Karunanidhi discharged from hospital, advised rest

CHENNAI: DMK chief M Karunanidhi was discharged from a private hospital in Chennai after a week-long treatment for nutritional and hydration support. The 93 year old former Tamil Nadu chief minister was admitted to the Kauvery Hospital earlier this month after being treated at home for a drug-induced allergy. Kauvery Hospital Executive Director Dr S Aravindan said, "After medical treatment, he was improved substantially and was discharged from the hospital today." In his statement, he said Karuna's vital signs and bio-chemical parameters have normalised now. "He has been advised rest and Kauvery Hospital will continue to assess and provide necessary medical and nursing care to facilitate his recuperation at home."