Tamilnadu today registered 838 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total number of persons tested positive for coronavirus infection in the State so far to 8,21,550.
Bharat Biotech allowed to conduct trial on kids above 12
Bharat Biotech, which received emergency approval for its Covid-19 vaccine only in ‘clinical trial mode’, is allowed to conduct its trials on children who are above the age of 12 years.
New diseases dangerous than Covid could hit world: Scientist
A scientist, who discovered Ebola over four decades ago, has warned humanity faces an unknown number of new and potentially fatal viruses emerging from African tropical rainforests even as a woman showing symptoms of hemorrhagic fever in a remote town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has sparked fears of new deadly pathogens.
Reliance denies plan to enter corporate farming
Reliance Industries today approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court pleading that the government safeguard its assets and services in the two states against ;miscreants’ who had damaged several of its telecom towers some days ago.
TN govt allows 100% occupancy in theatres
Tamilnadu government today granted permission 100 per cent occupancy in cinema theatres beginning 13 January when films like Vijay-starrer ‘Master’ and Simbu’s ‘Eeswaran’ hit the screens.
Pongal: Distribution of cash and gift hamper starts in ration shops in TN
Tamilnadu government today started doling out Rs 2,500 in cash, along with rice, sugar, cashew nuts, cardamom and clothes as part of Pongal gift hamper scheme announced by Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami. The gift hamper is being given to the State’s 2.10 crore rice card holders through PDS (ration) shops.
New CJ of Madras HC assumes charge
Tamilnadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit today administered the oath of office to the new Chief Justice of Madras High Court, Sanjib Banerjee at the Raj Bhavan.
India will soon start world’s largest vaccination drive: Modi
A day after the drugs regulator approved two vaccines for restricted emergency use, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the world’s biggest inoculation drive against coronavirus is set to begin in the country.
Larry King in hospital with Covid
Legendary talk show host Larry King has tested positive for coronavirus and is being treated at a hospital here, according to US media reports on Sunday. Sources close to the 87-year-old former CNN interviewer said he has been at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre for over a week.
