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Permanent police outpost comes up at new bus terminus in Vellore

Vellore inaugurated a permanent police outpost at the new bus terminus to ensure commuter safety. It was opened by the DIG and SP, and will be manned by 10 police personnel, including women constables. It has two rooms with CCTV cameras, and will be led by a sub-inspector. The district…

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Encroachments razed at new bus bay on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway in Vellore

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Islands for migratory birds, boating facility in twin lakes in Vellore will be ready by May 2024

Vellore's twin lakes, Kazhinjur and Dharapadavedu, to get man-made islands, boating facility, tiled walking track, and more by May 2023. WRD has fast-tracked work to complete before monsoon. Lakes help villages in 2 km radius to recharge groundwater. Compound, boating, islands for migratory birds, and native tree species to be…

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Dialysis machine installed in Retteri urban primary health centre

Tanker Foundation installs dialysis machine at Chennai's Corporation Urban Primary Health Centre, supported by Greater Chennai Corporation and Rotary Club of Chennai Towers. Anjana Kovoor commissions machine to help 14,440 people annually diagnosed with kidney failure in Tamil Nadu, offering subsidised dialysis, financial help for medication, investigation and transplantation. Foundation…

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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.

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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.…

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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,…

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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…

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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

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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…

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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…

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SETC to operate buses from Tamabaram and Poonamallee termini ahead of Ayudha Puja

SETC to operate express buses from Tambaram MEPZ & Poonamallee to decongest Koyambedu. Buses to Tiruvannamalai, Vandavasi, Senji, Panruti, Vadalur, Chidambaram, Vellore, Arani, Arcot, Thirupathur, Kancheepuram, Hosur, Tiruttani, Puducherry, Cuddalore, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Velankanni, Tiruchi, Madurai, Tirunelveli. SETC to ease congestion at Koyambedu ahead of Ayudha Pooja.

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CMC to organise painting, essay competition for school students, quiz for teachers on October 21

CMC Hospital in Vellore organizes essay, painting and quiz competitions to commemorate World Diabetes Day 2023. Topics include govt influence on diabetes care, management of diabetes in marginalized populations, and general health and non-communicable diseases. 400 students and 50 teachers from 40 schools to participate. Prizes to be distributed same…

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Residents organise dharna against lack of civic amenities in 14th ward in Vellore

Residents of 14th ward near Katpadi town held a day-long dharna to protest lack of civic amenities. 5,000 residents suffer from poor roads, no piped water, no underground drainage, and inadequate street lights. Despite petitions, no action taken. Mayor Sujatha Anandakumar promised to address residents' plight soon.

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TNSTC to operate additional buses from Vellore, Tirupattur to Tirupati for Brahmotsavam

TNSTC to operate 31 add'l buses from Vellore, Tirupattur to Tirupati for Brahmotsavam. 25 buses from Vellore, 6 from Tirupattur. 15 regular buses from new bus terminus in Vellore. Special buses from CMBT, Koyembedu to Vellore, Hosur, Tirupattur, Dharmapuri on weekends/Mondays. Special squads to monitor smooth operation.

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International Old Persons Day observed at Government Medical College Hospital in Vellore

The Department of Geriatric Medicine of the Government Medical College Hospital in Vellore has observed the International Day of Older Persons with a theme “Fulfilling the promises of the universal declaration of human rights for older persons: Across generations”

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Vellore, nearby districts experience dip in temperature, misty mornings

Mist and haze enveloped Vellore and nearby districts for the past few days

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Vellore police return missing phones to its owners

Vellore police handed over 210 lost mobiles worth ₹40.47 lakh to their owners. The initiative was part of the Cell Tracker Whatsapp Unit, which allows people to register complaints of stolen/missing phones. Most of the owners were from various places including Bengaluru, Chennai, Arani, Vellore and West Bengal. Police had…

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CMC organises walkathon to create awareness on breast cancer

CMC Vellore organises walkathon to raise awareness on breast cancer. 120 participants, incl. students, teachers & healthcare workers, distributed materials on breast health, lifestyle & importance of early detection. India recorded 1.7 lakh new cases in 2020. Breast DMG committed to spreading awareness on risk factors & encouraging women to…

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Ahead of northeast monsoon, work on key roads, bridge construction in Vellore, Tirupattur fast tracked

Roads & bridge in Vellore & Tirupattur districts being upgraded to ensure easy connectivity & preparedness for northeast monsoon. Existing 2-lane stretch between new airport & Chennai-Bengaluru Hwy converted to 4-lane. Ariyur-Pallikonda Main Rd also widened. High-level bridge at Palar & Mannar rivers confluence to end ordeal of 10 villages.…

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CMC Vellore organises cookery competition

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Car catches fire on Chennai-Bengaluru highway in Vellore

Man escapes unhurt after car catches fire on bridge near Collector's office in Vellore. Firefighters and police rush to spot, suspect electrical short circuit. Traffic on route hit for an hour, traffic police deployed.

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Man dies after falling from moving bus near Tirupattur

44-yr-old N. Ramesh died after falling from a moving bus near Alangayam town, Tirupattur. He was returning from Vellore to his village when he tried to get down from the moving bus. Braking caused him to slip and fall. 25 commuters were in the bus. He was declared dead at…

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Ahead of Northeast monsoon, over 27 lakh saplings, palm seeds to be planted in Vellore and Tirupattur

Vellore & Tirupattur districts to plant 27 lakh saplings & palm seeds in arid regions to conserve water. Soil tests conducted to ensure saplings suited to local weather. Women workers under MGNREGA to help; volunteers to water plants twice a week for 1 year. Tree guards to protect saplings from…

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Man arrested in Arcot for hurling petrol bomb at his uncle’s house over property dispute

Man arrested for hurling petrol bomb at uncle's house in Ranipet over property dispute. 33-yr-old C. Murali, a wage labourer, had long-standing dispute with uncle N. Krishnan over two-acre ancestral property. Argument ensued, Murali hurled bomb at house, no one injured. Police filed case, Murali arrested, lodged in Vellore prison.…

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