Raj Bhavan, Chennai - News and Events

03 Jul 2007	Thiru David T Hopper, U.S Consul General in Chennai & Rear Admiral J.T.Blake, Commander,Carrier Strike Group Eleven with U.S.Naval Delegation called on His Excellency the Governor of Taml Nadu Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(03.07.2007).Captain Michael Manazir,Commanding Officer, USS Nimitz, Captain Adam Levitt, Commodore Destroyer Squadron 23, Commander John C.Peterschmidt, Commanding Officer, USS Pinckney, Captain Larry Gillis, Naval Attache, US Embassy, New Delhi, Mr Rohit Nepal, Political /Economic Officer, US Consulate General, Chennai were present.
03 Jul 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala handed over the House keys to Freedom Fighter Thiru M.K.M. Amir Hamsa donated by Shri K.K.Shah Charitable Trust at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(3.7.2007). Dr.C.K.Gariyali, IAS, Principal Secretary to Governor, Thiru Pradeep Yadav, IAS, Collector, Kancheepuram, Thiru Faizur Rahman Sayed, Correspondent, S.I.E.T College, Chennai were present.
04 Jul 2007	His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu distributed prizes to the winners of the memeorial art competition held in connection with the 159th Raja Ravi Varma Birth Anniversary Celebrations at the function held at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today ( 4.07.2007).Director, UCO Bank Shri K.Vijhayan, Shri N.Sivaguru DGM, UCO Bank, Dr.C.K.Gariyali, Principal Secretary to Governor and Shri K.V.Gridhar, Director, South Zone Cultural Centre,Thanjavur were present.
13 Jul 2007	His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala,Governor of Tamil Nadu presided over the Annual General Body meeting and the Managing Committee Meeting of the Tamil Nadu Educational Trust at Raj Bhavan, Chennai, today( 13.07.2007).The members of the Tamil Nadu Educational Trust with His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu.
13 Jul 2007	His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala,Governor of Tamil Nadu presided over the Annual General Body meeting and the Managing Committee Meeting of the Tamil Nadu Educational Trust at Raj Bhavan, Chennai, today( 13.07.2007).Dr.Meena Muthiah, Mrs M.A.M.R.Muthiah and Dr.C.K.Gariyali are present.
27 Jul 2007	His Excellency Shri. Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu released the book ‘The Friends of Police Movement: A Roadmap for Proactive People Protection’ authored by Dr Prateep V Philip, IPS., The first copy of the book was received by Shri. D. Mukherjee, IPS., Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu in Chennai today(27.7.2007). Dr.Prateep V Philip, IPS., author of the book, Shri Subhash Sarnikar, Chairman, Icfai, and Prof.N. Rajshekar, Icfai were present.
30 Jul 2007	IPS Probationers from Sardar Vallabhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad call on His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(30.7.2007). Dr.C.K.Gariyali, IAS., Principal Secretary to Governor, Thiru N.Venu Gopal, Assistant Director of the Academy were present.
07 Aug 2007	Dr.Jacques Diouf, Director General of Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) called on His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on Tuesday(7.8.07).Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, M.P., Chairman, M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation and other dignitaries were present.The Governor presented a shawl and a memento to the Director General of FAO and hosted a dinner in honour of him.
10 Aug 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Shri Surjit Singh Barnala presented the Ambassador for Peace Award to Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali in the Programme organized by Universal Peace Federation of India in Chennai today (10.8.2007).
11 Aug 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Shri Surjit Singh Barnala released the Indian Institute of PublicAdministration Members’ Directory at the inauguration of the Seminar on ‘Role of Media in the Development of Society’ in Chennai today (11.8.2007). Thiru E.Dasaradhan IAS, Chairman, IIPA, Dr.N.Sethuraman, Vice Chairman, IIPA, Thiru P.R.Sampath IAS, Hony.Secretary and Thiru R.Bhagwan Singh, Chief of News Bureau, Deccan Chronicle were present.
13 Aug 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Shri Surjit Singh Barnala released the book “Come Let Us Pray” authored by Dr.C.K.Gariyali at the Inauguration of Panel Discussion on Democracy, Secularism and Social Justice organized by Harmony India at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (13.8.2007) Dr. M.S.Swaminathan, M.P., Chairman, M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation Chaired the Panel Discussion. Thiru N.Ram, Editor-in-Chief, ‘The Hindu’ & President, Harmony India, Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali, Prince of Arcot - Secretary General, Harmony India, Ms.Suhasini Maniratnam, Actor & Film-Maker, Rev.Fr.Vincent Chinnadurai, Chairman, State Minorities Commission and Dr.C.K.Gariyali were present.
	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Shri Surjit Singh Barnala delivered the Inaugural address at the Panel Discussion on Democracy, Secularism and Social Justice organized by Harmony India at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (13.8.2007). Dr. M.S.Swaminathan, M.P., Chairman, M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation Chaired the Panel Discussion. Thiru N.Ram, Editor-in-Chief, ‘The Hindu’ & President, Harmony India, Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali, Prince of Arcot - Secretary General, Harmony India, Ms.Suhasini Maniratnam, Actor & Film-Maker and Rev.Fr.Vincent Chinnadurai, Chairman, State Minorities Commission were present.
	Maj. Genl. Eppen Jacob Kochekkan, SM, VSM (General Officer Commanding, HQ ATNK & K Area) called on His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Shri Surjit Singh Barnala at Raj Bhavan Chennai today (13.8.2007).
29 Aug 2007	Dr.Yu Hsi an accompalished Photographer, Poet, Musician and Writer of Taiwan called on Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu and presented his book of Poems "The Blue Bird's Moonlight" at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(29.08.2007). Dr. Justice S.Mohan ,Former Judge, Supreme Court of India and President, XXVII World Congress of Poets and Ms. Ellen Yang were present.
31 Aug 2007	His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu and Dr M.Karunanidhi Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and other dignitaries received Her Excellency Smt Pratibha Devisingh Patil, President of India at the Chennai Airport today (31.08.2007).
01 Sep 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala presided over the Kalaimamani Award Function and distributed Kalaimamani Awards to the artists in Chennai(1.9.2007). Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Dr.Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi, Thiru T.Sridhar, I.A.S., Secretary to Government, Tourism and Cultural Department and Thiru Rama. Narayanan, Chairman, Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram were present.
01 Sep 2007	Smt Pratibha Devisingh Patil, President of India unveiled the Logo of the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development at the inauguration of the Foundation Day Celebrations of the Institute at Sriperumbudur, Chennai on Saturday (1.09.2007).Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu, Union Minister Shri Mani Shankar Aiyar and others participated in the function.
07 Sep 2007	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala released the Memoir 'Bonding...' written by Dr Vyjayanthimala Bali in Chennai today(7.9.2007). Dr Vyjayantimala Bali and Ms. Jyoti Sabharwal, publisher were present
14 Sep 2007	His Excellency Mr.Sergei Stanishev, Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria called on His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan,Chennai, today (14.09.2007).The Governor hosted a dinner in honour of the Prime Minister of Bulgaria and presented a shawl and a memento.
15 Sep 2007	His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu presented the Ullas Young Achievers Awards at the 10th Ullas Annual Workshop at Chennai on Saturday (15.09.2007).Shri Arun Jain Chairman & CEO , Polaris Software Lab Ltd. is also present.
24 Sep 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru.Surjit Singh Barnala released the book "Dr Kalaignar M.Karunanidhi, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu - Portrait of a Multi-Faceted Legend of Dravidians" a compilation of articles contributed by eminent persons at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(24.9.2007). The book was received by Justice Shri A.K. Rajan, Former Judge, High Court of Madras, Shri Murali, MD, The Hindu, Dr. Nalli Kuppusami, Industrialist, Chennai. The Editors of the book Shri Delhi Sampath, Dr. S. Kameswaran and Shri P. Ramamurthy were present.
10 Oct 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Shri Surjit Singh Barnala hosted Iftar Party at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (10.10.2007). Hon’ble Minister for Environment Thiru T.P.M. Mohideen Khan, Prince of Arcot Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali, Former Governor of Orissa Shri M.M.Rajendaran and Former Governor of Uttar Pradesh Shri B.Satyanarayana Reddy were present.
21 Oct 2007	Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development & Local Administration Thiru M.K. Stalin presented a shawl and flowers on behalf of Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Dr. Kalaignar on the 83rd Birthday of His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala at Raj Bhavan Chennai today(21.10.2007). Smt Surjit Kaur, Madam Governor and Dr.K. Ponmudy, Hon'ble Minister for Higher Education were present.
27 Oct 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala released the publications at the inauguration of "Noni Search 2007"- the Second National Symposium on "Noni For Health and Wellness" at Image Auditorium, Chennai today(27.10.2007).Dr. Kirti Singh, Chairperson, World Noni Research Foundation, Chennai, Dr. M.L.Choudhury, Horticulture commissioner, Government of India, Prof.P.J.Peter, Chairman, Health India Laboratories, Chennai and Dr. Sankarsan Sahu, Director, World Wellness Forum, Chennai were Present.
01 Nov 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Sujit Singh Barnala launched the book "Writing a Nation: An Anthology of Indian Journalism" edited by Ms Nirmala Lakshman, Joint Editor, The Hindu, at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 1.11.2007. Thiru N. Ravi, Editor, The Hindu, Thiru Kapish G. Mehra, Publisher, Rupa & Co. and Dr. C.K. Gariyali, IAS., Principle Secretary to Governor were present.
02 Nov 2007	Her Excellency The President of India Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil was confered the Degree of Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) at the Seventeenth Convocation of Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal held in Chennai today (2.11.2007). His Excellency The Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Dr.K. Ponmudy Minister for Higher Education, Dr.(Tmt) Poongothai, Minister for Social Welfare and other dignitaries were present.
02 Nov 2007	Her Excellency The President of India Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil was received by His Excellency The Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala at the Air Port Chennai today(2.11.2007).
10 Nov 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala released the book "The Fall of The Human Intellect" authored by Swami Parthasarathy at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(10.11.2007). The first copy was received by Thiru Ramalinga Raju, Chairman, Satyam Computers. Mrs. Sunanda Parthasarathy, Daughter & Disciple of Swamiji and Dr.C.K. Gariyali IAS., Principle Secretary to Governor were present.
19 Nov 2007	His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Indo-UK Conference 'English for Progress - First Policy Dialogue' organised by the British Council at Chennai on 19.11.07 (today). Mr.Rod Pryde, Minister for Cultural Affairs and Regional Director (South Asia), British Council, New Delhi, Ms.Helen Kaczmarek, Deputy Head of Skills for Employability, Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills UK and Ms.Gill Westaway, Director, British Council, Sri Lanka were present.
19 Nov 2007	His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu administered the National Integration Pledge to the Officers & Staff of Raj Bhavan at Chennai today (19.11.2007). Dr.C.K.Gariyali, IAS, Principal Secretary to Governor was present.
21 Nov 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala distributed Scholarships to College Students at the 36th Anniversary of Women's Voluntary Service of Tamil Nadu and Children's Day Celebrations at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 21.11.2007. Justice Shri S. Natarajan, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, Padmashri Dr. Sarojini Varadappan, Assistant Director, Women's Voluntary Service and Dr. C.K. Gariyali, Principal Secretary to Governor were present.
29 Nov 2007	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala , Governor of Tamil Nadu Chaired the Meeting of State Managing Committee for Administration of Amalgamated Fund for Ex-Servicemen at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(29.11.2007). Thiru. L.K. Tripathy, IAS., Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Commodore K.C.Choudhury, VSM, Secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board, New Delhi, Brig. S.N.Yargop, Director Resettlement, Zone (South), Pune, Dr. C.K. Gariyali, IAS., Principal Secretary to Governor, Officials from Government and Defence Services and Retired Defence Service Officers attended the meeting.
07 Dec 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala inaugurated the Armed Forces Flag Day Collections at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (7.12.2007). Tmt.R.Jaya, IAS, Collector, Chennai, Thiru D. Jothi Jagarajan, IAS, Secretary to Government, Public Department and Dr.A. Chittaranjan Mohandoss, IAS, Joint Secretary to Government, Public Department & Director of Information and Public Relations were present.
13 Dec 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala presented Rajaji Scholarships Awards to SC/ST student toppers at the Rajaji Memorial Lecture held in commemoration with the 129th Birth Anniversary of Shri C. Rajagopalachari in Chennai on 13.12.2007. Thiru N. Vittal, Former Chief Vigilance Commissioner, Dr. Jayakumar, MLA, Namakkal and Thiru C.R. Kesavan, Trustee, Rajaji Foundation were present.
	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala flagged off the Platinum Jubilee Uniting Hearts Yatra at the Inauguration of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of Tamil Nadu Branch Harijan Sevak Sangh at Gandhi Mandapam, Chennai on 13.12.2007. Ms. Nirmala Deshpande, M.P., All India Harijan Sevak Sangh was present.
	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala released the Platinum Jubilee Folder of Thoughts at the Inauguration of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of Tamil Nadu Branch Harijan Sevak Sangh at Gandhi Mandapam, Chennai on 13.12.2007. Smt. Subbulakshmi Jagadeesan, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Thiru E.V.K.S. Elangovan, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Textiles and Ms. Nirmala Deshpande, M.P., All India Harijan Sevak Sangh were Present.
15 Dec 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala presented the Award to Dr.Patrick Yasudian (Dermatologist) at the Annual Conference-2007 of St. John Ambulance, Tamil Nadu in Chennai on 15.12.2007. Justice S. Ramalingam, Chairman, St. John Ambulance, Thiru N. Sugalchand Jain, Vice Chairman, St. John Ambulance, Thiru V.R. Lakshminarayanan, IPS (Retd.) and Thiru A. Subramanian, Executive Director, Indian Bank were present.
18 Dec 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala handed over the Best Performance Certificate to the Best Self Help Group at the 84th Annual General Body Meeting of Guild of Service (Central) at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(18.12.2007).Tmt.Gita Viswanathan, Chairman, Guild of Service(Central), Ms. Supriya Sahu, IAS, Project Director, TANSACS and Dr.C.K. Gariyali,IAS, Principal Secretary to Governor were present.
18 Dec 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala handed over the HIV Propaganda and Testing vehicle key to Dr. Uma Rajkumar, Chairman, Family Planning Centre, Guild of Service at the 84th Annual General Body Meeting of Guild of Service (Central) at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(18.12.2007). Tmt.Gita Viswanathan, Chairman, Guild of Service(Central), Mrs. A. Bharathan, Hon, Secretary, Guid of Service (Central), Ms. Supriya Sahu, IAS, Project Director, TANSACS and Dr.C.K. Gariyali,IAS, Principal Secretary to Governor were present.
19 Dec 2007	The Christmas Get-Together Celebrations was held at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(19.12.2007). The Carols by Family Singers and Dr Sonal Mansingh's Dance Performance was held. His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu and other dignitaries witnessed the programme.
19 Dec 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala released the book "Dignity and Freedom for Dalits" authored by Dr.S.K. Vettivel at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 19.12.2007. First copy was received by Thiru A.M. Gokhale, IAS (Retd), Executive Director, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Dr.C.K. Gariyali, Principal Secretary to Governor, Dr. S. Suryan, IAS, Managing Director, TAHDCO, Dr.S. K. Vettivel, author of the book "Dignity and Freedom for Dalits", Thiru Marichamy, GM, TAHDCO were present.
30 Dec 2007	His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu presented the Karuna Ratna Award to Smt. Maneka Gandhi at the function organised by Karuna International at Chennai today.
31 Dec 2007	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Community Dental Clinic jointly set up by the Rotary Club of Rayapettah and Parasu Dental Hospital at the Raj Bhavan Dispensary, Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(31.12.2007). Dr. Yashwanth Venkatraman, Consultant Orthodontist & Dental Surgeon, Parasu Dental Hospital and other dignitaries were present.