Covid-19: Tamil Nadu govt bans gathering at beaches on December 31, January 1

Announcing extending Covid-related curbs till December 31, the Tamil Nadu government said the existing restrictions on social, cultural and political meetings would continue.

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday announced banning public gathering at all beaches in the state on December 31 and January 1, effectively curbing new year celebrations, as part of its Covid-19 prevention measures.

Announcing certain relaxations, Chief Minister MK Stalin said classes for students from Standard 6-12 and higher education institutions will no more be held on rotational basis but will be 'normal' from next month.