CHENNAI: Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday released the Korean translation of Tamil treatise ‘Thirukkural’ and the first copy was received by Consul- General of Korea, Hyung Tae Kim.
The Consul-General said Thirukkural, authored by saint poet Thiruvalluvar, had a history of 2,000 years and the Koreans would relish the invaluable book of wisdom.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister also inaugurated a park at Anna memorial, established at a cost of `2.62 crore by Greater Chennai Corporation. This is one of the announcements made under Rule 110 by the late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on May 14, 2013. The park established over 12,280 sq metres, is meant for the public who visit the memorial.
The Chennai Central Press of the Stationery and Printing Department was gutted on October 31, 2013. A new printing press built at a cost of `21.77 crore was declared open by the Chief Minister through video- conferencing at the Secretariat.
Three Sub-Treasury Offices, constructed at Veppanthattai in Perambalur district, Sendurai in Ariyalur district and VK Pudur in Tirunelveli district, at a total cost of `1.86 crore were also inaugurated by the Chief Minister. Besides, he also declared open many new buildings for animal husbandry, dairy development and fisheries departments constructed at a total cost of `36.31 crore.