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Live: Jaya continues to be on life support, says Apollo
Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday, December 4. Her condition is being monitored by experts. Stay with THI for all updates...
8:40 PM (IST)
Home minister Rajnath Singh says there is no law and order problem in Tamil Nadu.
07:14 PM (IST)
Union minister Venkaiah Naidu leaves Apollo Hospitals.
AIADMK MLAs meeting under way at party headquarters
6:10 PM (IST)
Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu at Apollo Hospital #jayalalithaa pic.twitter.com/4mPEPIlKGt
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2016
6:03 PM (IST)
Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu reaches Apollo Hospital #jayalalithaa
5:50 PM (IST)
Chennai: Party flag hoisted again at AIADMK HQs #jayalalithaa pic.twitter.com/7nJpWbNI9I
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2016
5:52 PM (IST)
A large team of doctors from Apollo and AIIMS continue to provide all life saving measures. #GodblessAmma
— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016
5:50 PM (IST)
Chennai: Party flag flying at half mast at AIADMK HQs #jayalalithaa pic.twitter.com/mvan9qvxWH
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2016
5:45 PM (IST)
All officers at all levels will be on duty until further orders, entire city stands mobilised: Police Commissioner
5:35 PM
Scuffle between AIADMK workers and Police outside Apollo Hospital in Chennai #jayalalithaa pic.twitter.com/6N8FpyY4le
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2016
5:35 PM (IST)
Violence breaks out outside the Apollo Hospitals. Police resort to lathicharge.
5:20 PM (IST)
AIADMK legislature to meet at party headquarters at 6.15pm.
4: 29 PM (IST)
— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016
4:28 PM (IST)
Madam has received exceptional care from the Apollo and AIIMS Teams, which are the equal of any in the world. - Professor Richard Beale
— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016
4:30 PM (IST)
Her condition is critical, but I have seen patients recovering from such illness; she is a fighter: Tamilisai Soundararajan (TN BJP Chief) pic.twitter.com/74KMZMd6md
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2016
4: 25 PM (IST)
The best medical treatment has been given, we should not speculate anything; I wish she will come out of danger: Vaiko, MDMK Chief
4:20 PM (IST)
All police officers have been asked to rush to Apollo Hospitals now.
4:01 PM (IST)
#WATCH: Supporters gather outside Apollo Hospital in Chennai (TN), where CM #Jayalalithaa is admitted, praying for her speedy recovery pic.twitter.com/EYdEezW7Qd
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2016
4:01 PM (IST)
Chennai: Latest visuals from outside Apollo Hospital where TN CM #Jayalalithaa is admitted. Heavy Police deployment & huge crowds present pic.twitter.com/aQVjeCSG2V
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2016
3:55 PM (IST)
Banks in Madurai say they have been asked close operations by 4 pm.
3:55 PM (IST)
Apollo Hospital's Joint Managing Director Sangita Reddy tweets about Jayalalithaa's critical state.
3:50 PM (IST)
Everything possible is done to give Jayalalithaa the best chance of survival, UK doctor Richard Beale says
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.
3:50 PM (IST)
She is being cared for by a highly expert multidisciplinary team and is now on extracorporal life support: Dr Richard Beale
3:42 PM (IST)
Situation extremely grave but can confirm that everything possible is being done to give her best chance of surviving: Dr Richard Beale
3:42 PM (IST)
Corporates like Zomato, McKinsey have asked employees to stay home for the day.
3:40 PM (IST)
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.
3:28 PM (IST)
MDMK chief Vaiko arrives at Apollo Hospital
2:50 PM (IST)
Despite our best efforts, our beloved CM remains in a grave situation - Sangita Reddy (@SangitaApollo)
02:35 PM (IST)
Tamil Nadu governor to visit Apollo Hospital shortly, reports Times Now3:18 PM (IST)
Despite our best efforts, our beloved CM remains in a grave situation. #GodblessAmma
— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016
2:37 PM (IST)
Tamil Nadu governor to visit Apollo Hospital shortly
1:56 PM (IST)
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.
1:48 PM (IST)
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)
1:45 PM (IST)
Allahabad: Supporters pray for the speedy recovery of Tamil Nadu CM #Jayalalithaa's health pic.twitter.com/6N7HctUPdq
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 5, 2016
1:13 PM (IST)
I hope she recovers and gets well very soon: Rahul Gandhi on #jayalalithaa pic.twitter.com/E6oRouGGYv
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2016
12:55 PM (IST)
Karnataka suspends bus services to Tamil Nadu after incidents of stone pelting
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.
12:55 PM (IST)
She is on ECMO and other life support systems. The Honourable Chief Minister is being treated and closely monitored by a team of experts.
— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016
12:56 PM (IST)
The Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu who suffered a cardiac arrest yesterday evening, continues to be very critical. #GodblessAmma
— Apollo Hospitals (@HospitalsApollo) December 5, 2016
12:10 PM (IST)
There is no transparency, ppl want to know whether she alive or not.PM must intervene & take care of this-Expelled AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa pic.twitter.com/GzmNQIwfr2
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2016
12:10 PM (IST)
Jayalalithaa health: Amma supporter dies of shock
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.
12:10 PM (IST)
Chief Minister Jayalalithaa is improving, says AIADMK party spokesperson Panruti Ramachandran
11:39 AM (IST)
AIADMK MLAs meeting taking place in Apollo Hospitals now
10:39 AM (IST)
Home Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to Tamil Nadu governor. Governor informs that there is no law and order situation in the state.
AIADMK member from Cuddalore district (Gandhi Nagar) died after seeing news about Jayalalithaa's health condition yesterday night
(ANI reports)
Wishing #Jayalalithaa is speedy recovery. My good wishes & prayers of billions of Indian are with her - Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) December 5, 2016
Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu speaks to the governor and chief secretary of Tamil Nadu to about Jayalalithaa's health condition
10:03 AM (IST)
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
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
09:40 AM (IST)
Union minister Pon Radhakrishnan & BJP Rajya Sabha MP La Ganesan reach Apollo hospital in Chennai to enquire about Jayalalithaa's health.
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation cancels all Chennai bound buses in view of volatile situation in Tamil Nadu
US issues advisory for its citizens
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.
08:14 AM (IST)
Roads leading to Chennai's Apollo hospital blocked: Times Now
Vehicular movement restricted in Chennai: Times Now
Karnataka State Road Transport Corp temporarily stop bus services to Tamil Nadu
K'taka State Road Transport Corp temporarily stop bus services to Tamil Nadu aftr incident of stone pelting on their bus near Tiruvannamalai pic.twitter.com/tiBiVsODkf
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2016
09:09 AM (IST)
AIADMK MLAs summoned to meet at party HQ at 11 am today
Tamil Nadu home secretary Apurva Verma returned from Delhi to Chennai by Indigo flight this morning.
Jayalalithaa being closely monitored by experts as supporters pray
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.
Wails and prayers rent the air on Greams Road
As news broke that doctors had moved the chief minister to ICU after a cardiac arrest, several party women in tears gathered outside the hospital gate.
CRPF teams put on high alert in Tamil Nadu
07:16 AM (IST) Most schools remain closed in Tamil Nadu
Amma is our Rani of Jhansi, and has achieved what others cannot. All praying for her speedy recovery: Vasuki, supporter pic.twitter.com/eV0YjIvrsG
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2016
Morning visuals: Scene outside Apollo hospital in Chennai where CM #jayalalithaa is admitted, she suffered a cardiac arrest last evening pic.twitter.com/RnuIrwUxED
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 5, 2016
Supporters outside Apollo Hospital in Chennai where CM #jayalalithaa is admitted who suffered a cardiac arrest. pic.twitter.com/fl6St9QpmX
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 4, 2016
03:12 AM (IST)
All police units on standby. SPs on alert across all districts of Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu DGP asks all police officers, personnel to report for duty by 7 am on Monday.
01:49 AM (IST)
Tamil Nadu ministers present inside Apollo Hospital in Chennai where CM Jayalalithaa is admitted, reports ANI.
All the Anna university examinations scheduled to be held on 5th December 2016, will be conducted as per the schedule: Registrar, Anna University.
Jayalalithaa’s health: Pranab, Karunanidhi and other leaders wish for her speedy recovery
President Pranab Mukherjee, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, DMK chief M Karunanidhi, leader of the opposition in Tamil Nadu assembly and DMK treasurer M K Stalin and Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi were among the leaders who tweeted wishing for a speedy recovery of chief minister J Jayalalithaa who suffered a cardiac arres t on Sunday evening while undergoing treatment at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai.
