The Hindu               18.02.2014

Thanjavur awaits its first Mayor

Thanjavur Municipal Chairperson Savithiri Gopal is getting ready to adorn the Mayor’s robe soon, as the municipality has been upgraded into a corporation. Though the government order in this connection is being awaited, preparatory works have started already. On Monday, the municipal council passed a resolution approving the models of her robes, emblem and flag for the corporation, and a silver sceptre. The models have been sent to the government for approval.

Two types of robes have been finalised: red-colour one for important government functions and black-colour one for conducting corporation meetings. Made of velvet, the robes have been embellished with ornamental embroidery. The 5-foot high sceptre has been made of 2.75 kg of silver at a cost of Rs.1.57 lakh. Two or three models of emblems and flags of different colours representing the art, culture, and way of life of the people have been sent to the government for its approval, Ms.Gopal said. The Mayor will also wear a 108-sovereign gold aaram. The model for the mayor's chair has been approved by the council on Monday. “Like the people of Thanjavur, we too are eagerly awaiting the government order on upgradation of our city into a corporation,” said the councillors who approved the models.

Two types of robes have been finalised: red one for government functions and black for meetings

The Hindu               18.02.2014

Corporation organises health camps

Health assured:Women screened at the Corporation health camp organised at Bibikulam.— Photo: G. Moorthy

The City Corporation organised camps to check maternal health and wellness of women at Bibikulam, Anuppanadi and Bethaniapuram on Monday.

The camp at Bibikulam Welfare Centre in Meenambalpuram, which was inaugurated by Mayor V.V. Rajan Chellappa, saw a number of expectant mothers and women from the locality getting themselves checked through the day.

Speaking about the initiative, City Health Officer V. Yasodha Mani said they were making healthcare more accessible to women and spreading an awareness of the importance of maternal healthcare.

“Complete anti-natal care will be provided to expectant mothers and they can have a regular check-up, and blood and urine tests if necessary. Vaccines will also be administered to women and children under the age of five if they have missed out any vaccine,” she said.

“Expectant mothers could also submit applications for and clarify doubts about Muthlakshmi Reddy Scheme,” Dr.Yasodha also added.

The medical camps would be organised in different parts of the city on February 18 and 20 as well.

More camps

“On February 18, the medical camps will be organised at K. Pudur, Balarengapuram and Anna Thoppu, and on February 20, the camps will be organised at Sathamangalam, Munichalai and M.K. Puram,” a Corporation official said.