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Lockdown: Read books, M K Stalin tells people
DMK chief M K Stalin on Saturday advised people to read books, speak to senior citizens in the homes and maintain social distancing norms within families till April 14 to
Parts of TN to receive light rain for the next three days
Light rain is likely to occur at isolated places over parts of Tamil Nadu for the next three days until April 8. According to the weather bulletin issued by the Regional
16,000 health workers begin 90-day survey in all Chennai houses for COVID-19
For the next 90 days, beginning April 5, Sunday, health workers from Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) will survey every house in the city as part of its new plan to curb
Two patients in Chennai hospital die of COVID-19, death toll rises to five in TN
Tamil Nadu reported two more COVID-19 deaths on Sunday, April 5. According to a press release issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department on Sunday, a 71-year-old
TN health min's exclusive interview with TOI
As Tamil Nadu geared up for a tough phase of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, health minister C Vijayabaskar says the state had ordered one lakh rapid test kits that w
Don't switch off all appliances on Sunday: TNEB
TNEB's two arms, Tangedco and Tantransco, are gearing up to thwart any disruption to power infrastructure as the state is headed for switching off lights for nine minutes
SR to modify 55 coaches into isolation wards
As per directions of the Railway Board, Chennai division of Southern Railway will modify 55 coaches at its three yards into isolation coaches in case they are needed for
TN: Out on bail, bike thief tries to steal another
A 24-year-oldman who was released from Puzhal prison last week in view of the Covid-19 pandemic is back in judicial cusody after being arrested for stealing a bike at Thi
Chennai: Corona survey of every house begins today
Starting Sunday, health workers of the Greater Chennai Corporation will survey every house within the city limit for people with fever, flu or other symptoms of Covid-19.
2 die in 1 day; nCoV has no religion or caste: EPS
A 51-year-old school headmaster, who participated in the Tablighi Jamaat conference in Delhi, died at the Villupuram medical college hospital in the morning of respirator
1.34L guest workers to get essential commodities
Open PDS outlets early: Consumer body to govt
Advisory for people who flew from Delhi issued
App launched to provide meals for elderly people
Coronavirus death toll rises to three in TN
Team Trust donates Rs 60L for Covid-19 fight
Dont communalise coronavirus infection: TN CM
Stating that coronavirus could affect everyone regardless of caste and religion, Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday requested people not to comm
Can spend only 30 seconds at Tuticorin meat shops
The Tuticorin Corporation has introduced some strict measures for maintaining social distancing at meat shops in the wake of Covid-19.
How to overcome lockdown blues? Stalin has tips
Indigo, Air Asia Delhi to Chennai passengers on March 24 asked to be on home quarantine
Passengers who were on two Chennai-bound flights from Delhi on March 24 have been asked to watch for COVID-19 symptoms by the Greater Chennai Corporation. Those who were
TN: 'Ensure availability of essential commodities'
TN and Kerala one in joy and sorrow: EPS, Pinarayi vow support amid COVID-19 crisis
As Tamil Nadu goes through a particularly difficult time with more cases of coronavirus being reported everyday, neighbouring state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan pledge
Tamil Nadu records 74 new cases and 1 death due to COVID-19, total tally at 485
Tamil Nadu recorded 74 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, pushing the tally of cases in the state to 485. One more COVID-19 patient died in Tamil Nadu, taking the death t
After shave lotion-laced soft drinks kill 2
Grocery stores in TN to open only till 1 pm from Sunday: CM
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Edappadi K Palaniswami has reduced the timings in which the public can access grocery stores in the state during the lockdown. According
Follow the tenets of Prophet during epidemics, urges Prince of Arcot
He recalled the prophetic advice given 1400 years ago during a community meeting of Muslim leaders, organized by Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary K Shanmugam at the Secretariat
Consuming aftershave lotion as substitute for alcohol leaves 2 TN fishermen dead
In a suspected case of alcohol withdrawal, two fishermen in Pudukottai district in Tamil Nadu lost their lives after they consumed aftershave lotion mixed with cool drink
Bootlegger nabbed, 740 bottles seized in Chennai
Police on Friday seized 740 liquor bottles from a Thirovottiyur resident who had stocked up for the lockdown and was selling liquor at a premium to customers he contacted
Pay more for April 15 flight out of Chennai
Those planning to fly after the lockdown ends will have to spend a lot as one-way airfares from Chennai to major cities have increased on April 15.
TN cop sings to spread corona awareness
A head constable from Cuddalore, Pon Sivaperuman, 41, who shot to fame in social media for penning and singing songs to create awareness on traffic rules and regulations
Curfew violation: Chennai cops register 876 cases
The city police impounded at least 687 vehicles for violating the prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC and not following traffic rules in the 12 hours from 6am on
Puducherry cop sings to spread corona awareness
A head constable from Cuddalore, Pon Sivaperuman, 41, who shot to fame in social media for penning and singing songs to create awareness on traffic rules and regulations
Chennai lockdown: Today's news from the city
Amid prevalent chaos and uncertainty over access to the essential services and commodities during the lockdown, we bring you the latest updates from Chennai.
Sewing group makes masks for Chennai hosps, cops
For the last few days, 30-year-old Kamala Murali has been glued to her sewing machine whenever she gets some free time. With the help of YouTube tutorials, she manages to
TN: 'Section 144 to be strictly enforced from now'
Upset over a few sections of people not taking prohibitory orders seriously - despite the state recording 102 fresh cases in a day, taking the tally to 411 -- Tamil Nadu
Chennai: Down and out in the time of lockdown
The lockdown has been a double whammy for those who live in the citys slums. Their daily routine militates against social distancing they are forced to crowd around for
Chennai coronavirus patient dodges officials for one week, hospitalised
It was found that the patient had symptoms of COVID-19, but was taking paracetamol tablets and injections from a local clinic.
TN: 100 more +ve cases take Jamaat count to 364
As the authorities stepped up their outreach to members of the Tablighi Jamaat on Friday, 100 more from Tamil Nadu tested Covid-19 positive among those who attended a con
After PM asks to switch off lights, TN discom prepares for sudden dip and surge in grid
Prime Minister Narendra Modis request to switch the lights off and on across the country at the same time appears to have discoms mobilising to ensure that the electricit
Govt seeks willingness of staff for pay deduction
Coronavirus cases reach 411 in Tamil Nadu
50 TN pharmacies temporarily shut down
The state drug control department has temporarily shut down 50 pharmacy stores in Tamil Nadu for selling hand sanitisers above maximum retail price (MRP) and drugs withou