Tamil Nadu wont allow Karnataka to built a dam across Cauvery river at Mekedatu, Duraimurugan
Chennai, May 26(BPNS) Tamil Nadu minister for water resources and senior leader of DMK, S Duraimurugan has said that the state would not allow Karnataka to build a dam across Cuvery river at Makedatu, which is near the inter state border. In a statement issued here on Wednesday, the water resources minister said that the […]
Tamil Nadu Chief minister to decide extension of lockdown later
Chennai, May 26(BPNS) Tamil Nadu Chief minister MK Stalin has said that he was not completely satisfied with the results of the lockdown in place in the state and added that a decision on whether the lockdown is to be extended will be taken later. A statement from the office of the Chief minister said […]
Kamal Haasan calls for TN government to probe sexual allegations against Chennai school Teacher
Chennai, May 26(BPNS) Matinee idol turned politician Kamal Haasan has said that the Tamil Nadu government must conduct a detailed investigation into the sexual allegations levelled against a Chennai school. The Makkal Needhi Maiam(MNM) president said that parents must supervise children when they are taking online classes and must listen to them when they raise […]
TN Minister Sekar Babu’s comment against North Indians puts him in a tight situation
Chennai, May 26(BPNS) Tamil Nadu minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Board and Member of Assembly from Harbour constituency, PK Sekar Babu has landed himself in a spot over his remarks that North Indians are getting richer and richer in Tamil Nadu owing to Dravidian politics and still they are voting for BJP. Sekar […]
Edappadi K Palaniswami for probe into reported death of Covid-19 patient at Cuddalore
Chennai, May 21(BPNS) AIADMK coordinator and former Chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has on Friday demanded a detailed probe into the reported death of a Covid-19 patient at Cuddalore Government hospital on Thursday. In a press statement the AIADMK leader referred to a video circulating on social media in this regard and called upon the […]
Stalin launches vaccine drive for 18-44 age group at Tiruppur
Chennai, May 20(BPNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister ,MK Stalin on Thursday launched the vaccination drive for people in the age group of 18-44 at Tiruppur. The programme was conducted at an event in Nethaji Apparel Park. Around 20 workers from various garment units were selected and vaccinated on the occasion by a team of health […]
Tamil Nadu reports nine black fungus cases, declares as” Notifiable disease”
Chennai, May 20(BPNS) Tamil Nadu state on Thursday announced that mucormycosis or black fungus is a “Notifiable disease”. The announcement comes after the Union health ministry instructed all states to announce it as a notifiable disease under the Epidemics act. The state reported nine cases of mucormycosis treated at government hospitals in the state. Tamil […]
Chennai gets moderate to heavy showers
Chennai, May 20(BPNS) Many parts of Chennai are experiencing moderate to heavy rainfalls with thunder clouds looming large over the city. Officials of the meteorological department said that Tamil Nadu will experience scattered rainfall till May 22. The Regional Meteorological centre in Chennai in a statement said, “ Light to moderate rain is likely to […]
Tamil Nadu reduces Covid -19 test charges from Rs1200 to Rs 900
Chennai, May 20(BPNS) The Tamil Nadu government has slashed the testing charges for Covid -19 in private labs in the state from Rs 1200 to Rs 900. This is for those who are not covered under the government sponsored Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme. The order said that labs can charge an additional 300 rupees […]
