Schools get ready to conduct Class X exams from June 1
Ever since the announcement was made by the school education minister K. A. Sengottiyan last week that the class X TN state board exams would be conducted during the first …
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Owner of this ladies salon says she is ready to reopen: has bought new accessories for protection
K. Mahalakshmi, the owner of Maha Elegance and Styling Salon for Women at Venkatesa Agraharam Road, Mylapore has been in the business since 1989. She says the lockdown did result …
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THE NEWS THIS EVENING
More cases across Mylapore. A small fire in Luz. More! Your browser does not support this audio. All previous bulletins are at www.mylaporetimes.com/audio
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Mehendi designers of North Mada Street stare at uncertainity; want to head home
Every year during the wedding season of April and May, the nook located off North Mada Street opposite Indian Bank would be buzzing with activity. At least four men trained …
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Masks are now sold at street corners
Mask making and selling is now a cottage industry. For obvious reasons. Enterprising people are starting to put out a variety of masks, mostly low-cost ones on bikes, carts and …
Read MoreSmall fire at shopping complex at Luz Junction
Fire broke out in Picnic Plaza, a shopping complex at Luz Circle this evening. Electric short circuit was said to be the cause of the fire. Two fire engines rushed …
Read MoreFour new virus positive cases reported in Mylapore
On Sunday (May 17), four new virus cases have been reported from four different places in Mylapore. It includes Thiruvalluvar Salai, Director General of Police (DGP) office off Kamarajar Salai …
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Read MoreTamil Nadu government announces Rs 2000 Dole for barbers who have lost their livelihood due to lockdown
To help barbers who have lost their livelihood due to lockdown, the Tamil Nadu government has announced Rs 2000 dole as relief assistance for barbers who are not registered with …
Read MoreStaff at salon says he has lost his livelihood, appeals for relief
R. Saravanan has been working at GK Salon at R. K. Mutt Road, Mylapore for about three decades now. He says prior to the lockdown, atleast 25 people would drop …
Read MoreGym owner says new memberships have been put on hold till the lockdown
V. T. Mahadevan has been running Fitness Paradise at R. K. Mutt Road, Mylapore for 22 years now. He says more than 1000 members use the services provided by his …
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No business for two months. So this salon owner of Arundale St. plans to go back to his village and find daily wage work
Once a busy hairdresser, Suresh now plans to go back to his native village and find some daily wage work. Suresh is one of the many salon owners whose livelihood …
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