Raj Bhavan, Chennai - News and Events

09 May 2009	Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh called on His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai today(09.05.2009) and enquired about his health and wished him a speedy recovery. Shri Jasjit Singh Barnala, Governor’s son and Mrs. Roop Barnala, Daughter-in-law were present.
29 Apr 2009	His Excellency Shri.Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu released the book 'Autism' authored by Smt.Parvathy Viswanath at Raj Bhavan, Chennai, today( 29.04.2009).Smt Meenakshi Rajagopal I.A.S., Commissioner for Disabled received the first copy.Thiru Punit Sampat., Chairman, Madras Round Table 95 and others were present.
	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu presented prizes to the winner of Art Competition at the 161st Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Raja Ravivarma at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today( 29.04.2009). Shri.K.V.Giridhar, Director South Zone Cultural Center, Thiru.Valli Narayanan, Shri B.C.M.Prasad, Great grand son of Raja RaviVarma were present.
	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu presented prizes to the winner of Art Competition at the 161st Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Raja Ravivarma at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today( 29.04.2009). The Governor with prize winners.
28 Apr 2009	His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu presented the Lions Club- Life Time Achievement Award to Dr.R.Duraisami at the function held at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (28.04.2009). Smt.Kamala Mahadevan, Lions Dist.Governor 324A6 and Deputy Secretary to Governor Thiru Sivashanmugaraja were present.
22 Apr 2009	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu released the 2D -Animated Film DVD 'Pratnakirttimapavranu' produced by the Archaeological Survey of India at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (22.04.2009). Dr. S.Vincent, Member Secretary,Tamil Nadu Council for Science & Technology and Dr.D.Dayalan, Superintending Archaeologist, GOI were present.
14 Apr 2009	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu unveiled Thirumoolar Statue and released the Souvenir at the World Siddha Day Celebrations held at Chennai today (14.04.2009).Thiru G.A.Rajkumar I.A.S., Principal Secretary & Director Dept. of IM&H, Thiru M.F.Farooqui, IAS, Prl. Secretary Industries Deptt. Thiru V.K.Subburaj IAS, Prl.Secy Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, Dr.S.Boopathiraj Director, National Institute of Siddha and other dignitaries were present.
14 Apr 2009	His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu offered prayers at Sri Gurudwara Sahib, T. Nagar, Chennai and participated in the Baisakhi Gurupurab Celebrations today (14.04.2009). Shri Jasjit Singh Barnala, Governor's son and His Excellency's family members were present.
11 Apr 2009	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the International Continued Medical Education Programme at Chennai today (11.04.2009). The Governor presented Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Nageshwar Reddy, Director, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad. Dr. K.R. Palaniswamy, Organising Chairman, Dr. Eamonn Quigley, President, World Gastroenterology Organization, Dr. Robert H. Hawes, Medical University of South Carolina (USA), Ms. Preetha Reddy, MD, Apollo Hospitals, Dr. Kar, President, Indian Society of Gastroenterology and Dr. V. Balasubramanian, Organising Secretary were present.
11 Apr 2009	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Paintings Exhibition of Tmt. Paramjit Kaur at Chennai today (11.04.2009). Governor visited the Paintings Exhibition. Tmt. Paramjit Kaur, Artist and other dignitaries were present.
29 Mar 2009	Mother Teresa Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu by Justice Shri Shyamal Sen, Former Governor of West Bengal and Former Chairman, Human Rights Commission at the Mother Teresa International and Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony at Kolkata on Sunday (29.03.2009)
24 Mar 2009	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu released the Journal of Tamil Chamber of Commerce at Chennai today (24.03.2009). The first copy was received by Dr. Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti, Patron, TCC. Thiru Chozha Naachiar Rajasekar, President, TCC and Thiru S.S.R. Raj Kumar, Hony. Secretary, TCC were present.
	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu presented Exim Achievement Award to Thiru K. Suresh, I.A.S., Chairman, Chennai Port Trust at Chennai today (24.03.2009). Dr. Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti, Patron, Tamil Chamber of Commerce and Thiru S.S.R. Raj Kumar, Hony. Secretary, TCC were present.
	His Excellency Thiru. Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Merchant Navy Flag Day at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(24.03.2009). Two Merchant Navy Cadets from Maritime Foundation, Cadet R. Karthikeyan and Cadet Harvaneet Singh, pinned a Merchant Navy Flag. Capt. K.Vivekanand, Vice Chairman, National Maritime Day Celebrations Committee was present.
20 Mar 2009	Her Excellency Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil was received by His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Chennai Airport today(20.03.2009).
19 Mar 2009	His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu hosted a dinner in honour of Her Excellency Dr. Michelle Bachelet, President of the Republic of Chile at the Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(19.03.2009). Her Excellency Dr. Michelle Bachelet, President of the Republic of Chile witnessed the cultural programme organized by South Zone Cultural Centre. Thiru M.R.K. Panneerselvam, Hon’ble Minister for Health, Thiru Parithi Ellamvazhuthi, Hon’ble Minister for Information, Thiru. Thangam Thenarasu, Hon’ble Minister for School Education, Thiru T.P.M. Mohideen Khan, Hon’ble Minister for Environment, Justice Selvi. M. Fathima Beevi, Former Governor of Tamil Nadu, Thiru M.M. Rajendran, Former Governor of Orissa, Shri K.S. Sripathi, I.A.S., Chief Secretary to Government and other dignitaries also witnessed the programme. His Excellency the Governor presented a shawl, a memento and his books ‘The Quest for Freedom-Story of an Escape’ and ‘My Other Two Daughters” to Her Excellency the President of the Republic of Chile.
19 Mar 2009	His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu presented the Degree of Doctorate (Honouris Causa) to Her Excellency Dr. Michelle Bachelet, President of the Republic of Chile at the Special Convocation held at the University of Madras at Chennai today (20.03.2009). Thiru K. Ponmudy, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu and Prof. S. Ramachandren, Vice-Chancellor, University of Madras were present.
18 Mar 2009	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu honoured Dr. Munir Khan, inventor of ‘Body Revive’ Micro-Herbal Medicine at a programme organized by Health Help Services Trust at Chennai today (18.03.2009). Thiru Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali, Prince of Arcot, Dr. Nalli Kuppusami, and Thiru Ravi Prakash Khemka, Chairman, NEPC were present.
16 Mar 2009	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the website of IAS Officers’ Wives Association and distributed Hearing Aids to the hearing impaired Children of St. Louis Institute for the Deaf and Blind at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (16.03.2009). The Governor witnessed the cultural programme performed by the Children of St. Louis Institute for the Deaf and Blind. Tmt. Indira Sripathi, President, IASOWA, Mrs. Shanthi Natesan, Vice-President, IASOWA, Tmt. Usha Selvam, Secretary, IASOWA, Tmt. Bharathi Prabakar Rao, Join Secretary, IASOWA and Tmt. Seeman Sinha, Treasurer, IASOWA and other committee members of IASOWA were present.
15 Mar 2009	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Global Hospitals by unveiling the plaque at Perumbakkam, Chennai today (15.03.2009). Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Statistics & Programme Implementation, Shri G.K. Vasan, Hon’ble Minister for Health, Shri. M.R.K. Panneerselvam, Hon’ble Minister for Information Shri. Parithi Ellamvazhuthi, Hon’ble Minister for Labour, Shri T.M. Anbarasan, Shri. V.K. Subburaj, I.A.S., Principal Secretary to Govt., Health and Family Welfare Department and Dr. K. Ravindranath, Chairman and Managing Director, Global Hospitals were present.
11 Mar 2009	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the International Urdu Seminar on “Concept of Human Dignity in Urdu Literature” and presented the Moulana Abul Kalam Azad Awards in Chennai today (11.03.2009). Prince of Arcot Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali received the award. Prof. S. Ramachandran, Vice-Chancellor, University of Madras, Dr. Hakeem S.A. Syed Sathar, Rappani Vaidya Salai and Dr. Syed Sajjad Husain, Director of the Seminar were present.
10 Mar 2009	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu attended the Wedding Reception of Selvi D. Kavitha (D/o Thiru N. Devarajan, brother of Thiru Arcot N. Veeraswami Hon’ble Minister for Electricity) with Selvan Y.Suman Babu at Chennai today(10.03.2009). The Governor presented a Flower Basket to the bridegroom. Governor’s son Thiru Jasjit Singh Barnala, presented a flower basket and a memento to the Bride. Hon’ble Minister for Electricity Thiru Arcot N. Veeraswami was present.
09 Mar 2009	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu administered the oath of office to the new Chief Justice of the Madras High Court Thiru Justice Hemant Laxman Gokhale in the presence of Hon’ble Minister for Finance Prof.K. Anbazhagan at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (9.3.2009). Shri K.S. Sripathi, I.A.S., Chief Secretary to Government was present.
01 Mar 2009	On behalf of His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri Jasjit Singh Barnala, son of Governor presented a Flower Basket to Thiru M.K.Stalin, Hon’ble Minister of Rural Development and Local Administration on his birthday today (01.03.2009) and conveyed His Excellency’s best wishes for a long and healthy life.
01 Mar 2009	His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu hosted High Tea in honour of Padmashree A.R. Rahman at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (01.03.2009. The Governor presented a shawl and a memento to Shri. A.R. Rahman. His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu hosted High Tea in honour of Padmashree A.R. Rahman at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (01.03.2009. Governor’s daughter Smt. Amrit Sandhu presented a shawl and a memento to A.R.Rahman’s mother Smt. Kareena Begam His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu hosted High Tea in honour of Padmashree A.R. Rahman at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (01.03.2009. Governor’s son Shri Jasjit Singh Barnala also presented a memento to Shri A.R.Rahman.
28 Feb 2009	His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu released the book “My China Diary” authored by Shri K. Natwar Singh at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(28.02.2009). The publisher of the book Shri. R.K. Mehra, Rupa & Co. was present.
27 Feb 2009	His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu administered the oath of office to Dr (Tmt) Poongothai as Minister for Information Technology, Govt. of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (27.02.2009).
26 Feb 2009	Ms. Elizabeth Thabethe, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Republic of South Africa called on His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today (26.02.2009). The Governor presented a shawl and a memento to the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry.
16 Feb 2009	His Excelleny Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu commissined the two Water Jet FACs INS Carnicobar & INS Chetlat into the Indian Navy at Chennai Port Trust, Chennai today (16.02.2009). Officers form Navy and other dignitaries were present.
06 Feb 2009	Mr. Alfonso Silva, Ambassador of Chile to India called on His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan,Chennai, today(06.02.2009). The Governor presented a shawl, his book "My Other Two Daughters" and a memento to the Ambassador.
04 Feb 2009	NCC Cadets of Tamil Nadu who participated in the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi called on His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan Chennai today (05.02.2009). The Governor interacted with the NCC Cadets. Commodore Sartej Imam, Deputy Director General, NCC Directorate, Chennai, Col. D.P. Mathew, Director of NCC, Thiru Hans Raj Verma, I.A.S.and other dignitaries were present.
03 Feb 2009	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu opened the plaque of the new building of Madras Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (MIHMCT) & Madras Institute of Retail Management(MIRM) of the Saraswathi Educational Cultural & Charitable Trust in a function held at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 03.02.2009. Thiru Ravi Garyali, Chairman, Saraswathi Educational Cultural & Charitable Trust, Dr. Subbha Somu, Member, National Commission for Backward Classes, Govt. of India, Prof. P. Ramasamy, Vice-Chancellor, Alagappa University, Dr. Kalyani Anne, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Thiru J. Michael Arul, Principal, MIHMCT and Dr. Jamuna Kalyani Sridharan, Director, MIRM were present
	His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu released the Australian Futura Training Educational Resource Materials at the opening of the plaque of the newly constructed building of Madras Institute of Hotel Management and Charitable Trust (MIHMCT) & Madras Institute of Retail Management (MIRM) of the Saraswathi Educational Cultural & Charitable Trust in a function held at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 03.02.2009. Thiru Ravi Garyali, Chairman, Saraswathi Educational Cultural & Charitable Trust, Dr. Subbha Somu, Member, National Commission for Backward Classes, Govt. of India, Prof. P. Ramasamy, Vice-Chancellor, Alagappa University, Dr. Kalyani Anne, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Thiru J. Michael Arul, Principal, MIHMCT and Dr. Jamuna Kalyani Sridharan, Director, MIRM were present.
	Lt. Gen. Prakash Menon, AVSM, VSM , Commandent, Faculty & Course Members, National Defence College, New Delhi called on His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan today (03.02.2009). Lt. Gen. Prakash Menon, AVSM, VSM presented a memento to His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu.
	The NSS Volunteers of Tamil Nadu who participated in the Republic Day Parade at New Delhi called on His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai today(03.02.2009). The Governor interacted with the NSS Volunteers. Dr. R. Christodas Gandhi, I.A.S., Secretary to Government, Youth Welfare & Sports Development, Smt. Nalini Ravindran, Director, Collegiate Education, Thiru G.P. Sajith Babu, Youth Officer & Head, NSS Regional Centre, Tamil Nadu and other officials were present.
07 Jan 2009	His Excellency Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu received the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh at the Chennai Airport on Wednesday (07.01.2009). Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Dr.Kalaignar M.Karunanidhi and other dignitaries were present.
09 Jan 2009	His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu received Her Excellency Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, President of India at the Chennai Airport today.
09 Jan 2009	Her Excellency Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil , President of India participated as Chief Guest in the Valedictory Session of the 7th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention and presented the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards at Chennai today ( 09.01.2009 ). Mr Ramdien Sardjoe, His Excellency Vice President of Suriname, His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu and other dignitaries participated.
26 Jan 2009	His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu hoisted the National Flag and took the Salute at Republic Day Celebrations at Marina, Chennai today (26.01.2009). Hon’ble Minister for Finance, Govt. of Tamil Nadu Prof. K. Anbazhagan was present His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu witnessed the procession of floats at the Republic Day Celebrations held at Marina, Chennai today (26.01.2009). Madam Governor Tmt. Surjit Kaur and Hon’ble Minister for Finance, Govt. of Tamil Nadu Prof. K. Anbazhagan were present. His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu witnessed the cultural programmes at the Republic Day Celebrations held at Marina, Chennai today(26.01.2009). Madam Governor Tmt. Surjit Kaur and Hon’ble Minister for Finance, Govt. of Tamil Nadu Prof. K. Anbazhagan were present. His Excellency Sardar Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamil Nadu paid homage at the War Memorial, Chennai today (26.01.2009).