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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…

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Jalakandeswarar Temple taps into coin wealth accumulated in 25-foot-deep well

Vellore's Jalakandeswarar Temple recently recovered coins from its 25-ft-deep well, built in 1981. Coins of various denominations were collected from the well, which was dug to provide water to the temple. The temple lies within the 16th-century granite fort complex, which is under the control of the ASI and sees…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Birds, reptiles of Coimbatore’s landmark VOC Park Zoo shifted to Vandalur, Vellore

Birds and reptiles from Coimbatore’s landmark leisure spot VOC Park Zoo were shifted to zoos at Vandalur and Vellore on Friday. The move comes after the Central Zoo Authority cancelled the recognition of the zoo and rejected an appeal sent by the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation in January 2022. It was…

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Daily walks can help reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases, say specialists

Heart specialists from Naruvi Hospital, Vellore, emphasised the need for walking daily for a healthy heart. A study found 15% reduction in risk of dying from CVD with 500-1,000 steps a day. The doctors discussed pros/cons of bypass surgery, stenting, minimally invasive & robotic surgeries for treating coronary artery disease.…

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

Residents block road near Pernambut in Vellore demanding better road

Vellore residents, farmers, traders & students blocked TKVK-Kadapanatham Rd, demanding re-laying of the stretch. It is a lifeline for 5 remote villages, with 1,800 families. Bus services affected due to bad roads. Revenue officials pacified them, assuring steps to re-lay the road. TKVK-Kadapanatham Rd to be re-laid under PMGSY 2023,…

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Robot priests perform Ayudha Pooja at VIT, Vellore

VIT Vellore students and faculty used robots to perform Ayudha Pooja ceremonies. Two robots, a six-axled and a mobile one, rang bells, performed aarti and distributed prasad. The robots are used to teach mechanical engineering students and were seen assisting staff during the event. Video of the event went viral…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

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

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Shortage of river sand hits elevated corridor work on Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway in Ambur

For more than a month, work on the elevated corridor along the Chennai-Bengaluru Highway (NH 44) near Ambur in Tirupattur has been temporarily stopped by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which executes the project along with L&T, due to non-supply of river sand from government quarry at Kandaneri village…

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Widening of Old Bypass Road in Vellore begins

Work on widening Vellore's old Bangalore bypass from two- to four-lanes has begun to improve connectivity and prevent traffic chaos. The 1-km stretch will be widened with tiled pavement and new wide drains. Culvert to discharge excess rainwater into Nicholson Canal, connected to Palar, being built. Work to be completed…

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023