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After DMK president M.K. Stalin urged people to wear masks, vendors have started putting up mobile shops to sell them. The other day, prior to the arrival of the leader in Ramanathapuram, some functio
After DMK president M.K. Stalin urged people to wear masks, vendors have started putting up mobile shops to sell them. The other day, prior to the arrival of the leader in Ramanathapuram, some functionaries were seen buying masks in bulk for distribution to those without them. A vendor said he was selling at least 1,500- 2,000 masks every day. He puts up a makeshift shop before the arrival of the leaders and sells masks for about 30 minutes. As the leader arrives, he shifts to the next point. He said he would instantly deposit the cash in the nearest ATM, as surveillance teams were holding checks.
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The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.











