Tamil Nadu extends Covid lockdown for a week

Sun, 20 June 2021

17:32

Tamil Nadu government on Sunday extended its covid lockdown for another week.

Based on caseload, some relaxations have been announced for 38 districts in the state.

Inter and Intra-district public transportation with 50 per cent capacity will be allowed in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpet.

TOP STORIES

LIVE! Violence reported in Bengal ahead of Phase 2 polls

IPL 2026: CSK vs GT: Gill wins toss, opts to bowl in Chennai

Trump unhurt as shots fired at White House dinner, shooter held

Gunshots fired at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other senior officials, causing chaos and a security lockdown.

Shooter stopped at first contact: US Secret Service

Deputy director Matthew Quinn of the US Secret Service office of communications said that the 'coward' shooter was quickly stopped at 'first contact' following the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

SEE: Trump ducks for cover, evacuated after shooting

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed to safety after gunshots were heard during the White House correspondents' dinner in Washington.