US consulate suspends routine services

The announcement by the US Consulate comes amid growing concerns about the health of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. In a statement posted in its website, the US Consulate General said it would operate with reduced staff on Monday and has temporarily suspended appointments for routine services to US citizens and visa applicants. ‘’Applicants will be informed by email. The Consulate will provide updates when routine services are restored,’’ it said. US citizens requiring emergency services may contact the Consulate at +91-44-2857-4000, the statement said.