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Archives for the period Jan - Dec 2003

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30.12.2003

His Excellency the Vice-President of India Thiru Bhairon Singh Shekhawat was seen off by His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Thiru P S Ramamohan Rao and Thiru S.Semmalai, the Hon'ble Minister for Education

Co-ordination Committee meeting of the Tamil Nadu State Hajj Committee was held at Chennai

Manikkodi Srinivasan's Centenary Celebarations in Chennai

29.12.2003

His Excellency the Vice-President of India Thiru Bhairon Singh Shekhawat was received by the Hon'ble Minister for Education

26.12.2003

The Tamil youths who were cheated at Malaysia, on their safe return, called on the Hon'ble CM today at Secretariat

The 30th India Tourist and Industrial Fair 2004 was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Minister for Industries

The Hon'ble Minister for Tourism inaugurated the Dance Festival  2004 at Mamallapuram

24.12.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister paid floral tributes at Dr MGR's Samadhi at Marina, Chennai on his 16th Death Anniversary

23.12.2003 

The Hon'ble Minister for Transport and  Labour convened a meeting of the Managing Directors of all Government Transport Corporations to discuss 'Passengers Safety'

The 7th Small Scale Industries Board Meeting was held under the Chairmanship of the Hon'ble Minister for Rural Industries

The Hon'ble Minister for Sports & Youth Welfare inaugurated the NIIT Mind Champions' Academy at Arignar Anna Government Higher Secondary School, Poonamallee, Chennai

18.12.2003

Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu held a discussion with the Recognised Political Parties at Secretariat

Hon'ble Minister for Social Welfare inaugurated the Seminar on "Girl child has the right to birth" at Chennai

Hon'ble Minister for Animal Husbandry visited the Ostrich Section of the Cattle Research Centre, Kattupakkam

17.12.2003

His Excellency the President of India and the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu participated in the 14th Annual Conference of Indian Nuclear Society at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam

The programmes of His Excellency The President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam at Chennai

16.12.2003

His Excellency The President of India Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam was received by the Hon'ble Chief Minister

15.12.2003

Representatives of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council handed over the name and address of the registered doctors in Tamil Nadu to the Hon'ble Minister for Health 

11.12.2003

The Hon'ble Speaker and the Hon'ble Ministers garlanded the statue of Mahakavi Bharathiyar on the occasion of his 122nd Birth Anniversary at Chennai

10.12.2003

The Hon'ble Speaker and the Hon'ble Ministers garlanded the statue of  Thiru Rajaji at Chennai on the occasion of his 125th Birth Anniversary

08.12.2003

Hon'ble Minister for Transport and Labour distributed "The RANE-CTTF Safety First Awards"

07.12.2003

His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru P.S. Ramamohan Rao inaugurated the Armed Forces Flag Day Collections

04.12.2003

Hon'ble Minister for Social Welfare opened the Shopping Centre, selling the products of Women Self Help Group at Koyambedu Bus Stand, Chennai

03.12.2003

Hon'ble Minister for Social Welfare distributed prizes on the International Day of the Disabled 2003

01.12.2003

Hon'ble Deputy Speaker of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly inaugurated the "State Level Sports Meet of the Disabled"

28.11.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu had a meeting with Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh at AP Secretariat, Hyderabad

25.11.2003

Minister for Electricity handed over a cheque for Rs.10.25 Crores to Hon' ble CM towards the balance amount of Government Loan from the Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (POWERFIN) 

Industries Minister handed over cheque for Rs. 6.72 crores to Hon 'ble CM towards dividend payable to Government from TNPL

Hon'ble CM distributed educational assistance of Rs.25,000/- each to 20 students under Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund

Kalaimamani Awards of Eyal Isai Nadaga Mandram presented

24.11.2003

Hon'ble Prime Minister's visit to Chennai

21.11.2003

Hon'ble CM inaugurated "UDHI EYE HOSPITAL's new modern Hi-Tech Ophthalmic Unit" at Alwarpet, Chennai

Hon'ble CM laid foundation stone for new  Primary School buildings in Theni District

Hon' ble CM laid foundation stone for WAKF Board Office & PG Block of Quaid-E-Milleth College

Hon' ble Deputy Chairperson of Rajya Sabha Tmt. Najma Heptulla called on the Hon' ble CM

19.11.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister offered floral tributes to the former Prime Minister Late Tmt.Indira Gandhi

18.11.2003

Hon' ble CM presented President and Chief Minister's Medal to the Police, Fire & rescue Service and Home Guard Personnel at Chennai

17.11.2003

Mr. Fayezul H. Choudhury, Vice-President and Controller, The World Bank, Washington called on Hon'ble Chief Minister

 Thiru Subir Raha, Chairman and Managing Director, ONGC, New Delhi called on Hon' ble Chief Minister

Hon' ble CM handed over financial assistance to beneficiaries under various welfare schemes from Relief funds

14.11.2003

Hon' ble Chief Minister handed over financial assistance to beneficiaries under various welfare schemes

HE the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Ramamohan Rao and Hon'ble Ministers garlanded the statue of Jawaharlal Nehru on the occasion of his 115th Birth Anniversary

Hon'ble Minister for Education inaugurated the students rally and distributed the prizes, on the occasion of the Children's Day Celebrations held in Chennai

13.11.2003

Hon'ble Deputy Prime Minister Thiru L K Advani visits Chennai

7th National Conference on e-Governance inaugurated

Mr Zephirin Diabre, Associate Administrator, UNDP & Under Secretary General, United Nations, New York, Tmt Maxine Olson, Resident Representative, UNDP, India, called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister 

12.11.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister handed over the keys of 11 jeeps for the use of Deputy Directors of Prosecution

Hon'ble Chief Minister released the State Nutrition Policy

Hon'ble Chief Minister launched the programme to supply curry leaf / drum stick powder along with noon-meal to children

Hon'ble Chief Minister handed over Induction Certificates to 14 champions

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated the Computer Based Power Failure Redressal Centre installed at Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Headquarters

Dr Mrutyunjay Sarangi, I.A.S., Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu, , held a meeting in connection with Summary Revision of  Electoral Rolls - 2004

Major General Paramjit Singh called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister 

Dr V Shanta, Chairman, Cancer Institute, Adyar, Chennai had a meeting with the  Hon'ble Chief Minister to discuss about the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Cancer Institute

Dr C V Bhirmanandham, Vice-Chancellor, The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University and a Team of World renowned HIV/AIDS experts called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister

10.11.2003

Children's Day celebrated by Social Welfare Department.   Mrs Gariyali, I.A.S., Secretary, Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme distributed prizes to the Children

08.11.2003

His Excellency  the President of Swiss Confederation Mr. Pascal Couchepin and Mrs. Brigitte Couchepin were received by Hon'ble Minister for Public Works  and Hon'ble Minister for Finance at Chennai

04.11.2003

Hon'ble Minister for Sports & Youth Welfare inaugurated the "State Level Republic Day Sports" at SDAT Indoor Stadium, Chennai

30.10.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister laid foundation stone for the New Secretariat Complex of Government of Tamil Nadu

Hon'ble Chief Minister handed over the Memorandum of Understanding to the United Nations Development Programme for the Disaster Risk Management

 Hon'ble Chief Minister exchanged the Expression of Commitment with the Saint-Gobain Vitrage, France

Hon'ble Chief Minister garlanded the statue of Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar on the occasion of his 96th Birth Anniversary

29.10.2003

Hon'ble Minister for Public Works, Prohibition, Excise and Revenue inaugurated the Seminar on National Disaster Reduction Day

27.10.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated new developmental schemes, opened new buildings, laid foundation stones for new schemes, distributed welfare measures and delivered special address at a function held today at Thanjavur

Dr R Chidambaram, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, accompanied by Dr M S Vijayaraghavan, Executive Director, Society for Electronic Transaction and Security (SETS) and Adviser to the Government of India called on the  Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat

23.10.2003

Hon'ble Minister for Rural Industries held a review meeting at Secretariat

22.10.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister visited Virudhunagar District and inaugurated District Developmental Projects

20.10.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated the Skal World Congress at Chennai

Hon'ble Chief Minister held a meeting with the representatives of Nellai-Thoothukudi Nadar Paripalana Sangam

16.10.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister launched the scheme to provide financial assistance to the students belonging to socially and economically weaker sections

Thiru S P M  Syed Khan, M.P, the newly appointed Chairman of the State Hajj Committee called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister

Tennis Player Ms Rushmi Chakravarthi called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister

15.10.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated an exclusive seminar on "Emerging Opportunities in Tamil Nadu"

13.10.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister visited Nagapattinam District and inaugurated District Developmental Projects

Hon'ble Minister for Rural Industries held a review meeting of TAICO Bank

11.10.2003

Training Programme for Social Justice CID Branch Police Officers

Hon'ble Minister for Law, IT & Electricity Thiru D Jayakumar had review meeting on Chennai District Developmental Projects at Chennai Corporation

10.10.2003

His Excellency the President of India visits Chennai

Hon'ble Chief Minister administered vaccine to the children on the occasion of " World Mental Health Day"

MD, Oriental Hotel handed over a cheque for Rs. 40 lakhs to Hon'ble CM towards Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund

Rajiv Gandhi Memorial dedicated to the Nation at Sriperumbudur by His Excellency the President of India

09.10.2003

Drawing and Music competitions conducted for children

07.10.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister visited Thiruvannamalai District and inaugurated District Developmental Projects

06.10.2003

  Hon'ble Union Minister for Rural Development Thiru Kashiram Rana visited Tamil Nadu

05.10.2003

  Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated today at Secretariat  the Bharathiar University College of Arts & Science, Gudalur

04.10.2003

  Hon'ble Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly is visiting Dhaka for attending Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference

02.10.2003

  On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhiji's 135th Birthday, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru P.S.Ramamohan Rao,  Hon'ble Ministers of Tamil Nadu and VIPs garlanded the Mahatma Gandhiji's Statue

  Hon'ble Minister for Information & Publicity Thiru K.P.Anbazhagan flagged off 'Students Rally' propagating peace at Mahatma Gandhiji's statue, Marina

  On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhiji's 135th Birthday, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru P.S.Ramamohan Rao distributed prizes to students and delivered address at Gandhi Mandapam, Guindy, Chennai

  Wild Animals Week Celebration at Chennai

01.10.2003

  Hon'ble Chief Minister received the "Report of K Subramanian Commission of Inquiry on the incidents of clash near the Government Arts College, Melur, Madurai District"

Hon'ble Chief Minister received a cheque for Rs.1 Lakh from the President, Seyad Welfare Society , Tirunelveli towards Annadhanam Scheme

29.09.2003

High Commissioner of Britain in New Delhi accompanied by British Deputy High Commissioner called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister

Hon'ble Chief Minister distributed cash incentive to Tmt Anju B George, Bronze Medal Winner in the Long Jump event of World Athletics Championship 2003 and to her Coach Thiru Robert Bobby George

Hon'ble Chief Minister distributed cash incentives to the Medal Winners of  National Games held at Punjab (Ludhiana) in November 2001

Hon'ble Ministers garlanded the statue of Mayor Sivaraj, on the occasion of his 112th Birth Anniversary

25.09.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister dedicated the American International School in Chennai

Hon'ble Chief Minister distributed cash incentives to the Medal Winners of National Games

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated Mahila Banking Branch of Canara Bank

Hon'ble Minister for Health & Family Welfare, inaugurated the Workshop on "Promoting Public Private Partnership in Health" at Chennai

24.09.2003

Hon'ble Minister for Backward Classes, surprisingly visited and inspected the Backward Classes Students Hostels in Chennai 

23.09.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister laid foundation stone for various developmental schemes at Sivagangai District 

22.09.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister released the educational CDs of  the Resource Centre for Indian Language Technology Solutions - Tamil, Anna University  for School children 

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated the mechanised cleaning of the beach by commissioning `Beach Tech-2000' 

19.09.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the construction of "New Modern Jail Building" at Puzhal of Thiruvallur District

17.09.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister garlanded the statue of Thanthai Periyar on the occasion of his 125th Birth Anniversary

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated 117 Police Boys Club for Tamil Nadu in Chennai

16.09.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister released the New Industrial Policy - 2003

MoU signed for setting up of an integrated Township at SIPCOT, IT Park, Siruseri

Hon'ble Chief Minister distributed cheques to 23 Medal Winners in the National Games

15.09.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister paid floral tributes to Perarignar Anna on the occasion of his 95th Birth Anniversary

13.09.2003

Hon'ble Prime Minister visits Chennai

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated the Electronic Tea Auction Centre at Ooty

10.09.2003

Hon'ble CM inaugurated the 38th Annual Conference of the Association of Plastic Surgeons at Ooty

08.09.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister was warmly and traditionally welcomed at  Ooty

Secretary to Government, Social Welfare Department appreciated and gave away Memento to the Awardees of Independence Day 2003 Awards 

"National Nutrition Week" celebration

A Review Meeting on the "Integrated Co-operative Developmental Project Work & Legal Activities in Tamil Nadu"

06.09.2003

Air Show held at Marina, Chennai

Prof S P Thiyagrajan, the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of University of Madras, met the Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat

05.09.2003

H.E. the Governor of TN Thiru P.S. Ramamohan Rao administered Oath of Office & Oath of Secrecy as Minister of Labour & Employment to Thiru V.T. Natarajan at Raj Bhavan in the presence of Hon'ble Chief Minister Selvi J Jayalalithaa

Hon'ble Ministers garlanded the statue of V. O. Chidambaram Pillai at the Chennai Port Trust Campus on the occasion of his 132nd birth anniversary 

04.09.2003

Dr. Mikhail M. Mgeladze, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Chennai called on Hon'ble Chief Minister today at Secretariat

Mr. Ryuzo Kikuchi, Consul General of Japan in Chennai called on Hon'ble CM

Thiru Chandan Mitra, M.P., Managing Director & Editor, The Pioneer Newspaper and Darpan (Inflight Magazine) called on Hon'ble CM

Hon'ble CM handed over cash awards to young achievers in Sports & Education

Hon'ble CM handed over financial assistance to physically handicapped Children

02.09.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister received the Degree of Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa)

01.09.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister laid foundation stone for new project works and inspected the exhibits produced by Women Self-help Groups 

29.08.2003

Indian Hockey Team Captain Thiru Dhanraj Pillai called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister

Thiru G E Sridharan, Chief Coach of the Indian Youth Boys Volley Ball team called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister

Representatives from Nakku Betta Badagar Community from The Nilgiris District met Hon'ble Chief Minister

Thiru S Muralidharan, Director (Finance) & Acting Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Hindustan Photo Films Manufacturing Company Limited, Udhagamandalam, called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister 

27.08.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister visited Salem District and inaugurated developmental project works

Hon'ble Minister for Rural Industries inaugurated the ' Tamil Nadu Khadi & Village Industries - Doll Exhibition'

26.08.2003

A short film highlighting the 'Need for Rain Water Harvesting'  was viewed by the Chief Secretary Tmt Lakshmi Pranesh, I.A.S., and Senior Officials of the Government 

24.08.2003

Valedictory function of Tamil Internet Conference

23.08.2003

His Excellency the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka visits Chennai

22.08.2003

Hon'ble CM inaugurated the "Tamil Internet Conference" at Chennai

CM handed over 80 Highway Patrol Vehicles, keys of Mobile Police Station to Police Department

21.08.2003

Hon'ble Ministers of Government of Jharkhand held discussions with Hon'ble Minister for Commercial Taxes Thiru Se Ma Velusamy and the officials of Commercial Taxes Department

Editor-in-Chief and the Joint Managing Director, The Hindu called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat

20.08.2003

"Sadbhavana Diwas Day" Pledge administered at Secretariat on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Late Thiru Rajiv Gandhi

Hon'ble Chief Minister released a new computer software named as "Tamil Pori" produced by the Tamil Virtual University at Secretariat

Hon'ble Ministers of Government of Jharkhand visited Chennai  to study the financial system and  procedure prevailing in Tamil Nadu

15.08.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Selvi J Jayalalithaa hoisted the National Flag today (15.8.2003) at the Independence Day Celebrations held at Fort Ramparts

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu  Selvi J Jayalalithaa presented the "Kalpana Chawla Award" to Selvi Reshma Sharma today (15.8.2003) at the Independence Day Celebrations held at Fort Ramparts.

  Awards presented by the Hon'ble Chief Minister during Independence Day Celebrations

14.08.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated the first "X-ray Fluorescence Analyser" to be installed at Kancheepuram

Hon'ble Chief Minister introduced the new varieties of low priced Kancheepuram Silk sarees

Hon'ble Chief Minister launched the website of the Co-operation, Food & Consumer Protection Department

Hon'ble Chief Minister unveiled the foundation stone plaque for the new building of Mano College, Ottapidaram

12.08.2003

Counsel General of the USA at Chennai personally invited Hon'ble Chief Minister for Dedication Ceremony of American International School

The Enquiry Commission appointed by the Government to enquire the incident held in Chennai Corporation handed over the Commission's Report to the Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat

The Enquiry Commission appointed by the Government to enquire the incident held in Chennai Law College Students' Hostel and nearby places handed over the Commission's Report to the Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat

11.08.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister visited Kancheepuram

31.07.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister handed over her 3 months salary towards Temple Annadhanam Scheme

30.07.2003

Consul General of  Federal Republic of Germany called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat

Hon'ble Chief Minister received a cheque for Rs 5 Crores from the Hon'ble Minister for Housing, collected by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority towards the Regulation of buildings constructed in Chennai Metro area Scheme at Secretariat

28.07.2003

Chairman, University Grants Commission called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat.

Tamil Nadu Kabadi Team, which won the 20th South Zone Kabadi Championship called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat.

25.07.2003

Hon'ble CM delivered special address during the Confederation of Indian Industry's National Council Meeting at Chennai

24.07.2003

Hon'ble CM inaugurated the "Xansa-Chennai Centre" at Siruseri on Old Mahabalipuram Road

21.07.2003

Ambassador of France to India called on Hon'ble Chief Minister

17.07.2003

Hon'ble Speaker of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and Hon'ble Ministers garlanded the statues of Tyagi Sankaralinganar and Tyagi Arya (alias) Bashyam

16.07.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated various schemes at Namakkal and inspected the exhibits produced by Women Self-help Group at the function site

14.07.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated the new website for Tamil Nadu  State Planning Commission

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated the exclusive website for marketing the products of Women Self-Help Groups

Hon'ble Chief Minister laid foundation stone for the Stupa and Manimandapam for Perunthalaivar Kamarajar at Virudhunagar on completion of Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Centenary Celebrations 

Hon'ble Chief Minister released the "Tamil Nadu Human Resources Development Report" 

Hon'ble Chief Minister received the report of the Committee constituted to revise the Tamil Nadu Educational Rules

  Chairman, Tax Reforms and Revenue Augmentation Commission submitted the Final Report of the Commission to Hon'ble Chief Minister 

Vice Chancellor, Anna University submitted the Expert Committee report on the adoption of Operating System to the Hon'ble Chief Minister

10.07.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister distributed certificates to the sports persons under "Champion Development Scheme" 

Hon'ble Minister for Environment and Forests handed over  the lease amount for forest land to the Hon'ble Chief Minister 

Hon'ble Chief Minister distributed financial assistance under various schemes from Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund

09.07.2003

Hon'ble Minister for Sports & Youth Welfare declare open the MCC Murugappa Gold Cup Hockey Tournament

08.07.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister handed over admission letters to the students of newly started " Manonmaniam Sundaranar University College for Women" at Secretariat

 07.07.2003

Hon'ble Minister for Social Welfare inaugurated the Women Self Help Group Training Programme at Chennai

Hon'ble Minister for Handlooms and Textiles inaugurated the "AADI THALLUPADI" Sale-Cum-Exhibition of Tamil Nadu Co-optex at Chennai

06.07.2003

His Excellency the Vice-President of India Thiru Bhairon Singh Shekhawat visits Chennai

04.07.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Selvi J Jayalalithaa  inaugurated new projects and schemes at Thiruvallur

03.07.2003

Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat

02.07.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated the Touch Screen Interface System and University Information Call Centre for Anna University at Secretariat

01.07.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister participated in the National Executive Committee Meeting of the Federation of India Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) 

27.06.2003

Hon'ble CM had discussion with various Tamil Nadu Government Employees Union and Teachers Association at Secretariat

Inauguration of new building complex at Stanley Medical College, Chennai

 26.06.2003

State Level Workshop for Convergence of Services for Elimination of Child Labour 

25.06.2003

Hon'ble CM at the 24th convocation of TN Agricultural University, Coimbatore

24.06.2003

Hon'ble Speaker and Ministers garlanded the statue of Kavignar Kannadasan on his 77th Birth Anniversary Celebration felicitated at Chennai

23.06.2003

Thiru Paramjit Singh, General Officer - Commanding (Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Goa) called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat

19.06.2003

A Memorandum of Understanding at a cost of Rs. 4000 Crores for setting up 1000 MW power was signed between NLC and TNEB in the presence of Hon'ble Chief Minister and Thiru Kariya Munda, Hon'ble Union Minister for Coal

His Excellency the President of India's programme at Chennai

Warm send-off to His Excellency the President of India

18.06.2003

   His Excellency the President of India visits Chennai

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated Thavathiru Swami Ramadasar Cottage near Thiruverkadu Arulmigu Devi Karumariyamman Temple

17.06.2003

Justice Kuldip Singh, Chairman, Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies held an internal meeting with the representatives of recognised National & State Political parties.

14.06.2003

Chennai -  Valluvar Kottam Stone Car renovation work

13.06.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister  inaugurated the website of Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu

Dr Krzyozyt of Ignacy Majka, Ambassador of Poland in India called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat

12.06.2003

Hon'ble Minister for Commercial Taxes distributed Welfare Assistance to beneficiaries

11.06.2003

Hon'ble Union Finance Minister Thiru Jaswant Singh had detailed discussions with the Hon'ble CM at Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi.

Hon'ble Chief Minister called on Thiru K C Pant, Deputy Chairman, Union Planning Commission at New Delhi.

09.06.2003

Hon' ble Chief Minister  inaugurated " RAGAMALIKA ", Housing Flats for Indian Coast Guard at J.J Nagar Mogappair , chennai

Hon'ble Chief Minister laid foundation stone for the building to house the '' School of Excellence in Law " in the Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University 

Hon'ble Chief Minister laid foundation stone for the Silver Jubilee Administrative office complex at Anna University

06.06.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated the on-line Interactive Website-cum-Job Portal of the Directorate of Employment and Training

Hon'ble Minister inspected the functioning of the Electronic Weighing Machine given to the Fair Price Shops

05.06.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated the Geomatics Centre and websites of the Forest Department & Environment Department

"A Landmark Decision to Save Nilgiris by a Green Chief Minister" - A book on Kallarpallam in the Nilgiris was presented to the Hon'ble Chief Minister

Hon'ble Chief Minister presented the Green Awards to District Collectors

Hon'ble Chief Minister presented Green Innovators Award-2003 to Thiru Palaniswamy, Chemtech Processors, Tiruppur

Hon'ble Chief Minister handed over Laptop Computers to District Collectors

Workshop on "Iodine Deficiency Disorder and Anaemia Prevention in Adolescent Girls"

Hon'ble Minister inaugurated "Annadhanam Scheme" at the Hasrath Gulam Dasthagir Mothi Baba Dargah

04.06.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister handed over financial assistance to Selvi Akshaya for her studies

02.06.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister commissioned the First Police Commando Company in India

Coca Cola Team headed by Mr Patrick T Stewart, Group President, East & South Asia called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat

29.05.2003

Hon'ble Ministers visited the Government Museum to check the progress of the renovations

28.05.2003

Florence Nightingale Day (Nurses Day) celebration

A presentation by Dr V.Vasanthi Devi, Chairperson, Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women on "Profile of issues handled by the Commission"

Hon'ble Minister's inspection at the O/o The Regional Asst. Commissioner (Civil Supplies)

27.05.2003

Thiru A. Pappa Sundaram, the Hon'ble Minister for Backward Classes, made a surprise visit to Chennai - Otteri Industrial Training Institute Students Hostel

21.05.2003

Hon'ble Minister for Health and Education Thiru. S. Semmalai received letter from the Medical College students regarding withdrawal from strike

Anti-Terrorism Day observed at Secretariat

20.05.2003

Hon'ble Minister for Transport Thiru R Viswanathan inaugurated the new bus routes at Nanganallur Bus Terminus

19.05.2003

Dr Bizay Sonkar Saftry, Chairman, National Commission for SC/ST held a review meeting with Tmt Lakshmi Pranesh, Chief Secretary

13.05.2003

Ministers inaugurated "Boat House" at Mudaliarkuppam on the East Coast Road

Hon'ble CM distributed benefits from Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund

Hon'ble Minister's visit to the Government Press

10.05.2003

Hon'ble CM handed over a cheque for Rs.9 Lakhs to the affected former student of QMC

08.05.2003

Opening ceremony of  "Kanniya Thendral" Quaid-E-Milleth Mohamed Ismayil  Manimandapam

05.05.2003

Visit of Mr Michael Carter, Country Director, World Bank to Chennai, Kancheepuram and Vellore 

04.05.2003

Hon'ble Prime Minister inaugurated the New Anna International Departure Terminal, Integrated  Air Cargo Complex and Air Traffic Service Complex at the New Anna International Departure Terminal, Chennai Airport.

02.05.2003

World Bank Country Director Mr.Michael Carter called on Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat

30.04.2003

Women Police Cammandos finished their Non Stop Run from Kanniyakumari to Chennai and handed over the torch and Police flag to Hon'ble CM at Secretariat

29.04.2003

Hon'ble Speaker and Hon'ble Ministers garlanded the statue of Thiru Barathidasanar on his 113th Birth Anniversary.

Hon'ble Minister for Health and Education Thiru S Semmalai inaugurated the Special Division of Female Urology & Urogynaecology at Government Kasthuriba Gandhi Hospital, Chennai.

28.04.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister handed over her salary to five temples for Annadhanam Scheme

Hon'ble Chief Minister handed over cheques to the family members of Late Thiru R Shanmugasundaram, Revenue Inspector  and Late Tmt Isakkiammal

27.04.2003

  Hon'ble Speaker and Hon'ble Ministers garlanded the statue of Sir Pitty Thyagaraya on his 152nd Birth Anniversary

25.04.2003

Thiru Jae il Kim, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, met Hon'ble CM of TN today at Chennai

Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Sankara Hospital inaugurated

23.04.2003

British Airways Team headed by Mr David Richardson, Head of International Relations, Government & Industry Affairs called on the  Hon'ble Chief Minister

22.04.2003

Hon'ble CM laid the foundation stone for TICEL BIO PARK at a function held at Chennai

21.04.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister  inaugurated the Computer Training Programme for all MLAs and released the books related to the programme at Secretariat

17.04.2003

Hon'ble CM inaugurated the 'Savings' software, website for small savings and interactive voice response system at Secretariat

Hon'ble CM visited stalls displaying equipments supplied to Primary Health Centres, Operation Theatres and Health Sub Centres

Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Urban Development and Poverty alleviation Thiru Pon. Radhakrishnan called on Hon'ble CM at Secretariat

Hon'ble Minister for Electricity and Industries Thiru Nainar Nagendran handed over a cheque for Rs. 4 crores and 40 lakhs to Hon'ble CM towards dividend for T.N. Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd

16.04.2003

Thiru Suresh P. Prabhu, Chairman, Task Force on Water interlinking of rivers called on Hon' ble CM

Hon'ble CM released books of Govt. of India Central Acts translated in Tamil and English language by Law Department

HE Thiru. P. S. Ramamohan Rao, Governor of Tamil Nadu and Hon' ble Minister of Education and Health Thiru. Semmalai at the VC's conference

14.04.2003

Hon' ble Ministers, MPs and  MLAs  garlanded the statue of Bharat Rathna Babasahib Dr.Ambedekar at Port trust complex, Chennai on account of his 113th  Birth Anniversary

07.04.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister gave a warm welcome to Her Excellency Smt Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga at Raj Bhavan

02.04.2003

Surprise Inspection by Hon'ble Minister for Health and Education at Stadiums

31.03.2003

The new Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu Thiru I K Govind, IPS, called on the  Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat

28.03.2003

Hon'ble Minister for Electricity & Industries Thiru Nainar Nagendran handed over a cheque for Rs.1,61,07,850/- to Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat towards the Tamil Nadu Salt Corporation's Additional Royalty

Hon'ble Minister for Housing & Urban Development Thiru Anitha R Radhakrishnan handed over a cheque for Rs.12.50 crores to Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat towards the interest amount for the amount received under the Building Regularisation Scheme in Chennai Metropolitan City

Hon'ble Minister for Information & Publicity Thiru K.K. Balasubramanian distributed the awards and certificates to the Film Institute students at the 43rd Annual Day Celebrations of the Tamil Nadu Film & TV Institute held at Tamil Nadu Film Institute Tharamani

27.03.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister handed over a Cheque for Rs 1 Lakh (Lumpsum grant) to Tmt Janaki Mani Nadar, W/o Late Thiru Mani Nadar MLA of Sattangulam Assembly Constituency

26.03.2003

Mr Milinda Moragoda, Minister of Economic Reforms, Science and Technology, accompanied by Mr Sumith Nakandala, Deputy High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in Southern India, called on Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat

Hon'ble Minister for Labour Thiru Anwer Rhazza had discussion regarding 'Annadhanam in Dargahs', at Secretariat

25.03.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister handed over a cheque for Rs. 1 lakh from Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund to Tmt Kumari, W/o (Late) Dhanasekaran, Head Constable

Hon'ble Chief Minister distributed various welfare assistance to the petitioners

24.03.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister gave away cash awards to the participants in the Commonwealth Championship

His Majesty the King of Nepal was given warm send-off at Chennai Airport 

22.03.2003

MoU signed with Sun Microsystems for setting up of Knowledge Data Centre  

His Majesty the King of Nepal visits Chennai  

21.03.2003

Tamil Nadu Budget 2003-2004

20.03.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated the Video Conferencing System (VCS) at Secretariat

19.03.2003

Mr Akira Hayashi, Ambassador of Japan  along with Mr Ryuzo Kikuchi, Consul General of Japan called on Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat

Hon'ble Chief Minister jointly inaugurated the Conference on "The Winning Tamil Nadu - An Investment Meet" and SUMINFRA 2003

Thiru G Umaganapathi Sastry, I.P.S., Joint Commissioner (Traffic), Chennai and his team called on Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat

Hon'ble Chief Minister handed over the keys of 12 Ambulances to the Fire and Rescue Services Department

A student of Chennai handed over the portrait drawn by him to Hon'ble Chief Minister at Secretariat.

15.03.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated various new schemes for Kanyakumari District

14.03.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated various new schemes for Thoothukudi District

13.03.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated various new schemes for Tirunelveli  District

12.03.2003

Dr Helmuth Schuster, Head, India Project Team, Volkswagen AG., Germany called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister.

10.03.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated various new schemes for Tiruchirappalli  District

Hon'ble Minister for Health Thiru S. Semmalai inaugurated the National Workshop cum Seminar on "Manuscriptology, Palaeography & Ancient Technical Sciences" at the University of Madras,Chennai.

09.03.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated various new schemes for Dharmapuri  District

08.03.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated various new schemes for Thiruvarur  District

07.03.2003

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated various new schemes for Karur District

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated various new schemes for Dindigul District

06.03.2003

Hon' ble CM laid foundation stone for the Perambalur District Collector Office Complex, inaugurated the Kollidam integrated water supply scheme and other new  schemes and projects.

05.03.2003

Mr K P Singh IPS, Director, Intelligence Bureau (DIB) & Chairman, All India Police Sports Control Board called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister

Her Excellency Dr Speciosa Wandira Kazibwe, Vice President of Uganda called on Hon'ble Chief Minister

  51st All India Police Athletic Championship - 2002 Valedictory Function

03.03.2003

Hon'ble CM inaugurated Annadhanam Scheme at Mosques and Dargahs

Hon'ble CM inaugurated the TN Police Housing Corporation building

Dr K Sridhar, Plastic Surgeon of Appollo Hospital, Chennai, called on the Hon'ble CM

Thiru L Neelamegavarnam, called on the Hon'ble CM and sought her blessings on his election as MLA, Sattangulam Constituency

02.03.2003

His Excellency the Vice President of India was seen off at the Airport

28.02.2003

His Excellency the Vice President of India visits Chennai

27.02.2003

Hon'ble CM inaugurated projects, buildings & distributed welfare measures at Villupuram

Executive Director, USIBC & US Consul General, Chennai called on Hon' ble CM

25.02.2003

Thiru.T.N. Muthukumarasamy, Accounts Officer (Retd.), Directorate of Treasuries & Accounts donated his pension benefits and G.P.F. amounts (Rs.10 lakhs) to Chrompet-Lakshmipuram Govt. High School, Chennai to construct four class rooms for the benefit of poor students.

21.02.2003

His Excellency  the President of India  visited Tamil Nadu

14.02.2003

Hon'ble CM presented "Govt.of India" and "Tamil Nadu CM's Medals" to Police personnel at Chennai

12.02.2003

Hon'ble CM inaugurated welfare schemes at Erode

10.02.2003

Hon'ble CM participated in the Cauvery River Authority Meeting held at New Delhi

08.02.2003

Hon'ble CM inaugurated welfare schemes at Kancheepuram

Issuance of Police Clearance Certificate to the Visa Applicants

06.02.2003

Hon'ble CM distributed assistance for construction of buildings in Educational Institutions

04.02.2003

Hon'ble CM distributed - welfare measures to the beneficiaries

Hon'ble Chief Minister inaugurated various development schemes at Vellore.

02.02.2003

Chief Minister visited Cuddalore and laid foundation for various development schemes

Chief Minister distributed benefits of various welfare schemes at Cuddalore.

31.01.2003

Central Assessment Team led by Thiru. Ashish Bahuguna, Joint Secretary, Ministry of  Agriculture & Cooperation, Government of India, called on the  Hon' ble CM at Secretariat.

30.01.2003