Insta
Tamil Nadu Joins Fray Of Not Relaxing Lockdown From Today, To Continue It With Existing Norms
IANS
Apr 20, 2020, 04:47 PM | Updated 04:47 PM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
A day after the state reported over 100 coronavirus positive cases, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday (20 April) decided to continue with the existing nationwide lockdown restrictions till May 3.
A government statement said the relaxations given for essential services earlier will however continue.
The Tamil Nadu government pointed out that Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat and other states too had decided to continue with the lockdown restrictions till May 3.
Tamil Nadu had set up an expert committee to look into all aspects of the issue and give its recommendations.
Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Monday chaired a meeting of ministers and senior officials and discussed the issue.
After reporting lower number of corona cases in the last couple of days, the state reported a drastic increase in the new infections. On Sunday, Tamil Nadu reported 105 new cases, taking the state''s tally to 1,477.
(This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.)
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.