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Vellore and Tiruvannamalai editions of The Hindu’s Our State Our Taste witness good turnout

Tiruvannamalai's Our State Our Taste cooking competition saw an enthusiastic turnout, with participants showcasing their culinary skills. K. Kotteswari won the Vellore edition, while Mohana Priya won the Tiruvannamalai round. Celebrity chef Damu, alongside other judges, will decide the grand prize winner in the final on Dec 16, with ₹1…

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Fire at grocery store godown in Vellore

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Woman, daughter drown in abandoned quarry in Vellore

In Vellore, a 50-yr-old woman and her 6-yr-old daughter drowned in an abandoned quarry filled with rainwater. While playing near the bund, the daughter slipped and the mother jumped in to save her, but both drowned. Dairy farmers found the bodies and informed the police. A case has been registered…

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Kolar pharmacist arrested for dumping medical wastes in Bathalapalli RF near Vellore

Man (48) running pharmacy in KGF arrested for dumping medical wastes in Bathalapalli RF near Vellore. Forest officials found 50kg of used syringes, expired medicines & receipts from pharmacy. Prasad admitted to dumping & was lodged in sub-jail in Gudiyatham. RF is habitat for elephants, deer, boar, peacocks & jackals,…

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‘Our State Our Taste’ cooking competition comes to Vellore and Tiruvannamalai

Vellore & Tiruvannamalai host 5th week of "Our State Our Taste" Season 4. 25 cities across TN compete for grand prize of ₹1 lakh. Home chefs bring signature dishes made with Gold Winner oil. Regional winners receive products from Gold Winner & partners. The Hindu Group, Gold Winner, Butterfly, RKG…

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Vellore Corporation to set up new ABC centre for mass sterilisation of stray dogs

Vellore Corp. to set up 2nd ABC centre to accelerate mass sterilisation of stray dogs. Collector inaugurated special medical camp to mark World Rabies Day. 1,300 dogs sterilised since 2022. New centre to open before northeast monsoon; 4 temporary centres planned for 60 wards. #Vellore #ABC #Sterilisation #RabiesDay

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5 red sanders operatives held, logs worth ₹1 crore seized in A.P.

Task Force nabbed 5 suspected red sanders smuggling operatives, seized 20 logs worth ₹1 crore, car & 3 motorcycles. Accused aged 20-35 from Tiruvannamalai & Vellore districts, TN. Task Force deployed additional forces to flush out smugglers.

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Bank employee held for gold jewellery theft in Vellore

Police arrested 35-yr-old Venkatesan for stealing 50 sovereigns of gold jewellery from his neighbour's house in Vellore. CCTV footage, chilli powder sachets & tank cleaning evidence led to his arrest. Valuables were recovered from bank locker. Suspect lodged in Central Prison.

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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…

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CMC observes International Snakebite Awareness Day in Vellore

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Over 4,000 personnel to be deployed for immersion of idols

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Six-year-old boy dies of snake bite near Vellore

Six-year-old R. Shanmugavel died due to snake bite in his farmland at Sengundram village near Gudiyattam town in Vellore. He was bitten while collecting leaves from a curry leaf plant. His father found him unconscious and rushed him to the Taluk Hospital in Gudiyatham. He later succumbed to injuries at…

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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inaugurates distribution of free houses to Sri Lankan Tamils

Under the free housing scheme for Sri Lankan Tamils, 7,469 houses will be built at a cost of ₹342 crore by the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) in phases

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No-fly zone declared, prohibitory orders imposed in Vellore over Stalin’s visit

SP Manivannan imposes prohibitory orders, declares no-fly zone in Vellore for CM Stalin's visit. Areas include new bus terminus, Old Corporation Office, Melmanavoor village, Kandaneri village. Violation of order punishable.

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TNSTC to operate 152 special buses for Vinayaka Chaturthi from Vellore, Tiruvannamalai and Polur

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Over 2,500 police personnel to be deployed for CM’s visit to Vellore on September 17

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23 waterbodies identified for idol immersion in Vellore, nearby districts

3 waterbodies identified for idol immersion for Vinayagar Chaturthi celebrations in Vellore, nearby districts

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Not a leopard, it was a stray dog that killed a cat: Vellore DFO

DFO Vellore confirms stray dog killed cat, not leopard. Collector issues advisory to residents & tourists in Anaicut region. Special team formed to monitor leopard movement in reserve forests. CCTV cameras monitored to instil confidence in residents.

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CM to hand over free houses to Sri Lankan Tamils on September 17

CM Stalin to hand over keys to free houses to Sri Lankan Tamils in Vellore on Sept 17. 2,000 beneficiaries to get new houses under ₹317 cr project. Each house has living room, bedroom, washroom, kitchen, free water & power. Each house costs ₹5.85 lakh to State. 933 houses in…

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Seven women killed in road accident near Natrampalli in Tirupattur on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway

Seven women killed in accident on NH 44 near Natrampalli in Tirupattur. Ten injured, incl. five women. Victims from Pernambut, Vellore.

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World Organ Donation Day observed in Vellore

On Aug 13, SNHRC in Vellore observed World Organ Donation Day to promote organ donation. Director Balaji said one donor can save 7 lives. AP Minister Roja praised SNHRC for creating awareness and congratulated them for 50 kidney transplants. Film director Selvamani, Vellore Mayor Kumar, and Medical Superintendent Inian were…

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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.…

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Madras High Court judge requested to recuse himself from hearing revision case against T.N. Minister Ponmudy’s acquittal in disproportionate assets case

DVAC & Minister request Justice Venkatesh to recuse from hearing suo motu revision petition against acquittal of Minister & family. Senior counsels argue it's appropriate for other judge to hear petition. Judge to decide on request on Sept 14. Judge found fault with HC admin for transferring case without hearing.…

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DMK’s diamond jubilee celebrations in Vellore on September 17

DMK to host diamond jubilee celebrations in Vellore on Sept 17. MK Stalin recalls humble beginnings of DMK in 1949 and its emergence as an "unavoidable movement nationally". Kanimozhi Karunanidhi initiates 'Kalaignar 100-Quiz Contest' to spread knowledge of Dravidian movement, Tamil Nadu and Tamil people.

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Chief Minister to inaugurate two farmers’ markets in Vellore on September 4

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