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Pudhumai Penn effect: 7,400 minor marriages stopped
The authorities have managed to stop as many as 7,486 marriages and initiated legal actions against the family members and relatives of 2,924 victims...
Sweet Pongal in schools on Aug 14
This year as the schools remained closed due to summer holidays, the Social Welfare Department had ordered to serve sweet Pongal on August 14.
Disburse marriage aid to petitioner: HC to govt
The counter filed by the District Social Welfare officer said that the application was not considered on the ground that the income certificate, which...
Teachers told to apply for Dr Radhakrishnan Award before Aug 14
The announcement includes a separate directive to honour teachers in the newly formed Mayiladuthurai district, in addition to the existing 37...
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...
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...
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...
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...