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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.
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.
Teachers Day honoured at ‘Guru Samarpanam
Posted by Admin Madurai Tamilnadu India in Chennai, College, Culture, Education, Information, function, programme, student on September 7th, 2010
Knowledge and education are the foundation of a progressive and productive society, said managing director of City Union Bank Ltd S Balasubramanian. He was speaking at ‘Guru Samarpanam’, an event, organised by ‘Call Teachers 2555 55 55’, a neighbourhood search, at Music Academy in Chennai yesterday to honour the teaching fraternity as part of the Teacher’s Day celebrations.
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Balasubramanian said it is a guru who bestows education and knowledge that enables development in a student’s life, hence the significance of a guru cannot be undermined.
Students must understand the prominence of a guru and accord mentors due importance. The mentors have a place of honour in a student’s life that is second only to one’s parents, he said.
Hence, realising the importance of a guru. Tradition held them in high regard. It was the traditional guru sishya parampara that built the ethos of Indian education system, said Balasubramanian.
INMAC managing director T S Narayanaswamy said that every year, Call Teachers took pride in honouring teachers from various fields on Teachers Day.
Later, director of IIT-Madras professor M S Ananth, surgeon Dr S Kalyanaraman, Bharatanatyam exponents V P Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan, thavil artiste A K Palanivel, film producer S V Ramanan and author Sivasankari received ParamAcharya awards.
Legal expert P S Raman, Carnatic musician S Sowmya, actress Radhikaa Sharathkumar, theatre exponent ‘Bombay’ Gnanam, culinary expert K Damodaran and swimming coach D Jayaraman received Acharya Awards.
Educationist Dr Mrs Y G Parthasarathy also spoke. Earlier, music band Zings, performed a light music show.
Chennai Today Exclusive News
Posted by Admin Madurai Tamilnadu India in Chennai Today, Education, Entertainment, Health, Information, Other, Temples, businesses, competition, function, meeting, programme on September 7th, 2010
RELIGION
Mahabharatham: Desa Mangayarkarasi, Padma Seshadri School, Alagirisami Salai, K.K.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.
Bhagavatham: Aravindalochanan, Sri Rama Bhaktha Samajam, Sri Krishna Nagar, Chromepet, 7 p.m.
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: Satyavratananda Saraswati, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.
Narayaneeyam: Kesava Dikshithar, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, 10, II St., Gopalapuram (South), 6-30 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Vasantha Mandapam, Sri Ramasubramanya Swamy Alaya Sabha, Chromepet, 6-45 p.m.
Kaivalya Navaneentham: Ramakrishnananda, 41, Alarmelmangapuram, Mylapore, 6-45 p.m.
Naalu Oru Gnaniar — Gnana Sambandar: Mathivannan, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.
Thiruyundiar: V. Sivasubramanian, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.
Thiruvalmozhi: K. B. Devarajan, 258/5, Swati Apartments, East Main Rd., Anna Nagar West, 6-45 p.m.
Bhartrahari’s Neeti Satakam: Goda Venkateswara Sastrigal, Tattvaloka, 76 Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6 p.m.
Life and Teachings of Swami Advaitanandaji: Atmashraddhananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5-30 p.m.
GENERAL
Chennai Corporation: Distribution of colour TVs, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin participates, Sivaji Ganesan Salai, T.Nagar, 10 a.m.
Dravidian History Research Centre: Inauguration, Minister K. Anbazhagan participates, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 7 p.m.
Chennai Corporation: Awareness programme on mosquito control, Minister MRK Panneerselvam participates, Sir Pitti Thyagaraya Hall, G.N.Chetty Rd., T.Nagar, 5 p.m.
St. John’s Group of Schools: State level Teachers’ Day celebration, Minister K. Anbazhagan participates, Kamarajar Arangam, Teynampet, 10 a.m.
Centre for Social Initiative and Management: Launch of online course in social entrepreneurship, ICSR auditorium, IIT-Madras, 5-30 p.m.
Indian Concrete Institute Tamil Nadu (Chennai centre) and UltraTech Cement: Concrete Day celebrations and talk on ‘Relevance of precast concrete in 21st Century — India’, Hotel Green Park, 7 p.m.
Dina Thanthi: Presentation of awards for SSLC toppers, Sri Venkateshwara MHSS., Madipakkam, 4 p.m.
Business Aides Chennai: Agricultural exhibition, Valluvar Kottam, Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.
Canara Bank: Hindi Day competitions ‘Use of Hindi in computers’, Circle Office, 524, Anna Salai, Teynampet, 4 p.m.
Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras: Equipment handing over ceremony, Chemistry seminar hall, IIT-M, 3 p.m.
Dr. Ambedkar Centre for Economic Studies, University of Madras: Talk on ‘Social approach of Dr. Ambedkar in making the Indian Constitution’, Department of Sociology, Chepauk, 5 p.m.
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of ‘Triebwerk ‘10′, Mamallapuram, 11 a.m.
Department of Mechanical Engineering, S.A. Engineering College: Talk on renewable energy sources for environmental sustainability, Poonamallee-Avadi Rd., Tiruverkadu Post, 2 p.m.
Easwari Engineering College: Talk on becoming a better manager, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 10 a.m.
Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Talk on English communication, Kuthambakkam, 8-30 a.m.
Jerusalem College of Engineering: Teachers’ Day celebration, Velachery Main Rd., Pallikkaranai, 2 p.m.
Sriram Engineering College: National level technical symposium ‘Zerone’, Perumalpattu, 9 a.m.
Madras School of Social Work: Teachers’ Day celebrations, Casa Major Rd., Egmore, 4 p.m.
Shri Natesan Vidyasala MHSS.: Distribution of scholarships and prize distribution, Mudichur Rd., Mannivakkam, 2 p.m.
TANSTIA-FINF Service Centre: Vendor development programme for low H.P. tractors, 10, G.S.T. Rd., Guindy, 10 a.m.
Bank of India and Hindu Mission Hospital: Blood donation camp, Rajaji Rd., Tambaram West, 10 a.m.
Lions Club of Madras Cosmopolitan: Meeting, Hotel Southern Crest, 7 p.m.
Annai Vailankanni Shrine: Annual feast, Besant Nagar, 7-30 a.m.
Karpagam Gardens Sat Sangh: Sri Krishna Bala Seshtitham, Sri Karpaga Vinayakar Temple, Karpagam Garden, Adyar, 7 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre premises, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.
Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Dr.M.G.R. Janaki Matriculation School, Arcot Rd., Saligramam; Holy Angels School, GST Rd., Chromepet; C.S.I. Church, near O.T. Bus Stand, Ambattur; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya School, Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam; St. Joseph Anglo Indian HSS.,Vepery; Port & Dock Primary School, M.P.T. Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ the King Church, Butt Medu, Peravaloor; Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasarawakkam; 7 p.m.; and St. Bede’s Anglo Indian School, Santhome; 7-30 p.m.
Madurai Today Exclusive News
Posted by Admin Madurai Tamilnadu India in Education, Entertainment, Festivals, Health, Information, Madurai Today, Temples, businesses, competition, exicipition, function, meeting on September 7th, 2010
RELIGION
Siddhi Vinayagar Temple: Vinayaka Chaturti festival; Ganapathi homam, 7.15 a.m.; laksharchana, 8 a.m.; puja, Tirunagar, 7.15 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Tiruvasagam’ by T.S. Govindasamy, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Tirumandiram’ by N.S. Sundararaman, S. S. Colony, 5 p.m.
Ramakrishna Mutt: Aarathi, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.
Divine Life Society: 124 {+t} {+h} Sivananda jayanthi celebration; Bhagavad Gita parayanam, 6 a.m.; discourse on ‘Tiruvasagam’ by Swaroopananda, 7 a.m.; Sai bhajan, 6 p.m.; ‘aanmeega ayvarangam’ on Swami Sivananda, G. Gnanasambandan presides, South Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 6.30 p.m.
Sivananda Satsangh bhavan: Sivananda jayanthi celebration, discourse by T.K. Raman, 6/18 A Pasumpon Street, Tirunagar, 6.30 p.m.
Aravindar Annai Trust: Nama japam and collective meditation, Aravindar Annai Relics Meditation Centre, 11 A Kumaran Street, Tirunagar, 11 a.m.
Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Puja, Meenakshi Amman shrine, Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Tirunagar, 6 p.m.
Our Lady of Velankanni Church: Annual festival; Rev. Fr. M. Vincent Amalraj conducts holy mass, Rev. Fr. L. Antonyrajan delivers message, Anna Nagar, 6.30 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 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.
Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: 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.
Yoga Research Centre: Pushparaj conducts yoga therapy classes, Department of Philosophy, 6.30 a.m.
Madurai Kamban Kazhagam Trust: Yazh Chandra conducts Kambaramayanam class, Vasudhara complex, Tirupparankundram Road, Andalpuram, 6.30 p.m.
Department of Tourism: Sound and light show, Tirumalai Nayak Palace, 6.45 p.m. (English) and 8 p.m. (Tamil).
Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation: Ganesh Darshan, exhibition of Vinayaka 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. Chockkalingam, Yazh S. Chandra and Ilampirai Manimaran address, Tamizhannal presides, Tamukkam Grounds, 6 p.m.
GENERAL
Madurai Kamaraj University: Teacher’s Day celebration; A. Anandavalli Mahadevan, Head, Department of Futures Studies, P. B. Gopalakrishnan, Chairperson, School of Historical Studies, address; R. Karpaga Kumaravel, Vice-Chancellor, presides, Dr. Mu. Va. Hall, 11 a.m.; L. B. Kishore Kumar speaks on ‘Ilakkana vilakka oliyiyal kotpadugal,’ Seminar Hall, Department of Linguistics, 2.15 p.m.; A. Nirmala and Saravanakunar present research papers, Seminar Hall, School of Religions, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, 2.30 p.m.
Thiagarajar College: S. Saravanajothi, V. Karthik, A. Pasumpon and S. Dineshkumar present papers, R. Malarvizhimangayarkarasi presides, Seminar Hall, Department of Tamil, 12.30 p.m.
Nadar Mahajana Sangam S. Vellaichamy Nadar College: Kamaraj memorial inter-collegiate volleyball tournament, C. Lenin Kumar, Station Manager, Southern Railway, inaugurates league matches, Nagamalai, 6 p.m.
K.L.N. College of Engineering: S. E. Rajam, General Manager, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, inaugurates ‘Reflechir 10,’ national-level technical symposium, S. V. S. Shivnath, secretary, presides, PG Conference Hall, 9.45 a.m.
Apollo Speciality Hospitals: C. Kamaraj, Collector, inaugurates special medical camp, Revenue Officials’ Recreation Club, Collector’s Office, 11 a.m.
Society for Community Organisation Trust: Training course on human rights, Philomin Raj speaks on ‘UN Convention on Racial Discrimination,’ Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Community Hall, Lake View Road, K. K. Nagar, 4 p.m.
M. S. Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation: Free legal aid consultation for parents of persons with mental illness, 662 K. K. Nagar, 2 p.m.
Rotary Club of Madurai: R. Raja Govindasamy, Director, Mannar Thirumalai Naickar College, addresses, Hotel Sangam, 5.30 p.m.
Giants Group of Madurai: A. Winfred speaks, Hotel Prem Nivas, 7 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, East Veli Street, 7 p.m.
Centre urged to have relook in export of certain raw materials
Posted by ganesh in Coimbatore, Exports, Health, Information, Other, businesses, function, programme on August 30th, 2010
Local chapter of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has asked the Centre to have a relook at export of certain raw materials like cotton and iron ore, which led to loss of foreign exchange, as India was importing the finished products of the same materials at a higher rate.
In a resolution adopted at the 76th Annual General meeting, the chamber said raw material prices also, including prices of oil and oil products, were on the rise, which had adversely affected exporters. A relook was essential and suitable policy initiatives had to be taken in this regard, the chamber said.
Requesting the government to look at increasing the duty drawback and Duty Entitlement Pass Book rates, it sought exempting the exporters from payment of service tax, instead of refunding it to them.
On Goods and Service Tax, the chamber sought exemption of goods from Central GST those already exempted from the State GST, it said, adding natural gas,petroleum products (Crude, motor spirit, ATF and HSD) and alcoholic beverages and real estate should be included in GST.
HC Bench says no to borewell inside Big Temple premises to celebrate
The Madras High Court Bench here on Thursday restrained the Thanjavur Collector from sinking borewells inside the Brahadeeshwarar Temple premises as part of arrangements to celebrate 1,000th year of building of the temple on September 25 and 26.
A Division Bench comprising Justices D. Murugesan and M. Duraiswamy granted the interim injunction pursuant to a public interest litigation petition filed by Thanjavur Big Temple Rights Retrieval Committee represented by its president C. Murugesan (62) of Ayyanarpuram in Thanjavur Taluk.
According to the petitioner, the Brahadeeshwarar Temple, built by Raja Raja Chola-I in 1910, was a magnificent manifestation of the Chola style of architecture. It was notified as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisations (UNESCO).
Also known as Big Temple or Rajarajeswaram Temple, it was declared as an ancient and historical monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 and protected under the Madras Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966.
Claiming that the officials had decided to drill a 400-metre deep borewell near the southern corridor, the petitioner said that the location was just 50 metres away from the main structure housing the sanctum sanctorum.
Enquiries revealed that the borewell was being sunk for the Abishekam (pouring holy water on the deity) which, as per the Agama Sastras (religious procedures), has to be done only with water taken from the temple premises.
“We are not questioning such Agamam. If there is any such Agamam, it can be followed by taking water from the Sivagangai Kulam which is also inside the temple premises,” the petitioner’s affidavit read.
His counsel T. Lajapathi Roy claimed that pumping water from the ground might weaken the gigantic main tower of the temple. “A notice board at the entrance states that it is a crime to dig a pit within 200 metres from the temple. But it is surprising to know that now a borewell was being sunk,” he said.
He also contended that neither a serious scientific analysis was undertaken nor any expert body was constituted before giving permission to sink the borewell inside the temple premises.
IMA and dental colleges awareness about dental hygiene to the people:Poongothai
Posted by ganesh in Chennai, College, Departments, Health, Information, Public, function, government, hospital, programme on August 30th, 2010
Indian Medical Association (IMA) and private medical and dental colleges should work together to bring an awareness about dental hygiene to the people, Tamilnadu Minister for Information Technology Dr Poongothai Aladi Aruna has said.
She said this during the inauguration of a Continuing Dental Education programme for General Dental Practitioners organised by Indian Dental Association at the Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital here Sunday.
Poongothai invited IMA and private medical and dental colleges to work together in the screening of school children programme.
Pointing out the importance of periodontics in the field on dentistry, (that relates to the care and treatment of gums) she further said, the fast paced lifestyles and changing food habits such as using fatty items, adding preservatives are the reason for the poor health of gums, bleeding and other dental complications.
Nearly 22 primary health centres in the State have been alloted a dentist to work for three days in a week and soon the programme would be extended to all the centres. Steps would also be taken to appoint a dentist in all the PHCs soon, she said.
She also said, despite the increase in the number of dental colleges and the population ratio per dentist, still around 50 per cent of the population in the State experience dental problems and diseases
TN govt has paid Rs 484 crore to Hospitals for performing surgeries
Posted by ganesh in Health, Information, Public, budget, function, government, hospital, programme, tamilnadu on August 30th, 2010
Tamil Nadu government has paid Rs 484 crore to Hospitals for performing surgeries under the ‘Kalaingar Health Insurance Scheme’.
Disclosing this on the occasion of the first anniversary of the scheme here last night,State Health Minister M.R.K.
Panneerselvam said it had benefitted 1.8 lakh people.
The smart card under the scheme had been disbursed to 1.3 crore people.The Government had allocated Rs.1000-crore for construction of additional buildings and renovation of Hospitals.Besides Rs.600-crore had been allocated for purchase of equipment.
Foundation stone for the first phase of the ORR in chennai
Posted by ganesh in Chennai, Departments, Health, Information, Transport, function, government, modification, programme on August 30th, 2010
Chennai is set to get another infrastructure project. Deputy Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the first phase of the Outer Ring Road (ORR) to be developed along the periphery of the Chennai Metropolitan Area. The ORR is aimed at easing congestion in the city.
The project, to be taken up in two phases, would start from Vandalur in National Highway 45 and go up to Minjur, through Tiruvottiyur-Ponneri- Panchetty for a length of 62 kms linking Bangalore, Tirupathi and Kolkata roads.
Stalin launched the commencement of work for the first phase from Vandalur to Nemilicheri at a cost of Rs 1082 crore, covering a distance of 30 km under public-private partnership mode.
Addressing a function at suburban Pattabiram, Stalin said the government had allotted funds for the first phase and began acquistion of land for the second phase.
The Deputy Chief Minister also declared open the newly-built Avadi Municipality Building and two Railway Oerbridges at Pattabiram and Thiruninravur on the city outskirts.
Stalin said the idea of building an ORR was first mooted during the DMK government’s regime in 1967 when Chief Minister M Karunanidhi held the Public Works and Highways portfolios.
Several highways on Chennai’s periphery, like the Tambaram-Chengalpet, Poonamallee-Bangalore, Avadi-Tirupatji and Gummidipoondi-Kolkata, were not linked then.
‘It was he (Karunanidhi) who set up the Madras Area Transportation Study panel to go into the transportation requirements and ways to decongest the city,’ he pointed out and added that the committee had later come up with the proposals like the ring roads.
Stalin said elected representatives and officials should function responsibly and people ought to stand by the government led by Karunanidhi for more welfare schemes to reach them.
Elaborating on the welfare schemes implemented by the ruling DMK ever since it assumed office in 2006, Stalin said that about 1.35 crore out of 1.52 crore beneficiaries have received free colour TVs in the State.
Necessary orders have already been issued to the officials concerned to distribute CTVs to remaining beneficiaries before the yearend.
Recalling the Independence Day announcement by the Chief Minister in connection with the Kalaignar Housing Scheme, Stalin said the ruling DMK had increased subsidy by Rs 15,000 to Rs 75,000 for each concrete house built under the scheme.
Other works
On Sunday, Stalin also laid the stone for a bridge over the Buckingham Canal on Sadayankuppam Road at an estimated cost of Rs 16.50 crore.
The Deputy Chief Minister also inaugurated a road over bridge at Pattabiram, and one between the Pattabiram and Thiruninravur railway stations.
In addition, he declared open the new Avadi Municipal building besides three other bridges in Tiruvallur district.
The coverage
Spanning over 62.3 km from Vandalur to Minjur, the width of the ORR would 122 metre. The first phase that we are inaugurating Sunday would stretch from Vandalur to Nemmilichery and it spans over 30 km.
Authorities are already in the process of acquiring land for the second phase, which would stretch from Nemmilichery to Minjur. The total cost of construction for the projected is estimated at Rs 1,082 crore.
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