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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 10, 2016, 19:16:17 IST
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Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa laid to rest
Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa passed away on December 5 after suffering from a cardiac arrest. Puratchi Thalaivi Amma was laid to rest at Chennai's Marina beach, next to her mentor MGR.
17:04 (IST) Dec 05
Just like her party cadre, I too believe in the chief minister's will power and believe she will come out of this. The chief minister has maintained the legacy of AIADMK for 30 years. She must completely recover: Thirumavalavan
16:45 (IST) Dec 05
Her condition is critical, but I have seen patients recovering from such illness; she is a fighter
Tamilisai Soundararajan (TN BJP Chief)
16:39 (IST) Dec 05
Security tightened around Apollo Hospitals. Additional police force deployed.
16:24 (IST) Dec 05
The best medical treatment has been given, we should not speculate anything; I wish she will come out of danger: Vaiko, MDMK Chief
16:24 (IST) Dec 05
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She detained me under POTA but apart from politics I treat her like sister. She will come out of crisis: MDMK chief Vaiko <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/jayalalithaa?src=hash">#jayalalithaa</a> <a href="https://t.co/HavoEZ7gHS">pic.twitter.com/HavoEZ7gHS</a></p>
— ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/805723628067168256">December 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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16:19 (IST) Dec 05
All police officers have been asked to rush to Apollo Hospitals now.
15:57 (IST) Dec 05
Despite Jayalalithaa's progress, her underlying health conditions inevitably mean risk of further problems remain
Dr Richard Beale
15:50 (IST) Dec 05
Banks in Madurai say they have been asked close operations by 4 pm.
15:49 (IST) Dec 05
Apollo Hospital's Joint Managing Director Sangita Reddy tweets about Jayalalithaa's critical state.
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Our doctors are closely monitoring Hon'ble CM's condition and they are trying their very best. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GodblessAmma?src=hash">#GodblessAmma</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HospitalsApollo">@HospitalsApollo</a></p>
— Sangita Reddy (@SangitaApollo) <a href="https://twitter.com/SangitaApollo/status/805519088516624384">December 4, 2016</a></blockquote>
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15:47 (IST) Dec 05
UK-based intensivist Dr Richard Beale, who is among the specialist treating J Jayalalithaa, on Monday expressed shock over a sudden cardiac arrest she suffered on Sunday evening.
15:42 (IST) Dec 05
She is being cared for by a highly expert multidisciplinary team and is now on extracorporal life support: Dr Richard Beale
15:41 (IST) Dec 05
Situation extremely grave but can confirm that everything possible is being done to give her best chance of surviving: Dr Richard Beale
15:40 (IST) Dec 05
Corporates like Zomato, McKinsey have asked employees to stay home for the day.
15:38 (IST) Dec 05
DGP has directed to send 100 to 150 police personnel from Vellore, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and neighbouring districts to Chennai. From Vellore, 150 policemen dispatched to Chennai.
15:23 (IST) Dec 05
MDMK chief Vaiko arrives at Apollo Hospital
14:52 (IST) Dec 05
Despite our best efforts, our beloved CM remains in a grave situation.
— Sangita Reddy (@SangitaApollo) December 5, 2016
14:35 (IST) Dec 05
Tamil Nadu governor to visit Apollo Hospital shortly, reports Times Now
14:02 (IST) Dec 05
Allahabad: Supporters pray for the speedy recovery of Tamil Nadu CM #Jayalalithaa's health pic.twitter.com/6N7HctUPdq
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 5, 2016
13:57 (IST) Dec 05
Bus and airline services were not disrupted in Chennai on Monday even as Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa continued to be in a very critical condition at Apollo Hospitals after suffering a cardiac arrest on Sunday evening.
13:53 (IST) Dec 05
AIADMK MPs skip Lok Sabha as Jayalalithaa suffered cardiac arrest
All 37 Lok Sabha MPs belonging to AIADMK today skipped the proceedings of the House, a day after their party supremo J Jayalalithaa suffered a cardiac arrest in Chennai.
The benches of the AIADMK members were completely deserted, as they were apparently in Chennai after receiving the news about Jayalalithaa's health condition.
Lok Sabha deputy speaker M Thambidurai too was absent from the House.
AIADMK MPs, when they are in the House, sport traditional Tamil dress - white shirt and 'vesthi' and carry a picture of Jayalalithaa distinctly putting in their shirt pockets.
The benches of the AIADMK members were completely deserted, as they were apparently in Chennai after receiving the news about Jayalalithaa's health condition.
Lok Sabha deputy speaker M Thambidurai too was absent from the House.
AIADMK MPs, when they are in the House, sport traditional Tamil dress - white shirt and 'vesthi' and carry a picture of Jayalalithaa distinctly putting in their shirt pockets.
13:51 (IST) Dec 05
Nitish Kumar wishes speedy recovery of Jayalalithaa
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar wished speedy recovery of his Tamil Nadu counterpart J Jayalalithaa.
"I pray for good health and speedy recovery of Jayalalithaaji," he said in a statement. (PTI)
"I pray for good health and speedy recovery of Jayalalithaaji," he said in a statement. (PTI)
13:21 (IST) Dec 05
I hope she recovers and gets well very soon: Rahul Gandhi on #jayalalithaa pic.twitter.com/E6oRouGGYv
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2016
13:15 (IST) Dec 05
"The chief minister is being treated and closely monitored by a team of experts," said the statement issued by Apollo Hospitals chief operating officer Subbiah Viswanathan. A team of doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences would land in Chennai later this afternoon, doctors said.
12:57 (IST) Dec 05
In the wake of tense situation in Tamil Nadu over CM Jayalalithaa's critical health, Karnataka State Road Transport has stopped all 470 bus services between the two states from Monday morning. Officials in the corporation said they will wait and watch the law and order situation on the border and for a green signal from the police to send their buses to Tamil Nadu.
12:14 (IST) Dec 05
The frenzy over Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's critical heath condition seems to have begun as a distressed supporter died last night upon finding out Amma's status. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) cadre Nelagandan from Cuddalore district Gandhi Nagar died on Sunday night after seeing the news of Jayalalithaa's health on the television.
12:04 (IST) Dec 05
There is no transparency, people want to know whether she alive or not. PM must intervene and take care of this
Expelled AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa
11:39 (IST) Dec 05
AIADMK MLAs meeting taking place in Apollo Hospitals now
11:38 (IST) Dec 05
Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu to go to Chennai today to take stock of Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa's health condition
11:17 (IST) Dec 05
If Tamil Nadu requires help we are willing, Home Ministry will put forces on standby. Can't intervene on our own
Kiren Rijiju
11:17 (IST) Dec 05
Kerala governor wishes Jaya speedy recovery
Kerala governor P Sathasivam today said he was "deeply saddened" to hear of the health condition of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who suffered a cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Chennai, and prayed for her speedy recovery.
In his message, the governor said: "Deeply saddened by TN CM Selvi J Jayalalithaa suffering cardiac arrest. I pray for her speedy recovery so that people of Tamil Nadu receive her service and blessings."
In his message, the governor said: "Deeply saddened by TN CM Selvi J Jayalalithaa suffering cardiac arrest. I pray for her speedy recovery so that people of Tamil Nadu receive her service and blessings."
11:14 (IST) Dec 05
Centre today dispatched a team of specialists from the All India Institute of Medical Science to Apollo Hospital in Chennai where Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa is undergoing treatment after suffering cardiac arrest last evening.
Four specialists from AIIMS will soon be reaching Apollo Hospital, Health Minister J P Nadda said.
Four specialists from AIIMS will soon be reaching Apollo Hospital, Health Minister J P Nadda said.
10:39 (IST) Dec 05
Security was beefed up on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa continued to be critical on Monday after suffering a cardiac arrest on Sunday.
Security at various places in Kerala including the famed Sabarimala temple was hiked.
Security at various places in Kerala including the famed Sabarimala temple was hiked.
10:39 (IST) Dec 05
Home Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to Tamil Nadu governor. Governor informs that there is no law and order situation in the state.
10:34 (IST) Dec 05
AIADMK member from Cuddalore district (Gandhi Nagar) died after seeing news about Jayalalithaa's health condition yesterday night
(ANI reports)
10:31 (IST) Dec 05
Wishing #Jayalalithaa is speedy recovery. My good wishes & prayers of billions of Indian are with her.
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) December 5, 2016
10:27 (IST) Dec 05
Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu speaks to the governor and chief secretary of Tamil Nadu to about Jayalalithaa's health condition
10:03 (IST) Dec 05
A team of 4 eminent cardiologists — Dr Narang, Dr Talwar, Dr Trehan and Dr Trikha — left for Chennai to treat Jayalalithaa: Union health minister Nadda
10:01 (IST) Dec 05
An extracorporeal medical procedure is one which is performed outside the body. An extracorporeal membrane heart assist device then assists a person whose heart and lungs are unable to produce enough oxygen to stay alive. That process is called Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
She is on extracorporeal membrane heart assist device and is being treated by a team of expert doctors and critical care specialists.
— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 4, 2016
09:51 (IST) Dec 05
Government is doing whatever possible. We hope and pray for Jayalalithaa's speedy recovery: JP Nadda
09:48 (IST) Dec 05
We are in regular touch with Apollo hospital and Tamil Nadu government; have sent a team from Delhi AIIMS to Chennai
JP Nadda, Union Health Minister
09:40 (IST) Dec 05
Union minister Pon Radhakrishnan & BJP Rajya Sabha MP La Ganesan reach Apollo hospital in Chennai to enquire about Jayalalithaa's health.
09:37 (IST) Dec 05
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation cancels all Chennai bound buses in view of volatile situation in Tamil Nadu
09:28 (IST) Dec 05
With Tamil Nadu and Chennai on the edge following the cardiac arrest suffered by chief minister J Jayalalithaa, the US Consulate General in Chennai has temporarily suspended appointments for routine services to US citizens and visa applicants.
09:09 (IST) Dec 05
AIADMK MLAs summoned to meet at party HQ at 11 am today
09:05 (IST) Dec 05
Tamil Nadu home secretary Apurva Verma returned from Delhi to Chennai by Indigo flight this morning.
09:02 (IST) Dec 05
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, said to be critical after suffering a cardiac arrest, on Monday continued to remain under close watch of an expert team of doctors at the Apollo Hospitals where she has been undergoing treatment for more than two months.
08:38 (IST) Dec 05
Though the Tamil Nadu government did not declare a holiday on Monday after chief minister J Jayalalithaa health condition worsened on Sunday, some schools in Chennai took independent decisions and declared a holiday.
08:14 (IST) Dec 05
Roads leading to Chennai's Apollo hospital blocked: Times Now
08:06 (IST) Dec 05
Vehicular movement restricted in Chennai: Times Now
Disclaimer: This Data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) | MyNeta and sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
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