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Minorities forum to support AIADMK

CHENNAI: The Rainbow Coalition of Minorities, a voluntary forum comprising linguistic and religious minorities such as Muslims, Christians, Dalits, Jains, Marwaris, Sikhs and Anglo Indians, on Saturday announced its support to the AIADMK.

The forum decided to support the AIADMK due to the good record of the present government in issues such as communal harmony, maintenance of law and order and the effective implementation of welfare programmes, Sarah Chanda, chairperson of the coalition, told reporters. The Government's handling of the anti-conversion law issue was another reason for the support, she added.

The interests of religious minorities had been hijacked by religious leaders who had made them into a vote bank, Beatrix D'Souza, former MLA said.

Meanwhile, another minorities forum, The Anglo-Indian Association of Southern India, has pledged its support to the DMK-led DPA. The decision was taken as the DPA government would be "minority friendly and responsive to problems of minorities,'' G.K. Francis, the association's honorary president-in-chief, said in a release here. — Special Correspondent

Mahayagnam for world peace

CHENNAI: An "Atirudra Mahayagnam" for the world peace and prosperity will be performed by devotees of the Kanchi Paramacharya, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi, for 11 days from May 14, the VaisakaAnusham day, the 113th Jayanthi of the Paramacharya.

The ceremony will be held in Ponnur village in Mayiladuthurai taluk in Nagapattinam district.

Devotees can participate by sending DDs/cheques/money orders drawn in favour of "Athirudra Mahayagna Trust", Mayiladuthurai, addressed to PS.R.Venkataramani, Ponnur Village, Pandur (P.O.), via Nidur, Nagapattinam district, Pin:609203. — Special Correspondent

Special buses

TIRUCHI: The Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation, Tiruchi Region, will operate 50 special buses on May 9 and 10 from parts of Tiruchi and Karur districts to Ayyarmalai on the occasion of the annual car festival at Sri

Rathinagiriswarar Temple on May 10.

An official press release issued here on Saturday said the buses would be operated round the clock from Manapparai, Musiri, Kulithalai, Mayanur, Pettavaithalai, Taragampatti and Panjapatti to Ayyarmalai.

Anti-child labour day observed

NAGAPATTINAM: People's Development Association (PDA), a Madurai-based NGO, conducted a cultural programme for the PDA-UNICEF bridge course students to mark the Anti-Child Labour Day at Velankanni near here recently.The aim of the programme was to bring the dropout children under one roof to enrich their talents and create awareness on the importance of education and to discourage child labour, PDA sources said. The cultural events consisted of individual and group performances. — Staff Reporter

Additional Observers

TIRUNELVELI : A Special Observer and two Additional Election Observers have been appointed for Tenkasi and Cheranmahadevi segments in the district. Official sources said that while D.M. Spolia would be the Additional Election Observer for Tenkasi, Vidhyasagar would be the Additional Election Observer for Cheranmahadevi constituency. Mr. A.S. Lamba would be the Special Observer for the district.

Policeman ends life

TIRUNELVELI : A policeman attached to the Pettai Police Station allegedly committed suicide on Saturday.

The police said Vijay (49), residing at Kuppaikurichi under the Seevalaperi police station limit, reportedly borrowed money from many of his friends. As he could not repay it, he allegedly consumed poison on Saturday and died in the Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital.

The Seevalaperi police are investigating.

Two killed in accident

Nagercoil : Two persons were killed in a road accident on Saturday. According to the police, Devaraj (31) of West Neyoor near Colachel and his friend Nelson (55) were going to Monday Market in a motor-cycle, when a mini-bus coming from the opposite direction dashed against the vehicle, killing them on the spot. The police have registered a case.

Admission to courses

MADURAI : Admission to various courses is on at the Madurai centre of Mother Teresa Women's University.

The university is offering M.A. in Historical Studies, Music, Sociology, Tamil Studies, Tourism and Travel Management and Women's Studies.

Also offered are MBA, MCA, M. Sc. Computer Science, MS-IT, M. Com., M. Sc. (Mathematics) and M. Sc. Guidance and Counselling.

Admissions are also on for M. Phil. in Historical Studies, Sociology, Tamil Studies, Music and Women's Studies.

The offers PG Diploma in Event Management, Computer Applications, Multi Media, Job Oriented Soft Skills and Music, according to a press release.

Those who want more details about courses/admissions can contact the Coordinator, Mother Teresa Women's University Research and Extension Centre, Sancta Maria Campus, Chockalingam Nagar, Bypass Road, Madurai-10. Phones: 0452-2387355, 2380458. — Staff Reporter

IMFL shops closed

ERODE: The Collector has ordered closure of TASMAC IMFL outlets and licensed bars from Saturday evening to 5 p.m. on Monday. They would remain closed on May 11 too, when votes would be counted. Violations would be dealt with severely.

- Staff Reporter

Two killed

ERODE: Two persons were killed in a road accident here on Friday. According to the police, Chinnathambi (54) of Kuppandampalayam near Anthiyur and his friend Nanjappan (50) were travelling on a moped from Kuppandampalayam to Athani, when an oncoming lorry hit their vehicle. While Chinnathambi died on the spot, Nanjappan died after admission to the Erode Government Headquarters Hospital. - Staff Reporter

Traffic congestion

ERODE: The intensified campaigning of DMK and AIADMK candidates resulted in traffic congestion here on Saturday. As the deadline to wind up campaign was 5 p.m., the DMK candidate, N.K.K.P. Raja, of Erode, along with leaders of Democratic Progressive Alliance campaigned at the Paneerselvam Park Junction. Similarly, the AIADMK candidate, E.R. Sivakumar, electioneered at Old Clock Tower, a crowded area.

The campaign paralysed traffic on Brough Road and Nethaji Road for over an hour, making it difficult for the police to regulate traffic.

- Staff Reporter

Found dead

SALEM: An old woman was found dead near Kondalampatti here on Friday. The police sources said Chinnathayi (65) of Periyaputhur was shepherding the goats when a few unidentified persons reportedly killed her and decamped with her jewels.

- Staff Reporter

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