<span style="color: #222222;">Tamil Nadu Government has extended the lockdown till November end with a slew of further relaxations. State chief minister Edappadi Palaniswamy said that educational institutions from 9th standard onwards including colleges will reopen on the 16th November. He said the decision follows the review of the prevailing Covid-19 situation that is on a downward curve. However, people have been asked to wear masks and follow the other safety protocols without fail.<br />'' <br />'' The Covid-19 active caseload in the state has dropped to 22,164. In the last 24-hours, 2511 people including 690 were confirmed with the infection. Classes from the 9th till the 12th standards in schools and all colleges, training institutes and hostels will reopen on the 16th November. All socio-political and religious events are permitted to have a gathering of up to a hundred people at a time from the same day. Cinema halls with 50-percent of the seating capacities, entertainment and amusement parks, zoos and museums are permitted to welcome their clients from the 10th onwards.<br />''<br />''Permission for the suburban train services have been given by the state government, though the decision on the date of restarting it will be taken by the Centre. The doors of gyms were earlier opened only for those up to 50 years of age. Now they can receive those up to 60 years of age. However, beaches, swimming pools and picnic spots will continue to be a no-go for now. Those who prefer visiting summer resort towns like Ooty and Kodaikanal can secure the auto-generated e-registration before embarking on their journeys.</span><br />