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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: Electricity minister tests positive; 3,756 cases recorded todaySubscriber Only
July 08, 2020 22:28 IST
Chennai, Madurai and Thiruvallur recorded the highest cases among the 39 districts today, with 1,261, 379 and 300 cases recorded in the three districts respectively.
Wed, Jul 08, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Third cop succumbs to virus in Chennai; free rice for family card holders till NovemberSubscriber Only
July 06, 2020 20:30 IST
More than 3,000 police personnel in the state have tested positive for COVID-19 so far, with a majority of them having recovered and rejoined the force.
Mon, Jul 06, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Early detection key behind high numbers, says govt; Petrol bunks to not function on SundaysSubscriber Only
July 04, 2020 21:49 IST
The government has said that density of population is an important factor for the rapid spread of the pandemic in Chennai which has the highest cases in the State.
Sat, Jul 04, 2020
Tamil Nadu updates: Covid tally crosses 1 lakh; govt extends free ration to family cardholders for JulySubscriber Only
July 03, 2020 23:11 IST
Tamil Nadu on Friday recorded its highest spike till date with 4329 fresh cases, bringing the state tally to 1,02,721. Among these, Chennai reported 2082 positive cases, bringing the city's total to 64,689.
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Amma canteens in 4 districts to provide food for free; state tally crosses 94,000Subscriber Only
July 01, 2020 21:27 IST
Of the total cases, Chennai reported 2,182. So far 60,533 cases have been reported in the capital city of Tamil Nadu.
Wed, Jul 01, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Higher Education minister tests positive; state tally crosses 90,000Subscriber Only
June 30, 2020 22:21 IST
The number of legislators in Tamil Nadu who have tested positive for the virus has risen to six, with four DMK MLAs, one AIADMK MLA and now, one AIADMK minister testing positive for Covid-19.
Tue, Jun 30, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Strict lockdown in five districts till July 5, eased lockdown in others till July 31Subscriber Only
June 29, 2020 21:26 IST
The state will observe a complete lockdown every Sunday in July until the end of the month across all districts.
Mon, Jun 29, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Complete lockdown in five districts on Sunday; video journalist succumbs to virusSubscriber Only
June 27, 2020 22:07 IST
Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpet and Madurai will observe a complete lockdown on Sunday.
Sat, Jun 27, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Kanimozhi writes to NHRC over custodial deaths; 3000 TASMAC outlets to have CCTV camerasSubscriber Only
June 26, 2020 21:27 IST
In her letter, Kanimozhi said the incident is a collective failure of police and other officials and a gross violation of human rights.
Fri, Jun 26, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Iruttu Kadai halwa owner tests positive, ‘ends life’; state sees spike, with 3,509 casesSubscriber Only
June 25, 2020 21:19 IST
The state's Covid-19 tally is now 70,977. Chennai has reported 1,834 positive cases, bringing the city's total to 47,640.
Thu, Jun 25, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Public transport within zones suspended till June 30; Madurai goes under lockdownSubscriber Only
June 24, 2020 21:01 IST
After holding a discussion with the district collectors, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said that the decision had been taken as a precautionary to curb the tide of new COVID-19 cases.
Thu, Jun 25, 2020
Karnataka Bengaluru Coronavirus June 24 Highlights: Govt should implement safety measures strictly, Kumaraswamy says ahead of SSLC exams
June 24, 2020 08:29 IST
Karnataka Bengaluru Coronavirus (Covid-19) Latest News June 24 Highlights: With 107 fresh cases on Tuesday, Bengaluru recorded a triple-digit surge in the Covid-19 cases for the third straight day as the death toll in the state crossed the 150-mark.
Thu, Jun 25, 2020COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Protests in Thoothukudi over custodial deaths of shopkeepers; TN tally at 64, 603Subscriber Only
June 23, 2020 20:49 IST
According to protesters and local residents, the two men who ran a mbile shop in Sathankulam town had been picked up by the police who were on patrol duty for running the store beyond the permitted time.
Tue, Jun 23, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: DMK MLA tests positive; Madurai to go under lockdownSubscriber Only
June 22, 2020 21:33 IST
Vasantham K Karthikeyan is the second DMK MLA after the late J Anbazhagan and third MLA in Tamil Nadu after AIADMK MLA K Palani to test positive for COVID-19.
Mon, Jun 22, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Four districts go under lockdown; Police deploy drones to monitor ChennaiSubscriber Only
June 19, 2020 22:10 IST
In Chennai, 288 check points were set up by the Greater Chennai Police to carry out vehicle checks. Only those with a valid pass or ID card will be allowed to travel around the city during the lockdown.
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Chennai police to strictly implement lockdown; state tally now 52,334Subscriber Only
June 18, 2020 20:54 IST
A sub-inspector attached to the West Mambalam police station in Chennai became the first police personnel from the Tamil Nadu police force to succumb to Covid-19 on Wednesday.
Thu, Jun 18, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Highest single-day spike with 2,174 cases, tally crosses 50,000Subscriber Only
June 17, 2020 22:30 IST
Of the total cases, Chennai accounted for 1,276 cases taking its total to 35,556.
Wed, Jun 17, 2020Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Rs 1,000 in relief for ration rice, differently-abled card holders; state tally at 48,000Subscriber Only
June 16, 2020 20:30 IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced on Tuesday that all ration rice card holders in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpet districts will receive a monetary relief of Rs. 1000 amid the lockdown.
Tue, Jun 16, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Complete lockdown in 4 districts till June 30; hope it will be implemented properly, says StalinSubscriber Only
June 15, 2020 21:17 IST
Stalin took a jibe at EPS by saying that only two days earlier, EPS had said that news regarding a complete lockdown was a rumour but now, the Chief Minister has implemented it from June 19.
Mon, Jun 15, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Meetings, gatherings banned in Chennai till June 27; AIADMK MLA tests positiveSubscriber Only
June 13, 2020 23:59 IST
According to data available on the Greater Chennai Corporation's Covid-19 website, 360 streets have been marked as containment zones in Chennai as of June 12.
Sat, Jun 13, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: CM dispels extended lockdown rumours; Mobile dispensaries to conduct tests in ChennaiSubscriber Only
June 12, 2020 22:27 IST
Tamil Nadu recorded 1982 positive cases of Covid-19 on Friday, bringing the state tally to 40,698. Among these, Chennai reported 1479 positive cases, bringing the city's total to 28,924.
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Those tested in Chennai to be quarantined with family; name changes raise eyebrowsSubscriber Only
June 11, 2020 22:51 IST
Chennai reported 1,407 positive cases, bringing the city's total to 27,398. The state's tally is 38,716.
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
Tamil Nadu: DMK leader J Anbazhagan dies of Covid-19; Chennai cases rises to 25,937Subscriber Only
June 10, 2020 23:07 IST
Tamil Nadu recorded 1927 positive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the state tally to 36,841. Among these, Chennai reported 1392 positive cases, bringing the city's total to 25,937.
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Rajinikanth urges fans to stay safe; Class 10, 11 public examinations cancelledSubscriber Only
June 09, 2020 21:23 IST
In a letter to the members of Rajini Makkal Mandram (RMM), a precursor to the proposed political outfit, Rajinikanth said that even the superpowers of the globe are hit hard by the COVID-19 and hence the impact of the pandemic virus will be felt in the upcoming days.
Tue, Jun 09, 2020
COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Actor Varadharajan faces action for video on lack of beds in Chennai hospitals; places of worship remain closedSubscriber Only
June 08, 2020 18:38 IST
As per the SOP issued by the government, only 50 per cent of the total capacity is to be allowed inside the dining area at any given time. The hotels have QR coded enabled payment and other online payments to avoid cash transaction.
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