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FOGDA suggests 14-day intense lockdown, lowering age restrictions for vaccine

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Noting that the rapid surge in COVID-19 cases could cause a huge burden on the healthcare workers, the Federation of Government Doctors Association

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Health workers wearing protective gear ( PPE kit ) dump waste collected from COVID-19 wards into a temporary shed at the Railway hospital, ICF in Chennai on April 15, 2021.

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People turned away at Erode UPHC as vaccine unavailable

On April 16, over 75 persons who had registered for vaccination came to the centre.

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A person above 45 years is being vaccinated at the District Headquarters Hospital in Erode, in Tamil Nadu.

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‘Need a free hand to manage the second wave of COVID-19’

Poll watchdog should fully relax curbs under the model code: Health Minister

CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 12/05/2018: Health Minister C. Vijaya Baskar at a function held in Chennai on Saturday. Photo: M. Vedhan

Leopard attacks family in Vellore district, forest officers capture and tranquillise it

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All three members of the family suffered injuries and have been hospitalised, police said

The leopard was tranquillised by Forest Department officials

Health workers wearing protective gear ( PPE kit ) dump waste collected from COVID-19 wards into a temporary shed at the Railway hospital, ICF in Chennai on April 15, 2021.

FOGDA suggests 14-day intense lockdown, lowering age restrictions for vaccine

A person above 45 years is being vaccinated at the District Headquarters Hospital in Erode, in Tamil Nadu.

People turned away at Erode UPHC as vaccine unavailable

CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 12/05/2018: Health Minister C. Vijaya Baskar at a function held in Chennai on Saturday. Photo: M. Vedhan

‘Need a free hand to manage the second wave of COVID-19’

The leopard was tranquillised by Forest Department officials

Leopard attacks family in Vellore district, forest officers capture and tranquillise it

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The court was told the government earlier decided to cancel arrear exams, considering the threat posed by COVID-1

‘Students won’t be allowed to clear arrears without taking online exams’

Spot checks: Health workers lifting swabs from passengers at the Chennai airport on Thursday.

State may go in for micro-containment

Tamil Nadu pushes for vaccination of differently abled, athletes, traders

Special Correspondent An appeal has been made to the Centre, says Health Secretary

Will garland Ambedkar statue today: Murugan

Special Correspondent Everyone has a right to do so, says State BJP president

In a new high, 7,987 people test positive in Tamil Nadu

Special Correspondent Nearly half of the fresh cases reported from Chennai and neighbouring districts

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Congress candidate for Srivilliputtur Assembly constituency, P.S.W. Madhava Rao. Photo: Special Arrangement

Madhava Rao, Congress candidate from Srivilliputhur in T.N. Assembly polls, dies of COVID-19

PTI Congress party secretary and Tamil Nadu incharge Sanjay Dutt tweeted saying he was deeply pained to learn about the demise of Rao due to COVID-19 complications

Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami casting his vote for the assembly election at a polling booth in his native village Siluvampalayam near Edappadi town in Salem district in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, April 06, 2021.

Tamil Nadu Assembly elections | Close of poll from all constituencies

Special Correspondent TN Assembly poll turnout is now revised to 72.78%.

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Ehan Bhat and Edilsy Vargas in ‘99 Songs’

Shankar and Ranveer Singh

‘99 Songs’ movie review: Composer AR Rahman, and not the writer, is who we need more of

The Academy Award-winning musician’s debut effort as a writer falls way short of being an engaging film

Actor Vivekh critical, hospitalised in Chennai

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

Shankar responds to ‘Anniyan’ producer: Stop agitating such baseless claims

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The director has replied with a statement saying that the script vests with him, and he is absolutely entitled to exploit the same in any manner he deems fit

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Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam casting his vote in Periyakulam in Theni district, Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday, April 06, 2021.

TN Assembly Polls | An election of firsts

Voters queued up at a polling booth in Tindivanam in Villupuram district on Tuesday.

Watch | Voters queued up at a polling booth in Villupuram

Poll point: Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaking at a public meeting in Tirukovilur in Villupuram district on Thursday.

Watch | Amit Shah campaigning in Tamil Nadu

Watch | Voting via postal ballots begins in Tamil Nadu

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Experts caution against summer camps, classes for children

Three held for misappropriation of health insurance claim payments under CM Comprehensive Health Insurance

Practical exams begin for Plus 2 students in Tamil Nadu

Stalin writes to EC, alleges lack of protocol in strong room campuses

FOGDA suggests 14-day intense lockdown, lowering age restrictions for vaccine

People turned away at Erode UPHC as vaccine unavailable

I-T searches during election fetch ₹80 crore of cash, valuables worth ₹23 crore

83 raids conducted ahead of the Assembly election in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu pushes for vaccination of differently abled, athletes, traders

An appeal has been made to the Centre, says Health Secretary

Modi should work as PM for whole country, not just BJP, says Alagiri

‘Centre is extremely biased in the distribution of vaccines to States’

Practical exams for Plus 2 students to begin today

COVID-19 safety norms already issued

State may go in for micro-containment

Chief Secretary to hold meeting today

HC announces curbs to contain virus

‘Government lawyers alone will be allowed to appear in person’

Centre orders diversion of Remdesivir stocks to four States

T.N. seeks uninterrupted supply, amid rising infections

‘Need a free hand to manage the second wave of COVID-19’

Poll watchdog should fully relax curbs under the model code: Health Minister

In a new high, 7,987 people test positive in Tamil Nadu

Nearly half of the fresh cases reported from Chennai and neighbouring districts

‘Students won’t be allowed to clear arrears without taking online exams’

2.66 lakh students have already appeared for the tests and the rest will be made to in the second schedule, State tells HC

Bodies of two fishermen brought back, buried

Efforts are on to locate 9 others

Will garland Ambedkar statue today: Murugan

Everyone has a right to do so, says State BJP president

Bodies of 2 Colachel fishermen killed in boat-ship collision, brought back, buried

The Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard ships and helicopters have been pressed into action to locate and rescue nine fishermen who are still missing following the collision

Coronavirus | Adopt scientific method of testing, says Monitoring Officer in Cuddalore

District COVID-19 Monitoring officer Gagandeep Singh Bedi said only 9.1 % of people aged above 45 years have been vaccinated in Cuddalore district so far, and urged eligible residents to come forward

Leopard attacks family in Vellore district, forest officers capture and tranquillise it

All three members of the family suffered injuries and have been hospitalised, police said

COVID-19 bed occupancy is less than 10% in Tamil Nadu, Health Secretary says

Noting that some people had expressed difficulties in getting beds in places such as Chennai and Coimbatore as they were directly approaching hospitals, the Health Secretary said a control room was being set up to guide the public

Coronavirus | At 7,819, Tamil Nadu’s daily COVID-19 tally reaches all-time high

25 deaths take the toll to 12,970; Chennai logs 2,564 fresh infections

Mettur-Sarabanga lift irrigation project can proceed, says NGT

Former DMK MP had moved the tribunal against project

Thirumavalavan demands CBI probe into Arakkonam murders

Sanatana political ideology is the biggest danger, he says

Tangedco told to find alternative for consumption assessment

Suggest appropriate changes to supply code: ombudsman

Railway staff given 72 hours to take jabs

‘Employees should be persuaded and not compelled to take the shot’

Over 41 lakh vaccinated so far in State

73,633 more people were administered the vaccines on Wednesday

DMK chief demands vaccines for all

DMK president M.K. Stalin on Wednesday made a strong case for COVID-19 vaccination for all, instead of covering just those aged over 45. He said

Call to come up with a State education policy

Emphasising the need for the State government to evolve a State education policy which will address the educational needs of the people, the State

State equipped to meet rising oxygen demand, say officials

From 352 KL at the start of pandemic, TNMSC has increased capacity to 716.57 KL

T.N. sets April 25 deadline to vaccinate all aged over 45

Jabs for 100% beneficiaries during the vaccination festival

Two systems trigger rain in Chennai, parts of Tamil Nadu

Wet weather will continue till April 18 with isolated spells.

Estimates ready for culverts beneath railway tracks

Work necessitated as the existing culverts are unable to carry rainwater, leading to stagnation

In a week, TN police book over 2.25 lakh people for not wearing masks

All wings of the police force are conducting awareness programmes and a drive against violators of COVID-19 norms

Class 12 CBSE board exams postponed, focus to shift to entrance exams

School heads say the focus will now shift to preparing for competitive and entrance exams

Calls for restoration of grave of renowned architect Henry Irwin, in Ooty

The Nilgiri Documentation Centre has asked the government to restore the neglected grave of the architect, who designed the Chennai Central station, Madras High Court and American College in Madurai among other landmark buildings

Two policemen in Cuddalore district suspended

Superintendent of Police of Cuddalore district M. Sree Abhinav, on Wednesday, suspended two policemen on charges of allowing a bullock cart laden with

Devotees throng temples for Tamil New Year

Many devotees arrived at Sri Natarajar Temple in Chidambaram on Wednesday morning; masks were mandatory, officials said

Make use of online services in view of COVID-19, says Employees Provident Fund Organisation

In view of the recent spike in the number of COVID-19 cases, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has requested all

Poll-related enmity behind Arakkonam double murder: VCK

AIADMK, allies indulging in violence sensing defeat, claims Thirumavalavan

‘Not political rivalry but caste enmity behind Dalits’ murder near Arakkonam’

Youth not drunk, says independent fact-finding team

State reports 6,984 new COVID-19 cases

18 more persons die; 49,985 patients under treatment in T.N.; Chennai records 2,482 fresh infections

As cases rise, concerns mount over exams

While some want postponement, others want no more uncertainty for students

Tea business brewing amid pandemic

Similar themed outlets are mushrooming in Chennai and Tier-2 towns of State

President gives assent to Devendrakula Velalar Act

The President has given his assent to the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Act, 2021 that seeks to put seven sub sects under one

Thunderstorms set to roll through interior, western ghats districts

Trough moving towards Arabian sea have brought easterly winds, says IMD

Officials to tour districts; ensure SOPs in schools

The School Education Department has directed four IAS officers, Directors and Joint Directors to visit all the districts, as teams to monitor the

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Lack of exercise is linked to more severe symptoms and a higher risk of death among COVID-19 patients, according to a new study. (Photo for representational purposes only.)

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Naga Sadhus (or holy men) participate in a procession to take a dip in the Ganges river during Shahi Snan at "Kumbh Mela" , or the Pitcher Festival, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Haridwar on April 14, 2021.

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Employees pack boxes containing vials of Covishield vaccine at the Serum Institute of India in Pune on January 21, 2021.

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Cars lined up in a queue for drive-through COVID-19 testing, amid a spike in coronavirus cases in Ahmedabad, Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

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Abbas Siddique’s support base extends to at least ﬁve districts in West Bengal. File

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File

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Preparatory work is underway at a site near the airport in New Delhi on April 15, 2021 to set up a 500-bed DRDO COVID-19 treatment facility.

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