Date:01/01/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/01/01/stories/2009010159530800.htm
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Tamil Nadu

Free dhothis, saris from today

Special Correspondent

CHENNAI: The State government has ordered the free distribution of dhothis and saris from Thursday.

An official release said that like last year, the government would distribute 1.59 crore dhothis and 1.60 crore saris.

The district administrations have made arrangements for the distribution.

Chief Minister to inaugurate

In Chennai, the distribution will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister on Thursday morning at Velacherry.

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