Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the road works carried out by the Roads Department in Erode, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvallur, Tirunelveli, Ariyalur and Madurai districts on Saturday November 1, 2025 at the Chennai Secretariat.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday (November 1, 2025) launched several government initiatives, including new ‘108’ ambulance services, launched infrastructure projects in various districts and handed over appointment orders to government recruits at the Chennai Secretariat.
The Chief Minister flagged off 87 new ‘108’ ambulances worth ₹18.9 crore for public use. These rescue services were started by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. At present, a total of 1,353 ‘108’ ambulances are operating across the state to provide quick and affordable medical assistance in emergencies. According to the official press release, these include 977 basic ambulances, 307 advanced ambulances and 65 neonatal ambulances.
As of May 2021, a total of 85,98,054 people have used the “108” ambulance services, including pregnant women, accident victims and others in need of emergency medical care. In addition, 1,61,688 people availed two-wheeler ambulance services and 95,119 neonatal services. There are 4,30,697 beneficiaries from tribal areas, the report said.
The Chief Minister also inaugurated road works carried out by the Highway Department in Erode, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvallur, Tirunelveli, Ariyalur and Madurai districts at a total cost of ₹ 1,177.15 crore. He also inaugurated two road bridges built over railway crossings at a cost of ₹71.09 million in Vellore district.
Mr. Stalin handed over the appointment orders to 36 candidates selected as Technical Assistants (Civil) in the Tamil Nadu Housing Board and 24 candidates selected as Surveyors/Assistant Draftsmen in the Directorate of Town Planning through the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.
He also passed orders for allotment of land and establishment of burial grounds for Christians in Virudhunagar, Theni, Ramanathapuram, Tiruvallur, Perambalur and Sivaganga districts and for Muslims in Virudhunagar, Theni, Tiruvallur, Perambalur and Sivaganga districts.
The Chief Minister also released a book titled ‘Siri Siri Crazy’, a compilation of plays written by the late ‘Crazy’ Mohan. Actor and Rajya Sabha member Kamal Haasan received the first copy. Another book titled ‘Kalaignar Nadagangal,’ a compilation of plays written by former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi and edited by Murugesa Pandian, was also released by the Chief Minister. CPI leader R. Mutharasan received the first copy.
Published – 01 Nov 2025 16:43 IST
