Chennai: Tamil Nadu saw a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases with 4,231 persons testing positive for the virus in the last 24 hours, according to the State Health Department on Thursday. For the past couple of days, the new infection numbers were below 4,000 mark. In a statement issued here, the Department said the state recorded […]
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One arrested for rape and murder of 7-year girl in Tamil Nadu
Chennai: One person has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault and death of a seven-year-old girl in Aranthangi in Tamil Nadu’s Pudukottai district, police said on Thursday. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has initiated its probe in the case. According to Tamil Nadu police, the girl while playing outside […]
Six die in NLC India boiler blast, TN CM announces compensation
Chennai: Six workers were killed and 17 others injured when a boiler in a thermal power unit (TPS II) of NLC India Ltd exploded on Wednesday, officials said. The NLC India’s integrated mining-cum-power plant is located in Neyveli in Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu. The injured have been admitted to NLC India hospital. It is […]
CBI to probe custodial deaths of father, son: TN CM
Chennai: In a damage control exercise in the custodial deaths of father and son in Sathankulam in Tuticorin district, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Sunday announced the transfer of probe to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Speaking to reporters in Salem, Palaniswami said the case will be transferred to the CBI after getting the […]
Elephant with injured mouth dies near Coimbatore
Chennai: Not responding to treatment for injuries in its mouth, a male elephant died on Monday at Anaikatti near Coimbatore district, said police and forest officials. According to officials of Forest Department, they got information about a weak male elephant standing on a farm not able to eat on Saturday. Rushing to the spot the […]
TN: Soldier who got martyred in violent stand-off with Chinese soliders wanted to settle down in his newly built home
Chennai: 40-year-old K.Palani, an Indian soldier who got martyred during a violent stand-off with Chinese soldiers on Monday night, had always wanted to settle down at his newly built home, said his friends and relatives. Palani who had joined the Indian army at the age of 18 after his 10th standard had built a house with a […]
Full lockdown in Chennai, 3 Tamil Nadu districts June 19-30, announces CM
Chennai: With coronavirus infection going up in Chennai, as well as Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Monday announced full lockdown in these areas from June 19 to 30. In a statement issued here, Palaniswami said full lockdown will be implemented in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu subject to […]
90 doctors at Chennai hospital test Covid-19 positive
Chennai: Around 90 doctors at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital tested coronavirus positive in 10 days, said an official, here on Saturday. “Over 10 days about 80-90 doctors have tested positive for coronavirus. Barring a miniscule number of Covid-19 treating doctors, the remaining belonged to various other departments,” the official told IANS. On the […]
AIADMK MLA Palani tests positive for coronavirus
Chennai: Ruling AIADMK party legislator K. Palani representing the Sriperumbudur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu has tested positive for coronavirus and has been admitted to MIOT Hospital here, said a hospital official. According to the official, Palani, 57, was admitted to the hospital on Friday night. The official said the lawmaker is fine. Palani is […]
97-yr-old Chennai man beats coronavirus
Chennai: A 97-year-old Chennai man successfully fought against coronavirus and has returned home, said a private hospital here on Friday. In a statement issued here, Kauvery Hospital said 97-year-sold Krishna Murti, one of the oldest Covid-19 survivors till date was admitted on May 30. He presented himself with symptoms of fever, cough and mild breathlessness. The […]