Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Special Correspondent

Cash aid for ration card holders at doorstep during intensified lockdown

A file photograph of Chennai Corporation staff disinfecting a house in Chennai. Photograph used for representational purposes only (Source: THE HINDU)

The cash assistance of ₹1,000 to each of the rice ration card holders in Chennai and parts of Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram districts will be disbursed at their doorsteps from June 22, according to Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami.

The State government on Monday announced a cash assistance of ₹1,000 to each of the rice ration card holders in Chennai and certain parts of the neighbouring districts, in view of the intensified COVID-19 lockdown scheduled between June 19 and 30.

Officials from the department concerned would disburse the cash assistance at the doorsteps of the consumers, Mr. Palaniswami said on Tuesday. He reiterated his appeal for people’s cooperation during the complete lockdown.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
The one change that worked: I stopped planning holidays – and found the joy in travel
I used to scroll through scores of online reviews to put together a trip itinerary before I’d even left home. Now I just let my feet – and my nose – guide me wherever I go
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Why we shouldn’t abandon handwriting at school
Over the decades, technological devices have been gradually integrated into language learning, as is recently the case with generative artificial intelligence (AI).
The Conversation
The Conversation
Saturday Night Live Bafta sketch branded ‘horrific’ by leading Tourette syndrome charity
Sketch featured parodies of JK Rowling, Bill Cosby and Mel Gibson saying controversial remarks were due to TS
The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
This smoky lentil sloppy joes packs in the plant-based protein and demands napkins
Fitness pro and author Robin Arzón has a vegan lentil sloppy joes recipe that tastes hearty and smoky, without a sugary ketchup vibe
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Tom Holland's IG Name Allegedly Changed: Why Fans Think He Took Zendaya's Last Name Amid Secret Marriage Revelation
Speculation is rife as rumours of Tom Holland taking Zendaya's last name following the actress's stylist's secret wedding revelation
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Zendaya and Tom Holland Secret Wedding Photos: Viral Clip Claims To Be Intimate Nuptials Of Couple
A viral image of Zendaya and Tom Holland's alleged wedding has sparked debate about its authenticity. Here's what we know.
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play