The Government of Tamil Nadu has issued a Rs.100 crore project for Namakku Namme Scheme
- Former Chief Minister Mu Karunanidhi announced in his 1997 financial statement that we are a program to strengthen people's self-help and self-reliance and to spread it widely and with the participation of the people.
- The highest objective of the program is to promote and strengthen the self-reliance of the people, to implement the projects required by the people with their contribution, and to create and maintain public property for ourselves.
- In this situation, the Government of Tamil Nadu has issued a directive to implement the Rs.100 crore Nammakku Naam project with the participation of the people in the rural areas.
The electoral reform bill was passed in the Lok Sabha
- Electoral Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021, Voter Registration Officers will make it possible for both existing and new voters to request a reference number. The bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister Kiran Rijiju today.
- Opposition parties have stated they will not run in the by-elections. The bill was passed by a voice vote in the Lok Sabha amid a flurry of opposition. Opposition groups called for the bill to be referred to a parliamentary standing committee.
The Supreme Court allowed the formation of a medical committee to assist the Arumugasami Commission
- The Tamil Nadu government has set up a commission of inquiry headed by retired Judge Arumugasami to probe suspicions over Jayalalithaa's death. Following this, the Chennai High Court dismissed the case filed by Apollo Hospital against it on the ground that there was no basis.
- The last time an appeal was filed in the Supreme Court on behalf of the Apollo Hospital against the aforesaid High Court order, it was argued in the Supreme Court on behalf of the Apollo Hospital that the court should be allowed to cross-examine witnesses in the matter related to Jayalalithaa's death.
- In this case, the Supreme Court Justices Abdul Nasir and Krishna Murari delivered a judgment in the above case. In it, 'The court allows the setting up of a medical committee to assist the Arumugasami Commission investigating the case related to Jayalalithaa's death.
- The participants will be selected by the Director, Delhi Aims Hospital. Apollo Hospital is similarly allowed to cross-examine witnesses.
Vishnupuram Award for Poet Vikramaditya
- The 'Vishnupuram Award' has been given since 2010 in recognition of pioneering creativity that has enriched modern Tamil literature.
- The award, presented on behalf of the Coimbatore-based Vishnupuram Literary Circle, includes a lavish award-winning sculpture, a certificate of appreciation and a cash prize of Rs. 2,00,000 / -.
- The Vishnupuram Award for 2021 has been announced for the poet Vikramaditya. The award will be presented at a ceremony in Coimbatore on Sunday, December 26.
Rishabh Bandh appointed Ambassador of Uttarakhand
- Rishabh Pant has been appointed ambassador to his home state of Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Tami has said that he has been appointed as the state ambassador to promote sports and health among the youth. Rishabh Bandh is currently with the Indian team that is touring South Africa.
- Earlier, the Uttarakhand Asu Indian women's hockey team star Vandana Kataria was appointed by the state government as the ambassador for women empowerment and development.
Job creation through the National Apprenticeship Training Program implemented in cities including Chennai
- The National Training Program (NADS) is implemented by the Training / Practical Training Boards located in Mumbai, Chennai, Kanpur and Kolkata, autonomous bodies under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
- The program fills in the gaps in practical training for new graduate engineers, engineering graduates and non-engineering graduate students. It aims to improve the quality of their business / business expression and the technological human resources for businesses and organizations.
Competition Commission of India approves Dallas Pvt Ltd to acquire stake in Air India, Air India Express and Air India Chats Airport Services Pvt
- The Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of shares in Air India, Air India Express and Air India Chats Airport Services Pvt Ltd by Dallas Pvt. Palace Pvt. Ltd. will acquire a 100% stake in Air India and Air India Express and a 50% stake in Air India Chats Airport Services Pvt.
- Dallas is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Tata Sons Group. Air India and Air India Express operate domestic and international passenger and freight services.
India, Asian Development Bank agree to lend $ 150 million to provide affordable housing to the urban poor in Tamil Nadu
- The Central Government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed an agreement on December 7, 2010 to provide a US $ 150 million loan to provide sustainable and sustainable housing to all the urban poor in Tamil Nadu.
- The agreement was signed by Mr. Rajat Kumar Misra, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance on behalf of the Central Government and Mr. Takyo Konishi, Director, India on behalf of the Asian Development Bank.
- Tamil Nadu, one of the most urbanized states in India, has an urban population of about 72 million. Houses will be constructed at nine places under this scheme through the Tamil Nadu Urban Housing Development Board.
- About 6,000 homes will be relocated from dangerous areas to safer areas. It will help Tamil Nadu city and folk planning to map the economic and infrastructure development map of the state including low cost housing, environmental protection, disaster risk management.
- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide US $ 1.5 million for technical assistance for the Tamil Nadu Housing Project from the Special Fund for Technical Assistance.
Prasar Bharati has signed an agreement with the Council for Cultural Relations of India to promote Indian culture
- Prasar Bharati has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations to promote Indian culture. Accordingly, the performances of eminent artists associated with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations will be broadcast on Doordarshan's national and international channels.
- Dance and music performances will be featured weekly on DD National, DD India, Doordarshan's regional channels and Prasar Bharati News Services (Prasar Bharati's digital systems).
