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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

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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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File photo of Gagandeep Singh Bedi.

Gagandeep Singh Bedi is Chennai Corporation Commissioner

Kadamai Education and Social Welfare Trust’s autorickshaw oxygen ambulance at Tondiarpet in Chennai on May 9, 2021.

Oxygen autorickshaws to the aid of COVID-19 patients

COVID-19

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

Oxygen beds at trade centre from Monday

City Police Commissioner , officers pay tributes to head constable who died of COVID-19

Ambulances queue up outside hospitals as beds turn scarce

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

More women and youth among fatalities in second wave

Coronavirus | 28,897 more persons test positive

Coronavirus | 10,000 policemen deployed to enforce lockdown

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

Gagandeep Singh Bedi is Chennai Corporation Commissioner

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 awareness about technology 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

Tanker contractors seek incentives

Association says drivers operated even during pandemic

Missing boy found dead near Uthandi

He was attached to his mother who was at COVID care centre

Oxygen beds at trade centre from Monday

The facility will have over 800 beds by May 22

Heroin worth ₹100 cr. seized at city airport

Two Tanzanian nationals arrested

Koyambedu merchants want business hours extended

Association says retail traders have just three hours to sell the produce

Watch | Stalin sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Stalin sworn-in at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Two held for attempt to murder in Chennai

Thousand Lights police on Thursday arrested two accused who allegedly attempted to murder a 39-year-old man at his house due to previous

Former railway employee who threatened to kill judicial officers arrested in Chennai

The 56-year-old had sent a letter threatening to murder magistrates unless action was taken against the magistrate at Sattankulam

Watch | Ambulances queue up outside Chennai hospitals

A video showing ambulances queuing up outside hospitals in Chennai

Doctors’ associations call for a lockdown

‘Health infrastructure is overwhelmed’

City Police Commissioner , officers pay tributes to head constable who died of COVID-19

City Police Commissioner Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal and other senior officers on Friday paid floral tributes to the portrait of a head constable S.

Actor and Singer TKS Natarajan no more

The folk music singer and actor shot to fame through the hit song Ennadi Muniyamma from the film Vaanga Mapillai Vaanga.

‘Vaccine vendors paid in advance’

Govt. tells HC it is awaiting supplies to begin inoculating those above 18 years

Former IAF Vice-Chief passes away

Former Vice-Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal P.M. Ramachandran, passed away on Thursday at his residence in the city after a brief illness. He held a

Elaborate bandobust arrangements put in place for today’s swearing-in ceremony

The police have made elaborate bandobust arrangements for the swearing-in ceremony of the new government, headed by DMK president M.K. Stalin on

Water Resources Department plans to request release of Krishna water for Chennai’s needs

Officials write to A.P. authorities seeking release by the end of May

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