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A policeman wearing a coronavirus helmet takes part with others in a procession to raise awareness about the COVID-19 coronavirus during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Chennai. (AFP)

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami extends lockdown till April 30

CM emphasis that the move was in accordance with the recommendations of medical and public health experts in the state

13 April 2020 5:06 PM IST

Two women offer food to a poor woman during the nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the spread of the COVID-19, in Chennai. (PTI)

Palaniswami issue clarification on ban on food distribution during...

On Sunday the state government had asked people not to distribute food in the streets, saying it was a violation of...

13 April 2020 3:57 PM IST

A medic at the COVID-19 OPD of a hospital in Chennai. (PTI)

Covid patients mix up in TN hospitals, health secretary warns of...

More evidence turn up on Covid-19 positive and negative cases being treated in the same ward

13 April 2020 12:01 PM IST

Policeman stand around a graffiti painted on a road to raise awareness about the COVID-19 coronavirus during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Chennai. (AFP)

Amid corona crisis, Tamil Nadu politicians in war of words

Opposition leader Stalin retaliates to chief minister Palaniswami with strong accusations on how the state is handling...

13 April 2020 11:32 AM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president and opposition leader M K Stalin. (PTI)

DMK chief Stalin calls for all party meeting in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu government had refused to entertain a request from Stalin to call for the all-party meeting

13 April 2020 10:33 AM IST

A medic stands outside Covid19 OPD at Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennia. PTI Photo

Covid19: Tamil Nadu to pay for private lab testing too

At present, Tamil Nadu has 24,000 'PCR kits' and another 10,000 'PCR kits' will come within a week, the officials said

13 April 2020 9:29 AM IST

Representational Image. (PTI)

Coronavirus patient booked for spitting on doctor in Tamil Nadu

The accused is charged of -"attempt to murder-" after he allegedly spat on a doctor treating him at the government...

12 April 2020 5:44 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services personnel sanitise a locality near the Marina Beach. (PTI)

Covid toll goes up to 11 in Tamil Nadu as another death reported

Tamil Nadu has so far recorded 969 positive cases

12 April 2020 2:56 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wearing a protective mask. (PTI)

Tax exemption only for PM CARES fund, donation to CM relief fund not...

Ex-gratia payment made to employees for fighting and containing Covid-19 shall qualify as CSR expenditure as one-time...

12 April 2020 12:27 PM IST

Staf cheer as a formerly COVID-19 positive patient is discharged after being quarantined at the Kilpauk Medical College Hospital in Chennai on Saturday, April 11, 2020. (PTI)

4 lakh rapid test kits bound for Tamil Nadu diverted to USA

To cope, health authorities are now going straight to the confirmatory PCR test

12 April 2020 10:35 AM IST

A civic worker sits inside a garbage truck carrying waste material from quarantine centers and hospitals treating COVID-19 patients. (AP)

Tamil Nadu: Covid positive patient alleges violation of guidelines by...

The man accuses the hospital of accommodating corona-suspected patients along with confirmed patients

11 April 2020 1:12 PM IST

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Experts share how pregnant women should safeguard themselves during the Covid-19 pandemic

11 April 2020 10:30 AM IST