Sunday, May 9, 2021

High volume sales at Tasmac outlets before Tamil Nadu lockdown

The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (Tasmac) sold liquor worth ₹ 426.24 crore as soon as the lockdown announcement was made on Saturday
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KSFE announces concessional rate loan for COVID-19 patients, immediate relatives, after ‘The Hindu’ report on usury

Kerala State Financial Enterprises Chairman said the authorities had taken note of a report in The Hindu on how in some States an exorbitant rate of interest was being imposed on those desperately seeking money for COVID-19 treatment.
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PM Modi pays tributes to Tagore, Gokhale, Maharana Pratap

“... May his exemplary ideals keep giving us strength and inspiration to build the India he dreamt of,” PM Modi said about Tagore.
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Palasa cashew industry in deep financial crisis due to lockdown, fall in demand

Hike in electricity and labour charges have dealt a big blow to the industry.
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Facebook blocks Malayalam poet Satchidanandan's account

Facebook blocked poet K. Satchidanandan’s account for 24 hours on Friday for allegedly violating ‘community standards.’ The poet said Facebook took th
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Two booked for assaulting ASHA

The Bantwal Rural police on Saturday booked two persons for allegedly assaulting an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) when she was returning af
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Villupuram MP urges NLCIL to set up oxygen plant at govt. medical hospital

‘Villupuram which is the adjacent district of Cuddalore is also in dire need of medical oxygen’, says D. Ravikumar in a letter to CMD Rakesh Kumar.
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COVID-19 surge: NLCIL to set up nine oxygen plants

Orders placed for 500 oxygen concentrators, says CMD Rakesh Kumar
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Coronavirus live updates | Recovery rate plummets to 70% in Karnataka

The DCGI granted permission for emergency use of an anti-COVID-19 therapeutic application of the drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose, developed by INMAS, a lab of the DRDO, in collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories.
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Coronavirus | Kerala, Karnataka pin hopes on lockdown

With nearly 90,000 cases on Saturday, both States face big challenge; A.P. reports 96 deaths
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Parla roosters command a hefty premium

Special breed of birds from Tamil Nadu are sold for ₹50,000 to ₹60,000 each
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Obama dog Bo, once a White House celebrity, dies from cancer

Bo had helped Obama keep a promise to daughters Malia and Sasha that they could get a dog after the election.
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Morning Digest: FCRA rules hit overseas COVID aid to hospitals, NGOs; Health Ministry says positive test for COVID-19 not mandatory for admission, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
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Facebook blocks poet’s account

Facebook blocked poet K. Satchidanandan’s account for 24 hours on Friday for allegedly violating ‘community standards.’ The poet said Facebook took t
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Puducherry records 19 more deaths, adds 1,703 new cases

Health Department screens a record 9,132 people on a single day
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R. Shunmugasundaram set to be new Advocate General of T.N.

Senior counsel R. Shunmugasundaram is all set to be appointed the new Advocate General of Tamil Nadu. He has an experience of 44 years in the Bar and
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Stalin speaks to Ramadoss, Vijayakant

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday spoke to Pattali Makkal Katchi leader S. Ramadoss over phone.A press release said that Mr. Stalin spoke to Mr.
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‘Regulate industries producing oxygen in Sriperumbudur’

Sriperumbudur MLA Selvaperunthagai on Saturday inspected industries producing oxygen in Sriperumbudur and demanded government intervention to increase
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Bar Council’s plea to CS

The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has urged Chief Secretary V. Irai Anbu to issue appropriate instructions to the police and make sure that
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DMK, IMA teams meet Health Minister

A delegation comprising State-level office-bearers of the Medical Wing of the DMK and the Indian Medical Association met the Minister for Health, Ma.
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Restrictions extended till May 24

The territorial administration has extended the lockdown restrictions up to May 24 in view of the rise in number of COVID- 19 cases.Ashok Kumar, Secre
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Conditions that come with the government’s nod for cash payments for COVID-19 treatment pose a challenge

Although the ceiling of ₹2 lakh cash payment has been temporarily removed, those without PAN or Aadhaar are likely to face hurdles, say tax lawyers.
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Coronavirus | Counsellors offer lifeline to patients, kin

Death of near and dear ones and loss of jobs have shaken many people in the second wave.
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