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Two killed in Cyclone Fengal, says Puducherry Home Minister Namassivayam
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Two killed in Cyclone Fengal, says Puducherry Home Minister Namassivayam

The Hindu  

Two deaths have been reported in the impact of Cyclone Fengal in Puducherry, Union Territory’s Home Minister A. Namassivayam said on Sunday. Talking to reporters while visiting flood-affected areas in Rainbow Nagar and Krishna Nagar on Sunday morning, the Home Minister said the bodies of two persons have been recovered at Mettupalayam and Sankardass Swamigal Nagar. Cyclone Fengal updates: December …

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Centre allocates Rs 150 crore for Puducherry under RDSS, says Min A Namassivayam
1 month ago

Centre allocates Rs 150 crore for Puducherry under RDSS, says Min A Namassivayam

New Indian Express  

PUDUCHERRY: The centre has allocated Rs 150 crore for the union territory under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, a union government initiative to improve power quality, reliability, and affordability, announced Electricity Minister A Namassivayam on Saturday. Alongside infrastructure upgrades, the government would fill 73 junior engineer posts and 177 construction helper posts, with recruitment notifications to be issued shortly, he …

Puducherry Namassivayam Education Sector Scheme Rdss
Discontent grows in Puducherry BJP unit after Lok Sabha loss
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Discontent grows in Puducherry BJP unit after Lok Sabha loss

Hindustan Times  

A rebellion is brewing in the Puducherry unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party as MLAs raised their angst against party member and home minister A Namassivayam and the N Rangasamy-led All India N R Congress government. The MLAs believe that chief minister N Rangasamy and home minister A Namassivayam planned badly for Lok Sabha polls. The MLAs believe that Namassivayam …

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BJP MLAs seek ministerial changes in AINRC-BJP Government in Puducherry
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP MLAs seek ministerial changes in AINRC-BJP Government in Puducherry

New Indian Express  

PUDUCHERRY: Trouble is brewing in the AINRC-BJP government in Puducherry following the defeat of Home Minister A Namassivayam in the parliamentary elections. Aspiring BJP MLAs and Independent MLAs supporting the AINRC-BJP government in Puducherry are calling on Lt Governor C P Radhakrishnan for a reshuffle in the ministry. The seven MLAs, comprising of BJP MLAs PML Kalyanasundaram, Ashok Babu, D …

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Puducherry government plans to give subsidy to offset power tariff hike: Namassivayam
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Puducherry government plans to give subsidy to offset power tariff hike: Namassivayam

New Indian Express  

PUDUCHERRY: In a bid to mitigate the recent power tariff hike, the Puducherry government is planning to provide subsidies to domestic consumers, said Minister for Home, Power, Education, and Industries A Namassivayam on Monday. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission had approved a power tariff hike of Rs 60 paise to Rs 75 paise per unit for domestic consumers, based on …

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BJP holds Lok Sabha election review meeting in Puducherry
7 months ago

BJP holds Lok Sabha election review meeting in Puducherry

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday evening held a closed door meeting of its office bearers at a private hotel here to review its performance in elections held for the Puducherry Parliamentary constituency during first phase of Lok Sabha election on April 19. The review meeting, according to an office-bearer, was delayed as the BJP in-charge for the U.T., Nirmal …

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We are seeking votes for the development of U.T., says Namassivayam
8 months, 1 week ago

We are seeking votes for the development of U.T., says Namassivayam

The Hindu  

Home Minister and BJP candidate A. Namassivayam who is pitted against sitting MP and Congress candidate V. Vaithilingam, talks to The Hindu on candidate selection process, Statehood issue and criticism against him by Opposition leaders. Mr. Rangasamy says he is confident about convincing Prime Minister on Statehood. But after the election, Mr. Narayanasamy came through the backdoor and became the …

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A cliffhanger on the cards in Puducherry as Congress veteran takes on BJP heavyweight
8 months, 1 week ago

A cliffhanger on the cards in Puducherry as Congress veteran takes on BJP heavyweight

The Hindu  

More than being a constituency where national rivals the BJP and Congress are engaged in a direct fight, the battle for the lone Parliamentary seat in Puducherry on April 19 has all the makings of a political cliffhanger. Fate, it would appear, has convened another face-off between the two leaders who were once in the race to the post of …

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Former CM questions credibility of Puducherry BJP candidate for LS poll
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Former CM questions credibility of Puducherry BJP candidate for LS poll

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy has questioned the credibility of the BJP candidate for Lok Sabha poll, A. Namassivayam, by bringing up his changing stance on different controversial subjects. Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, the Congress leader said Mr. Namassivayam is also a Minister in the NDA government in Puducherry holding subjects such as home, education, electricity and …

Congress Bjp Minister Candidate Puducherry Electricity Department Namassivayam
Lok Sabha polls | BJP candidate’s poll promise of Statehood for Puducherry is mere rhetoric: former MP
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | BJP candidate’s poll promise of Statehood for Puducherry is mere rhetoric: former MP

The Hindu  

M. Ramadass, former MP and president of Puducherry Maanila Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, has said that the Statehood promise of incumbent Home Minister and BJP candidate for the Lok Sabha elections, A. Namassivayam, was “old wine in an old bottle,” and was aimed at hoodwinking electors. In a statement, Mr. Ramadass said the BJP candidate seemed to lack an understanding of …

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BJP’s win essential to development in Puducherry, says Rangasamy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP’s win essential to development in Puducherry, says Rangasamy

The Hindu  

The victory of BJP candidate A. Namassivayam in Puducherry Lok Sabha constituency was essential for the overall development of the Union Territory, Chief Minister and founder leader of All India N. R. Congress N. Rangasamy said here on Monday. Campaigning for the BJP candidate in the Uppalam constituency, the Chief Minister said the National Democratic Alliance government under Prime Minister …

Congress Puducherry Bjp Candidate Rangasamy
Lt. Governor reviews crackdown on drug trade in Puducherry
9 months, 1 week ago

Lt. Governor reviews crackdown on drug trade in Puducherry

The Hindu  

Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Saturday held a meeting with Home Minister A. Namassivayam, Director General of Police B. Srinivas and senior police officers to review the drive against drug peddling in Puducherry. After attending the meeting at Raj Nivas, Mr. Namassivayam told the reporters that directions have been given to the police to intensify the crackdown on drug peddlers. …

Puducherry Drug Trade Namassivayam
‘750 acres of land in Sedarapet to be used for industrial activity’
2 years, 9 months ago

‘750 acres of land in Sedarapet to be used for industrial activity’

The Hindu  

The government had decided to utilise 750 acres of unused land at Sedarapet for industrial activity through the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation, said Minister for Home A. Namassivayam, on Saturday. Since the allotment of land by the Industries Department to entrepreneurs for starting ventures involved complex procedures, the Cabinet has decided to promote the land for industrial …

Land Industrial Puducherry Mha Cii Lakshminarayanan Namassivayam
Schools in Pondy to reopen on Nov 8 for classes 1 to 8
3 years, 1 month ago

Schools in Pondy to reopen on Nov 8 for classes 1 to 8

Hindustan Times  

Puducherry Education Minister A Namassivayam on Wednesday announced here that all government and privately managed schools in the union territory and its outlying regions of Karaikal and Yanam would reopen on November 8 to conduct physical classes for students of grade 1 to 8. Schools in Pondy to reopen on Nov 8 for classes 1 to 8 The Minister told …

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Decision on reopening of schools only after Aug 15: Puducherry govt
3 years, 4 months ago

Decision on reopening of schools only after Aug 15: Puducherry govt

India TV News  

Minister A Namassivayam on Monday said the Puducherry government would decide on re-opening schools and colleges in the Union Territory after consulting the Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and Chief Minister N Rangasamy after August 15. The Home and Education Minister, in a press statement, said he held a meeting with education officials to discuss Covid-19 and its third wave. "A …

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Puducherry Cabinet expansion: 5 ministers, including two from BJP, inducted in NDA
3 years, 5 months ago

Puducherry Cabinet expansion: 5 ministers, including two from BJP, inducted in NDA

India TV News  

Ending the more than a month-long suspense over cabinet formation, five ministers, including two from the BJP, were inducted in the Chief Minister N Rangasamy-led NDA cabinet on Sunday. A Namassivayam, K Lakshminarayanan, C Djeacoumar, Chandira Priyanga and A K Sai J Saravana Kumar were sworn in as Ministers by Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan in front of the Raj Nivas. …

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BJP reaches a compromise with AINRC in Puducherry
3 years, 6 months ago

BJP reaches a compromise with AINRC in Puducherry

The Hindu  

The BJP has reached a compromise with the All-India N.R. Since Mr. Rangasamy entered office on May 7, the BJP had been pressing for the post of Deputy Chief Minister for its legislature party leader A. Namassivayam. The Chief Minister will make the announcement on the post of Deputy Chief Minister and the allocation of portfolios. In the talks with …

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BJP flexing muscle without a base
3 years, 7 months ago

BJP flexing muscle without a base

The Hindu  

Forcing the All India N.R. Congress alliance, which the BJP named the National Democratic Alliance, won 16 seats and 43.7 per cent of the votes. Congress’ woes The Congress-Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam alliance, which included the CPI and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, won eight seats and secured 34.08 per cent of the votes. The Congress won two of the 15 seats …

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Puducherry Assembly election: Two fronts, too many problems
3 years, 8 months ago

Puducherry Assembly election: Two fronts, too many problems

The Hindu  

It was past 6 p.m. on March 28 but there was still no sign of N. Rangasamy, president of the N.R. There need be no doubt on that count.” Just a few hours before Rangasamy’s assertion that he would be Chief Minister, A. Namassivayam, a Congressman who had switched loyalties to the Bharatiya Janata Party, had said in response to …

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BJP aims for back-door entry in Puducherry
3 years, 9 months ago

BJP aims for back-door entry in Puducherry

The Hindu  

The battle for Puducherry is likely to be one of the most keenly watched contests in the upcoming round of Assembly elections, as the Bharatiya Janata Party fancies its chances and gets ready to make a power grab even though the fight is between two main fronts—one led by the Congress and the other by the N.R. D. Ravikumar, Member …

Tamil Nadu Congress Party Chief Minister House Votes Bjp
Is the BJP eyeing Pondy?
3 years, 10 months ago

Is the BJP eyeing Pondy?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The proposed visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Puducherry on February 25, the series of defections from the Congress and the sudden sacking of former lieutenant-governor Kiran Bedi are all clear signals that the BJP is desperately planning to capture power in the tiny Union territory. The first step that the BJP took in Puducherry towards achieving its …

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