Day: August 14, 2020

Tamilnadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit tested negative for Covid-19 today and recovered from the infection.

Tamilnadu today reported 5,890 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total number of coronavirus infections in the State to 3,26,245, according to the Health department’s daily bulletin released this evening.

Noted playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, who was diagnosed with COVID-19, has suffered a setback as his health condition deteriorated today.

With growing demand for relaxations in e-pass proceedure, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today said that the passes will be granted to anyone who applies with Aadhaar card number or ration card along with contact number.

Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today launched the Amma Covid-19 scheme to monitor those who are in home quarantine.

As part of the Independence Day celebrations tomorrow, 15 police officers have been chosen to be honoured with special awards for their work.

The Supreme Court today held senior advocate PrashantBhushan guilty of contempt for his two derogatory tweets against the judiciary.

Actress Shalu Shammu today filed a complaint with the Greater Chennai police against actress and former ‘Bigg Boss’ participant Meera Mithun.

Multilayered security arrangements and mandatory adherence to social distancing norms are in place for the 74th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Deli and other parts of the country this year.