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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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‘Proper diet and disciplined lifestyle can help prevent diabetes’

Sri Narayani Hospital and Research Centre in Vellore organised a day-long awareness programme on World Diabetes Day. Actor Radhika inaugurated the event and Director N. Balaji spoke on causes of diabetes. Prizes and certificates were given to doctors, nurses, nursing college students and school students for creating awareness. Hospital Superintendent…

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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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IMD issues moderate rain and thunderstorm warnings for 12 districts in Tamil Nadu for next three hours

IMD issues moderate rain and thunderstorm warnings for Chennai, Chengalpattu, Vellore, Pudukottai and 12 other districts in Tamil Nadu for the next three hours.

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CII’s Young Indians to host two day conference in Chennai

YI unveils theme "I am" for 20th National Summit "Take Pride 2023". Summit to focus on youth leadership, nation building & thought leadership. Speakers include Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, T.R.B.Rajaa, Amitabh Kant & Sridhar Vembu. Exhibition match between YI National Team & Chennai Super Kings. YI Masoom Cup 2023 to create…

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Samsung R&D Institute sets up lab at VIT, Vellore for AI, machine learning, data engineering projects

VIT and SRI-B join forces to set up 'Samsung SEED Lab' for students and faculty to work on AI, ML and data engineering projects. Students and faculty will collaborate with SRI-B engineers to develop cutting-edge tech and publish papers. Certificates will be awarded to students for their contribution.

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To mark World Diabetes Day, CMC Vellore organises exhibition, poster competition and consults for patients

World Diabetes Day 2023: CMC Vellore organised a day-long exhibition and poster competition to commemorate World Diabetes Day.

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Webinar highlights advances in bone marrow transplant

Preventing drug resistance is key to successful bone marrow transplants and normal life. Naruvi Hospitals, Vellore, hosted a Wellness webinar to discuss advancements in the field. Datri Blood Stem Cell Donors registry helps match donors and recipients, but more donors are needed. Sanjay Bhattacharya, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, stressed the…

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Conductor, two passengers injured after bus rams parked lorry

TNSTC bus rammed lorry on Chennai-Bengaluru Hwy, Vellore, injuring 3: conductor S. Ramesh, passengers K. Murali & B. Prakash. RMO Gita says except Ramesh, others sustained minor injuries. Driver S. Kumar lost control of wheels, causing front of bus to be mangled. Passersby & motorists rescued injured, police registered case;…

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Open trench to be secured as pavement dweller’s death raises safety concerns

WRD to cover open trench in Vellore to prevent accidents. WRD officials to improve safety measures, incl. covering trench with tin sheets. ₹13.7cr causeway project to build 165m long, 9m wide bridge w/17 vents to discharge 59,000 cusecs/min. Work to be completed by mid 2024.

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VIT students donate 443 units of blood at camp

VIT Vellore organises blood donation camp; 443 units donated. G. Viswanathan inaugurated camp in memory of Ms. Rajeswari Viswanathan. Medical teams from Govt. Medical College Hospital, CMC, Sri Narayani Hospital & Research Centre participated.

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Two relatives electrocuted while erecting shamiana near Gudiyatham town in Vellore

Two relatives electrocuted while erecting shamiana for family function in Vellore. S. Krishore, 22, and T. Muguli, 29, collapsed when steel pole touched overhead electricity lines. Bodies sent for post-mortem. Gudiyatham Town police investigating.

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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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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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Young female leopard found dead near Pernambut town in Vellore

Vellore: Female leopard found dead on TN-AP border, likely hit by vehicle. Forest Department officials recovered carcass, found hip broken. No blood or marks on animal, ruling out poaching. Motorists & residents reported leopard movement in human habitation for past fortnight. Carcass handed over to Chittoor forest officials for post-mortem.…

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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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Six persons killed after two buses collide near Vaniyambadi town

Five killed in SETC bus-omni bus collision in Tirupattur. Driver drowsiness suspected. Victims incl. woman, drivers of both buses. 64 injured, four shifted to Vellore hospital. Traffic disrupted, 65 police personnel deployed. Collector, SP, MLA inspected spot, case registered.

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A tall leader who spent his college days in jail fighting British rule

Annamalai Univ. students' 1941 uprising against British rule had impact in Madurai. A.K. Gopalan sent message to N. Sankaraiah to organise protest. Police arrested Narayanasamy & Sankaraiah, who later emerged as a leader of the communist movement. He likened freedom movement to a river & was jailed 8 yrs. He…

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Remote tribal hamlets near Amirthi RF in Vellore to get bitumen road soon

DRDA begins laying bitumen road on Jarthankollai hillock in Vellore district to connect Naganathi and Thonaiyankollai tribal hamlets. Tribals have used the pathway since 1925. The road will end their ordeal of taking sick/pregnant women to hospital. DRDA to build 4 minor bridges, 8 culverts and sidewalls for ₹11.50 crore.…

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Farmer arrested, 11 red sanders logs seized from him near Gudiyatham

Farmer, 47, arrested in Vellore for illegally chopping red sanders logs. Two accomplices fled. Forest team seized logs, sent to timber depot. Accomplices identified, special teams formed to nab them. Case registered under Wild Life (Protection) Act. Farmer lodged in Central Prison.

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Restoration of Jalakandeswarar temple room in Vellore fort on the cards

ASI to write to temple trust for survey, restoration of 900-sq-ft room in Vellore fort. RDO calls for peace meeting to ease tension between ASI, temple trustees. Room to be returned to trust after restoration. Granite room, part of protected monument, needs urgent repairs. Structural experts from ASI (Chennai division)…

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In two days, 126 kg ganja seized in Vellore; three persons arrested

Vellore police seize 126kg ganja, arrest 3. SP Manivannan forms special teams to prevent smuggling. Lorry crew Sadasivam & Pandeswaran arrested, 11kg ganja seized from Pandya near Katpadi station. Impounded ganja & vehicle, case registered.

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Naruvi Hospitals in Vellore to soon get burns, stroke centre

Naruvi Hospitals in Vellore to launch full-fledged burns ward and stroke centre. Tie-up with TN govt. to provide healthcare to employees and pensioners. Preliminary work underway to establish cancer care centre.

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New arrivals to enthral visitors at Amirthi Park in Vellore

Amirthi Zoological Park in Vellore has welcomed new arrivals of two mugger crocodiles, three star tortoises and four rat snakes from Coimbatore's defunct VOC Park Zoo. Forest officials led by DFO S. Kalanidhi inspected the species and ensured special care was taken in their transportation. The 25-hectare zoo, founded in…

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