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A firefighter sprays disinfectant as a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in a containment zone in Chennai on May 11, 2020. (AFP)

Small drop in corona positive cases in Tamil Nadu but no respite in Chennai

Decision to clamp another lockdown on Chennai rests with chief minister Palaniswami

12 Jun 2020 9:51 AM

Among the distinguished residents of the area are Lok Sabha MP Dayanidhi Maran, Sun TV owner Kalanithi Maran, industrialists N Srinivasan, Venu Srinivasan and many foreign envoys

Chennai's Boat Club area was meant for the poor

Chennai residents took to social media to express their anger against the letter written by Boat Club RWA president Ravi Appasamy

05 Jun 2020 6:17 PM

Guest workers gather at an assembling centre to get transferred to a railway station to board on a special train to Bihar after the government eased a nationwide lockdown imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Chennai. PTI Photo

TN extends lockdown till June 30, CM opens up public bus transport zone-wise

The AIADMK government has chosen to pursue a policy of caution and kept most of the general restrictions in operation until June 30

31 May 2020 8:14 PM

Loans will be secured against receivables and guaranteed by respective state government. (PTI Photo)

Stimulus or sleight of hand? Rs 6L crore is the packaging, Rs 24k crore is the cake

The other measures on equity infusion into MSMEs would need to be watched for uptake, given the poor execution of such schemes in the past

15 May 2020 10:16 AM

Workers board up a part of the Koyambedu market in Chennai after the surge of coronavirus cases there. (PTI)

Don't be afraid, don't be very afraid of Tamil Nadu's coronavirus numbers

State reports 600 new cases in the past 24 hours and rises to fourth in the corona table of India

09 May 2020 9:23 AM

Badly hit by virus lockdown, MSMEs waiting to start businesses

Confederation wants MSME within Industrial Estates to be allowed to operate with 50% labour

06 May 2020 9:52 AM

CSK bowler Imran Tahir lets go a war cry after dismissing Delhi Capital's batsman Rishabh Pant during the Indian Premier League 2019. PTI Photo

I get goosebumps every time I turn up for CSK: Imran Tahir

The South African says Chennai Super Kings is a special squad with special people, like family

30 Apr 2020 4:48 PM

Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services personnel spray disinfectant on a street in Chennai as a preventive measure against the coronavirus pandemic. (PTI)

Interns and PG students infected by coronavirus in Chennai?

Doctors union demands full disclosure on corona tests carried out in the quarantine wards of Chennai hospital

27 Apr 2020 11:22 AM

A police officer gives a sample for a coronavirus rapid test in Chennai on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (PTI)

PM calls Palaniswami after corona cases spurt suddenly in Tamil Nadu

105 new cases of coronavirus reported statewide with 50 from Greater Chennai

20 Apr 2020 1:37 AM

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming (R) with Faf du Plessis. PTI Photo

Recruiting overseas, thinking captains boosted Dhoni's IPL success: Du Plessis

'So, there's a lot of leaders within the group. That experience of thinking cricketers is what they want'

19 Apr 2020 7:36 PM

Social workers warn of a spread of HIV if CSWs are forced to abandon safe-sex practices. (Photo: WHO)

Sex workers are starving, would you help them?

Unlike other categories of workers, CSWs have no social support system to turn to

18 Apr 2020 7:50 PM

Medical staff applaud as 35 formerly Covid-19 positive patients are discharged after their quarantine period from Omandurar Government Medical College in Chennai on Friday, April 17, 2020. (PTI)

103 patients discharged but 56 new cases crop up in Tamil Nadu

Thanjavur reports a surge of 17 coronavirus positive cases

17 Apr 2020 10:30 PM

I owe my Team India career to Dhoni, says Kedar Jadhav

Not playing a single match with Sachin Tendulkar for India is the only regret of the middle-order batsman

17 Apr 2020 11:53 AM

Greater Chennai Corporation workers spray disinfectant inside a temporary set-up of 500 beds to quarantine coronavirus patients at the Chennai Trade Centre in Nandambakkam, Chennai. (PTI)

Dip in new cases makes Tamil Nadu chief minister highly optimistic

New coronapositive cases drop to 25 but state among the top three in India

17 Apr 2020 8:30 AM

Tirupur hosiery hub have been asked to come out with a phased resumption plan. (PTI Photo)

Tirupur export units asked to chalk out phased resumption plan

District administration wants to ensure that workers returning back to work do not contribute to the spread of the virus

15 Apr 2020 10:46 AM

Medics examine patients during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, in Chennai. PTI Photo

Tamil Nadu reports sharp drop in Covid19 cases

So far, 12 people have died due to coronavirus in the state

15 Apr 2020 10:24 AM

Only a despotic government can tell its people not to help someone in need. (DC Photo: P Narasimha Murthy)

Banning giving charity to poor totally heartless

Tamil Nadu has a rich tradition of social work

15 Apr 2020 3:26 AM

A.P doctor refused cremation in Chennai

The doctor, hailing from Nellore, had checked into a private hospital here with Covid-19 symptoms

14 Apr 2020 9:44 AM

Staf cheer as a formerly COVID-19 positive patient is discharged after being quarantined at the Kilpauk Medical College Hospital in Chennai on Saturday, April 11, 2020. (PTI)

4 lakh rapid test kits bound for Tamil Nadu diverted to USA

12 Apr 2020 10:33 AM

ASHA workers during a door to door survey, to screen people from Covid19 symptoms. PTI Photo

Tamil Nadu's decision on lockdown only after consulting PM

No spread of the disease from any new outside cluster, says Chief Secretary

11 Apr 2020 9:30 AM

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