arunraj tvk health minister Chennai: H1N1 infections are under control in the state, but govt will examine the need to vaccinate vulnerable people such as the elderly and pregnant women, said health minister K G Arunraj in the assembly on Thursday.Replying to questions from MLAs, Arunraj said govt was continuously monitoring the H1N1 situation and…
Chennai: At a time when nearly 12.7 million people worldwide are waiting for corneal transplants — with just one donor cornea available for every 70 in need — a city-based hospital has opened a dedicated centre for a surgery that restores vision without corneal transplantation in select patients.On Wednesday, chief minister C Joseph Vijay opened…
Premallatha Vijayakanth CHENNAI: Upset over Tamil Nadu assembly’s proceedings being disrupted by repeated verbal clashes between treasury and opposition benches, DMDK legislator Premallatha Vijayakanth on Thursday wondered whether the House was turning into a “fight club.” Former chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami also expressed concern over the loss of the valuable time of the assembly.The…
Over the years, residential apartments, roads and other buildings have steadily come close to the beachm resulting in environmental degradation. Photo B A Raju Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has asked residents of 21 sea-facing bungalows, houses, and other structures in Neelankarai, Injambakkam and Uthandi to vacate within 15 days, because of violations of Coastal…
Chennai: Amid a surge in H1N1 cases, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has intensified surveillance and strengthened preventive measures across the state while urging people not to panic.The department said influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory infection are being monitored throughout the year. District health officers and rapid response teams are reviewing…
Representative image | AI Chennai: Paediatricians in the city are reporting an unusually early seasonal surge of influenza cases among schoolchildren, with infections spreading rapidly from children to other family members.Doctors said they were seeing more cases than last year, with July and Aug witnessing a substantial rise. “However, if the symptoms are mild, we…
According to the show-cause notice,the department had received several complaints against members. Writer Imayam (left) and social welfare minister Vanniarasu CHENNAI: State social justice department has issued show-cause notices to members of Tamil Nadu state commission for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, including vice-chairperson and writer Imayam, accusing them of misusing their powers, failing to…
Chennai: Space-tech startup InspeCity has raised Rs 100 crore in pre-series A funding as it plans flight qualification and ramp up commercial activity.Founded in 2022, the company focuses on satellite inspection and life extension and has developed a suite of technologies including satellite propulsion systems. With the capital, it aims to commercialise its in-space servicing…
By Dorian MelwinCHENNAI: Despite a dismal end to their Tamil Nadu Premier League campaign in the playoffs, Trichy Grand Cholas had a bright spark in medium pacer K Easwaran. The 29-year-old picked up another wicket in Trichy’s Qualifier 2 clash against Kovai Kings, taking his tally to 15 wickets across seven games at an economy…
Chennai: The gang that looted an ICICI Bank ATM near Somangalam and took away nearly ₹10 lakh in the early hours of Tuesday made a dramatic escape in Telangana on Tuesday night. They brandished a handgun at police personnel after being intercepted at a toll plaza. The suspects later abandoned the vehicle in a forest…
