July 2006 to December 2006
| 03 Jul 2006 | Mr. Ajit Singh, Consul General of the Republic of Singapore called on His Excellency, Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai |
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| 08 Jul 2006 | His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, the Governor of Tamil Nadu presented awards to Artisans at the 20th year celebrations of SIPA at Raj Bhavan and saw the exhibits displayed by the Artisans. |
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| 11 Jul 2006 | Children of Sivananda Orphanage of Mangalapuri, Kattankolathur near Chennai called on Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai |
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Thiru Vijayendra Nath Kaul, Comptroller &
Auditor General of India, Called on Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, His
Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai
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Mr. Francis Moloi, High Commissioner of
South Africa to India called on Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, His
Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai
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| 15 Jul 2006 | His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, the Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Cardiac Screening Camp for the staff of Raj Bhavan, conducted by the Madras Medical Mission and the Rotary Club of Madras West, at Raj Bhavan, Chennai |
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| 19 Jul 2006 | The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Shri Gegong Apang, Smt.Yadap Apang, Shri.Mukut Mithi,Lt.Governor Designate Pondicherry and Smt Pomaya Mina W/o Shri Mukut Mithi called on Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai Today. Smt Surjit Kaur, Lady Governor was also present. |
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Shri.Gegong Apang, Chief Minister of
Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu,
Smt. Surjit Kaur, Lady Governor, Smt. Yadap Apang, Smt. Pomaya Mina ,
Shri Mukut Mithi, Lt. Governor Designate Pondicherry (Left to Right).
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| 21 Jul 2006 | Children of Speed Trust called on Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, His Excellency Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today |
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| 25 Jul 2006 | The National Executive Committe members of the Confederation of NGOs of Rural India (CNRI) from all the States led by its Chairman and Former Union Minister Dr.Mohan Dharia called on Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai. The Delegation consisted of its Co-Chairman Shri L..V.Saptharishi, IAS (Retd) and 12 members.Tmt. C.K.Gariyali IAS, Secretary to Governor was present during the meeting. |
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| 30 Jul 2006 |
His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala,
The Governor of Tamil Nadu Launched the Screening of Documentary film 'A
Little Dream' on His Excellency Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, the President of
India and Launched the Website of Prof. Y.S.Rajan at Raj Bhavan,
Chennai. Prof .Y.S.Rajan and other dignitaries are present. His
Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, The Governor of Tamil Nadu
realeased the collection of poems titled 'Jumping Genes' written by Prof
Y S Rajan at Raj Bhavan, Chennai.
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| 25 Aug 2006 | Hon'ble Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Smt.Ambika Soni called on His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan Chennai today (25.8.06). The Governor presented a memento to Smt.Ambika Soni. |
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| 26 Aug 2006 | Shri Surjit Singh Barnala the Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the CT scan mobile Ambulance of the Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre (MMHRC) at Raj Bhavan Chennai today(26.8.06). Mr David T Hopper US Consul General in Chennai and Dr N Sethuraman Founder Chairman MMHRC were present. |
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| 03 Sep 2006 | HIS EXCELLENCY SARDAR SURJIT SINGH BARNALA, THE GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU DONATED HIS EYES AND SIGNED THE FORMS PLEDGING HIS EYES TO THE IMA - CHENNAI EYE BANK AND WISHED THAT HIS EYES SHOULD GO TO TWO YOUNG PERSONS - A BOY AND A GIRL WHILE INAUGURATING THE IMA - CHENNAI EYE BANK AT RAJ BHAVAN, CHENNAI TODAY |
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| 04 Sep 2006 |
His Excellency the President of India Dr.
A.P.J.Abdul Kalam inaugurated the Centenary Celebrations of the Indian
Bank at Chennai today(4.9.06).His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala
the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri P.Chidambaram Hon'ble Union Minister
for Finance are present.
His Excellency the President of India
Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam released the Commemorative Stamp on the 150th
Year Celebrations of the University of Madras at Chennai
today(4.9.2006).His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala the
Governor of Tamil Nadu, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Dr.Kalaignar M.Karunanidhi are present.
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| 09 Sep 2006 |
His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu
Shri Surjit Singh Barnala released the Special Postal Cover to
Commemorate 75 years of the Madras Flying Club.Shri Dayanidhi Maran
Hon'ble Union Minister for Communication& IT received the Special
Postal Cover.Cpt.E.Chandrasekar Chairman, Madras Flying Club was
present.
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| 11 Sep 2006 |
Mr.Abdulla Ebrahim Abdulla Alzoy Al Shehhi, Ambassador
of United Arab Emirates in India called on His Excellency Sardar Surjit
Singh Barnala the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai
Today.(11.9.2006).His Excellency the Governor presented a shawl and a
memento.Tmt.CK Gariyali Secretary to Governor was present.
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| 28 Sep 2006 | Dr.G.J.Huang, Vice President, Institute for Information Industry, Taiwan, called on His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (28.09.2006). Mr.Keng Lee, Director (India Operations), Institute for Information Industry, (III), Chennai, Ms.V.Seethalakshmi, Manager, III, Chennai and Ms.Kamal Monga, Consultant were present. |
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| 30 Sep 2006 |
1. His Excellency, Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, the Governor of Tamil Nadu released the hand book on "Blood Donation" at Raj Bhavan, Chennai brought out by Dr.G.Manilal, District Chairperson, Lions Club International. Hon'ble Justice A.Kulasekaran, former Judge Thiru T.N.Vallinayagam and others were present. 2. The students of Atomic Engery Central School, Anupuram, Kalpakkam met His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (30.09.2006). His Excellency the Governor interacted with the students. 3 & 4. Thiru M.A.Gowrishankar, I.A.S, Chairman, Third State Finance Commission and members of the Commission presented the Report of the Third State Finance Commission to His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai, today (30.09.2006). Dr.Niranjan Mardi, IAS, Ex-officio Member of Third State Finance Commission and Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Chennai, Dr.J.Radhakrishnan, IAS, Ex-officio Member of the Commission and Director of Rural Development, Thiru P.M.Basheer Ahmed, IAS, Member Secretary, Thiru S.V.Balachandran, Joint Secretary, Thiru R.Balachandran, OSD, Thiru K.S.Sekhar, Executive Consultant (PRIs) were present. |
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| 10 Oct 2006 | Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the EDGE-2006 painting exhibition at Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai. Prof.R.B.Bhaskaran, Chairman Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi is also present. |
 
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| 14 Oct 2006 |
His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala,
the Governor of Tamil Nadu witnessed the Deepavali Cultural Parade at
Singapore, organized by the Hindu Endowment Board, Singapore and
Singapore Tourism, as the Chairman of the South Zone Cultural Centre on
14th October, 2006. A Cultural Troupe consisting of 23 performing
artistes from the South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur performed in
the Parade as well as in the temples of Singapore See : Press Release |
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| 19 Oct 2006 | Iftar was held at Raj Bhavan. |
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| 21 Oct 2006 | The Governor Shri Surjit Singh Barnala witnessed the Cultural Programme organised by the Women Self Help Group of Raj Bhavan on the occasion of Deepavali and His Excellency Governor's Birthday at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 21.10.2006. Ms.Ayesha Sandhu, Governor's grand daughter, Principal Secretary to Governor Dr.C.K.Gariyali and others were present |
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| PM & CM Greet Barnala on his Birthday |
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| 29 Oct 2006 | Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Flagged off the Chennai-Singapore Air India Express Flight from Anna International Airport,Chennai today(29.10.2006).Shri P.K.Gupta, Regional Director(India),Air India, Shri Subbiah, Manager (Customer Relations), Air India and other officials were present. |
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| 04 Nov 2006 | His Excellency Mr Guy Verhofstadt, Prime Minister of Belgium called on His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai. His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala hosted a dinner in honour of the Hon'ble Prime Minister of Belgium.South Zone Cultural Centre organised a music concert by Mandolin U.P. Raju and Nagamani party. |
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| 03 Dec 2006 | His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Painting Exhibition of Ms. Ayesha Barnala Sandhu and Shri N.Murugan at the Lakshana museum of Arts and went round the exhibition.Madam Governor Smt.Surjit Kaur and others were present. |
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| 05 Dec 2006 |
His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala,
Governor of Tamil Nadu released the book " Beyond Performing: Art &
Culture " authored by Shri V.P.Dhananjayan at Raj Bhavan, Chennai to-day
(05.12.2006).Smt Shanta Dhananjayan and others were present.
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| 07 Dec 2006 |
Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji, Founder the Art of
Living called on His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, the
Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan Chennai. Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji,
Founder the Art of Living gave a Lecture in the programme organised by
the Tamil Nadu I.A.S., Officers' Association at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan,
Chennai on 7.12.2006.His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, the
Governor of Tamil Nadu presented a shawl to Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji.
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His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala,
the Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Armed Forces Day Collections
at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today. Tmt R.Jaya Collector, Chennai, Thiru S.
Audiseshiah I.A.S., Revenue Secretary (Public Secretary, in-Charge)
and Dr. A.Chittaranjan Mohandoss I.A.S., Joint Secretary, Public Dept.
were present
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| A team of Iraqi doctors and paramedical staff headed by Dr.Laith S. Abood called on His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai to-day. |
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| 21 Dec 2006 |
His Excellency the President of the
Republic of Singapore Mr. S.R. Nathan met His Excellency Sardar Surjit
Barnala, the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on Thursday
(21.12.2006).First Lady of Singapore
Mrs S.R.Nathan, Mr Calvin Eu Mun Hoo,
High Commissioner of Singapore in India, Mr Ajit Singh, Consul
General of Singapore in Chennai were also present. His Excellency
the Governor presented a shawl and a memento to His Excellency the
President and the First Lady of Singapore.
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| 23 Dec 2006 | His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, The Governor of Tamil Nadu presented Award to Dr C.V Krishnaswami, Diabetologist and Physician- VHS Hospital for his meritious Service to Juvenile Diabetes at the Annual Conference of St.John Ambulance at Chennai. |
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| 26 Dec 2006 | Hon’ble Minister for Public Health, Punjab Shri. Harnamdass Johar called on His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, the Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai. The Hon’ble Minister discussed with His Excellency the Governor about various schemes for improvement of Public Health facilities in Punjab. The Minister sought Governor’s personal guidance for providing advanced Heath Care in Punjab, since Tamil Nadu is one of the leading states in providing Health Care facilities. |
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