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Heavy showers bring respite from heat in Vellore and nearby districts

Heavy rain brings relief to Vellore and neighbouring towns. Schools closed, low-lying areas inundated, power cuts due to strong winds. Highest rainfall in Tiruvannamalai (288mm), followed by Ranipet (359.1mm) and Vellore (101.2mm). Processions allowed in Ambur, Arakkonam, Vandavasi, Arcot, Gudiyatham, and Arani. Heavy rain brings relief to Vellore and neighbouring…

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Four two-wheelers gutted in fire at ward councillor’s house at village near Arakkonam town

In Ranipet, four two-wheelers were destroyed in a fire caused by an electrical short circuit. Neighbours and G. Yuvaraj, a councillor, put out the fire and prevented it from spreading. CCTV footage showed no suspicious activity. Police are investigating further.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

TNSTC buses resume services from Vellore and nearby districts to Andhra Pradesh towns

TNSTC buses resumed plying between Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, and Tiruvannamalai to major Andhra Pradesh towns, such as Chittoor and Tirupati, after a brief disruption due to the arrest of TDP leader N. Chandrababu Naidu. TNSTC operates 30 round-the-clock buses between Tirupati and Vellore, Kallakuruchhi, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Chinna Salem, and Neyveli.…

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Thimiri town in Ranipet to get first bus terminus

Ranipet's Thimiri town to get new bus terminus, 80% of facility complete. Collector S. Valarmathi inspected the ongoing work & asked TNSTC to list buses halting inside. Foundation stone laid by Minister R. Gandhi in April last year. Terminus on Arcot-Arani Main Road, 2.08 acres, ₹4 crore, waiting hall, bus…

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Woman quack arrested near Walajah in Ranipet

Woman quack arrested near Walajah in Ranipet

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

TNSTC bus damaged in stone pelting near Walajah in Ranipet

The front windshield of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) bus was damaged in Marudhalam village near Walajah town in Ranipet on Friday evening after miscreants pelted stones at on it, condemning the arrest of Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) president Anbumani Ramadoss.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Sanitary worker cleans open drain with bare hands in T.N.; town panchayat officials get show-cause notices

E.O and sanitary supervisor of Chengam town panchayat in Tiruvannamalai district issued show-cause notices by Assistant Director In-charge for sanitary worker cleaning open sewage drain with bare hands. Officials must explain within 3 days or face further action. Circular issued to all town panchayats in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur and Tiruvannamalai…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Oldest wholesale market in Arakkonam to get a new lease of life

The wholesale market on the Bazaar Road in Arakkonam near Ranipet will get a new lease of life soon as the municipality has decided to build 250 new shops by demolishing existing outlets on the three-acre market complex, at a cost of ₹6.45 crore.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Two construction workers killed in wall collapse near Ranipet

Two workers killed after wall collapse in Ranipet; woman worker escapes unhurt. Velu (40) and Vishwa (19) died in accident while demolishing wall of Sri Vasavi Mahal. K. Venda (35) escaped unhurt. Police investigating cause of collapse.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Eight-year-old boy in Ranipet accidentally touches damaged power cable, dies

8yo boy electrocuted in Ranipet after tree fell on damaged power cable. Parents argued, he ran out & touched cable. Body found near pole. Police filed case & investigating.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023