Day: June 24, 2020

In yet another record breaking high, a whopping number of 2,865 persons have been tested positive for Covid-19 in Tamilnadu today, taking the total number of infections in the State to 67,468.

Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today announced more restrictions in Tamilnadu in a bid to control the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

American and Russian negotiators have concluded a round of nuclear arms control talks in Vienna, aimed at producing a new agreement to replace the New START treaty that expires in February — the last remaining pact constraining the arsenals of the world’s two major nuclear powers.

Sri Lanka has not reported any new COVID-19 case in the last three days since 20 June, which were all imported, it was reported on Tuesday.

The United Nations chief criticised the total lack of international coordination in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and warned that the go-it-alone policy of many countries will not defeat the coronavirus.

With North Chennai witnessing record number of Covid-19 cases, the government has set up a special facility with 1,400 beds to isolate and treat coronavirus patients.

As many as 645 persons have died due to the novel coronavirus disease in the city.

The Madras High Court, which has taken suo moto cognizance of the incident of a 58-year-old man and his son allegedly dying due to police torture, has summoned the DGP and Thoothukudi SP to appear before it and present their explanation.

Even as complete lockdown is being implemented in various districts across the State, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today held a meeting with District Collectors via video conferencing. Sources said that crucial decisions were made during the meeting.