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Cakes sent to government, government-aided schools across Tamil Nadu for Children’s Day

Headline via The Hindu · first report 11 Nov, 23:40 IST, latest 12 Nov, 18:38 IST

A gopuram of the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai
Representational image · A gopuram of the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai · user:deadrat / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

What we know

4 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from The Hindu at 11 Nov, 23:40 IST; the latest is from Times Now at 12 Nov, 18:38 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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Reported by4 news organisations
First report11 Nov, 23:40 IST
Latest report12 Nov, 18:38 IST
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What the reports sayEach newsroom’s own summary of its report, from its feed

Chennai: In a first of its kind, over 61.84 lakh students studying in government and government-aided schools across Tamil Nadu will receive cakes as part of the Children’s Day celebrations on Friday. Following the directives of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay…
To ensure seamless supply, the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) floated tenders and procured the cakes from four major manufacturers
The cakes have been procured at total cost of ₹9.27 crore, through the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation. The type and quantity will vary across regions.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has sanctioned Rs 9.27 crore for the initiative, which will cover students in government and government-aided schools across the state. Students in 12 districts will receive two cake packets, while others will get one.

Quoted from the newsrooms’ own feeds, with their names and links. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details.

About Tamil Nadu IndiaAsiaEducation 11 Nov 2026

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