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Shivani Ramakrishnan
Shivani is a trainee sub-editor with The Indian Express in Chennai. She writes on local and civic issues, and culture. A journalist by day and a poet by night, dogs are her best friends.
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TN Covid-19 wrap: CM unveils Amma Covid Home Care Kit; Guv tests negative for virusSubscriber Only
August 14, 2020 22:37 IST
Costing Rs 2,500, the kit comprises of a pulse oximeter, a digital thermometer, packs of herbal immunity boosters like 'Athimathuram' and 'Kabasura Kudineer', the state government said.
Fri, Aug 14, 2020
Tamil Nadu COVID-19 wrap: CM to honour Covid warriors on Independence Day; 38 cops donate plasma in ChennaiSubscriber Only
August 13, 2020 23:44 IST
Palaniswami will unfurl the Tricolour in a low-key ceremony at the Secretariat on Saturday, the government said, urging people to avoid visiting the venue as the programme will go live on TV and radio.
Fri, Aug 14, 2020
Tamil Nadu Covid-19 wrap: 5,871 new cases reported; Chennai Police bans public gatherings for 15 daysSubscriber Only
August 12, 2020 22:04 IST
Chennai Police has issued a circular banning public gatherings, demonstrations, human chains, meetings etc within the jurisdiction of the Greater Chennai Police for 15 days from August 12 to August 27.
Thu, Aug 13, 2020
Tamil Nadu COVID-19 Wrap: EPS urges Centre to fund 50% of RT-PCR test; 118 deaths recorded in one daySubscriber Only
August 11, 2020 21:03 IST
Palaniswami also informed Modi that the state has fully exhausted the State Disaster Response and Mitigation Fund and urged an ad-hoc grant of Rs 1,000 crore from the National Disaster Response Force fund.
Tue, Aug 11, 2020
Tamil Nadu COVID-19 Wrap: Cop held in Thoothukudi case dies of COVID-19; gyms, small places of worship reopenSubscriber Only
August 10, 2020 22:49 IST
The establishments were all operated as per the standard operating procedures (SOP) issued by the government.
Mon, Aug 10, 2020
Covid-19 in TN: Release details of doctors’ deaths, says DMK’s Stalin; places of worship in corporations to reopen soonSubscriber Only
August 08, 2020 21:57 IST
The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday announced that small temples, mosques, dargah, churches and other religious places with an annual income below Rs 10,000 in the corporation areas will be opened for worship from August 10.
Sat, Aug 08, 2020
Tamil Nadu COVID-19 Wrap: CM announces financial assistance to ambulance drivers; Less than 1000 cases in ChennaiSubscriber Only
August 08, 2020 09:26 IST
Chennai reported 984 positive cases, bringing the city's total to 1,07,109. Chennai recorded less than 1000 cases for the first time in months
Sat, Aug 08, 2020
Tamil Nadu Covid-19 wrap: DMK urges govt to cancel e-pass system; another Chennai cop succumbs to virusSubscriber Only
August 06, 2020 22:29 IST
Citing news reports on alleged corruption in issuance of e-pass in places including Chennai, DMK chief M K Stalin said that extending the system and hassling people is “inhuman and counter-productive.”
Thu, Aug 06, 2020
Tamil Nadu COVID-19 wrap: No ‘at home reception’ at Raj Bhavan this year; Karti Chidambaram tests positiveSubscriber Only
August 03, 2020 22:16 IST
For the first time since the pandemic outbreak, the state’s death toll went past the 100-mark on a single day, taking the cumulative toll to 4,241 on Monday.
Mon, Aug 03, 2020
Tamil Nadu COVID-19 wrap: Low-key Bakrid celebrations; 193 check posts in Chennai to monitor Sunday lockdownsSubscriber Only
August 01, 2020 22:30 IST
The Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath (TNTJ) had appealed to the members of the Muslim community to avoid congregation and offer Bakrid prayers at home.
Sat, Aug 01, 2020
Tamil Nadu Covid-19 wrap: Suspension on special trains extended till Aug 15; 5,881 fresh cases reportedSubscriber Only
July 31, 2020 22:35 IST
The Southern Railway announced on Friday that the suspension on seven special trains running within Tamil Nadu has been extended till August 15, after the state government extended the lockdown in the state till August 31.
Fri, Jul 31, 2020
Tamil Nadu Covid-19 wrap: Lockdown extended till August 31; below 6,000 cases for first time in a weekSubscriber Only
July 30, 2020 20:33 IST
Tamil Nadu reported 5,864 fresh Covid-19 cases and 97 deaths, taking its tally to 2,39,978 and fatalities to 3,838. This is a significant drop in numbers, with the state having reported close to 7,000 cases everyday for the past six days.
Fri, Jul 31, 2020
Tamil Nadu Covid-19 wrap: Expeditious measures have kept fatality rate low, says CM; death toll at 3,741Subscriber Only
July 29, 2020 22:01 IST
Apart from conducting fever clinics for early detection and treatment of the cases both in Chennai and rest of Tamil Nadu, the government has established 1,196 mobile camps throughout the state including 70 in Chennai to detect the virus cases.
Thu, Jul 30, 2020
Tamil Nadu Covid-19 wrap: Chennai district collector tests positive; close to 7,000 cases reported todaySubscriber Only
July 28, 2020 22:48 IST
Tamil Nadu recorded its highest single-day count for the sixth consecutive day with 6,972 fresh cases reported in the state on Tuesday. With this, the state Covid-19 tally has risen to 2,27,688.
Tue, Jul 28, 2020
Tamil Nadu Covid-19 wrap: CM launches free masks scheme for ration card holders; 6993 fresh cases todaySubscriber Only
July 27, 2020 21:01 IST
Around 4.44 crore reusable masks, purchased at a cost of Rs. 30.07 crore will be distributed to 69.09 lakh families in town panchayats, municipalities and corporations barring the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), an official release said.
Mon, Jul 27, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Lockdown in Coimbatore this weekend; over 6,000 cases recorded todaySubscriber Only
July 24, 2020 22:16 IST
The announcement comes after the district saw a surge in the number of cases over the past few days. Only essential services will be allowed during the lockdown in the district.
Fri, Jul 24, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: 84 Raj Bhavan employees test positive; case tally crosses 1.9 lakhSubscriber Only
July 23, 2020 22:35 IST
Tamil Nadu recorded its highest ever single-day count till date, with 6,472 fresh cases reported in the state on Thursday. With this, the state Covid-19 tally has risen to 1,92,964.
Thu, Jul 23, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Chennai launches first plasma bank; state records highest single-day spike with 5,849 casesSubscriber Only
July 22, 2020 22:52 IST
Health Minister Dr C Vijayabaskar inaugurated the plasma bank, which was established at a cost of Rs 2.34 crore and is equipped with all modern facilities.
Thu, Jul 23, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Kasimedu fishing harbour barred for public; 81% recovery rate in ChennaiSubscriber Only
July 21, 2020 22:34 IST
As per decisions taken at a high-level meeting by top officials and representatives of mechanised boats association and traders, only 50 to 70 boats will be allowed to go fishing per day from the harbour, Fisheries Minister D Jayakumar said.
Tue, Jul 21, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: 3 DMK MLAs test positive; close to 5,000 fresh cases in stateSubscriber Only
July 20, 2020 23:43 IST
Tamil Nadu recorded 4,985 cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the state tally to 1,75,678. Among these, Chennai reported 1,298 positive cases, bringing the city's total to 87,235.
Mon, Jul 20, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Labour and Employment minister tests positive; 4,549 fresh cases reportedSubscriber Only
July 16, 2020 22:37 IST
The minister is the fourth state cabinet minister to test positive. With this, the number of legislators who have tested positive in Tamil Nadu has risen to 12.
Thu, Jul 16, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Govt includes yoga, naturopathy for treatment; 1,078 cases in ChennaiSubscriber Only
July 15, 2020 00:46 IST
Based on the request of the Chief Secretary of the Tamil Nadu government, Southern Railway has extended the suspension of seven special trains running within the state till July 31.
Wed, Jul 15, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Bus services suspended till July 31; over 4,000 fresh cases recordedSubscriber Only
July 13, 2020 22:08 IST
Tamil Nadu recorded 66 deaths on Monday, putting the state toll at 2,032.
Mon, Jul 13, 2020Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Another minister tests positive; state tally touches 1.3 lakhSubscriber Only
July 10, 2020 22:36 IST
The number of legislators in the state who have tested positive till date has risen to 12. Eight legislators from AIADMK and four from DMK have tested positive so far.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Central team meets with health minister; govt authorises Siddha for Covid treatmentSubscriber Only
July 09, 2020 22:35 IST
Led by Additional Secretary of Union Health and Family Welfare Department Aarti Ahuja, the team held discussions with state Health Minister Dr C Vijaya Baskar, Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan and other senior officials.
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