Sunday lockdown brings Cuddalore, Villupuram and Kallakurichi to a near standstill
The Hindu
Police keep vigil to ensure people complied with rules
Cuddalore district came to a near standstill as people stayed indoors, vehicles kept off the roads, shops and business establishments remained closed as the complete lockdown imposed on Sundays took effect.
The State government had imposed total lockdown on Sundays in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19.

ECI deleted 54 lakh 'genuine voters' in Bengal without giving chance to defend themselves: CM Mamata
Mamata Banerjee claims ECI deleted 54 lakh genuine voters in Bengal without notice, alleging misuse of electoral powers.

Blending talent, teamwork, and tradition, students of a government school near Mannarkkad in Palakkad have composed the official theme song for the State School Arts Festival—earning Statewide acclaim and ministerial praise. The State School Arts Festival, set to open on January 14, will resonate this year with a melody born in a rural classroom. The official theme song of the festival has been composed, written, and rendered entirely by students of Government Higher Secondary School, Pottassery, in Kanjirappuzha grama panchayat.

India falls to 3rd position in Russian fossil fuel imports in December as Reliance slashes crude buy
India drops to third in Russian fossil fuel imports in December, as Reliance cuts crude purchases, totaling €2.3 billion.










