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Tamil Nadu adds 5,996 new coronavirus cases, total tally at 409,238

The state on Friday tested 73,186 people and 5,752 patients were cured and discharged, according to the state health department

Biz Buddy: Tamil Nadu's faceless grievance redress mechanism for industries

A first of its kind in India, Tamil Nadu's Biz Buddy is an industry helpdesk that facilitates monitoring and time-bound resolution of issues

TN asks Centre to continue GST compensation citing increased fiscal burden

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday urged the Centre to expedite release of Rs 12,258.94 crore, which is its Goods and Services Tax (GST) arrears from the latter since 2018-19

Police constable shifted after beating 13-year-old boy in Tamil Nadu

A 13-year old boy suffered injuries after a police constable allegedly thrashed him with a lathi for lockdown violation after which the latter has been shifted to the city control room, police said

Why discriminate govt school students from learning Hindi: TN BJP chief

BJP Tamil Nadu chief took potshots at DMK's Stalin for his opposition to three-language formula suggested in NEP 2020, asking why govt school students should be 'discriminated' from learning Hindi

Tamil Nadu CM urges govt to sanction Rs 10,700 cr Cauvery rejuvenation plan

"Estimate has been prepared for Rs 10,700 crore and the WAPCOS (a techno-commercial firm under the Centre) is preparing the DPR," he said

Madras HC refuses to allow reopening of Sterlite plant in TN's Thoothukudi

Vedanta Limited had moved the court challenging the state government's closure order against its Sterlite Copper Plant on May 28, 2018

Tamil Nadu reports 5,709 new Covid-19 cases; total tally at 349,654

According to the State Health Department 65,075 people were tested, while 5,850 patients were discharged

Tamil Nadu adds 5,890 new Covid-19 cases in a day, 1,185 in Chennai alone

65,643 persons tested, 5,667 patients discharged and 120 succumbed the past 24 hours

Tamil Nadu coronavirus update: State adds 5,860 fresh cases, tally 332,105

Tamil Nadu on Saturday reported 5,860 new Covid-19 cases, pushing the state's tally to 332,105, health officials said

Tamil Nadu govt has spent Rs 6,650 crore in combating Covid-19: CM

Tamil Nadu has spent around Rs 6,650 crore in its measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic in the state, Chief Minister K Palaniswami

WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan honoured with TN CM's special award

Chief Scientist of WHO, Soumya Swaminathan was conferred with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's special award, in recognition of her advisory role in combating the Covid-19 pandemic in the state

Covid-19 recoveries cross 1.8 mn, record 57,381 discharged in a day: Govt

Twelve states and union territories have reported their recovery rates above the national average

Tamil Nadu reports 5,890 new Covid cases, Chennai back to 1,000-plus

According to the State Health Department 68,301 persons tested across the state, while 5,556 patients were discharged and 117 new deaths were reported

Mortal remains of 4 students who drowned in Russia to reach India next week

The mortal remains of four Indian students who drowned in the Volga river in Russia's Volgograd are expected to reach India early next week

Tamil Nadu bank branches to work with 50% staff under new guidelines

Move follows objection and strike threat by unions over earlier instruction calling for 100% attendance

Tamil Nadu adds 5,834 new coronavirus cases, total tally at 308,649

According to the State Health Department, 65,490 persons were tested in the last 24 hours

Tamil Nadu asks Centre for special Rs 9,000 crore grant to combat Covid-19

Since both central and state tax revenues will fall short of the Budget Estimates, grant will help, says Palaniswami

TN CM directs officials to bring back bodies of students from Russia

Four students from Tamil Nadu pursuing medical education in Russia drowned in a river and directions have been issued to bring back their remains back home at the earliest, CM K Palaniswami

SSI arrested over father-son custodial torture succumbs to coronavirus

SSI Pauldurai (56) breathed his last at the Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH)