Panneerselvam meets 15th Finance Commission Chairman
Chennai, April 19: Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O.Panneerselvam on Thursday met N.K.Singh, Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission in Delhi and put across the state's views on the the latter's Terms of Reference (ToR).
Panneerselvam, who holds the Finance portfolio, also handed over a memorandum signed by Chief Minister K.Palaniswami.
The state government's major concern is the usage of 2011 census data by the 15th Finance Commission, which is disadvantegous for Tamil Nadu when it comes to allocation of funds by the central government.
According to Tamil Nadu government, the state has controlled population growth and share of funds by the Central government based on 2011 census data will be less as compared 1971 census figures.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
