Raj Bhavan, Chennai - News and Events

11 Feb 2012	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated KALATA-2012 the Rotary District 3230 Conference at Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, Chennai on 11.02.2012. Thiru Samuel F. Owari, R.I. President Representative Director, Rotary International -Uganda, Thiru T. Siva Kumar, Director, District Conference, Thiru Ram Gopal, District Conference Secretary were present.
	Dr Stefan Weckbach, Consul General, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany called on His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 11.2.2012.
	Tmt Purandareswari, Union Minister, Human Resource Development called on His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 11.2.2012.
	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the 3rd Asia Pacific Course on Supermicrosurgery at Right Hospitals at Hotel Beverly, Kilpauk, Chennai on 11.2.2012. Prof G. Balakrishnan, Organising Chairman, Trustee, Right Hospital Trust, Dr. A. Sivakumar, Right Hospital, Dr. S. Vijayaragavan, Right Hospital and Awardees were present.
09 Feb 2012	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the RO plant to be commissioned at Wesley Higher Sec. School, distributed Wheel Chair, Tricycle, Sewing Machine and Hearing Aid to the Differently abled persons and presented mementoes to the donors at the Lions Club of Chennai Royal Elite 324 A1 organised at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 9.2.2012. Lions District Governor Shri N. Rajasekar, Shri M.V. Narayana Gupta, Lions Club President C. Basker and Thiru N.Satish Kumar, Chairman, R.O. Project were present.
08 Feb 2012	His Excellency Dr.K.Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the 55th Anniversary Mnemonic, Glued IOL Clinic of the Dr.Agarwal's Eye Hospital at Chennai (8.2.2012). His Excellency the Governor, Prof.Amar Agarwal, Chairman & MD Dr.Agarwal's Group of Eye Hospitals with Selvi Anandhi of Villupuram, the first patient who had undergone Glued IOL Surgery.
07 Feb 2012	Dr. M. Veerappa Moily, Union Minister of Corporate Affairs called on His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu and presented Memento to His Excellency at Raj Bhavan on 7.2.2012.
07 Feb 2012	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu lighted kuthuvilakku in the inauguration function of the India Corporate & Investor Meet at Hotel Taj Coromandel, Chennai on 7.2.2012. Dr. M. Veerappa Moily, Union Minister for Corporate Affairs, Thiru G. Ramaswamy, President, ICAI and Thiru V. Murali, Convener, India Corporate & Investor Meet were present.
06 Feb 2012	Teachers & Students from Assam called on His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan on 6.2.2012. Major Rakesh Kadam and other Army persons were present.
06 Feb 2012	His Excellency Dr.K.Rosaiah Governor of Tamil Nadu presided over the State Managing Committee for Administration of Amalgamated fund at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 6.2.2012. Thiru Sellur K. Raju, Hon’ble Minister for Co-operation, Statistics & Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare, Thiru Debendranath Sarangi, Chief Secretary to Govt., Tmt Mythili K. Rajendran, Director of Ex-servicemen's Welfare, General Officer Commanding, ATNK & K Area, Secretary to Government, Public Department and officials from the Ministry of Defence, Government of India alongwith other members were present.
04 Feb 2012	His Excellency Dr.K.Rosaiah Governor of Tamil Nadu honoured the eminent ENT surgeons at the Endoorl -2012 live surgical workshop on Basic & Advanced Endoscopic ENT Surgeries at Chennai.Dr G.Sundar Krishnan was honoured by the Governor. Dr.Mayil Vahanan Natarajan, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University was present.
	The NCC Cadets from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman Nichobar who participated in the Republic Day Parade at New Delhi called on His Excellency Dr. K.Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai (4.2.2012) Commodore K S Aiyappa VSM, Deputy Director General, NCC, Secretary to Governor Thiru Shambhu Kallolikar I.A.S., and other officers were present. The Governor interacted with the cadets and congratulated the winners of Gold medals.
	His Excellency Dr.K.Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu distributed medals and prizes to the meritorious students at the 26th Annual Day Celebrations of the Chettinad Vidyashram Senior School, Chennai (4.2.2012). Dr.MAM Ramaswamy, Pro Chancellor Annamalai University & President Chettinad Vidyashram, Dr.Meena Muthiah Secretary & Correspondent, Tmt. S.Amudha Lakshmi Principal Chettinad Vidyashram were present.
01 Feb 2012	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the International Multi-Disciplinary Conference on Solar Energy at Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College, Chennai on 1.2.2012.Thiru Sudeep Jain,CMD, TEDA, Prof.Dr.P.Mannar Jawahar,Vice-Chancellor, Anna University, Dr.K.S.Lakshmi, Correspondent, Meenakshi College for Women, Thiru N.Sreekanth, Director, Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College,Dr.V.S.Raghunath, Convener, International Multi Disciplinary Conference, Prof. K.S.Babai, Principal, Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College were present.
	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Kuchipudi Dance Festival 'Samavesham 2012' organised by South Zone Cultural Centre and witnessed the dance performance of Ms. Sruthakrithy at Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai on 1.2.2012. Thiru Karunaker K. Menon, Director I/C, South Zone Cultural Centre, Ms. V.R. Devika, Managing Trustee, The Aseema Trust were present.
	His Excellency Dr.K.Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu cut the cake at the Indian Coast Guard Day 2012 celebrations on 1.2.2012 at Chennai. Inspector General SP Sharma, PTM, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region (East) and Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali, Prince of Arcot were present. The Governor also released Coast Guard Brochure and participated in the High Tea held on the occasion of the Indian Coast Guard Day.
30 Jan 2012	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu paid floral tribute to the Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at Kamarajar Salai, Marina, Chennai on 30.01.2012. Selvi J.Jayalalithaa, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and other officials were present.
29 Jan 2012	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu presented Achiever Awards at the Programme organised by Tamil Nadu Arya Vysya Maha Sabha at Hotel Deccan Plaza, Chennai on 29.01.2012. Dr. K. Sankara Rao, President, Tamil Nadu Arya Vysya Maha Sabha, Thiru M.V. Narayana Gupta, Advisor-cum-Patron and other dignitaries were present.
28 Jan 2012	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu released LERIG 2012 compendium in the inauguration function of 46th Leather Research Industry Get-Together -LERIG-2012 at Triple Helix Auditorium, CLRI, Chennai on 28.01.2012. Dr.K.V.Raghavan, Chairman, Research Council, CSIR-CLRI, Thiru M. Rafeeque Ahmed, Chairman, Council of Leather Exports, Prof.Dr.A.B. Mandal,Director, CSIR-CLRI, Thiru M. Mohamed Hashim, Indian Leather Industry and other dignitaries were present.
26 Jan 2012	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu hoisted the National Flag, took the salute and witnessed the Cultural Programme at the Republic Day Celebrations held at Marina, Chennai (26/1/2012). Hon'ble Chief Minister Selvi J. Jayalalithaa, Madam Governor Tmt. K. Sivalakshmi and other dignitaries were present.
26 Jan 2012	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu paid homage at the War Memorial, Chennai on 26/1/2012.
25 Jan 2012	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu distributed EPIC cards to New Voters in the National Voter's Day Celebration at Darbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 25.1.2012. Dr. S.Ayyar, I.A.S.(Retd), Tamil Nadu State Election Commissioner, Thiru Debendranath Sarangi, I.A.S., Chief Secretary to Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Thiru P.W.C. Davidar, I.A.S.,Principal Secretary & Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai, Thiru Praveen Kumar,I.A.S., Chief Electoral Officer & Principal Secretary to Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Shambhu Kallolikar, I.A.S.,Secretary to Governor, Thiru D.Raajendiran,I.A.S., Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Govt. of Tamil Nadu were present..
23 Jan 2012	Dr.K.Rosaiah, HIs Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu presented the Champion of Humanity Award at the Chamber Day Celebrations of the Hindustan Chamber of Commerce at Chennai. (23.1.2012). Dr.S.Suresh, Managing Director, Mediscan Systems received the award.Sri Nimish C.Tolia, President, Hindustan Chamber of Commerce, Shri Vidyashankar Krishnan, Managing Director, M.M. Forgings Ltd. Shri R.Subramanian, President - Elect were present.
23 Jan 2012	Dr.K.Rosaiah, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu witnessed the Kathak Dance performance of Ms. Sharmistha Mukherjee, D/O Hon'ble Union Minister of Finance, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Chennai (23.1.2012).
22 Jan 2012	His Excellency Dr.K.Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu presented the Yerlagadda Sambu Prasad Award to Sri Karnati Lakshmi Narasiah at the 19th Anniversary Celebrations of the World Telugu Celebrations at Chennai (22.1.2012). Lady Governor Tmt. K.Sivalakshmi, President World Telugu Federation(WTF) Smt Indira Dutt and office bearers of the WTF were present.
21 Jan 2012	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Chain of Maxivision Eye Care Hospitals at Hotel Park Sheraton, Nandanam, Chennai on 21.01.2012. Dr. G.S.K. Velu, Chairman Medfort Maxivision Group, Dr.K.P.Reddy, Co-Chairman, Medfort Maxivision Group were present.
	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu lighted Kuthuvilakku and inaugurated the 3rd International Bariatric Surgery Conference 'ABSCON-2012' at Hotel Hyatt Regency, Chennai on 21.01.2012. Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals, Dr. Pradeep Chowbey, President, International Federation for Surgery of Obesity, Dr. Prasanna Kumar Reddy, Organising Chairman were present.
	His Excellency Dr.K.Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu participated as Chief Guest and presented the Degrees at the 10th Graduation Day of Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts and Science College for Women at Chennai (21.1.2012).
20 Jan 2012	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu presented Degree to Student of the 5th convocation of Tamil Nadu Physical Education & Sports University at Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 20.1.2012. Thiru P. Palaniappan, Hon'ble Higher Education Minister, Dr. R. Kannan, Higher Education Secretary and other officials were present.
20 Jan 2012	His Excellency Dr.K.Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Audco India Ltd., at Chennai (20.1.2012).Thiru JP Nayak, Adviser to Chairman & MD , L&T, Director Audco India Ltd was present.
19 Jan 2012	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu released The Book, "Voice of the Veena, S.Balachander" authored by Thiru Vikram Sampath at Darbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Chennai on 19.01.2012. Tmt Shantha Balachander, Dr. Vyjayanthimala Bali, Tmt. R.Vedavali, Thiru Mani Ratnam, Thiru Vikram Sampath were present.
18 Jan 2012	His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu presented 'Natya Kalasarathy Award' to Smt. Rajeswari Sainath in the 112th year dance festival of Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha at Mylapore Fine Arts Club Hall, Chennai on 18.01.2012.Dr. Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti, President, Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, Smt. Rajeswari Sainath, Thiru M. Krishnamurthy, Hon.Secretary, Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha were present.
16 Jan 2012	His Excellency Dr.K.Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Officers Training Academy at Chennai (16.1.2012). Commandant Lieutenant General S S Jog was present.
14 Jan 2012	Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Prime Minister's Office Shri V.Narayanasamy called on His Excellency Dr.K.Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai (14.1.2012).
13 Jan 2012	Vice Admiral Anil Chopra, AVSM, Flag Officer, Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command called on His Excellency Dr.K.Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai (13.1.2012).
09 Jan 2012	His Excellency Dr.K.Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Agada Diabetes Care at the function at Raj Bhavan, Chennai (9.1.2012). The Governor released the Agada Empower. Prof. Mayil Vahanan Natarajan Vice Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Dr MGR University, Dr.K.V.Thiruvengadam, Ms.Judith Eyres Goodwin, Vice President & MD, Strategic Initiatives, Joslin Diabetes Center, USA, Dr.Mohan Thanikachalam , MD, Agada Health Care were present.
06 Jan 2012	Tmt. Panabaka Lakshmi, Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Textiles called on His Excellency Dr.K.Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai. (6.1.2012).
02 Jan 2012	Sri Ponnala Lakshmaiah, Hon'ble Minister for Information Technology & Endowments, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh called on His Excellency Dr.K.Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan, Chennai (2.1.2012).
01 Jan 2012	Dr.K.Rosaiah, His Excellency The Governor of Tamil Nadu attended the Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam & Navagraha Dosha Nivarana Pooja jointly organised by Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Temple Committee and South Indian Telugu Welfare Association at Chennai (1.1.2012).
01 Jan 2012	Dr.K.Rosaiah, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu cut the New Year cake at Raj Bhavan, Chennai (1.1.2012). Tmt.K.Sivalakshmi, Madam Governor, Governor’s family members, Vice-Chancellors, Thiru Shambhu Kallolikar I.A.S., Secretary to Governor, Officials and Staff of Raj Bhavan and other dignitaries were present.