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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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COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Over 1000 daily cases for sixth consecutive day; Five ministers nominated for relief workSubscriber Only
June 06, 2020 00:13 IST
The ministers, who have been nominated by the state government have been allocated three zones each.
Sat, Jun 06, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: DMK MLA Anbazhagan on ventilator support; state tally at 27,256Subscriber Only
June 04, 2020 23:58 IST
Chennai reported 1,072 positive cases on Thursday, bringing the city's total to 18,693.
Thu, Jun 04, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Bikes to sanitize narrow streets; Chennai reports 1,000 cases in a daySubscriber Only
June 03, 2020 21:42 IST
Chennai reported more than 1,000 cases in a day for the first time. Including today’s count of 1,012 COVID-19 cases, the capital city of Tamil Nadu has recorded 17,598 cases so far.
Wed, Jun 03, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Quarantine for senior citizens in Chennai; fishermen stranded in Sri Lanka return homeSubscriber Only
June 03, 2020 00:06 IST
Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Edappadi, who was accompanied by Health Minister C Vijayabaskar and other higher officials, said, “Except in areas like Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpet, the situation is under control in the state.”
Wed, Jun 03, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Bus services resume with 50 per cent strength; state records 1162 positive casesSubscriber Only
June 01, 2020 23:29 IST
Tamil Nadu recorded more than 1000 positive cases for the second consecutive day, with 1162 cases recorded today. Among these, Chennai reported 967 positive cases, bringing the city's total to 15,770.
Mon, Jun 01, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: New care facility in Chennai; state records 938 new casesSubscriber Only
May 30, 2020 22:45 IST
Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabaskar announced on Saturday that a new COVID care facility has been set up at Pulianthope in Chennai, with a capacity of 1400 beds to treat COVID-19 patients in the city.
Sat, May 30, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Chennai Corporation orders closure of 150 shops in T Nagar; 30 Puzhal inmates test positiveSubscriber Only
May 29, 2020 22:49 IST
While inspecting the shops on Friday, authorities found that the shops were not following social distancing and sanitation norms and claimed that some of the shops did not even have sanitizers to provide to the customers.
Fri, May 29, 2020Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Total cases cross 19,000; Health minister hits back at oppositionSubscriber Only
May 28, 2020 22:24 IST
Reacting to accusations by the opposition party that the state government has failed to control the spread of COVID-19, Health Minister C Vijayabaskar said that it is not the time to play politics as the government and health experts are putting a lot of effort and risking their lives to curb the spread of the pandemic in the state.
Thu, May 28, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: State gets investment task force; smartphones for Class 10 SSLC students in ChennaiSubscriber Only
May 28, 2020 00:30 IST
In a tweet, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced that the state has signed MoUs with 17 institutions for investments worth Rs 15,128 crore and to create 47,150 jobs in Tamil Nadu.
Thu, May 28, 2020Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Total cases cross 17,000; Chennai’s Royapuram records maximum cases in citySubscriber Only
May 26, 2020 22:32 IST
As of 8 am on Tuesday, Royapuram has 2065 positive cases, while Alandur (Zone 12) has the least number of cases with 132.
Tue, May 26, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: 35 flights at Chennai airport Monday, state sees 805 new casesSubscriber Only
May 26, 2020 00:42 IST
In the highest single-day jump in the state, 805 new cases were recorded in Tamil Nadu on Monday. While briefing the media via video conferencing, state health minister C Vijayabaskar said 88 per cent of the Covid-19 cases in Tamil Nadu are asymptomatic.
Tue, May 26, 2020
Tamil Nadu Covid wrap: Parlours, salons to open in state except Chennai; HC grants bail to 12 who prevented burial of doctorSubscriber Only
May 23, 2020 22:45 IST
The Madras High Court on Saturday granted conditional bail to 12 people who had been arrested on April 20 for preventing the burial of the body of a neurosurgeon from Chennai who had died of COVID-19.
Sat, May 23, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Barring Chennai, autos allowed to ply across state; total cases cross 14,000Subscriber Only
May 23, 2020 00:03 IST
Autos and cycle rickshaws outside the jurisdiction of Greater Chennai Police and carrying only one passenger and driver each will be allowed to start operations across the State from Saturday between 7 am and 7 pm.
Sat, May 23, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Govt announces measures to cut expenditure; 2,500 field workers roped in for Chennai slumsSubscriber Only
May 22, 2020 00:08 IST
The field workers will track 300 homes from Saturday and advise residents on the importance of social distancing, wearing masks and washing their hands with soap and water to maintain hygiene.
Fri, May 22, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: 743 positive cases today; 379 Chennai localities declared non-containment zonesSubscriber Only
May 21, 2020 00:37 IST
Of the total cases, 557 people tested positive in Chennai.
Thu, May 21, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Class X board exams rescheduled to June 15; free food at Chennai Amma canteens till May 31Subscriber Only
May 19, 2020 22:58 IST
Tamil Nadu Minister for School Education K A Sengottaiyan said that the government will make all necessary arrangements for students to write the exams without any hurdle. Not more than 10 students will be allowed to take up the exam in one classroom.
Tue, May 19, 2020
Tamil Nadu & Puducherry lockdown guidelines: Relaxations in 25 districts, liquor shops to reopenSubscriber Only
May 18, 2020 20:52 IST
Tamil Nadu & Puducherry lockdown guidelines: There have been no relaxations in restrictions across containment zones and 12 other districts, including Chennai. Movement of people across the state has been restricted between 7 pm and 7 am except for emergencies.
Mon, May 18, 2020
Tamil Nadu Covid-19 wrap: TASMAC liquor shops reopen; HC seeks report on migrants from state, CentreSubscriber Only
May 16, 2020 20:34 IST
As per the guidelines issued by the TASMAC, liquor shops were provided with tokens in seven different colours. Each liquor shops were instructed to disperse only 500 tokens per day.
Sat, May 16, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: SC stays order against opening of TASMACS; Govt offices to operate with 50 per cent workforce from May 18Subscriber Only
May 15, 2020 22:35 IST
According to a circular issued by the Tamil Nadu government, the workforce will be halved to ensure social distancing and continue regular functioning of the offices.
Fri, May 15, 2020COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: TN panel says only gradual lifting of lockdown possible; govt issues rules for inter-state movementSubscriber Only
May 14, 2020 21:56 IST
Tamil Nadu on Thursday reported 445 new COVID-19 cases, of which Chennai accounted for 363 cases. The number of cases reported on Thursday is the lowest the state has reported in the past 10 days.
Thu, May 14, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Stores re-open in Chennai; CM requests Modi to not resume air, rail servicesSubscriber Only
May 11, 2020 20:23 IST
According to the release by the Tamil Nadu government, in the video conference meeting with PM Modi, Edappadi said effective medical treatment in Tamil Nadu has ensured that the death rate is only 0.67 per cent and the discharge rate is 27 per cent.
Mon, May 11, 2020
Tamil Nadu wrap: Palaniswami govt further eases lockdown curbs, constitutes high-level panel to revive state economySubscriber Only
May 09, 2020 21:02 IST
Shops selling groceries and essentials, which come under the jurisdiction of the Chennai police, are allowed to operate between 6 am to 7 pm. All standalone and neighbourhood shops can function between 10.30 am and 6 pm.
Sat, May 09, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: 60 cops test positive; Minister says situation under control with ‘maximum tests, lowest death rate’Subscriber Only
May 08, 2020 22:32 IST
Tamil Nadu coronavirus: An epidemiological data of the state public health directorate shows that the number of cases linked to the Koyambedu cluster had gone up from 92 on Sunday to 1,589 by Thursday night.
Fri, May 08, 2020
Tamil Nadu Covid-19 wrap: 580 cases reported; TASMAC shops reopenSubscriber Only
May 07, 2020 23:14 IST
Coronavirus: Tamil Nadu reported 580 new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday with Chennai, Thiruvallur, and Villupuram accounting for 73 per cent of the cases.
Thu, May 07, 2020
Jharkhand couple visiting TN’s Vellore for medical treatment remain strandedSubscriber Only
May 04, 2020 18:04 IST
Thirty-year-old Bikash, his wife (26) and his five-year-old son had come down to CMC Vellore on March 10 for the treatment of his wife for a liver ailment.
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