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Cyclone Michaung | Over 1,200 sanitary staff from Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Tirupattur districts roped in for relief work in Chennai

Sanitary teams from Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai and Tirupattur districts deployed in Greater Chennai Corporation limits for relief work. Teams equipped with tools, safety kits, diesel generators and disinfectants. Food and accommodation taken care of by in-charge officers of respective districts.

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

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

‘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…

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

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;…

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023