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21 % Slump in takers for noon meal scheme in TN
In the last 5 years, the number of beneficiaries has reduced from over 53.31 lakh students in 2017-18 to around 42 lakh (more than 11 lakh) in...
14 more working women’s hostels to come up in TN
In a measure that would help scores of women hailing from other parts of the Tamil Nadu who are working away from their homes, the Social Welfare...
Minor marriage stopped at Kilpauk
The Social Welfare Department and the police stopped a minor marriage on Thursday evening. The 16-year-old Class 12 girl’s wedding was scheduled for...
1,355 kids at 2 govt-run homes in city benefit from counselling
The Directorate of Social Defence under the Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Department provided counselling to 1,355 children from two government-run homes...
661 domestic violence cases reported during lockdown
From March 25 when the lockdown was imposed till May 14, 616 calls reporting domestic violence were received through the helpline numbers, Social...
Vellore Collector’s gesture ensures livelihood to 2 widows
Two destitute widows got a fresh lease of life and help to sustain their livelihood due to timely intervention of Vellore Collector A Shanmuga...
Additional 15 gm dhal to be given to Classes 6 to 8 students in...
To meet the nutritional demands of students studying in upper primary classes, from Classes 6 to 8, the state government issued an order to increase...
‘Only good eggs given for noon-meal’
Though the eggs are supplied once a week the in-charges for the noon meal centers check the quality of the eggs by dipping them in the water before...