Amma Canteen

Amma canteen vandalised in Chennai, DMK owns fault after AIADMK shares footage

The Amma canteens were launched by the ousted AIADMK government which provided subsidised meals for the poor. The canteen sells Idlis for Rs 1 and a plate of Sambhar Rice at Rs 5.

May 04, 2021, 15:37 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi's faux pas: When Congress VP referred to 'Indira canteen' as 'Amma canteen'

Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched the Karnataka government's subsidised food canteens.

Aug 16, 2017, 19:27 PM IST

Rajasthan launches Amma canteen-type meal scheme

Late Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa had launched 'Amma canteens' that offer breakfast, lunch and dinner at highly subsidised rates. 

Dec 16, 2016, 20:37 PM IST

Jayalalithaa laid to rest at Chennai's Marina Beach: Here is how her final journey concluded

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa, who passed away on Monday night after battling for her life at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai for nearly 75 days, was laid to rest with full state honours at Chennai's Marina Beach on Tuesday. She was buried next to her political mentor MG Ramachandran at Marina Beach. Here is how Puratchi Thalaivi Amma’s final journey concluded.

Dec 06, 2016, 18:45 PM IST

RIP Amma: Chronology of major milestones in the four-decade political career of Jayalalithaa - Here's TIMELINE

Jayalalithaa, Amma to millions, passed away at Chennai's Apollo Hospital at 11.30 PM on Monday after waging a grim battle for life since her hospitalisation on September 22. 

Dec 06, 2016, 10:28 AM IST

RIP Amma: When Jayalalithaa sang one of her favourite songs, that too in Hindi - WATCH

This is an amazing video of one of those rare moments when Jayalalithaa sang one of her favourite songs, that too in Hindi.

Dec 06, 2016, 10:01 AM IST

Impressed with 'Amma Canteen' , Shivraj Singh Chouhan govt set to introduce 'thali' for Rs 10

The Madhya Pradesh government led by Shivraj Singh Chouhan is planning to replicate “Amma canteen” model in the state.

Sep 09, 2016, 10:31 AM IST

Gaffe! Same old lady appears in AIADMK, DMK ads; praises Jayalalithaa in one, slams in another

Gaffes in poll campaigns are common, but this one in Tamil Nadu has left no stone unturned to confuse the voters.

May 12, 2016, 19:13 PM IST

Tamil Nadu polls 2016: Jaya kickstarts election campaign, promises liquor prohibition if re-elected

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa assured introduction of liquor prohibition in the state in phases as she kickstarted her campaign for the upcoming Assembly election in Tamil Nadu. 

Apr 09, 2016, 19:47 PM IST

Hand me massive win in Tamil Nadu polls, Jayalalithaa tells partymen

Exuding confidence about retaining power in the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK General Secretary and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today asked partymen to hand her an unprecedented victory by starting preparations right away.

Jan 16, 2016, 14:06 PM IST

After 'Amma canteen', Jayalalithaa introduces 'Amma mobile phone' scheme in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday announced distribution of Amma mobile phones to trainers of women’s self-help groups. Making this announcement in the state assembly, Jayalalithaa said in the first phase, 20,000 mobile phones at an outlay of Rs.15 crore would be distributed.

Sep 29, 2015, 12:11 PM IST