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Fire and Rescue Services personnel fighting fire at sixth floor of building in Nungambakkam in the early hours of Monday.

: Computers, peripherals, false ceilings were torched in a fire that broke out at an office of an IT firm in Nungambakkam. Fire Control Room received

Fire at sixth floor of building in Chennai’s Nungambakkam

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: Computers, peripherals, false ceilings were torched in a fire that broke out at an office of an IT firm in Nungambakkam. Fire Control Room received

As the number of hospitalisations due to coronavirus pandemic in Chennai, a family member and paramedical worker rush a patient, in Chennai. Photo used for representation purpose only. File

COVID-19 survivors’ tales | Chennai resident recalls journey from ventilator to victory

Suresh Krishn. File

CREDAI to launch temporary oxygen beds for COVID-19 patients

A doctor wearing a protective gear takes a swab from a man to test for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. File

Coronavirus | 28,897 more persons test positive

A women prays infront of a locked church at Virugambakkam, Chennai on April 7, 2020 during the 21-day countrywide lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak

More women and youth among fatalities in second wave

Rush hour: A street in Kothavalchavadi teeming with shoppers on Sunday. The State government has announced a total lockdown from May 10 to 24.

Coronavirus | 10,000 policemen deployed to enforce lockdown

Impressive effort: The all-women RPF flash mob performing at Chennai Central Railway Station.

RPF’s flash mob drives home the message on COVID-19

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A new auction space has been set up for street vendors in Kasimedu.

Steps taken to prevent crowds at Kasimedu Fishing Harbour Special Correspondent

Fishermen with country craft asked to remain in local landing centres

Chennai police set up lockdown help desk

Chennai receives 300 oxygen concentrators from abroad

Lockdown begins, Chennai roads deserted as residents stay indoors

Oxygen autorickshaws to the aid of COVID-19 patients

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P. Pandu, who designed the AIADMK flag and symbol.

Comagan and his orchestra, whose members were visually impaired as well, had featured in the hugely popular Tamil song Ovvoru Pookalume. File.

Filmmaker K.V. Anand

Actor Pandu, who designed AIADMK flag, no more

The well-known actor, who starred in several Tamil films, was hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19

Visually impaired musician Comagan passes away

He was the founder of Raaga Priya orchestra, and had featured in the popular Tamil song 'Ovvoru Pookalume' in director Cheran’s 2004 film 'Autograph'

Director and cinematographer K.V. Anand no more

Anand was at the helm of popular movies like 'Kaappan’, ‘Ayan’ and ‘Ko’, among others.

Tamil actor Vivekh passes away, condolences pour in

Special Correspondent He was taken to SIMS hospital in Vadapalani on April 16 morning after he suffered a massive heart attack

Actor Vivekh continues to be critical, on ECMO support

Special Correspondent Health Secretary, SIMS doctors claim cardiac event has no link with vaccine

Actor Vivekh critical, hospitalised in Chennai

The Hindu Net Desk The 59-year-old comedian complained of chest pain and fainted and was rushed to SIMS Hospital in Vadapalani

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State Transport Authority cracks the whip on private omni bus operators for charging high ticket fares

Man held for abetting stepdaughter to end life in Arumbakkam

Non-issue of season, return railway tickets irks essential services staff

Steps taken to prevent crowds at Kasimedu Fishing Harbour

Chennai police set up lockdown help desk

Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation extends deadline for bill payments

Chennai receives 300 oxygen concentrators from abroad

At least 3,500 concentrators will be installed, says Greater Chennai Corporation

Kothai Aachi passes away

One of the directors of the Kumudam Group, she had been instrumental in the development of the magazine from the beginning.

Appavu to be Tamil Nadu’s new Speaker

Given that the DMK has a majority in the House Mr Appavu and Mr Pitchandi are likely to be elected for the two posts unopposed.

CREDAI to launch temporary oxygen beds for COVID-19 patients

“We have planned to increase the beds in Kilpauk to 250 in two days. Omandurar Hospital will get 100 more beds,” said Suresh Krishn, President, CREDAI-Tamil Nadu.

Chennai lockdown | Essential services staff annoyed due to non-issue of season tickets for suburban trains

The essential services staff using the suburban trains in the city were caught unawares when they were not given the season passes on the first day

Fire at sixth floor of building in Chennai’s Nungambakkam

: Computers, peripherals, false ceilings were torched in a fire that broke out at an office of an IT firm in Nungambakkam. Fire Control Room received

Lockdown begins, Chennai roads deserted as residents stay indoors

Over 10,000 police personnel have been deployed for bandobust duty. Vehicle checks are being conducted at nearly 320 places by the city police.

Edappadi K. Palaniswami elected AIADMK legislature party leader

According to party leaders the meeting was held following COVID-19 protocols.

Platform dweller killed as car runs over in Chennai’s Kothawal Chavadi

She was immediately taken to Government Stanley Hospital where she succumbed to injuries in the early hours of Monday.

Stalin urges Piyush Goyal for 20,000 Remdesivir vials a day

Presently, Tamil Nadu is being allocated about 7,000 Remdesivir vials a day and so far 2.05 lakh vials have been allocated to the State.

RPF’s flash mob drives home the message on COVID-19

The all-women team caught the attention of passengers at Chennai Central

More women and youth among fatalities in second wave

Gender- and age group-wise case distribution remains same

Coronavirus | 28,897 more persons test positive

Tamil Nadu reports 236 deaths; 1,44,547 patients are under treatment.

Coronavirus | 10,000 policemen deployed to enforce lockdown

More than 200 check points to be set up in the city

COVID-19 survivors’ tales | Chennai resident recalls journey from ventilator to victory

As COVID quickly swamped his lungs, Nagarajan slipped into unconsciousness, before fighting back.

Gagandeep Singh Bedi is Chennai Corporation Commissioner

Mr. Bedi was formerly agricultural production commissioner, and Agriculture Secretary.

11-year-old boy electrocuted in Chennai

A sixth standard student was electrocuted after he came in contact with a transformer while playing with his friends in Ekkaduthangal on Saturday

Oxygen autorickshaws to the aid of COVID-19 patients

The autorickshaw oxygen ambulance is being run by Kadamai Education and Social Welfare Trust.

Stalin speaks to Ramadoss, Vijayakant

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday spoke to Pattali Makkal Katchi leader S. Ramadoss over phone.A press release said that Mr. Stalin spoke to Mr.

‘Regulate industries producing oxygen in Sriperumbudur’

Sriperumbudur MLA Selvaperunthagai on Saturday inspected industries producing oxygen in Sriperumbudur and demanded government intervention to increase

Bar Council’s plea to CS

The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has urged Chief Secretary V. Irai Anbu to issue appropriate instructions to the police and make sure that

DMK, IMA teams meet Health Minister

A delegation comprising State-level office-bearers of the Medical Wing of the DMK and the Indian Medical Association met the Minister for Health, Ma.

Coronavirus | Centre increases oxygen allocation to Tamil Nadu

Amount stepped up to 419 MT

Minister warns private bus operators

With govt. running 9,636 buses, people need not depend on omni buses, says Rajakannappan

Coronavirus | Spike continues with 27,397 new cases

Deaths due to the infection also surge to 241; C hennai records 6,846 cases; 59,671 vaccinated

Tamaraipakkam check dam repair work in full swing

Aprons of the structure were damaged during 2015 floods

Man arrested for murder of wife, father-in-law in Royapettah

Ghouse Nisha, 52, and her father Muzzafar, 80, were killed on Saturday by her estranged second husband Abdul Kadhar, 42, in a domestic quarrel at

Elderly couple found dead in Maduravoyal

An elderly couple was found dead at their residence in Vel Nagar, Maduravoyal, on Friday. The police said it was a case of suicide. The police

Chennai Metro Rail Limited halts services from May 10 till May 24

In the wake of the State government announcing a full lockdown between May 10 and 24, Chennai Metro Rail Limited has announced suspension of Metro

Portraits of Stalin, Karunanidhi removed near Secretariat entrance

They were removed following instructions from the Chief Minister’s Office.

This Tiruchi academic is on a mission to create tech awareness among rural women

K Meena, former vice-chancellor of Bharatidasan University, has balanced her professional career with a voluntary undertaking to educate women in villages about the benefits of picking up computer skills

Urban homeless, transgender people say they are in need of financial assistance during lockdown

Many homeless residents of Chennai say they do not have ration cards or access to the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Medical Insurance Scheme

Enforcing lockdown, law and order are priorities in Chennai, says new police commissioner

Shankar Jiwal, the new city police commissioner said residents can file complaints online during the lockdown; SOP to be enforced for police personnel vulnerable to COVID-19

Concrete pillar demolished to check mishaps

The structure had reduced road space and was hindering the view of oncoming motorists

A summer initiative from the children of Chintadripet

Seven-year-old R. Medhansh always looks forward to the next visit to the Shiva temple in Chindratripet, along with his mother and younger sister. It

Mask matters

Long-distance train commuters at the Central Railway Station are given a primer on proper COVID behaviours

Seniors benefit from Ambattur association’s vaccination drive

Members of Thiruvengada Nagar Residents Welfare Association are all praise for health officials of Zone 7, GCC for deploying sufficient staff at the camps

‘Rotary Feeds’ to offer 30,000 provision kits

Rotary District 3232 has found two distribution partners to identify the beneficiaries

Samarpana takes steps to provide the ‘breath of life’

Samarpana, a not-for-profit guided by the goals of “uplifting marginalised and disadvantaged communities” and “promoting India’s classical arts”, is

COVID-19: Making a difference, togged in a PPE suit

Besides their ‘uniform’, the nature of their work makes swab collectors a conspicuous lot in the battle against COVID-19

A kitchen for the strays

Residents of three communities in MRC Nagar take turns to feed the dogs that have made the locality their home

Shankar Jiwal is Chennai Police Commissioner

Davidson Devasirvatham made Chief of Intelligence

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