“H1N1 swine flu is under control in Tamil Nadu. There is no need to panic.” – Minister Arunraj
“As many as 103 people from TN have travelled to Nepal. We are closely monitoring the details of Tamils stranded in the floods.” – Minister Rajmohan
“The relatives are anxious. Therefore, the government should act swiftly and take steps to rescue those stranded in the floods and bring them back to TN.” – EPS
“Shortage of doctors and nurses at Covai Govt hospital?” – AIADMK MLA S.P.Velumani questions
“It’s my stance that the Legislative Assembly should not turn into a drama forum. It is increasingly becoming a place to settle old scores.” – Annamalai
A 92-year-old life-term prisoner at Central Jail, convicted of murder, died of age-related complications at the Government Hospital shortly after midnight, on Saturday.
The deceased, Chidambaram, was a native of Thazhiyur of Tirunelveli district. He was convicted of murdering a woman. He was getting treated at the Government Hospital for the past two months for various ailments. A formal investigation has commenced.