Tag: Edappadi K. Palaniswami

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Tuesday said that higher number of testing led to an increased number of Covid-19 cases in the state, asserting that high population density, narrow lanes and use of public toilets made Chennai a challenge in cluster containment. He said that Tamil Nadu is the only State where around 12,000 COVID-19 tests are being… Continue reading "CM explains reason behind high number of corona cases in Chennai and other parts of TN"

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami described Covid-19 a “disease of the rich” on Thursday, when another person died due to the novel coronavirus in the state, taking the toll to 15. Tamil Nadu is among the severely affected states in India, with 1,242 cases. Only Maharashtra (2,919) and Delhi (1,578) have recorded more cases. Tamil Nadu reported the… Continue reading "CM slams Stalin, says coronavirus is a disease of the rich"

Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, who on Sunday received an honorary doctorate (doctor of letters) from Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute (deemed university) in Chennai, has said the honorary doctorate had increased his responsibility. Speaking on the occasion, he said the central government had approved the proposal to set up six more medical colleges in the state.… Continue reading "‘Dr EPS’ finds his responsibilities increased"