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Large number of migrant workers waiting at Dr. MGR Chennai Central Railway Station to board trains to their respective States, in Chennai on May 16, 2021.

Ever since the complete lockdown began, the Greater Chennai Corporation has helped 900 guest workers reach their destinations safely

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Greater Chennai Corporation comes to aid of migrant workers

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Ever since the complete lockdown began, the Greater Chennai Corporation has helped 900 guest workers reach their destinations safely

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Relatives of COVID-19 patients wait outside outpatient ward of Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. File

Major schools, colleges in Chennai to turn ‘extension centres’ of govt hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients

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Vials of Remdesivir. File

24 persons arrested so far for illegal sale of Remdesivir in Chennai

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Only 15% of the streets in city have active COVID-19 cases

No fear of virus: Crowd waiting to buy Remdesivir at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday.

Chaos prevails at Remdesivir counters in Nehru stadium

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Adequate manpower: A total of 300 doctors will be hired to assist over 30,000 COVID-19 patients in home quarantine.

Covid-19 | Tele-medicine service for those in home quarantine in Chennai starts today

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Distribution to be done on first-come first-served basis Special Correspondent

Police have urged the crowd to adhere to all safety protocols

Art nudges people to wear the mask, take the vaccine

A quick bite for those queuing up at hospital

Inside COVID-19 control rooms: They take those ‘tough calls’

College rooms turn into tele-counselling, quarantine facility

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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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Three arrested in Chennai for trying to sell Remdesivir at higher price

Major schools, colleges in Chennai to turn ‘extension centres’ of govt hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients

Greater Chennai Corporation comes to aid of migrant workers

24 persons arrested so far for illegal sale of Remdesivir in Chennai

Chaos prevails at Remdesivir counters in Nehru stadium

Drones to keep a watch on violations

Distribution to be done on first-come first-served basis

Police have urged the crowd to adhere to all safety protocols

Only 15% of the streets in city have active COVID-19 cases

About 1,000 streets, out of 42,000, account for 40% of the active cases

Corporation begins telemedicine services

135 doctors have been recruited for the purpose

SRMIST-The Hindu career guidance webinars available online

Experts speak on opportunities in the field of AI and cybersecurity

Kindness comes home on a platter

A two-member team cooks up a storm on the sidelines of a work-from-home arrangement; an entire family shares cooking chores willingly; and a homemaker who tucks a daughter’s concern into the food packets she sends home-alone seniors. Here is a whirlwind tour of three home kitchens in Chennai

When the Tamil Nadu CM Stalin answered an SOS call at the COVID-19 war room

Chennai resident Archana Padmakar had made a distress call to 104 on Friday night for a relative; the CM assured her of help and a bed was allocated at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital

Art nudges people to wear the mask, take the vaccine

The Regional Outreach Bureau is turning walls outside railways stations into canvases that promote awareness

A ‘banquet’ on the streets

On most days, E Nilavenni’s morning routine begins around 4.30 a.m. when she washes a variety of vegetables — passels of ladies finger, brinjal,

A ‘defunct’ tractor pressed into battle against the virus

Having restored the vehicle, the Perumbakkam Village Panchayat is using it to carry out disinfection exercises

A quick bite for those queuing up at hospital

In coordination with 10 personnel from the Kilpauk police station, a non-profit is distributing more than 1,000 meal packets every day at KMC

Inside COVID-19 control rooms: They take those ‘tough calls’

Volunteers at Greater Chennai Corporation’s COVID control rooms do not just answer questions, but show the callers the road to recovery; these facilities are operated round-the-clock through three shifts

A wholesome meal for the COVID-hit

RYA Cosmo Elite Foundation has partnered with Chennai-based meal subscription company Lunchin’ to deliver wholesome meals to COVID-affected families

College rooms turn into tele-counselling, quarantine facility

Loyola Telecare For COVID functions with an eleven-member team of volunteers

Coronavirus | Tamil Nadu hospitals staring at oxygen shortage

With patients requiring oxygen on the rise and delay in supply, private hospitals are facing a crunch

Adyar cyber crime cell bust loan fraud racket operating out of Tiruchi

They target gullible victims in Chennai by offering them loans without collateral.

Covid-19 | Tele-medicine service for those in home quarantine in Chennai starts today

Corporation hires 135 doctors to offer assistance to COVID-19 patients

‘Mucormycosis is still a rare occurrence’

Doctors from Apollo Hospitals say there is no need to panic

Nursing homes will get free access to COVID-19 experts

Apollo Hospitals launches initiative

Syndromic approach for COVID-19 management in Tamil Nadu

Under this, active case search would be taken up through house-to-house visits and screening/triaging would be taken up at Interim COVID-19 Care Centres (ICCC).

Six persons arrested for illegal sale of Remdesivir

Police bust State-wide operation, seize over 150 vials from them

Coronavirus | Chennai’s daily tally dips for second day

State’s overall count crosses 15 lakh with 31,892 fresh cases; Coimbatore reports 3,197 cases

55% of the work to rebuild Korattur anaicut completed

WRD expects the project to be finished by August or September

DMK asks Centre to manufacture vaccine in Tamil Nadu

DMK MP P. Wilson has requested Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan to take steps to utilise the three vaccine centres in Tamil Nadu for production of

Coronavirus lockdown | Shops in Tamil Nadu to close by 10 a.m. from Saturday

Govt. tightens lockdown restrictions, e-registration mandatory from May 17

Apollo Hospital launches free tele-access to COVID critical care experts

Apollo Hospital has launched a free tele-access facility for general physicians and nursing homes. They can get advice from COVID Critical Care

Coronavirus | No public reception for Ministers, MLAs, insists CM Stalin

The Chief Minister requested donors to avoid presenting him bouquets of flowers or shawls and that they could present him books.

Police set up control room, deliver help to senior citizens in Greater Chennai East zone

Senior citizens living in Mylapore, Kilpauk, Triplicane who need assistance can contact 044-23452221.

Chennai Police intensify enforcement of lockdown rules, start detaining vehicles of violators

An all party meeting chaired by Chief Minister M.K.Stalin on Thursday decided to tighten lockdown norms

Priority for optimum use of oxygen

Hospitals do audit, use devices for delivering appropriate amounts to patients

Coronavirus | Tamil Nadu records 30,621 fresh cases

Chennai sees a marginal dip, clocking 6,991 cases; 297 deaths reported.

Western Ghats, South T.N. to get heavy rain

Chennai too has chances of light rain till Saturday

ACP loses battle against COVID-19

J. Eswaran, 52, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Pallavaram, on Thursday died of COVID-19. He is the 14th victim in the city police since April 8,

Chennai records a steep rise in funerals

Gagandeep Singh Bedi calls for meeting of engineers today

More teams for zonal enforcement

Gagandeep Singh Bedi, Shankar Jiwal hold meeting

J.D. Johnson, ex-principal of SBOA School, dies

He joined the insitution and 1991 and served it till 1996

Hande Hospital opens COVID Care Centre

The 40-bed facility has an ICU and ventilator beds

Mead in India: It’s all about the honey

Produced with a minimal carbon footprint, Indian meads rely on existing bee colonies on farmlands, and are slowly making a buzz in the country

Volunteers pitch in with food for those waiting for Remdesivir in Chennai

NGOs, volunteers and the police are providing food and water to those waiting in the queue at Government Kilpauk Medical College to obtain the drug

Motorists jam roads in Chennai, in violation of lockdown restrictions

Many residents were on the roads around the Koyambedu market on Thursday morning, and similar situations prevailed in other parts of the city

Two held for stealing taxis in Chennai

Koyambedu police arrested two accused who allegedly stole cars of a cab aggregator after diverting the attention of the drivers.Police said S. Jegan,

Anna University final-year engineering students fear losing out on admission to foreign varsities

Students and parents say they are worried about the delay in conducting the final-year exam, as this could mean a lost year if the exams are not held soon

Free autorickshaw service for COVID-19 tests and vaccination in Triplicane

The service began on Tuesday

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