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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Over 2000 people receive welfare aid worth Rs 30 crore under Makkaludan Mudhalvar scheme in TN's Cuddalore
CUDDALORE: Welfare assistance worth Rs 30.09 crore was distributed to 2,254 beneficiaries as part of the third phase of special camps under the Makkaludan Mudhalvar scheme in Cuddalore district. The event, inaugurated by Labour Welfare and Skill Development Minister CV Ganesan on Thursday was held in the presence of Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar, Cuddalore MP MK Vishnu Prasad, and Neyveli MLA Saba Rajendran. The camps were organised at Thiruvamur Government Higher Secondary School, Visur Union Middle School, Kattukoodalur Government Higher Secondary School, R Kannusamy Higher Secondary School in Kadampuliyur, and Pattirakottai Government Higher Secondary School. Minister Ganesan said, 'To simplify access to government services and ensure timely delivery, the Chief Minister launched the Makkaludan Mudhalvar scheme. In Cuddalore district, two phases have already been completed. Under the third phase, 90 camps—10 in each Assembly constituency—are being held in panchayat areas with higher Scheduled Caste populations. So far, 20 camps have been completed, and five are being conducted today in the Neyveli constituency.' The minister further said, 'These camps bring various government departments to a single location near the people's residences in rural areas. Citizens can submit petitions for services such as old-age pension, patta transfer, Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme card, family card, Aadhaar correction, and financial assistance. All petitions will be reviewed, and eligible ones will be addressed within 30 days.'
The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Collector asks quarry, crusher units to apply for transit pass
Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar has directed quarry and crusher unit owners to obtain permission from the Department of Geology and Mines for storage and transportation of M-sand and gravel. As per the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Illegal Mining Transportation and Storage of Minerals and Mineral Dealers Rules, 2011, quarry and crusher units required appropriate permission from the district administration for storing M-sand and gravel and also for transporting them. Further, as the transit pass system for transporting M-sand and gravel comes into effect from June 12, quarry and crusher units have been instructed to furnish the required details on . Following registration, a free transit pass would be issued which could be used for transporting M-sand and gravel materials. For further details, applicants can contact the Department of Geology and Mining office on the Collectorate premises.
New Indian Express
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Collector reviews development works across Cuddalore taluks
CUDDALORE: District Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar conducted a detailed inspection of ongoing development projects across Veppur, Tittakudi and Vriddhachalam taluks on Sunday. He reviewed road infrastructure works being undertaken by the Highways Department, including widening of roads, conversion of single-lane to dual carriageways, curve improvement, installation of speed warning signs, and painting of speed control markings. 'Road safety is being prioritised to reduce accidents and ensure smooth traffic,' he said. In Vriddhachalam taluk, he inspected the four-laning of the bypass road, including flyover construction, medians and side retaining walls. At Uchimedu on the Vriddhachalam–Pennadam stretch, retaining walls are being built at Rs 1.42 crore. Widening and minor bridge works on the 2.6-km V Agaram–Nandimangalam–Arungeri road are under way at Rs 3.3 crore. He urged officials to ensure quality and avoid public inconvenience.
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Collector reviews monsoon preparedness in TN's Cuddalore district
CUDDALORE: A review meeting to assess preparedness for the 2025 southwest monsoon was held at the collectorate conference hall under the chairmanship of Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar. The Collector said, "As the Southwest Monsoon is set to begin, Village Administrative Officers must identify low-lying areas prone to water stagnation and issue public advisories. Details of first informants on waterlogging should be recorded. Around 5,000 first responders will be positioned at the revenue village and taluk levels, and 800 at the district level." He instructed, "Zonal Officers and Tahsildars should jointly identify vulnerable areas and take preventive measures. VAOs, village assistants, assistant agricultural officers, village health nurses, and voluntary organisations must coordinate with village-level committees for flood relief." The collector added, "In flood-prone areas, people must be relocated to safe shelters and provided with essentials. Relief materials should be kept ready and special care must be given to the elderly and persons with disabilities." He further said, "Waterbodies must be inspected and embankments strengthened. Sluice gates must be repaired. Equipment such as tree-cutting machines, JCBs, flashlights, water pumps, and bleaching powder should be stocked. Fire and health personnel must raise public awareness. Water tanks must be cleaned and chlorinated. Sewage contamination must be prevented. Disinfectants should be sprayed in stagnant areas."
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Public asked to update pattas with names of legal heirs or rightful owners
The district administration has urged the public to remove the names of deceased landowners from pattas and update them with the names of legal heirs or rightful owners. In a release, Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar said land records in both rural and urban areas of the district have been digitised and made accessible to the public in both viewable and printable formats through the website However, in many pattas, the names of deceased landowners have not been removed, and the names of their legal heirs or rightful owners have not yet been included. This can be done by submitting the necessary documents either through e-sevai centres or the Citizen Portal. These applications will be reviewed by the respective Village Administrative Officers, and appropriate changes to the pattas will be made based on submitted documents,
