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Top headlines: Full lockdown in Chennai from June 19, WPI slips 3%, more

From Chennai lockdown to new cases in China mainland, Business Standard brings to you the top headlines of the day

Passengers sit in a local train after resumption of local train services for people associated with essential services, during ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, in Mumbai
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Passengers sit in a local train after resumption of local train services for people associated with essential services, during ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, in Mumbai

BS Web TeamPTI New Delhi
1. Complete lockdown in Chennai, 3 neighbouring districts from June 19 to 30

In view of an increase in coronavirus infections in Chennai and neighbouring districts, the Tamil Nadu government has announced a complete lockdown in four districts from June 19 to 30. The decision — for Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpet districts — was taken at the Cabinet meeting on Monday. A medical expert committee constituted by the Tamil Nadu government had recommended a further "tightening" in certain lockdown relaxations made in Chennai earlier. Read on...

2. Wholesale prices decline 3% in May as coronavirus pulls