Raj Bhavan, Chennai - News and Events

03 Jan 2006	Launching of Raj Bhavan Website
26 Jan 2006	Republic Day celebrations
31 Jan 2006	18th ship for World Youth programme delegates call on Governor.
31 Jan 2006	South Zone Cultural Centre wins 2nd prize for the 'Garadi Dance' programme organised at the Republic Day Parade, New Delhi. Governor congratulates The Director, South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur
10 Feb 2006	10 member delegation led by Mr.Syedi Mazoon Saheb, Deputy to Dr.Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin Saheb, head of Dawoodi Bohra Community called on Governor at Raj Bhavan. The Governor presented the Urdu version of his book "Quest for Freedom - Story of an escape".
21 Feb 2006	Inauguration of painting exhibition of Prof. R.B.Bhaskaran at Sarala Art Gallery
22 Feb 2006	Senator Jaime Gazmuri, Vice President of the Senate/Deputy Speaker, Chilean Parliament called on the Governor at Raj Bhavan, Chennai. He was accompanied by his wife Mrs. Paulina Elissetche.
08 Mar 2006	His Excellency Mr. John Howard Prime Minister of Australia called on His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu, at Raj Bhavan, Chennai
11 Mar 2006	Hon'ble Prime Minister of Finland Mr.Matti Vanhanen and His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala ,The Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Nokia's Manufacturing Plant at Sriperumbudur near Chennai, Tamil Nadu today(11.3.2006). Sardar Barnala delievered the Guest of Honour address.
11 Mar 2006	Hon'ble Prime Minister of Finland Mr.Matti Vanhanen called on His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala , Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today.
23 Mar 2006	Dr. Artis Pabriks, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Latvia called on Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(23.3.2006). He was accompanied by his wife Mrs.Undine Pabriks and a ten member delegation.
24 Mar 2006	Air Marshal P.P. Rajkumar, AVSM, Commandant and Thiru Alok Jain, IAS., Senior Directing Staff (CS), National Defence College, New Delhi and a team ot 14 officers from USA, Sri Lanka and Australia called on Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai, today
20 Apr 2006	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, released the book titled 'The Unborn Curse', at Raj Bhavan, Chennai. The author of the book Thiru Muni Lok Prakash "Lokesh" is present.
13 May 2006	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu administered the oath of office and secrecy to Hon'ble Kalaignar M Karunanidhi during the swearing-in ceremony as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at a function held at Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai
16 May 2006	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, administered Oath of Office to the Pro-tem Speaker Thiru D. Sudharssanam at a function held at Raj Bhavan on 16.05.2006. Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru M. Karunanidhi was also present.
02 Jun 2006	Thiru D. Chandrasekaran, IAS., State Election Commissioner called on Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today. Tmt. C.K. Gariyali, IAS, Secretary to Governor was present on the occasion.
02 Jun 2006	Mr. Antonio Armellini, the Italian Ambassador to India called on Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today. Mr. Guido Sagone, Correspondent Consular of Italy in Chennai and Tmt C.K. Gariyali, IAS, Secretary to Governor were present on the occasion.
05 Jun 2006	Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu planted saplings at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on the World Environment Day
05 Jun 2006	Mr. Donnio Anwar, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to India called on Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 5.6.06. Mr. K.J. Kumar Hon.Consul for Indonesia at Chennai and Tmt. C.K. Gariyali, IAS., Secretary to Governor were present.
07 Jun 2006	Students of Woodlands Primary School, Singapore met His Excellency the Governor at Raj Bhavan.
09 Jun 2006	Her Excellency Ms. Varshinie Jagdeo, First Lady of Guyana called on His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan.
20 Jun 2006	HIS EXCELLENCY SARDAR SURJIT SINGH BARNALA WAS SWORN-IN AS THE GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU FOR A FRESH TERM OF FIVE YEARS TODAY (20TH JUNE 2006) AT RAJ BHAVAN, CHENNAI. SHRI AJIT PRAKASH SHAH, CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE MADRAS HIGH COURT ADMINISTERED THE OATH OF OFFICE. LADY GOVERNOR SMT. SURJIT KAUR WAS PRESENT. HON'BLE CHIEF MINISTER OF TAMIL NADU THIRU M. KARUNANIDHI, AND HIS CABINET MINISTERS, HON'BLE JUDGES AND OTHER DIGINITARIES ATTENDED THE FUNCTION.
21 Jun 2006	Air Marshal BN Gokhale AVSM VM Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command, IAF Bangalore alongwith his Wife Mrs. Meghana Gokhale called on His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai