Chennai, Nov 26 (BPNS) MGC Leelavathi, niece of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and matinee idol, late MG Ramachandran (MGR) who donated her kidney to him after he was admitted to a Brooklyn hospital over renal failure, passed away in Chennai on Thursday. She was 72 and is survived by two daughters. She is the […]

Chennai, Nov 26 (BPNS) Actor turned politician and president of Makkal Needhi Maiam(MNM) , Kamal Haasan is recovering well after being infected by Covid -19 and admitted to a hospital. The Super Star of South Indian cinema is recovering at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre in Chennai where he was admitted on November 22. The actor […]

Chennai, Nov 25 ( BPNS) Tamil Nadu health minister, Ma Subramanian has said that the state has inoculated 76% of its population with the first dose of vaccine. In a statement on Wednesday, the minister said that 40% of the people have received their second dose of vaccine. The minister in a statement on Wednesday […]

Chennai, November 19 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu health department has directed the district collectors to conduct medical camps to prevent the outbreak of any infectious diseases after the floods and incessant rains. The state health secretary, Dr. J. Radhakrishnan has called upon the district collectors to conduct medical camps in all flood-affected areas and to prevent […]

Chennai, Nov 16 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu health department has launched door-to-door health camps to tackle monsoon-related illness among people. After the Northeast monsoon hitting the state in October, heavy rains have lashed Tamil Nadu leading to several monsoon-linked diseases cropping up. The health department of Tamil Nadu has commenced door-to-door health camps to take stock […]

Chennai, Nov 14 (BPNS) Heavy rains that lashed the state has resulted in hampering the vaccination drive against Covid-19 pandemic carried out by the state health department. While rains have inundated many parts of Chennai since past Sunday, vaccination has taken a beating and the state health department is planning mega vaccination camps to vaccinate […]

Chennai, Nov 8( BPNS) The Tamil Nadu health department is conducting health clinics across the state in association with local bodies to take preventive measures against fever and other water-borne diseases as Tamil Nadu is reeling under heavy rains following the commencement of the northeast monsoon. The state health secretary. Dr. J.  Radhakrishnan in a […]

Chennai, Nov 6 (BPNS) The Tamil Nadu health department has commenced door-to-door campaigns to check on the people who have not taken the second dose of vaccine after they have completed the mandatory eligibility period. According to the state health department, around 65 lakh people in the state are eligible for second dose of vaccine. […]

Chennai, Nov 2 (BPNS) The  Tamil Nadu health department has constituted medical teams to visit villages in the state to inoculate people who have yet to take a jab against Covid -19 pandemic.  The team will commence visiting villages from Tuesday onwards. A team comprising of a doctor, nurse, and other staff will travel to […]