Raj Bhavan, Chennai - News and Events

28 Dec 2008	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu unveiled the plaque of the Dr. G.M.T.T.V Higher Secondary School Drinking Water Plant at the Silver Jubilee & 25th Chaternite Celebrations of Lions Club of Madras Velachery at Chennai today(28.12.2008). PMJF Ln. Dr. K.S. Lakshmi, District Governor, PMJF Ln. T. Bakthavathsalam, Vice District Governor, Ln. Manoj Thapar, President, and Ln. K. Chandrasekaran, Charternite Chairman were present.
28 Dec 2008	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu visited the Blood Donation Camp organized in Raj Bhavan by Sri Narayani Peedam, Vellore in association with the Rotary Club of Chennai Golden Star and Voluntary Health Service Blood Bank, today(28.12.2008). Dr.Sabarathinavel, Medical Officer, Raj Bhavan was present. His Excellency distributed certificates to the Blood Donors at the Blood Donation Camp organized in Raj Bhavan by Sri Narayani Peedam, Vellore in association with the Rotary Club of Chennai Golden Star and Voluntary Health Service Blood Bank at Chennai today(28.12.2008). Organizing Committee Member Shri Siddharth Rajkumar, Rtn.Gunasekar, President, Rotary Club of Chennai Golden Star, Rtn.Shoba Sekar, Special Representative, Rotary and Dr.C.K.Gariyali, Former Secretary to Governor were present.
21 Dec 2008	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu released the books on " Vasthu Vigyan and Mantra Samhita" authored by Pragya Shraman Acharya Devnandiji in Chennai today(21.12.2008). Lady Governor Smt.Surjit Kaur, Acharya Shri Devnandiji are present.
17 Dec 2008	His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the International Seminar on 'Identity and Dialogue in Sri Guru Granth Sahib' and released the book "Interfaith Relations: A Sikh Perspective" authored by Sri Gurnam Singh Sanghera on 17.12.2008 at Madurai. Author of the book Sri Gurnam Singh Sanghera, Sardar Waryam Singh, Secretary Dharam Parchar Committee, SGPC-Amritsar, Prof . R. Karpaga Kumaravel, Vice Chancellor,Madurai Kamaraj University and Sardar A.S. Bamrah, Member Syndicate, Madurai Kamaraj University were present.
15 Dec 2008	His Excellency Shri M. Hamid Ansari, Vice-President of India was received by His Excellency Sadar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Chennai Airport today(15.12.2008).
15 Dec 2008	His Excellency Shri M. Hamid Ansari, Vice-President of India inaugurated the 82nd Annual Conference & Concerts of Music Academy and presented the Sangita Kalanidhi M.S. Subbulakshmi Award to Vidvan A.K.C. Natarajan at Music Academy, Chennai today(15.12.2008). His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu released the Music Academy's Journal. The first copy of the journal was received by Thiru Thangam Thennarasu, Hon'ble Minister for School Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. Shri. N. Murali, President, The Music Academy and MD, The Hindu was present.
07 Dec 2008	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Armed Forces Flag Day Collections at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (7.12.2008). Dr.A. Chittaranjan Mohandoss, I.A.S., Addl. Secretary to Government, Public Department & Ex- Officio Director of Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare and Director of Information and Public Relations, Capt. S.M. Aslam, Deputy Director of Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare, Lt.Col.(Tmt.) K. Ullasam (Retd.), Assistant Director of Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare, Chennai District and Thiru. Hans Raj Verma, I.A.S., Secretary to Governor were present.
01 Dec 2008	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu released the book “Bahudha and the Post 9/11 world” authored by Thiru Balmiki Prasad Singh, His Excellency the Governor of Sikkim at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(01.12.2008). The first copy was received by Shri N. Ram, Editor-in-Chief, The Hindu. His Excellency Thiru Balmiki Prasad Singh, Governor of Sikkim and Tmt. Radha Burnier, President, Theosophical Society, Chennai were present.
28 Nov 2008	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the 40th Regional Conference of Southern India Regional Council of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India at Chennai on 28.11.2008. Thiru Uttam Prakash Agarwal, Vice President, ICAI, Thiru P. Rajendra Kumar, Chairman, SIRC of ICAI, Thiru M. Devaraja Reddy, Vice Chairman, SIRC of ICAI, and other dignitaries were present.
10 Nov 2008	Their Majesties The King Albert–II and Queen Paola of Belgium called on His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (10.11.2008). His Excellency the Governor and Madam Governor Smt. Surjit Kaur presented a memento to Their Majesties and hosted a dinner in honour of them.
	His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu hosted a dinner in honour of Their Majesties The King Albert-II and Queen Paola of Belgium at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on Monday(10.11.2008). Their Majesties witnessed the cultural programme performed by teachers and students of Kalakshetra. Smt. Surjit Kaur, Madam Governor and other dignitaries were present.
02 Oct 2008	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Khadi Special Rebate Sales at khadi Gramodyog Bhavan, Chennai today (2.10.2008). Thiru V. Haridass, Chairman, Ammaiyappar Group of Companies, Chennai received the first purchase from the Governor. Thiru K. Ramachandran, Hon’ble Minister for Khadi, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Thiru I. Jawahar, State Director, Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Chennai and Thiru M. Raghunathan, Secretary, Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan, Chennai were present.
02 Oct 2008	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu released CD at the inauguration of the Art Exhibition “Icon of Ahimsa” (Paintings on Life of Mahatma by Ap. Shreethar) at Raj Bhavan, Chennai (2.10.2008). Thiru Vijay, Actor received the first copy. Thiru Ap. Shreethar,Actor Vijay's father Thiru Chandrasekar and other dignitaries were present..
25 Sep 2008	Mr. Wilfred Kenely, High Commissioner of Malta to India called on His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 25.09.2008. The Governor presented a Shawl to the High Commissioner.
20 Sep 2008	His Excellency Thiru M. Hamid Ansari, Vice President of India was received by His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Chennai Airport today ( 20.09.2008). Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Dr. Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi was present. His Excellency Thiru M. Hamid Ansari, Vice President of India was received by His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Chennai Airport today ( 20.09.2008). The Governor presented a bouquet to His Excellency the Vice President of India.Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Dr. Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi was present.
	Mr. Alexander Ilascik, Ambassador of Slovak Republic to India called on His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu today(20.09.2008)at Raj Bhavan, Chennai. Mrs Ilascikova, wife of the Ambassador, Mr John Prabakar, President Indo-Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Tamil Nadu were present.The Governor presented a shawl and a memento to the Ambassador.
08 Sep 2008	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu interacted with the recipients of Rajyapuraskar Award at Raj Bhavan Chennai today(8.9.08). Hon’ble Minister for School Education Thiru . Thangam Thenarasu was present. His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu presented the Rajyapuraskar Award to the Bharat Scouts & Guides, Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan Chennai today(8.9.08). Hon’ble Minister for School Education Thiru Thangam Thenarasu and Thiru M. Kutralingam, I.A.S., Secretary to Government, School Education Department were present.
05 Sep 2008	Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh was received by His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Chennai Airport today(5.9.08).
	His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu presented Doctorate (Honoris causa (D. Litt.,)) to Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh at the Sesquicentennial Celebrations Valedictory Function and Special Convocation of University of Madras at Chennai today (5.9.08).
	His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu presented Doctorate (Honoris causa (D. Litt.,)) to Hon'ble UPA Chairperson Tmt. Sonia Gandhi at the Sesquicentennial Celebrations Valedictory Function and Special Convocation of University of Madras at Chennai today (5.9.08).
	His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu presented Doctorate (Honoris causa (D. Litt.,)) to Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at the Sesquicentennial Celebrations Valedictory Function and Special Convocation of University of Madras at Chennai today (5.9.08). Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh, Hon'ble UPA Chairperson Tmt. Sonia Gandhi and Hon'ble Minister for Higher Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu Dr. K. Ponmudi were present.
01 Sep 2008	Mr. Andrew T. Simkin, Consul General of United States of America in Chennai called on His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(01.09.2008). His Excellency the Governor presented a shawl and Memento to the Consul General.
26 Aug 2008	His Excellency Shri Sujit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated Ratankanwar Bhawarlal Gothi Jain College for Women at Redhills, Chennai today (26.08.2008). Shri Bhawarlalji Gothi, Chairman, Gothi Surana Educational Trust, Thiru Rajendrakumar, I.A.S., Collector, Thiruvallur District, Dr.M. Ranganatham, Registrar In-Charge, University of Madras and Thiru Hastimal Surana, Vice Chairman & managing Trustee, Gothi Surana Educational Trust were present.
15 Aug 2008	His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu unveiled the Mahatma Gandhi Statue which has been newly installed in Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(15.08.2008). His Excellency’s family members, Secretary to Governor Thiru Sandeep Saxena, I.A.S., and other officials were present.
14 Aug 2008	Mr. Lars-Olof Lindgren, Ambassador of Sweden to India called on His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (14.08.2008). His Excellency presented a Shawl and a Memento to the Ambassador of Sweden.
23 July 2008	The Jagriti Yatra convoy with the Holy Guru Granth Sahibji and the Shastrs started from T. Nagar Gurudwara reached Gandhi Mandapam and accompanied by NCC volunteers, Army Band and Police escort moved towards Raj Bhavan. His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu, Madam Governor Smt. Surjit Kaur, Governor's son Shri Gaganjit Singh Barnala and Governor's family members received the Yatra at Raj Bhavan Main Gate at Chennai today(23.07.2008).
22 July 2008	Marking the 300th Gurta Gaddi Divas - Tri-Centenary Celebrations the "Jagriti Yatra' of the Shastrs used by Sri Guru Gobind Singhji Maharaj and the First Hand Written Guru Granth Sahibji written by Sri Baba Deep Singhji arrived at Thirumazhisai, Chembrabakkam , Chennai today (22.07.2008). His Excellency Sadar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu received the Jagriti Yatra and participated in the Prayer Meeting.
22 July 2008	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala released the book “The First Human Bomb – The Untold Story of the Rajiv Gandhi Assassination” authored by Prof. Dr. P. Chandrasekharan, at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 22.07.2008. The Fisrt copy of the book was received by Hon’ble Justice Thiru A.R. Lakshmanan, Chairman, Law Commission of India. Hon’ble Justice Thiru P.D. Dinakaran, High Court of Madras and Thiru Sandeep Saxena, I.A.S., were present. (Text of speech)
17 July 2008	Selvi N. Vidarthe, disabled artist showed her paintings to His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (17.07.08). Ms. Uma Maheswari, Mother of Vidarthe and Thiru Sandeep Saxena, I.A.S., Secretary to Governor were present.
	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu honoured Thiru K.P. Muralidharan, Member, Southern India Regional Council & Chairman, Southern India Chartered Accountants Students Association at the inauguration of the Diamond Jubilee Year Celebrations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India at Chennai today (17.07.08). Thiru Rajendra Kumar, Present Chairman, Southern India Regional Council of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Thiru M. Deveraja Reddy, Vice-Chairman, SIRC of ICAI were present.
12 July 2008	I.P.S. Probationers from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad who had come on a Study cum Cultural Tour called on His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (12.07.2008). Dr.G.S. Rajagopal, Director, Sadar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad and Thiru Sandeep Saxena, I.A.S., Secretary to Governor were present.
05 July 2008	His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu placed wreath and signed the Condolence Book at the Memorial Service organized in respect of Late Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw at Officers Training Academy, Chennai today.
05 July 2008	His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu addressed at the Memorial Service Ceremony organized in respect of Late Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai today(05.07.2008). Hon’ble Minister for Labour Thiru T.M. Anbarasan, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Maj Gen R.K. Swamy, AVSM, VSM, Commandant, Officers Training Academy, Mrs. Sherry Batliwala, Daughter of Late Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Shri Gaganjit Singh Barnala, and other dignitaries were present.