Till date, 5,17,323 males, 3,38,888 females and 35 transgenders have tested positive for the virus in the state. Express Photo: Praveen Khanna
Tamil Nadu Telangana Assembly Elections COVID-19 Live Updates: Tamil Nadu recorded 569 positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the state tally to 8,56,246. Among these, Chennai reported 236 positive cases, bringing the city’s total to 2,37,444. The state recorded four deaths on Monday, putting the state toll at 12,525. All four had succumbed due to comorbidities. A total of 510 patients were discharged following treatment, taking the total number of recoveries to 8,39,648.
After its seat-sharing talks with the AIADMK failed, Captain Vijayakanth’s DMDK Tuesday announced it would not fight the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as part of the NDA. The decision was made at a party meeting called by Vijayakanth. An official statement later said, “The DMDK quits the AIADMK-BJP alliance based on the unanimous decision at the district secretaries’ meeting.”
MNM leader and actor Kamal Haasan. (Express photo)
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) has signed a memorandum of understanding with actor Sarathkumar’s All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi (AISMK) and SRM group founder TR Pachamuthu’s Indhiya Janayaga Katchi (IJK). Haasan’s party, in its debut assembly polls, will be contesting from 154 seats. Of the remaining 80 constituencies, both AISMK and IJK will be contesting on 40 seats each.
READ | Tamil Nadu polls: On debut, Kamal Haasan’s MNM to fight from 154 seats
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On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Telangana State Police on Monday launched a ‘QR Code Complaint System’ so that women can easily lodge complaints against harassment. Women can scan the QR codes installed at various public places to lodge a complaint. Launching the system, DGP M Mahendar Reddy said it is not only a simple and easy to use solution but also ensures a secure complaint and feedback mechanism.
READ | Telangana Police launch ‘QR Code Complaint System’ for women safety
For assistance on COVID-19-related queries and mental health support in Chennai, citizens can contact the Greater Chennai Corporation’s (GCC) COVID-19 helpline 044 46122300 | Citizens can find the nearest GCC-facilitated COVID-19 fever clinic here | For lodging rain-related complaints and assistance during the monsoon, citizens can contact the GCC’s monsoon helplines 044 25384530 or 044 25384540 or the control room 1913 (available 24×7)
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