The first contingent of 216 delegates from Chennai left for Kashi Tamil Sangamam Phase II in a special train on Friday. The maiden journey of the delegates was flagged off by Governor RN Ravi from Chennai Central railway station. The event is scheduled to be held in Varanasi from December 17 to 30. The delegates were accorded a grand reception… Continue reading "Governor Ravi flags off special train for Kashi Tamil Sangamam"
Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday said efforts have been made at the ongoing Kashi Tamil Sangamam to establish a connection between Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu through sports. Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the event, he said the grand programme is fulfilling the concept of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat’. “The enthusiasm which is visible in sportspersons is being… Continue reading "Kashi Tamil Sangamam to link UP, TN via sports: Anurag"
The Centre had written to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin last month seeking his support and participation in the ongoing Kashi Tamil Sangamam, but has not received a response yet, Union Education Ministry sources said on Monday. The Stalin-led DMK as well as Tamil experts have alleged that the Tamil Nadu government has not been involved in the month-long… Continue reading "TN didn’t respond Centre’s invite for Kashi-Tamil Sangamam: Centre"
During the month-long ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’, Indian Railways will run 13 services from the southern state to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, the first of which carrying 216 delegates will leave on Thursday. Of these, 35 delegates will board the train from Rameswaram, 103 from Tiruchchirappalli and 78 from Chennai. Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi will interact with the delegates… Continue reading "Rlys to run 13 services from TN to Varanasi for Kashi Tamil Sangamam"