Stalin launches distribution of Pongal gift hampers, free dhoti, saree
The Hindu
CHENNAI
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday launched the distribution of the Pongal gift hamper, including ₹1,000 in cash, to the 2.19 crore rice ration cardholders and Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in rehabilitation camps in the State.
During an event at Sathya Nagar, Mr. Stalin also launched the distribution of free dhotis and saris to the beneficiaries.
Minister for Municipal Administration and Water Supply K.N. Nehru, Minister for Higher Education K. Ponmudy, Minister for Agriculture M.R.K. Panneerselvam, Revenue Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran, Cooperation Minister KR. Periakaruppan, Food Minister R. Sakkarapani, Textiles Minister R. Gandhi, Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P.K. Sekarbabu, Mayor of Greater Chennai Corporation R. Priya and senior officials were also present.
The Madras High Court on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, rejected a plea by former special Director General of Police (DGP) Rajesh Das to restore the electricity service connection to a bungalow in Thaiyur near Kelambakkam in Chengalpattu district, and to restrain Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) officials from disturbing the power supply in future.