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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.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

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,…

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023