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Train to be suspended from April 7

Chennai: There will be line block/power block in connection with engineering work on Chennai Central-Gudur section from midnight to 2.50 a.m. for 17 days from April 7 except on Wednesdays.

During this period, train No. MG-1 Moore Market Complex (MMC)-Gummidipoondi local leaving MMC at 00.15 hrs. will be cancelled.

Mayor pays homage

Chennai Corporation Mayor M. Subramanian paid homage to the late Assembly member, R.S. Sridhar, on his second death anniversary at the latter's residence in Kotturpuram.

Later, the Mayor inaugurated works on storm water drains worth Rs. 14.5 lakh in Ward 140 at Ekkaduthangal.

College signs MoU with schools

Rajalakshmi Engineering College signed memoranda of understanding with four schools in Chennai and three in Kancheepuram, as per the suggestions given by Anna University.

The college proposes to conduct training programmes for science, mathematics and English teachers to update their skill and knowledge.

Birth centenary

The birth centenary of former Deputy Prime Minister Jagjivan Ram was celebrated at Ezhilagam on Thursday. Governor Surjit Singh Barnala paid floral tributes to Jagjivan Ram's portrait. State Information Minister Paruthi Ilamvazhuthi and senior officials of Chennai Port Trust also paid tributes. The event was organised by All India Samtha Movement, Tamil Nadu.

Maritime Day celebrated

The 44th national Maritime Day was celebrated on Thursday at the Seafarers Club. Chennai Port Trust Chairman K. Suresh hoisted the flag and accepted the guard honour given by the students of maritime colleges.

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