2,783 healthcare workers get immunised
Special CorrespondentThe State has the capacity to vaccinate 16,600 people a day but only 2,783 got the shot on January 16 — the most in Chennai (348) and the least in Perambalur (2).
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Sasikala’s expected release kindles debate on merger
T. RamakrishnanSome AIADMK functionaries say ‘disgruntled elements’ may rally behind her
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No adverse effect following vaccination: Health Minister
Special CorrespondentVijayabaskar terms the first day of immunisation ‘successful’
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Adequate stocks of vaccine for second dose on day 28 available, Health Secretary says
Special CorrespondentA total of 6.83 lakh health workers and frontline workers have registered for the vaccination drive till date
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Chennai
Back to school: doing things differently in a pandemic
S. Poorvaja As campuses in Tamil Nadu are scheduled to open for students of Classes 10 and 12 on Tuesday, schools are in a tizzy about conducting classes and ensuring a safe and hygienic space in adherence to COVID-19 norms- 5hrs

Tamil Nadu
Stalin demands ₹30,000 per acre as relief
Special Correspondent DMK president M.K. Stalin on Saturday demanded relief for farmers and the general public who were affected by the ‘margazhi’ rain in the State. In a statement in Chennai, he said farmers should be given ₹30,000 per acre as crop damage. “The crop was ready for harvest but was completely destroyed in the rain. It has proved to be a double whammy for farmers, who had already borne the brunt of Cyclone Nivar,” he said. “The failure of the AIADMK government to deslit the drains resulted in flooding,”- 5hrs

Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu CM, Deputy CM flag off jallikattu at Alanganallur
P.A. Narayani Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said that it was the AIADMK government that ensured the jallikattu events were held, despite facing several hurdles