TN budget likely to shift towards targeted subsidies

Chennai, August 12 (BPNS) The Tamil Nadu budget to be presented on August 13 by the state finance minister, PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan is likely to have a paradigm shift as far as subsidies are concerned. The Minister while bringing out a white paper on state’s finances has subtly indicated that the subsidies are being enjoyed […]

HR and CE department to upgrade educational institutions under it

Chennai, August 11(BPNS) The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment( HR&CE) department would soon be upgrading schools, colleges, and technical institutions under it. The Minister for HR&CE, P.K. Sekar Babu said that the educational institutions under the department would soon be provided with smart classrooms and other modern facilities and the government will provide special funds […]

Chennai corporation to sterilise 80,000 stray dogs in 2.5 years

Chennai, August 11(BPNS) The Greater Chennai Corporation is planning to sterilise around 80,000 stray dogs in a period of 2.5 years. The civic body is planning to revamp its buildings and other facilities at Kannamapettai and Pulianthope to conduct 100 sterilisation surgeries a day. This rapid move is to achieve the target of sterilising 70% […]