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With a view to cover more beneficaries under different marriage assistance schemes, Tamil Nadu government on Friday announced increasing the annual income ceiling of families for this purpose.

The first train which left at 12.15pm from Alandur to Koyambedu was driven by A Preethi, a 28 year old diploma holder in engineering.

When A Preethi got off at Alandur station at the end of her shift on Monday , she couldn't contain her pride. "Today is an unforgettable day ," said the 28-yearold, one of two women who will pilot metro rail trains.

Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa's order on Monday enhancing the quantum of gold to one sovereign (8 gram) from a half a sovereign gold as marriage assistance was welcomed by applicants of the scheme.