News18 tamilnadu breaking news
Here are the latest breaking news updates from News18 Tamil Nadu:
Top Stories
- Tamil Nadu Lockdown Extended: The Tamil Nadu government has extended the lockdown in the state till May 24th to contain the spread of COVID-19.
- AIADMK MLA Tests Positive: AIADMK MLA, S.R. Raja, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai.
- Rain Alert in Tamil Nadu: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain alert for several districts in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Coimbatore, and Tiruchirappalli.
- Tamil Nadu Police Crack Down on Illegal Sand Mining: The Tamil Nadu Police have launched a crackdown on illegal sand mining in the state, seizing several vehicles and arresting several people.
- Tamil Nadu Government Announces Relief Package: The Tamil Nadu government has announced a relief package for farmers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including a one-time payment of ₹10,000 to each farmer.
Latest Updates
- Chennai Reports 1,500 New COVID-19 Cases: Chennai has reported 1,500 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of cases in the city to 1,23,000.
- Tamil Nadu Reports 4,500 New COVID-19 Cases: Tamil Nadu has reported 4,500 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of cases in the state to 2,50,000.
- Tamil Nadu Government Announces New COVID-19 Guidelines: The Tamil Nadu government has announced new COVID-19 guidelines, including a ban on all public gatherings and a night curfew in several districts.
- Tamil Nadu Police Arrest 10 People for Illegal Sand Mining: The Tamil Nadu Police have arrested 10 people for illegal sand mining in the state, seizing several vehicles and equipment.
- Tamil Nadu Government Announces New Schemes for Farmers: The Tamil Nadu government has announced new schemes for farmers, including a scheme to provide financial assistance to farmers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sports
- IPL 2021 Suspended Indefinitely: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Tamil Nadu Cricket Team Wins Vijay Hazare Trophy: The Tamil Nadu cricket team has won the Vijay Hazare Trophy, defeating Karnataka in the final.
Entertainment
- Kollywood Actor Tests Positive for COVID-19: Kollywood actor, Vijay Antony, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai.
- Tamil Movie 'Master' to Release on OTT Platform: The Tamil movie 'Master', starring Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi, is set to release on an OTT platform due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please note that these are just some of the latest breaking news updates from News18 Tamil Nadu, and the situation is constantly evolving.