Puducherry CM reiterates demand for statehood
6 years, 9 months ago

Puducherry CM reiterates demand for statehood

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy reiterated his demand to grant the Union Territory ‘statehood with 'special status.’ Speaking at the council meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi, he urged the Centre to confer Special Category Status to Puducherry and demanded the inclusion of Puducherry under the ambit of Central Finance Commission for devolution of funds similar to other states. As per the copy of his speech released to the media here, the Chief Minister highlighted the performance of the Puducherry government in various sectors including agriculture and health and demanded the immediate attention of the Centre and the council on the issues pending in the Union Territory of Puducherry. Demanding ‘at least ten per cent increase in Central Grants every year’, the Chief Minister urged the Centre that the funding pattern of all Centrally Seeking for a special package for industrial development of the Union Territory and permission for market borrowing, the Chief Minister also demanded the waiver of legacy loan taken by the UT earlier and payment of 7th pay commission arrears to Puducherry by the Centre among others. “Federal polity of our country demands the active participation of states in development process,” Mr Narayanasamy said.

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Puducherry Assembly passes the Budget for 2025-26
4 days, 3 hours ago

Puducherry Assembly passes the Budget for 2025-26

The Hindu  

The Puducherry Assembly on Wednesday passed the Appropriation Bill authorising the territorial administration to draw funds from the Consolidated Fund of the Union Territory of Puducherry during 2025-26. Mr. Rangasamy had presented a Budget for ₹13,600 crore for the next financial year on March 12 in the Assembly. Winding up the discussion on Demands for Grants, the Chief Minister said …

CM Rangasamy reiterates demand for Statehood for Puducherry in Assembly
5 days, 9 hours ago

CM Rangasamy reiterates demand for Statehood for Puducherry in Assembly

The Hindu  

Reiterating the demand for Statehood for Puducherry in the Assembly, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Tuesday said the government was facing bottlenecks at the official level because of Puducherry’s status as a Union Territory. The Chief Minister yet again pitched for Statehood in the Assembly when nominated legislator from the BJP Ashok Babu raised a query on the status of …

Centre committed to meet Puducherry’s requirements: Union Minister
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Centre committed to meet Puducherry’s requirements: Union Minister

The Hindu  

The Central Government has been meeting 90% of the budgetary requirements of Puducherry and would continue to meet its requirements, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan said. Addressing a press conference, Mr. Murugan said the Central government had allocated approximately ₹3,432 crore for Puducherry in the Union budget for 2025-26, including ₹1,450 crore …

Puducherry government silent on Statehood demand, says CPI(M)
4 months ago

Puducherry government silent on Statehood demand, says CPI(M)

The Hindu  

The Communist Party of India has flayed the AINRC-BJP government for being silent on the demand for Statehood for Puducherry. Addressing a press conference to announce the 24th State conference of the Puducherry unit of CPI, party secretary R. Rajangam said the AINRC and BJP have remained silent on the Statehood issue after both the parties formed a coalition government …

Former MP urges government to push case for CFC inclusion
6 months ago

Former MP urges government to push case for CFC inclusion

The Hindu  

Former Member of Parliament and Puducherry Maanila Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam president M. Ramadass has urged the government to press its case for inclusion of Puducherry in the purview of the 16th Central Finance Commission. In a statement, Mr. Ramadass said while it was noteworthy that Chief Minister N. Rangasamy had submitted a memorandum to the visiting Home Secretary Govind Mohan …

Puducherry CM seeks Rs 6K crore special assistance from Centre for infrastructure projects
6 months ago

Puducherry CM seeks Rs 6K crore special assistance from Centre for infrastructure projects

New Indian Express  

PUDUCHERRY: Chief Minister N Rangasamy has sought special assistance to the tune of Rs 5,828 crores from the union government for building capital infrastructure facilities in Puducherry. Health infrastructure upgrades are also proposed, including a 200-bed infectious disease hospital in Karaikal and improvements to rural health centres, with a combined cost of Rs 500 crore. The government also aims to …

AIADMK hands over memorandum demanding Statehood for Puducherry
6 months, 1 week ago

AIADMK hands over memorandum demanding Statehood for Puducherry

The Hindu  

The AIADMK has, in a memorandum to the Ministry of Home Affairs, urged for immediate steps to clear the path to Statehood for Puducherry. AIADMK secretary A. Anbalagan led a delegation and handed over a memorandum to Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, that pointed out that in spite of the long-standing demand for Statehood being adopted 16 times by Puducherry …

Puducherry government has set aside ₹2 crore for farm loan waiver, says Chief Minister N. Rangasamy
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Puducherry government has set aside ₹2 crore for farm loan waiver, says Chief Minister N. Rangasamy

The Hindu  

The Puducherry government has taken a policy decision to waive farm loans to the tune of ₹13. Addressing a gathering after hoisting the national flag at the Independence Day celebrations on Beach Road, the Chief Minister said a sum of ₹2 crore has been set aside for the farm loan waiver programme in the Union Territory’s Budget for 2024-25. After …

Budget 2024: Congress, CPI slam Centre for ignoring Puducherry
8 months ago

Budget 2024: Congress, CPI slam Centre for ignoring Puducherry

The Hindu  

The Congress and the Communist Party of India have slammed the Centre for ignoring the development needs of Puducherry in the Union Budget. In separate statements, former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy and CPI secretary A. M Saleem said the Union Budget was only meant to keep the allies of BJP happy. Despite BJP having a coalition government in Puducherry, the …

Puducherry's resolution for statehood: Centre's rejection causes stir
1 year, 5 months ago

Puducherry's resolution for statehood: Centre's rejection causes stir

New Indian Express  

PUDUCHERRY: The Union home ministry's communication to the Puducherry government stating the continuance of status quo for Puducherry as a union territory has caused a stir. Puducherry political parties have broken sharply with the centre’s decision, even as Chief Minister N Rangasamy is trying to calm the situation down by announcing an all-party delegation to Delhi. Puducherry Assembly speaker R …

Puducherry’s status as Union Territory to continue for now: Union Ministry of Home Affairs
1 year, 5 months ago

Puducherry’s status as Union Territory to continue for now: Union Ministry of Home Affairs

The Hindu  

Union Ministry of Home Affairs has reiterated its stand on maintaining the status of Puducherry as a Union Territory. ‘Will meet PM, HM’ Responding to the stand taken by Centre, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy has expressed his government’s resolve to press for Statehood again. In an informal chat with reporters on Sunday, Mr. Rangasamy said, “We will take up a …

Puducherry Opposition leader flays NDA governments at Centre and U.T. on Statehood issue
1 year, 5 months ago

Puducherry Opposition leader flays NDA governments at Centre and U.T. on Statehood issue

The Hindu  

Opposition leader and DMK Puducherry convenor R. Siva has flayed the National Democratic Alliance governments at the Centre and Puducherry on the Statehood issue. The Union government has adopted a stand against granting Statehood with the intention to run the territory using Lt. Also, retaining the territory under its control would enable the Centre to post IAS officers as it …

BJP urges Centre to include Puducherry under recommendations of Finance Commission
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP urges Centre to include Puducherry under recommendations of Finance Commission

The Hindu  

The BJP, a constituent of the ruling AINRC-led NDA government, has also sought the inclusion of Puducherry under the ambit of the Finance Commission’s recommendations. In a memorandum submitted to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her visit to Puducherry on Friday, party president V. Saminathan said the Union Territory has not been considered for devolution of funds as per …

Puducherry CM writes to PM Modi reiterating demand for inclusion of U.T. in Finance Commission recommendations
1 year, 8 months ago

Puducherry CM writes to PM Modi reiterating demand for inclusion of U.T. in Finance Commission recommendations

The Hindu  

Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterating his government’s demand for inclusion of the Union Territory under the ambit of the Finance Commission recommendations to avail of more funds. Besides, the Centre has allowed the UT to avail of all kinds of borrowings including open markets and negotiated loans from financial institutions as …

Puducherry Assembly unanimously passes resolution seeking statehood
1 year, 11 months ago

Puducherry Assembly unanimously passes resolution seeking statehood

India Today  

A resolution seeking full statehood for Puducherry was unanimously passed in the Puducherry Assembly on Friday. On the last day of the Assembly session which began on March 9, five MLAs, including a DMK MLA, tabled the resolution on Puducherry's statehood. Centre is supporting us and is in a position to accept our request,” he added, after which the resolution …

70% Population in Puducherry Has Been Vaccinated Against Covid-19, Says CM Rangasamy
3 years, 4 months ago

70% Population in Puducherry Has Been Vaccinated Against Covid-19, Says CM Rangasamy

News 18  

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Monday said that the Department of Health here has so far covered about 70 per cent of the population in the union Territory under the vaccination programme against coronavirus. Speaking after unfurling the tricolour at an event to mark the 67th Liberation Day of Puducherry, which marked the French colony's merger with the Indian …

Puducherry seeks Centre’s nod to sell AFT land
3 years, 7 months ago

Puducherry seeks Centre’s nod to sell AFT land

The Hindu  

The territorial administration has approached the Centre for sanction to dispose of land belonging to Anglo French Textiles at Pattanur in Puducherry. Home Minister A. Namassivayam, in a memorandum to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday, sought the Centre’s nod to sell the land. The territorial administration, for the last several years, has been taking efforts to sell the …

Later than ever: The Hindu Editorial on Puducherry and politics
3 years, 8 months ago

Later than ever: The Hindu Editorial on Puducherry and politics

The Hindu  

The Union Territory of Puducherry has finally got a Council of Ministers. It has taken almost two months after the Assembly election results, and 50 days since the assumption of office by N. Rangasamy as Chief Minister, for the National Democratic Alliance to get five nominees sworn in as Ministers, three from his party, the All India N.R. The Chief …

PM Modi, Kiran Bedi Have Hidden Agenda of Merging Puducherry With Tamil Nadu, Says CM Narayanasamy
4 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi, Kiran Bedi Have Hidden Agenda of Merging Puducherry With Tamil Nadu, Says CM Narayanasamy

News 18  

Chief Minister of Puducherry V Narayanasamy on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the territorial Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi of trying to dismantle the separate status of Puducherry and merge it with neighbouring Tamil Nadu. The Chief Minister said, “The Prime Minister and the Lieutenant Governor, along with the Bharatiya Janata Party, have been slowly depriving Puducherry government of …

Puducherry CM, his ministers stage dharna outside Raj Nivas for 2nd day, allege Kiran Bedi stalling 39 govt schemes
6 years, 1 month ago

Puducherry CM, his ministers stage dharna outside Raj Nivas for 2nd day, allege Kiran Bedi stalling 39 govt schemes

Firstpost  

Chief Minister V Narayanasamy and his ministerial colleagues continued their dharna outside the Raj Nivas for the second day on Thursday protesting Lt Governor Kiran Bedi’s “negative stand” towards his government’ proposals awaiting her approval Puducherry: Chief Minister V Narayanasamy and his ministerial colleagues continued their dharna outside the Raj Nivas for the second day on Thursday protesting Lt Governor …

Central announces assistance of Rs 7,214 cr for Puducherry, 6 states
6 years, 2 months ago

Central announces assistance of Rs 7,214 cr for Puducherry, 6 states

India TV News  

The Centre on Tuesday announced additional assistance of Rs 7,214 crore to six states and Puducherry that were affected by natural disasters during 2018-19. The decision was taken by a high-level committee chaired by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and will cater to the needs of those states that have faced floods, landslides, drought, cloudburst and cyclone. "The committee approved …

Puducherry statehood row reaches Parliament door
6 years, 3 months ago

Puducherry statehood row reaches Parliament door

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: Puducherry government’s fight for statehood will reach the national capital with all-party meeting chaired by Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy deciding to stage a demonstration outside Parliament in Delhi next month to pressurise the Centre on the long pending demand. Talking to reporters after the meeting, the Chief Minister said that political parties which attended the meeting expressed concern over …

Puducherry CM, Lt Governor Kiran Bedi lock horns again
6 years, 5 months ago

Puducherry CM, Lt Governor Kiran Bedi lock horns again

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayansamy and Lt Governor Kiran Bedi were once again locked in heated exchange of words with the Chief Minister charging the Lt Governor with functioning more like an 'opponent' of Congress led government with an 'authoritarian' attitude and spreading wrong information about Centre's grant to the Union Territory. Condemning the "autocratic style of working" of …

Puducherry budget to be presented on July 2
6 years, 9 months ago

Puducherry budget to be presented on July 2

India TV News  

With the Centre giving its nod, the 2018-19 Budget session of territorial Assembly will be presented for Puducherry on July 2. Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, who also holds the Finance portfolio, will table the Budget, which has been delayed for want of approval from the Centre, Assembly Secretary A Vincent Rayar said in a release in Puducherry on Friday. The …

Puducherry included in 15th Finance Commission
7 years, 5 months ago

Puducherry included in 15th Finance Commission

The Hindu  

The Centre has included Puducherry under the terms and reference of the 15th Finance Commission on the devolution of tax revenue between the Union and the States. Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy told presspersons here on Sunday that so far the Union Territories were kept out of the ambit of the Finance Commission. Welcoming President Ram Nath Kovind’s advice to Governors …

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi empowered by home minister letter
7 years, 9 months ago

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi empowered by home minister letter

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: The ongoing tussle between the elected Congress government and Lt Governor Kiran Bedi has reached a new turning point with a note of clarification from the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the powers of the administrators of the Union Territory of Puducherry clearly stating that the Lt Governor can act on his or her own judgement without the aid …

Centre should ensure flow of funds for territorial govt: Puducherry CM
7 years, 10 months ago

Centre should ensure flow of funds for territorial govt: Puducherry CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: The Centre should take care of the financial requirements of Puducherry and the Union Territory should be brought under the ambit of the Central Finance Commission so that there would be flow of funds for the territorial government without break, Chief Minister V Narayanasamy said on Friday. Winding up the two-day debate on the Motion of Thanks to the …

Basic infra important before going digital: V Narayanasamy
8 years, 2 months ago

Basic infra important before going digital: V Narayanasamy

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: Digital transactions should be implemented in a phased manner after providing basic infrastructures, said Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy. Adequate infrastructure needed for going digital transactions are not available now in Puducherry and the situation was made clear to Union home minister Rajnath Singh and Union finance minister Arun Jaitley while participating in the Inter-State Council meet in Thiruvananthapuram. …

Puducherry CM urges Karnataka govt to release Cauvery water
8 years, 6 months ago

Puducherry CM urges Karnataka govt to release Cauvery water

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: Terming as 'adamant' the stand of Karnataka government not to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu and Union Territory of Puducherry, Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Saturday said defiance of the Supreme court verdict would only lead to confrontation between the Judiciary and Legislature. Addressing reporters in Puducherry after returning from New Delhi, he said, "The resolution adopted by …

Puducherry in for overhaul: Narayanasamy
8 years, 8 months ago

Puducherry in for overhaul: Narayanasamy

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: V. Narayanasamy is sitting pretty in his Chief Ministerial chair in Puducherry, which is an unusual sight to behold considering that the administration of the Union Territory has never been smooth for most of his predecessors. It had been common finding the Chief Minister in Pondicherry and later Puducherry struggling from almost day one due to the rebels within …

France keen on partenring with Puducherry in multiple sectors : V Narayanasamy – Firstpost
8 years, 9 months ago

France keen on partenring with Puducherry in multiple sectors : V Narayanasamy – Firstpost

Firstpost  

A proposal to set up smart city in Puducherry was already discussed with the Centre and this would be a specific area where French help might be available. Talking to reporters after holding discussions with the Ambassador designate to France in Indaia Alexandre Ziegler, Narayanasamy said he had highlighted various sectors where collaborative initiatives between France and Puducherry government could …

Pondicherry CM meets Modi, demands more funds
8 years, 9 months ago

Pondicherry CM meets Modi, demands more funds

Deccan Chronicle  

PUDUCHERRY: Meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his entire cabinet, Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy on Wednesday demanded that the union territory be brought under the ambit of Central Finance Commission and additional funds be granted for construction of new Assembly and commercial complex buildings. Mr Narayanasamy also sought the Union government’s cooperation in expanding the runway of the …

Puducherry' CM, ministers take oath in the name of God
8 years, 9 months ago

Puducherry' CM, ministers take oath in the name of God

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: The new congress government led by former union minister V Narayanasamy assumed office in a grand swearing-in ceremony held at the Gandhi Thidal on the beach road here on Monday. Lt Governor Kiran Bedi administered the oath of office and secrecy to Chief Minister V Narayanasamy and five other ministers - A Namassivayam, Malladi Krishna Rao, M O H …

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy reiterates plea for statehood
10 years, 1 month ago

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy reiterates plea for statehood

India TV News  

Puducherry: Reiterating the plea for statehood for Puducherry, Chief Minister N Rangasamy today said he would apprise Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the matter. “I will persuade the Prime Minister to concede the demand of Puducherry for statehood so that the state government would be able to take decisions on various matters without delay and implement them expeditiously,” Rangasamy told …

Puducherry CM announces Rs 1 crore aid for flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir
10 years, 6 months ago

Puducherry CM announces Rs 1 crore aid for flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir

Firstpost  

Puducherry CM announced in the Assembly an assistance of Rs 1 crore as contribution from his government to flood ravaged Jammu and Kashmir for relief works. Puducherry: Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Monday announced in the Assembly an assistance of Rs 1 crore as contribution from his government to flood ravaged Jammu and Kashmir for relief works. “The Puducherry …

As MP, Narayanasamy has done nothing good for Puducherry: CM
10 years, 11 months ago

As MP, Narayanasamy has done nothing good for Puducherry: CM

India TV News  

Puducherry: In a blistering attack on Union Minister and Congress Lok Sabha poll candidate from here V Narayanasamy, Chief Minister N Rangasamy today charged him with doing nothing for the development of the union territory and misusing his position to intimidate officials. “This has brought down the image of Puducherry very much”, he said speaking at a meeting by lawyers …

Virendra Kataria sworn in as Puducherry Lt Governor
11 years, 8 months ago

Virendra Kataria sworn in as Puducherry Lt Governor

India TV News  

Puducherry, July 10: ormer Rajya Sabha member Virendra Kataria was on Wednesday sworn-in as the Lt Governor of the Union Territory of Puducherry. At a function held in the Rajnivas, Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court Rajesh Kumar Agrawal administered the oath of office and secrecy to 80-year old Kataria who succeeded Iqbal Singh as the 21st Lt Governor …

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