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126 flood-prone areas identified in three T.N. districts brace for impending cyclone

Vellore, Ranipet & Tiruvannamalai districts have ramped up safety measures in 126 flood-prone areas. Residents asked to move to safer places & not venture out. Control rooms, helplines & relief camps set up. Trees & Tangedco poles damaged in Ranipet. Light rain in Tiruvannamalai & Tirupattur. Thiruvalluvar Univ. exam postponed.

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CRPF head constable found dead at residence in Ranipet

Head constable, K. Velmurugan (51), found dead in his residence in Ranipet. Family members discovered body on 1st floor of house. Police sent body to Government Taluk Hospital for postmortem. Investigation underway. Helpline numbers available for assistance.

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Residents stage roadblock seeking relief amount to reconstruct mud house collapsed in rain fury

Ranipet residents block road, demand relief for family whose mud house collapsed in rain. Residents of Veppur village, 350 families, demand rain relief for K. Satish Kumar (40) and family, living in mud house for 40 yrs. Officials refused relief, citing need for approval. Protest held, traffic affected. Revenue officials,…

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Two held for stealing granite idol from temple near Ranipet

Kalavai police arrested two trans persons for stealing a granite idol from Chenneri village temple. Idol was 1.5ft tall and worshipped for 40+ yrs. Accused confessed to crime, planning to build temple and believed idol would gain power. Idol recovered and accused lodged in Vellore prison.

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T.N. Rains | Heavy downpour in Vellore and neighbouring districts fills up tanks, waterbodies

Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Ranipet & Tirupattur districts in TN have 4,167 water bodies incl. 1,119 MI maintained by PWD. Rains have filled up 40% of water bodies in Tiruvannamalai & Ranipet, incl. irrigation tanks. 47 flood-prone areas identified in Ranipet; helplines set up.

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Tamil Nadu rains | As Chennai and its fringes are pounded by torrential rains, IMD issues orange alert; holiday declared for schools

Heavy rain lashed Chennai and its suburbs on Nov 29, causing authorities to declare a holiday for schools in the districts. IMD has issued an orange alert for Chennai and its neighbouring districts on December 2 and 3.

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Tamil Nadu is the first choice for investors, thanks to ease of doing business in the State, says Chief Minister

Tamil Nadu govt. taking steps to attract investors, create jobs. CM Stalin inaugurates JR One Kothari Factory in Perambalur, set to provide 4,000 jobs. TN Footwear & Leather Products policy, 250-acre footwear park in Ranipet to create 20,000 jobs. Plans to create non-leather footwear clusters, discussions with Nike, Adidas. JR…

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Smoke spewing from chemical unit causes eye irritation among residents, motorists near Walajah town in Ranipet

Ranipet residents and motorists experienced eye irritation and inhaling difficulties after 30,000 litres of acid spilled from a container burst at a chemical unit. Firefighters put out the smoke in an hour. Officials from TNPCB inspected the unit and the district admin ordered an inquiry.

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Expedite remediation of chromium-contaminated site in Ranipet: NGT

NGT orders Special Committee to expedite remediation of chromium-contaminated site in Ranipet, TN. Committee to monitor implementation of action plan, complete project report & start work for permanent remediation w/in 6 months. Tribunal stresses need to protect people from health issues.

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Constable dies after bike plunges into open trench near Ranipet

In Ranipet, 29-yr-old police constable died after his two-wheeler hit a mud mound near open trench, fell into 4-ft-deep trench. Alerted by farmers, police rushed him to hospital, but declared dead. Trench was dug for culvert construction to prevent inundation.

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Nine border checkposts in Ranipet get ANPR cameras for enhanced surveillance

Ranipet police install ANPR cameras at nine border checkposts to strengthen surveillance, prevent smuggling of ganja, rice and other offences. Cameras have 30-day storage capacity and will monitor 150 km of highways. Integrated Command Control Centre at SP office to monitor cameras, help nab suspects.

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CMC Vellore to reach out to local communities to provide better healthcare: director

CMC Hospital in Vellore & Ranipet to provide outreach initiatives to local communities to access healthcare facilities. Separate wards opened to handle cases under CM's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme & PMJAY Scheme. CMC has given treatment to poor families & is setting up catalogue of emergency services. During Covid-19, CMC…

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Residents block key road near Ranipet protesting discharge of sullage into open stormwater drain

Ranipet residents block road over sullage discharge. 100 dalit families living in Melapulam Pudur village for 3 decades. Storm water drain built in 2005 to discharge rainwater, but sullage & waste water also discharged. Stagnant water causing health issues & flooding. Residents demand alternative plot to discharge water. Officials promise…

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New ward for in-patients opened at Christian Medical College in Ranipet

Minister Gandhi inaugurated a medical/surgical ward at CMC Hospital in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, for accident victims and beneficiaries of two health insurance schemes. The ward has 45 beds and round-the-clock service. People from TN and other states can avail services by meeting eligibility criteria. A similar ward opened in CMC…

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T.N. Rains | As heavy showers begin, 27 districts gear up for disasters, many declare holiday for educational institutions

Tamil Nadu govt instructs 27 district Collectors to adhere to SOPs, gear up machinery to tackle exigency due to heavy rains predicted in various parts.

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Lightning kills goatherd, 15 goats near Arani; three students injured in another incident near Ranipet

A 53-year-old goatherd and more than 15 goats were killed after being struck by lightning at Saduperipalayam village near Arani town in Tiruvannamalai on Wednesday.

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E-vehicle to transport seniors, persons with disabilities within Ranipet Collectorate premises

Ranipet Collector flagged off an e-vehicle to help elderly, sick and disabled persons move around the Collectorate complex. The vehicle is free to use and was donated by MRF Foundation under its CSR initiative. It can accommodate 10 people and will be maintained by MRF, with a driver appointed by…

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Village residents stage road roko near Arakkonam seeking regulation of sand lorry movement

Residents, farmers, traders, students of Mulvoy village, Ranipet-Tiruvallur district, stage roadblock to protest road safety threats posed by sand-laden lorries. Potholes due to heavy vehicles, slushy road during rain, make it difficult for ambulances, school students to reach Arakkonam town. Police, revenue officials hold talks, assure to re-lay road, regulate…

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Vellore fort complex, girivalam path in Tiruvannamalai to become health walk track

State govt. to launch 'health walk track' initiative in Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Tirupattur & Ranipet. 8km route with sign boards, seating, water taps, washrooms & medical camps. Traffic less, avenue trees more, no stray dog menace. Residents encouraged to walk every day.

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New roundabout at Arcot junction near Ranipet being built to prevent accidents

NHAI constructing new roundabout at Arcot town junction near Ranipet to prevent accidents. 110 fatal accidents reported in district since Jan 2023, 96 on State Highways, 14 on Chennai-Bengaluru highway. Roundabout to cover 1,500 sq.ft, fenced, native saplings, blinkers, reflectors, warning sign boards, zebra markings, separate pedestrian pathways, street lights,…

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Painting, essay writing, quiz competition to mark World Diabetes Day at CMC Vellore

The Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism of the Christian Medical College (CMC) Hospital organised an essay and painting competition for students of Classes 8 to 12 and a quiz competition for schoolteachers in Vellore and Ranipet districts in Vellore on Saturday to mark the World Diabetes Day 2023

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Residents protest against medical waste source segregation yard near Arcot town

Residents of Tajpura village near Arcot, Ranipet blocked private vehicles carrying medical waste to a private source segregation yard, citing health risks. Health officials inspected the yard and found loads of medical waste, issuing notices to the owner and operator. A case was filed against the operator.

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Science college graduation day held near Ranipet

At M.M.E.S Women's Arts & Science College in Ranipet, 728 graduates received their degree certificates on the 13th graduation day. 15 PG students & 20 UG students, who were university rank-holders, were also honoured. Ms. Amthul Azeez, Principal, J.B.A.S College for Women (Chennai), delivered the graduation day address. M. Sharfuddin,…

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Man arrested in Arcot for hurling petrol bomb at his uncle’s house over property dispute

Man arrested for hurling petrol bomb at uncle's house in Ranipet over property dispute. 33-yr-old C. Murali, a wage labourer, had long-standing dispute with uncle N. Krishnan over two-acre ancestral property. Argument ensued, Murali hurled bomb at house, no one injured. Police filed case, Murali arrested, lodged in Vellore prison.…

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Melvisharam town gets 60 CCTV cameras

Ranipet's Melvisharam installs CCTV cameras at 60 spots to enhance road safety and prevent crime on NH 44. Minister Gandhi inaugurated the cameras and centralised control room to monitor footage. Funded by State govt, cameras cover two key stretches of 3km, connecting streets to NH. Later, big streets in town…

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