CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran and Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman visited PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss, who has been hospitalised to enquire about his health and wish him a speedy recovery.
The chief minister also paid a visit to MDMK general secretary Vaiko, who is also recuperating from sudden illness at the same hospital.
Ramadoss (86) was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on Greenways Road, on Sunday night after he felt unwell.
Following initial tests, doctors conducted a thorough cardiac evaluation and, on their recommendation, he underwent an angiogram.
Dr Anbumani Ramadoss visited his father at the hospital. Speaking to reporters later, Anbumani said, “There is nothing to worry about.”
Meanwhile, in a statement, Dr B G Anil, Director Medical Services, Apollo Hospital said, Ramadoss is undergoing a medical examination under senior interventional cardiologist Dr G Sengottuvelu.
He is expected to be discharged in a couple of days’ time, the release added.
HR&CE staff get enhanced pension
Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday launched the implementation of the enhanced pension scheme for retired employees of temples administered by the HR&CE Department.
As announced in the reply to the demands for grants for the department, the monthly pension for retired temple employees has been increased from Rs 4,000 to Rs 5,000, and the family pension from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500.
In addition, temple employees who receive pension benefits through the EPF, ranging from Rs 900 to Rs 2,190, will now receive an ex gratia payment equivalent to that of departmental pensioners.
Family pensioners will also receive the ex gratia benefit. A total of 3,037 retired temple staff and 769 family pensioners will benefit.