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Rationalising distribution of welfare schemes based on data

T. Ramakrishnan

T.N. aims at having evidence-based decision support system, a senior official said.

The State is keen on ensuring that only eligible persons benefit from schemes, says an official. File

All on board to keep children safe

The framing of the child policy in the State of Tamil Nadu is seen as a step towards ensuring students get a fair chance at wholesome development and opportunities, without being troubled by any form of abuse. But it takes the entire community to keep a child safe, experts say

In the spotlight: The COVID-19 pandemic which took children willy nilly into the online world has also had a profound impact on them in terms of exposure to online content.

Revised guidelines for COVID test issued

Special Correspondent

Symptomatic persons, at-risk contacts of confirmed cases among those to be tested

Preparing for the surge: Those with co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic lung and kidney diseases, malignancy and obesity are to be tested

GI tag sought for Kumbakonam Vetrilai, Thovalai Manikka Malai

Sangeetha Kandavel

Farm varsity applied for Kumbakkonam betel leave while artisans’ association filed the plea for the garland

Thovalai Manikka Malai. File

The State is keen on ensuring that only eligible persons benefit from schemes, says an official. File

Rationalising distribution of welfare schemes based on data

In the spotlight: The COVID-19 pandemic which took children willy nilly into the online world has also had a profound impact on them in terms of exposure to online content.

All on board to keep children safe

Preparing for the surge: Those with co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic lung and kidney diseases, malignancy and obesity are to be tested

Revised guidelines for COVID test issued

Thovalai Manikka Malai. File

GI tag sought for Kumbakonam Vetrilai, Thovalai Manikka Malai

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Zeroing in: The focus has to be on testing symptomatic persons in all settings, the Health Secretary said.

‘Do not be complacent due to reports of mild COVID-19 cases’

DMK did not plan to set up medical colleges in T.N.: OPS

Senior journalist S. Dorairaj passes away in Tiruchi

Special Correspondent Leaders, including Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, condole death

T.N. records 23,989 fresh cases of COVID-19, 11 deaths

Special Correspondent Chennai reports 8,978 new infections, while Coimbatore logged 1,732; test positivity rate rose to 16.7%

As of late Saturday morning, nine people had been injured at the Periya Suriyur jallikattu in Tiruchi. Photo: Special Arrangement

People flout COVID-19 guidelines at Palamedu jallikattu

Staff Reporter One person gored to death in Tiruchi

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A banyan tree near prison is home to over 1,500 fruit bats

Service doctors of Tamil Nadu plan protest on January 19

Madurai MP for dropping Hindi as ‘desirable qualification’ in AIR, DDK recruitment for posts in T.N. districts

COVID-19: Classes suspended for 10th, 11th and 12th standard students till January 31 in Tamil Nadu

Sunday lockdown total in Villupuram, Cuddalore regions

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T.N. records 23,989 fresh cases of COVID-19, 11 deaths

Chennai reports 8,978 new infections, while Coimbatore logged 1,732; test positivity rate rose to 16.7%

Bane of delays and acquittals

Long before Tamil Nadu rolled out its child-friendly policy in school, in an attempt to ensure the safety of children and help them continue education

People flout COVID-19 guidelines at Palamedu jallikattu

One person gored to death in Tiruchi

All on board to keep children safe

The framing of the child policy in the State of Tamil Nadu is seen as a step towards ensuring students get a fair chance at wholesome development and opportunities, without being troubled by any form of abuse. But it takes the entire community to keep a child safe, experts say

Revised guidelines for COVID test issued

Symptomatic persons, at-risk contacts of confirmed cases among those to be tested

DMK did not plan to set up medical colleges in T.N.: OPS

‘Stalin not inclined to acknowledge role of AIADMK govt.’

Self-test kits go unmonitored

State Govt. is against their use and recommends RT-PCR tests

‘Do not be complacent due to reports of mild COVID-19 cases’

Health Secretary tells district officials to strictly adopt public health practices

In Tamil Nadu, rationalising distribution of welfare schemes based on data

T.N. aims at having evidence-based decision support system, a senior official said.

Locked homes on watch in Vellore, nearby districts

Helplines in place to help residents inform about their travel

Vellore logs 304 fresh COVID-19 cases

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Vellore district reached 53,700 with 304 fresh cases reported on January 15. With a total of 50,429 having been

‘No reservation followed to appoint law officers in Madras High Court’

Public Department (Law Officers) says in response to RTI query

Man murdered in Kundrathur

A 33-year-old man, an employee of the Heavy Vehicles Factory in Avadi, was stabbed to death when he intervened in a domestic spat in Kundrathur police

Senior journalist S. Dorairaj passes away in Tiruchi

Leaders, including Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, condole death

CM releases book by an eight-year-old

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday released a book, The Adventures of Shing and Shang in Mystery Island, written by an eight-year-old Magizhini

Sacked TNUHDB staff demand reinstatement

‘Over 150 employees terminated without notice and despite the pandemic

GI tag sought for Kumbakonam Vetrilai, Thovalai Manikka Malai

Farm varsity applied for Kumbakkonam betel leave while artisans’ association filed the plea for the garland

MIOT opens new eye care facility at Seychelles

The new facility will provide end-to-end care for all eye-care related needs of the people of Seychelles, a press release said

TN govt. to install Pennycuick’s statue in UK, says CM

Col. Pennycuick, a British Army engineer, was instrumental in the construction of the Mullaperiyar dam; TN govt to seek permission from UK to put up statue at his birthplace

Tasmac Pongal sales cross ₹500 crore in TN, Madurai region sees highest sales

This year’s liquor sales of ₹520.13 crore beat last year’s figure at this time of ₹417.18 crore

Bull owner gored to death at jallikattu near Tiruchi

The 27-year-old was guiding his bull to the entrance of the vaadivasal, when the animal gored him in the thigh; he was rushed to hospital but declared dead, officials said

PM Modi pays tributes to Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar on his birth anniversary

The Prime Minister also shared a video of Thiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda Memorial he took in Kanyakumari

Avaniapuram jallikattu | Spectator gored to death, over 80 participants injured

As many as 652 bulls and 294 bull-tamers participated in seven rounds of the event.

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Constables turn health assistants in Vellore

COVID-19 on the rise among police personnel, with many having reported mild symptoms earlier this month

MNM president releases initial list for urban civic polls

47-candidate list out for Coimbatore

Omicron: T.N. fully prepared, says Stalin

State will stand with you in your efforts to manage pandemic, he tells PM

CM releases govt. ‘report card’, says 2,619 files have been cleared

Speedy clearance of files is indicative of an efficient government, says Stalin

COVID-19 cases breach 20,000-mark

Chennai records highest-ever daily tally; number of patients crosses one lakh

Thirunavukkarasu to get Periyar Award, Chandru chosen for Ambedkar Award

Stalin orders an increase in the cash prize for both awards to ₹5 lakh

Economic development with social justice is our goal: Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to focus on attracting big-ticket investments to State.

Death of Class X student on school premises sparks agitation

Kin condemn school management, seek re-post mortem

Vaikunta Ekadasi celebrated at temples amid COVID-19 restrictions

Darshan was allowed only after 6 a.m.

Agro-tourism planned for college students

Students will visit agricultural varsities for 3 days in batches

Man found murdered

A 31-year-old casual labourer, L. Alex of Sameer Vyas Nagar under Thalamuthu Nagar police station, who was an accused in 22 burglary cases, was found

NGT directs Tamil Nadu Government to stop construction of fish landing centre in Thoothukudi

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change submitted to the Tribunal that no approval was sought for the project under the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister unveils new building in Villupuram

It will used by the Differently Abled Welfare Department

Declare holiday on Jan. 14, not 15, Stalin urges Kerala Chief Minister

Pongal is being celebrated on that particular date all over the world by Tamils, he tells Pinarayi

Devotees restricted from attending ‘Jyothi Darshan’ at Vadalur

The festival will be televised

Stalin launches distribution of enhanced pension to retired priests

Even those who are not under HR&CE control to benefit from the scheme

TN CM Stalin launches marriage assistance schemes

In 2021-22, a total sum of ₹762.23 crore has been sanctioned to benefit over 94,700 women

TN CM reiterates request for release of Indian fishermen from Lanka

In a tweet, the CM urged the Union Minister for External Affairs to secure the fishermen’s release at the earliest

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