Star hotels across the city are recording a steep fall in occupancy rates as several domestic travellers and inbound tourists have cancelled their reservations due to the scare of novel coronavirus. This has forced several top hotels to slash their room tariff.
The all-pervasive fear of contracting the novel coronavirus has had a direct impact on footfalls in gyms and swimming pools. Prevention is better than cure seems to be the mantra.
Terming a PIL seeking direction for shutting down schools till the virus spread is contained as a knee-jerk reaction, the Madras high court has, instead, advised the public to adhere to health advisories issued by the government.
Ancient sculptures of Lord Vinayaka and Nandi have been abandoned in a dump yard near a temple atop Siddharmalai in Madurai district. The ruined sculptures, according to heritage experts, date to late 12th century AD.
Searches at actor Vijay’s residence ended on Thursday, Income Tax investigation officials said, adding that they checked his accounts and got details about his remuneration from two of his movies.
