Tamilnadu today registered 5,688 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total number of persons tested positive for Coronavirus infection in the State so far to 6,03,290.
Rahul, Priyanka arrested; Stalin, Alagiri condemn
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were today arrested by the Uttar Pradesh police after they were stopped from marching towards Hathras to meet the family members of a recent rap-murder victim, the party said.
SC rejects PIL for probe into pandemic
The Supreme Court today turned down a public interest litigation by retired bureaucrats alleging ‘gross mismanagement of the Covid-19 pandemic by the Union government’.
Former Indian Bank Chairman Gopalakrishnan passes away
Former Indian Bank Chairman and Tamilnadu Yadava Mahasabai president M Gopalakrishnan passed away. He was 86.
Bikes, lorry destroyed in group clash near city
A fight between local residents and migrant workers turned violent leading to vehicles including ten two-wheelers and a container lorry being set on fire at Kattupalli, Minjur, on the outskirts of Chennai.
Tributes paid to Sivaji Ganesan
Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and Ministers paid tributes to legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan on his 93rd birth anniversary today.
Fresh spurt of Covid cases in Chennai
There has been a significant spike in the number of coronavirus cases in the city. This morning, it is recorded that 11,320 persons have the viral infection. The active cases are currently at seven per cent. A total of 3,210 persons have lost their lives since March.
Sathankulam deaths: Bail denied to cops
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court today dismissed bail petitions by four accused policemen involved in the Sathankulam custodial deaths.
TN engineering admissions start
The Tamilnadu Engineering Admission (TNEA) began online today. As many as 1.60 lakh students have applied for the 1.63 lakh seats in 461 engineering colleges in Tamilnadu.