“Fireworks worth more than Rs.7,000 crore were sold this year for Deepavali. The TN Govt will extend full support to this industry, which is aiming to achieve Rs.10,000 crore in fireworks sales next year.” – Minister Keerthana
“On the festival of lights, 11 people were killed in various incidents across TN. Alcohol was the main cause of most of the crimes that took place.” – Anbumani Ramadoss
“Under this TVK Govt, 467 companies have been sealed, resulting in lakhs of people losing their jobs.” – AIADMK General Secretary EPS
“TN, which was a peaceful state during M.K.Stalin’s Govt, is now witnessing the deterioration of law and order.” – Former CM O.Panneerselvam
“11 murders in a single day – on Deepavali, the sounds of murders were heard across several districts of TN, alongside the sound of fireworks.” – EPS
City-based NGO Aroh, that has been providing support for children suffering from cancer, today organised an awareness programme at Brookefields Mall.
“Cancer is not age specific. Even a six-year-old can get this dreaded diseases,” said Bindu Nair, Managing Trustee of Aroh, that has been extending support to cancer-affected children below the age of 18, whose family annual income is below three lakhs.
Six children were today presented with gifts. “With the help of private firms and schools we are able to sponsor these gifts to the children,” she said.
A parent, whose child was presented with gifts, thanked the NGO for extending help in treating their children.