‘Covid situation in India under control’

India’s present Covid scenario does not warrant restricting international flights or imposing a lockdown, but there is a need for strengthened surveillance and vigilance in view of the rise in cases in some countries, experts have said.

Sahitya Akademi award for M Rajendran

Chennai : Former IAS officer M Rajendran was conferred the Sahitya Akademi award on Thursday for his novel titled Kaala Pani, – Naadu Kadathapatta Mudhal…

12 fishermen arrested by Lankan navy

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 12 Indian fishermen and seized their trawlers for allegedly poaching in the country’s territorial waters.The fishermen were arrested off…

‘TN ready to combat Covid surge’

The Tamil Nadu health department is readying itself for any surge in Covid-19 cases after the new variant, Omicron BF.7 was detected in the country.