Day: September 8, 2020

Serena Williams pulled off another comeback win at the US Open on Monday, ensuring the weakened Grand Slam event didn’t lose a legendary player for a second consecutive day.

Tamilnadu government today said that the Mullaiperiyar dam is safe and strong.

Popular Telugu actor Jaya Prakash Reddy died of cardiac arrest today in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. He was 73. Fondly called JP, the actor was best-known for playing comic and villainous roles in films. He was also part of some Tamil movies.

Tamilnadu government’s decision to pass arrear students seems to be in a bit of trouble as the State’s move is being opposed by a few quarters.

Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja has put forth certain conditions on behalf of Tamil Film Active Prodicers Association (TFAPATN) to theatre-owners. He said if their requests are not met, producers would be compelled not to release their films in theatres.

The CBI team investigating the custodial deaths of Jeyaraj and his son Bennix in Sathankulam has said in court that the duo were taken into custody on a false case.

Tamilnadu Assembly session will start on 14 September and will go on for three days (till 16 September). The main opposition DMK has opposed this and urged that the session should be conducted at least for seven days, since so many things need to be discussed.

AIADMK MP A Navaneethakrishnan has tested positive for coronavirus. He is now getting treated at a private hospital in Chennai. Navaneethakrishnan is a Member of Parliament, representing Tamilnadu in the Rajya Sabha.

The city police are an elated lot after the Commissioner Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal has permitted ‘birthday leaves’ for the department and the personnel will also get a greeting card.

The spread of Covid-19 has slowed down in the city, according to data compiled by the Greater Chennai Corporation.