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1 week, 2 days ago

Former CM raises doubts over majority of govt in Assembly

Former Chief Minister and Congress leader V. Narayanasamy has questioned the majority of the AINRC-BJP government in the Puducherry Assembly following the open declaration by three BJP legislators and three Independents supporting the alliance to steer a separate political formation in the Union Territory. Addressing a press conference here, Mr. Narayanasamy said three BJP legislators and three Independents supporting the …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy inaugurates book fair

The Hindu

The 28th national book fair organised by the Puducherry Writers’ Book Society began at the Vel Sokkanathan Marriage Hall on Friday. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy inaugurated the book exhibition and also released 28 books written by various authors from Puducherry at the inaugural event. Educational institutions and students will get 25% discount for books purchased, the society said in a …

Book Puducherry N Rangasamy Organised Competitions

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Grievances flood CM Rangasamy's meet with people affected by cyclone Fengal

New Indian Express

PUDUCHERRY: The people in rural areas brought their grievances to Chief Minister N Rangasamy when he visited T N Palayam, Abhishekappakkam, Bahur, Karayambuthur, Manamedu, Pandacholanallur, and Nettappakkam on Wednesday to assess the damage caused by heavy rains triggered by cyclone Fengal. The CM visited the canals, submerged houses, farmlands and relief camps, where he consoled people who sustained major losses …

Relief Camps Submerged Houses

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Working on readying farm loan waiver by Deepavali, says CM

The Hindu

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy said on Tuesday that the government was in the process of implementing a loan waiver for farmers to the tune of ₹12 crore shortly. Speaking at a function to commission a ₹2.50 crore rural drinking water supply project at Thondamanatham, the Chief Minister said, as per instructions of the Lieutenant-Governor K. Kailashnathan, efforts were on to …

Water Drinking Deepavali Pwd Nda Drinking Water Readying Farm

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ration shops to be reopened before Deepavali; free rice, sugar to all card holders as festival gift, says CM

The Hindu

Ration shops will be reopened before Deepavali, and free rice and sugar distributed to all card holders as festival gift, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy said on Sunday. Addressing the media, Mr. Rangasamy said steps were under way to provide 10 kg rice and 2 kg sugar for free to ration card holders ahead of Deepavali, which falls on the final …

Rice Shops Ration Rangasamy Deepavali Mr Ration Shops

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress blames Rangasamy for not holding local body polls in Puducherry

The Hindu

Former Chief Minister and Congress leader V. Narayansamy has blamed Chief Minister N. Rangasamy for not holding local body elections in the Union Territory. Briefing media on the progress of Indira Fellowship programme launched nation-wide by the All India Congress Committee, Mr Narayanasamy said around 30 lakh women across the country have entered the political arena due to local body …

Congress Puducherry Local Body Elections

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Puducherry govt wants to supply free rice in ration shops, seeks MHA nod

New Indian Express

PUDUCHERRY: As the distribution of food grains through ration shops is expected to restart soon, Chief Minister N Rangasamy has requested the Ministry of Home Affairs to allow the Union Territory to distribute food grains through Fair Price Shops under its State Free Rice Scheme, instead of the current Direct Benefit Transfer mode. In a memorandum to Union Home Secretary …

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4 months, 1 week 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 …

Independence Day Chief Minister Rangasamy

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Puducherry Budget: CM Rangasamy introduces financial assistance scheme for government school students

The Hindu

Presenting the Union Territory’s annual budget for 2024-25 with an outlay of ₹12,700 crore in the Puducherry Legislative Assembly on Friday, August 2, 2024, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy announced a slew of welfare measures including provision of ₹1,000 per month to students studying in government schools, subsidy for working women and girl students belonging to the Adi Dravidar communities to …

Students Financial Assistance Minister Chief Scheme Free Rice

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Puducherry CM Rangasamy to present annual budget on August 2

The Hindu

Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy will present the annual budget for 2024-25 on August 2, Speaker R. Selvam said on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Announcing this to reporters, the Speaker said the Assembly would be re-convened on July 31 with the customary address of the Lieutenant Governor for the presentation of the budget. Speaker expresses displeasure Mr. Selvam said the …

Assembly Budget Puducherry Selvam Rangasamy

5 months ago

L-G has given nod to distribute free rice through PDS shops in Puducherry: Rangasamy

New Indian Express

PUDUCHERRY: At a time when the demand for free rice is at its peak, Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Monday said Lieutenant Governor C P Radhakrishnan approved the distribution of free-of-cost rice through fair price shops under the Public Distribution System. Speaking to mediapersons during the launch of the diet and biomarker survey study, Rangasamy said the ration shops would …

Rice Free Rice Rangasamy Pds Shops Survey Study

6 months, 1 week ago

Three years after murder of construction worker in Erode, two arrested for the crime

The Hindu

Three years after a construction worker was murdered, the police arrested have two persons for committing the crime. On February 3, 2021, the body of an elderly man with injuries was found at a dry lake in Venganaickenpalayam in Punjai Puliyampatti, Erode district. Dhanasekar was working at a Tasmac bar in the area and Prakash was running a chilli chicken …

Prakash Rangasamy Erode District Dhanasekar Punjai Puliyampatti

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress seeks resignation of Puducherry CM following electoral loss in Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu

Former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader V. Narayanasamy has sought the resignation of Chief Minister N. Rangasamy following the defeat of BJP candidate and Home Minister A. Namassivayam from the Puducherry Lok Sabha constituency. Addressing a press conference on Saturday, the former Chief Minister said the victory of Congress candidate V. Vaithilingam in the Lok Sabha polls was a …

Congress Lok Sabha Lok Sabha Polls Bjp Minister Chief Puducherry

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 …

Congress Party Statehood Bjp Minister Centre Chief

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | Confident about convincing the Central govt. to provide Statehood to Puducherry: N. Rangasamy

The Hindu

Puducherry Chief Minister and founder-leader of the All India N.R. Congress N. Rangasamy is spearheading the campaign of BJP candidate A. Namassivayam for the lone Lok Sabha seat from the Union Territory. Mr. Rangasamy, who shares familial ties with the BJP candidate, tells The Hindu that it was the BJP government in the Centre that first seriously considered giving Statehood …

Congress Statehood Lok Sabha Bjp Minister Central Centre

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

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Puducherry Congress chief challenges AIADMK to openly criticise PM Narendra Modi

The Hindu

Member of Parliament and president of the Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee V. Vaithilingam has challenged the Puducherry leadership of the AIADMK to openly criticise Prime Minister Narendra Modi if the party’s decision to sever ties with the BJP was genuine. Speaking at the PCC office on Friday, February 2, 2024, Mr. Vaithilingam said the AIADMK has made claims of snapping …

Bjp Chief Modi Puducherry Pcc Aiadmk Vaithilingam

1 year ago

Pondy CM writes to External Affairs Minister seeking release of 14 fishermen from custody of Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Monday wrote to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar requesting him to take necessary steps for the early release of 14 fishermen, 11 from the Karaikal region of U.T. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan also wrote to Mr. Jaishankar seeking his assistance in getting released the 14 fishermen from the custody of the Sri Lankan Navy. Mr. Rangasamy …

Tamil Nadu Fishermen External Affairs Karaikal Rangasamy Sri Lankan Navy External Affairs Minister

1 year, 1 month ago

All eyes on CM N. Rangasamy for finding a replacement for dropped Minister in Puducherry

The Hindu

After the removal of Nedungadu legislator S. Chandira Priyanga from the Cabinet, all eyes are on Chief Minister N. Rangasamy’s next move in finding a replacement for her in the Council of Ministers. Ms. Priyanga, who was holding the portfolios of Transport, Adi Dravidar and Scheduled Tribes’ Welfare, Labour, Economics and Statistics, was removed on the recommendation of the Chief …

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1 year, 2 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 …

Home Statehood Union Minister Chief Ministry Puducherry

1 year, 2 months ago

Puducherry will give permission to private players to establish medical colleges: CM N. Rangasamy

The Hindu

Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy said on Thursday that the government would accord permission to private players to establish medical colleges in the Union Territory. The government’s aim, he said, was to have more medical colleges in Puducherry for professionals of various disciplines to gain employment opportunities. The Chief Minister said that though Puducherry has a robust healthcare system, there …

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1 year, 2 months ago

NDA government in Puducherry is functioning smooth and alliance is ‘intact’, says Rangasamy

The Hindu

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Wednesday said the National Democratic Alliance was intact in the Union Territory. “The NDA government is functioning smooth and the alliance is strong in Puducherry,“ Mr. Rangasamy told reporters on the sidelines of the celebrations to mark the Tourism Day. Mr. Rangasamy attended the Tourism Day celebrations along with Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, Speaker R.Selvam …

Tourism Minister Alliance Puducherry Nda Rangasamy

1 year, 4 months ago

Puducherry freedom fighters' monthly aid hiked by Rs 2,000

New Indian Express

PUDUCHERRY: On the occasion of Puducherry's Independence Day, CM N Rangasamy announced an increase in financial assistance to freedom fighters, from the current `10,000 to `12,000 a month, commencing from September. The aid will be provided to 1,348 freedom fighters in Puducherry, the CM said at a function to honour them at Kamban Kalai Arangam. CM Rangasamy said he will …

Freedom Fighters Puducherry

1 year, 5 months ago

Puducherry CM Rangasamy to attend NDA meeting in New Delhi on July 18

The Hindu

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy will be attending a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance scheduled to be held in New Delhi on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. National president of the Bharatiya Janata Party J.P. Nadda has invited Mr. Rangasamy’s All India N. R Congress, a constituent of NDA, for the meeting, said a source in AINRC “The Chief Minister has …

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Former CM raises doubts over majority of govt in Assembly

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy inaugurates book fair

Grievances flood CM Rangasamy's meet with people affected by cyclone Fengal

Working on readying farm loan waiver by Deepavali, says CM

Ration shops to be reopened before Deepavali; free rice, sugar to all card holders as festival gift, says CM

Congress blames Rangasamy for not holding local body polls in Puducherry

Puducherry govt wants to supply free rice in ration shops, seeks MHA nod

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

Puducherry Budget: CM Rangasamy introduces financial assistance scheme for government school students

Puducherry CM Rangasamy to present annual budget on August 2

L-G has given nod to distribute free rice through PDS shops in Puducherry: Rangasamy

Three years after murder of construction worker in Erode, two arrested for the crime

Congress seeks resignation of Puducherry CM following electoral loss in Lok Sabha polls

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

Lok Sabha polls | Confident about convincing the Central govt. to provide Statehood to Puducherry: N. Rangasamy

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

Puducherry Congress chief challenges AIADMK to openly criticise PM Narendra Modi

Pondy CM writes to External Affairs Minister seeking release of 14 fishermen from custody of Sri Lankan Navy

All eyes on CM N. Rangasamy for finding a replacement for dropped Minister in Puducherry

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

Puducherry will give permission to private players to establish medical colleges: CM N. Rangasamy

NDA government in Puducherry is functioning smooth and alliance is ‘intact’, says Rangasamy

Puducherry freedom fighters' monthly aid hiked by Rs 2,000

Puducherry CM Rangasamy to attend NDA meeting in New Delhi on July 18