Lok Sabha polls | Chennai’s turnout dips by 4 percentage points Chennai District Election Officer reports 4% decrease in voter turnout for Lok Sabha elections, analyzing urban voter apathy. The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024
Lok Sabha polls | Chennai sees over 20% voter turnout as of 11 a.m., T.N. CM, Governor cast their votes Chennai sees peaceful elections with voter turnout exceeding 20%, despite complaints of missing names and distribution of party symbols. The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024
Get your name straight Names are our first identity, ensure correct spelling in official documents to avoid complications and misunderstandings. The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024
The Hindu Litfest 2024: A sneak peek into Chennai’s literary carnival Step into the enchanting world of words and ideas at The Hindu Litfest 2024, a literary spectacle transcending boundaries. The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024
Gloves, masks provided regularly to sanitary workers: Chennai Corporation tells Madras High Court GCC Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan informs Madras High Court of protective gear provided to sanitary workers, but some choose not to wear it. The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023
VHS launches rehabilitation centre for children with development disabilities VHS launches state-of-art centre, VHS-Samhita, to rehab children with development delays/disabilities. Funded by Cholamandalam Finance, Rotary Club of Madras Metro renovated 50-yr-old building. Centre offers occupation, speech & physiotherapy. Govt. & NGOs urged to fight cynicism & support govt. to improve facilities. Centre facilitates health equity & access to care… The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023
Elderly man with disability gored by stray cattle in Chennai; Corporation to file complaint against animal owner 80-yr-old mute person gored by stray cattle in Triplicane, Chennai. Admitted to hospital, out of danger. 3rd such incident in 2 months. GCC Commissioner inspected area, initiated clearance of stray cattle, filed complaint against cattle owner. 7 cattle-related deaths in 5 yrs. GCC ensuring cattle not harmed, given proper treatment. The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023
Chennai Corporation proposes to increase fine on owners of cattle The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) will place a proposal to revise the fines levied upon owners who let their cattle loose on the roads posing a threat to road safety before the next Council meeting, said Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023
Programme to distribute menstrual cups inaugurated in Chennai Pilot programme launched to provide menstrual cups to 1,500 women in 12 localities in South Chennai. HLL Lifecare's CSR initiative ennVee Solutions provides M cups. Thinkal project implemented by HLL Management Academy. Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner & Mayor support scheme. Training & awareness key to success. Scheme to be reviewed… The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023
2,400 runners participate in ‘Made of Chennai Run’ 2,400 runners participated in the 'Made of Chennai Run' as part of 'The Hindu Festival of Chennai'. Nandhini Ramanadhan, C. Muralidharan, Ashitosh Singh, Lakshmi Devi, Vaishnavi Srinivasan, P. Bhaskar & Subash Cheran won the 10K & 5K runs. The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023
T.N. government aims to distribute all millet varieties in all districts through PDS outlets: Food Secretary Ragi distribution is to be launched in two districts this week, Dharmapuri and Nilgiris; the varieties of millet to be distributed will be increased, and they will be made available across PDS outlets in all districts in a phased manner, J. Radhakrishnan said The Hindu · May 2, 2023
State govt. seeks Centre’s nod for procuring paddy with higher moisture content from farmers The paddy procured with moisture relaxation will be hulled immediately and the resultant rice will conform to the uniform specification of the Government of India, says Food and Cooperation Secretary J. Radhakrishnan The Hindu · Oct 11, 2022
All fair price shops in Tamil Nadu to be ISO certified: Food Secretary So far, a total of 84 shops have been certified, including 40 in Theni, 17 in Tiruvallur, nine in Namakkal and four in Kancheepuram The Hindu · Oct 9, 2022
PDS rice being smuggled via sea, says Food Secretary Radhakrishnan Government not interested in going after small fry, says official The Hindu · Sep 16, 2022
The Hindu · Jul 22, 2022 Steps being taken to boost production and sale of turmeric, says Food Secretary Radhakrishnan Marketing globally creates more opportunities for turmeric farmers to sell their produce
The Hindu · Jun 18, 2022 Farmers should not be made to wait at DPCs, says Food Secretary ‘Officials should help them complete their work without hassle’
The Hindu · Jun 16, 2022 Fair price shops to be inspected regularly Products at Amudham stores are priced less, says Radhakrishnan
The Hindu · Jun 12, 2022 In a major reshuffle, Phanindra Reddy becomes Tamil Nadu Home Secretary Health Secretary J. Radhakrishnan has also been shifted
The Hindu · Jun 10, 2022 Vaccination rate is low in several parts of State: Health Secretary ‘Coverage in the over 18 age group is lacking in several districts, including Chennai’
The Times of India · Jun 8, 2022 Tamil Nadu registers 195 fresh cases of Covid-19; 95 in Chennai CHENNAI: As fresh cases in Tamil Nadu rose to 195 on Wednesday with Chennai adding 95 cases, the public health department warned district health officials and the public of the increasing positivity rate in Chennai and a possible increase in hospitalisation.
The Hindu · Jun 4, 2022 Take risk-assessment based approach to tackle spike in COVID-19 cases: Union Health Secretary to TN The State reported 659 new cases for the week ending June 3, 2022 accounting for 3.13% of the country's new cases.
The Hindu · Jun 1, 2022 Districts told to stay alert to prevent infection Staying vigilant would protect vulnerable population, says Health Secretary
The Hindu · May 27, 2022 TN Health Secretary flags concerns about COVID-19 clusters District Collectors in Tamil Nadu have been urged to ensure COVID-19 protocols are observed in light of the rise in cases in Chennai and other districts
The Hindu · May 24, 2022 Six test positive for COVID-19 at Anna University hostel Cultural event on campus led to infection, says J. Radhakrishnan
The Hindu · May 24, 2022 Suspected monkey pox cases to be isolated Samples should be sent to NIV, Pune: Health Secretary