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Chennai MSMEs allege bias in grant of permission to restart operations

They say they may end up losing the orders on hand to units in other belts; may not be able to pay April wages; foresee law and order problem with agitated labour

Tamil Nadu sets up group to attract investors exiting China, other nations

State Chief Minister Palaniswami says industries from the US, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan are planning to shift operations to countries like India

Tamil Nadu allows industrial activity in green zones after review meeting

CM Palaniswami urges District Collectors not to hinder movement of farm produce, asks them to help farmers market their produce

Tamil Nadu govt suspends earned leave encashment, freezes DA till july 2021

Officials say the move will help the govt save over Rs 7,000 crore at a time when Covid-19 has hit its finances

Major states still not allowing industries to reopen: FIEO to govt

Majority of industrial townships remain in red zones, restricting exports

HCL Technologies, Tamil Nadu govt join hands to improve Covid-19 response

HCL is also helping improve and expand state's disaster management helpline (1070) with technological upgrades, manpower assistance and reporting mechanisms

72 new cases reported in Tamil Nadu, Chennai among 5 districts locked down

Total number of cases in the state now stands at 1,755, with 864 active ones; 114 patients discharged, taking total number of recoveries to 866

Tamil Nadu imposes full lockdown in Chennai, other cities on Covid-19 surge

Restrictions to remain in force for four days in state capital and in Coimbatore, Tirupur, Salem and Madurai

Tamil Nadu CM assures balance between Covid-19 control, economic activity

Exporters want to be allowed to fulfill pending orders; many firms ask for labour transportation as they don't have accomodation at their factories

India coronavirus dispatch: Social measures to raise public consciousness

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Industries to remain shut in Tamil Nadu as lockdown to continue till May 3

Industries including automobile manufacturing and textiles, which were expecting a partial lifting of the lockdown, will remain closed now, said industry sources

Tamil Nadu sugar industry asks Centre to rework loans in wake of Covid-19

Sector says new drought-resistant, high-yield and high-recovery cane to be introduced next year

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown to April 30, all curbs to remain in force

Chief Minister K Palaniswami says decision was based on recommendation of an expert group and taken at the cabinet meeting held on April 11

TN withdraws clarification on industries allowed to operate during lockdown

The order, which is withdrawn, also gave permission to have skeletal staff for essential maintenance of all closed industrial units to facilitate their transportation for exports

Tamil Nadu ask Centre to increase supply of test kits and other essentials

Asks Govt to relax fiscal deficit limits, double Ways and Means limit

Coronavirus cases near 1,400 in India amid lockdown; toll rises to 35

The death toll in India has risen to 35 from 10 at the time lockdown was announced on March 24.

Sudden spike in Coronavirus cases at Tamil Nadu takes count to 124

State reported as many as 57 people testing positive, 50 of whom have a travel history to Delhi for Tablighi Jammat conference

How Tamil Nadu and its people are coping with the lockdown: A ground report

While the administrative machinery has been tough on violators, it has also put in place provisions to make the lives of the people easier

Tamil Nadu firms suspend manufacturing over coronavirus outbreak

The state government said on Tuesday that six more people were tested positive, taking the total number of positive cases to 15

Coronavirus outbreak: Tamil Nadu closes borders, constitutes task force

The state government was among the first to launch measures to tackle Covid-19. On January 30, it had put under quarantine 78 people who arrived from China