Number of COVID-19 containment zones increases to 25 in Salem city
The Hindu
No clusters reported so far; measures intensified to contain the spread
The number of COVID-19 containment zones in Salem Corporation limits have increased to 25 and officials are intensifying measures to contain the spread. According to Health Department officials, the containment zones had increased from 10 to 25 within a short time. However no clusters were reported so far. As on Sunday, there were over 600 active cases in the Corporation limits. Disinfectants were sprayed in containment zones and public places such as markets and bus stands. Residents in the containment zones were being provided kabasura kudineer and other immunity building medicines.Amid strike by some Loco Pilots, Railways is trying to ensure undisrupted service: Palakkad Division
The Palakkad Division of Southern Railway on Friday, said it was making all efforts to keep trains running in time amid a section of Loco Pilots continuing to strike from work with a demand for a 46-hour periodical rest.
After completing her Class XII a few years ago, Lakshmi Priya from Sivakasi faced financial constraints that prevented her from pursuing higher education. Despite her circumstances, she persevered by folding matchboxes to earn a meagre income. “I have always done this work – folding matchboxes. Many families in Sivakasi and surrounding areas do this work, from home,” said Ms.Priya who is now 19 years old. “I always wanted to learn something related to Computer Science. We did not have a proper teacher for this particular subject at school. But I managed to score 95%,” she said.
Ahead of the southwest monsoon, the officials from multiple departments were directed to carry out the standard operating procedure and ensure that all the parameters were adhered to as per the guidelines issued by the Disaster Management Plan of the Tamil Nadu government, said Theni Collector R.V. Shajeevana here on Friday.