam was built by Raja Raja II and the Big temple at Gangaikondacholapuram was built by Rajendran Cholan, son of Raja Raja Cholan in Ariyalur district.
The three temples are in stone and have almost same architecture and design except for the size. While the Big Temple at Thanjavur remains colossal in all its aspects — a towering Vimana with a height of 212 ft, a big Linga in the sanctum sanctorum, a huge Nandi in the front and Goddess Periyanayaki also standing tall, Darasuram and Gangaikondacholapuram account for smaller forms of the Big temple. Despite the general concept of a chariot being pulled, the sculptures differ in the three temples.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) maintains the three temples well and has almost reconstructed the whole temple at Darasuram.
The construction of the Big Temple — also known as Rajarajeswaran Udaiyar after the great king — began in 1003A.D. and was consecrated for worship on 275th day of the 25th year of the King’s reign (1010 A.D.). The temple is 1000 years old this year (2010). This edifice is one of the finest and most exquisite specimens of the Chola architecture. Dedicated to Lord Siva, it is located within a spacious inner courtyard measuring 240 X120 m. The temple is replete with inscriptions relating to its origin and endowments and also sports a profusion of friezes from the epics.
Kalaignar’s Health Insurance Scheme has evoked tremendous response in the State:K. Panneerselvam
Posted by ganesh in Ariyalur, Departments, Health, Public, function, government, hospital on December 31st, 2009
The recently launched Chief Minister Dr. Kalaignar’s Health Insurance Scheme for Life Saving Treatments has evoked tremendous response in the State and in the last four months of its implementation as many as 22,441 persons underwent free surgery at a total cost of Rs.76.63 crore, said Health Minister M. R. K. Panneerselvam at Tirumanur in Ariyalur district on Wednesday.
Addressing the function after inaugurating the upgraded 30-bed primary health centre with all facilities built at a total cost of Rs.58 lakh at Tirumanur, the Minister said that about 1.38 crore people had already been enrolled under the health insurance scheme in State against the target of one crore people and pointed out that photographing of all the beneficiaries would be completed in a month’s time. He said that biometric smart cards had already been issued to about 89 lakh beneficiaries under the scheme.
Mr. Panneerselvam pointed out that all the upgraded 30-bed PHCs would function round the clock. The latest medical equipments including for scanning, etc had been provided to all Government hospitals and upgraded PHCs on par with the private multi speciality hospitals. People in rural areas are coming in large numbers for getting treatment at the PHCs.
The Minister said that he would consider upgrading the Government Hospital at Ariyalur as District Headquarters Hospital.
Mr Panneerselvam pointed out that the Government had appointed a total of 28,800 medical and para medical staff in the last three years. He said that the Government had allocated nearly Rs. 3,991 crore for health care in the State during the current year including Rs.1,232 crore for construction of hospital buildings, etc. He said that the construction of buildings for Government medical college at Perambalur would begin soon and the college would start functioning from the next academic year.
The Minister distributed free spectacles to 50 school children and welfare assistance to 31 pregnant women under Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy maternity welfare scheme.
Transport Minister K.N.Nehru said that the Government was ready to operate more buses depending on the feasibility. He pointed out that in the mofussil routes, each bus was incurring a loss of Rs.3,000 per day and in the town buses the loss about Rs.2,500 per day. He pointed out that more than 2,000 new bus routes were introduced in the last three years.
Ariyalur Collector T.Abraham stressed the need for upgrading the Government hospital at Ariyalur as district Headquarters hospital and for grant permits for operating share autorickshaws in Ariyalur district.
MLAs Palai T. Amaramurthy (Ariyalur) and S.S. Sivasankar (Andimadam) and others spoke.
1,700 acres of paddy crops were submerged in water as this coastal district received a copious rainfall
Posted by ganesh in Agriculture, Ariyalur, Departments, Health, Other, Public, illegal on December 18th, 2009
About 1,700 acres of paddy crops were submerged in water as this coastal district received a copious rainfall of 4,703.90 mm after the north east monsoon became vigorous since December 1.
Talking to newspersons here, District Collector P Seetharaman said though the rainfall was nearly double compared to last year’s rainfall of 2,539.99 mm during the same period, there was not much damage, thanks to the precautionary measures taken by the district administration.
He said paddy crops in about 1,700 acres were submerged in water and efforts were on to drain out the water and save the crops.
The second spell of the monsoon claimed one life, he said, adding 12 houses were totally damaged, while 56 houses were partially damaged in the rains.
The incessant rains flooded two villages-Thirunagaiyur and Nandhimangalam- and people of the two villages had been asked to move to safer places. Food pockets were being distributed to the affected people, he said.
Mr Seetharaman said the water level at Veeranam lake was maintained at 46.6 ft, against its full capacity of 47.6 ft. It received an inflow of 7,000 cusecs till yesterday and 5,000 cusecs of water was being discharged through Velliangal and Vellaru.
He said Veeranama got filled up at quick intervals as the entire rain water from the neighbouring districts of Ariyalur and Perambalur came to the lake.
This posed problem for the district administration as discharge of water from the lake inundated the nearby villages, he said, adding to divert the entire water coming from Ariyalur and Perambalur districts directly to Kollidam river, the district administration had readied a project and sent the same to the government for its approval.
Villagers hospitalised after consuming temple ‘prasadam’ near Ariyalur
Forty eight of the 54 villagers of Ninniyu village in Senthurai Union who suffered from nausea and dysentery on Tuesday after consuming temple ‘prasadam’ the previous night have been shifted to the Government Hospital, Ariyalur.
Over 200 villagers were said to have been served with ‘Pongal’ and ‘Sundal’ at a public function conducted in connection with ‘Somavaram’. The ‘prasadam’ was reportedly cooked in brass vessels without lead coating
Bird sanctuary at Karaivetti village near Keezhapazhur in Ariyalur
A group of migratory birds are now seen in the Karaivetti bird sanctuary
The huge lake with a sprawling 454 hectares at Karaivetti village near Keezhapazhur in Ariyalur district that has been declared as a bird sanctuary by the government seven years ago will soon get a facelift with all infrastructure facilities, said Collector T. Abraham, here on Wednesday.
Talking to The Hindu here recently, the Collector said that as many as 91 species of migratory birds including flamingoes, painted storks, spoonbill, etc, from several countries including Siberia, Tibet, central Asia, Russia and from parts of India were coming in large numbers and stay in the sanctuary for about eight months beginning from November every year.
The Collector said that the Forest department had already provided some facilities including a small watch tower and planted nearly 17,000 trees in the sanctuary for the benefit of the winged visitors to the sanctuary.
Mr. Abraham pointed out that the district administration had sent a proposal to the Tourism department for providing basic infrastructure facilities including roads, drinking water, toilets, special lights, a children’s park, museum, etc at a cost of Rs. 2.70 crore for the benefit of the tourists. The works will be taken up as soon as the fund is sanctioned by the government, he said.
He said the district administration had also sent a proposal to the Tourism department for providing several facilities like an auditorium, children’s park, toilets, high mast lamps, etc at a cost of Rs. 1.71 crore to the famous tourist spot of Gangaikondachozhapuram in the district.
He said that a guest house, museum, restaurant, toilets and other basic facilities were now being provided at a cost of Rs. 50 lakh. The district administration is also considering package tours to the Gangaikondachozhapuram and neighbouring areas in the near future.
Health insurance scheme nearing completion for Photographing
Photographing of beneficiaries for issue of biometric smart cards under the Chief Minister Kalaignar’s Health Insurance Scheme for Life Saving Treatments is nearing completion in Ariyalur district, said Collector T.Abraham here on Thursday.
Talking to media persons, the Collector said that photographing of beneficiaries under the scheme was launched at Varanavasi village on August 31 this year and pointed out that photographs were taken for 1,68,764 beneficiary families so far out of the 1,78,860 eligible families in the first and second phases in the district.
Photographing of remaining beneficiaries is now being carried out in the third phase in the Ariyalur, Sendurai and Udayarpalayam taluks.
The Collector pointed out that families with a maximum annual income of Rs.72,000 were eligible to come under the scheme and get free treatment up to Rs. 1 lakh for 51 types of ailments in selected private hospitals.
Distribution of colour TVs
Mr Abraham said that distribution of free colour television sets in the district had almost been completed and pointed out that 1,30,371 television sets had so far been distributed in 158 panchayats out of the 201 panchayats in the three Assembly constituencies. The remaining colour television sets will soon be distributed, he said.
Anna Marumalarchi Thittam
The Collector said that the Government had allocated Rs.8.20 crore for the current year for carrying out development works in 41 panchayats each at a cost of Rs.20 lakh under the Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam. He pointed out that 288 works had so far been completed out of the 547 works taken up during the current year.
Complaint cell
Mr Abraham said that complaint registers had been kept in all the village panchayats in the district to enable the public to write their complaints with regard to basic amenities like street lights and drinking water supply. The authorities will rectify the problems within 24 hours,
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