Tamil Nadu CM Honours Artisans and Inaugurates New College Buildings in Three Districts

-

In a heartwarming ceremony held at the secretariat, Chief Minister MK Stalin recognized the exceptional contributions of Tamil Nadu’s artisans. On Tuesday, he presented lifetime achievement awards to eight distinguished artisans and Poompuhar awards to ten others, celebrating their dedication and remarkable achievements in the field of handicrafts.

TN Chief Minister MK Stalin
TN Chief Minister MK Stalin

The lifetime achievement award recipients included:

  • N Balakrishnan from Kanchipuram
  • S Govindaraj and K P Umapathy from Thanjavur
  • S Rajagopal and Sulaikal Beevi from Tirunelveli
  • N Mani from Thiruvannamalai
  • C Muthuswami and S Thanga Jothi from Kanniyakumari

The Poompuhar awards were presented to:

  • C Ravi, C Nagalakshmi, R Loganathan, and M Murugesan from Thanjavur
  • M Rajappa from Pudukkottai
  • N Poovammal and S Lilly Mary from Kanniyakumari
  • P Varadhan and M Rajarathinam from Chengalpattu
  • R Sakthivel from Kallakuruchi

In addition to celebrating these artisans, Chief Minister Stalin inaugurated new buildings for government arts and science colleges and polytechnic colleges across three districts. These new facilities, constructed at a total cost of Rs 52.75 crore, are located in Pudukkottai, Tiruchy, and Namakkal districts, with an additional building at the Government Polytechnic College for Women in Coimbatore.

This dual initiative of honoring artisans and enhancing educational infrastructure underscores the Tamil Nadu government's commitment to preserving cultural heritage while fostering educational development.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Man Throws Neighbour's Children From Thane Building, 1 Dies: Cops

-
Image
 The incident took place in Devripada area of Mumbra township on Saturday and a probe was on to ascertain the exact motive behind the crime.  he accused, identified as Asif, was arrested on Monday. Thane: A man allegedly threw his neighbour's five-year-old son and four-year-old daughter from the second floor of a building in Maharashtra's Thane district following which the boy died and the girl was severely injured, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place in Devripada area of Mumbra township on Saturday and a probe was on to ascertain the exact motive behind the crime, they said. The accused, identified as Asif, was arrested on Monday, an official from Mumbra police station said. Asif and his wife, who do not have a child, were next door neighbours of the victims in the building. The accused and his wife used to have frequent quarrels over petty issues. The accused's wife was a friend of the victims' mother and they used to talk frequently which he did not lik
Read more

Hardik Pandya's Homecoming Sparks Debate Among GT Fans as He Leads Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024

-
Image
Mumbai Indians’ newly-appointed skipper, Hardik Pandya, is set to lead the team where he initially launched his IPL career in the upcoming 2024 season. The decision to move from the Gujarat Titans to the Mumbai-based franchise has stirred discussions in the cricketing community, particularly as he takes over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma. Despite the ongoing chatter, Pandya expresses his joy at returning home after a two-year absence. Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma During a conversation on Star Sports, Pandya reflected on his cricketing journey, expressing gratitude for the unwavering support of fans. “It’s a blessing beyond words,” he shared. “Returning to Mumbai Indians feels like coming back to where it all began. From my early days in Baroda to Mumbai, this city has been instrumental in my growth, instilling in me humility and resilience. The city’s love and teachings are invaluable, shaping me into the cricketer I am today. Mumbai always challenges you to be better, and now, wit
Read more

Centre Issues Reminder on Deepfake Misinformation, Highlighting Legal Consequences

-
Image
The Indian government has issued a reminder to social media platforms regarding deepfake videos following the recent viral incident involving a video falsely attributed to actor Rashmika Mandanna. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has emphasized the legal provisions that pertain to deepfake creation and distribution, along with the potential penalties involved. The advisory cites Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which deals with ‘punishment for cheating by personation using a computer resource.’ It states that individuals who use any communication device or computer resource for cheating through personation could face imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up to one lakh rupees. This advisory comes in response to the widely circulated deepfake video that initially appeared to feature Rashmika Mandanna but was later revealed to be manipulated content using the face of British-Indian influencer Zara Patel. The incident has raised concern
Read more