18 persons, mostly women workers, injured in road accident in Ranipet Eighteen injured in bus accident near Walajah toll gate on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway; prompt rescue and minor injuries reported. The Hindu · May 16, 2024
Man held for stealing two-wheelers in Walajah, Arcot towns 32-year-old man arrested for stealing two-wheelers in Walajah and Arcot towns, selling them online; police recover five stolen vehicles. The Hindu · May 15, 2024
Advocates boycott court in Walajah for not whitewashing their chambers Bar Association members in Walajah boycott court proceedings due to whitewashing delay and proposed taluk-level courts. The Hindu · May 15, 2024
Four held for possession of 24.5 kg ganja in Vellore, Walajah Four arrested in Vellore and Walajah for ganja possession; trio caught with 20.50 kg, another with 4 kg. The Hindu · May 10, 2024
36-year-old quack arrested near Walajah town in Ranipet Unqualified quack arrested for treating patients without medical qualifications in Ranipet, clinic raided by health officials. The Hindu · May 4, 2024
Woman, two daughters run over by train near Walajah Tragic incident in Ranipet as woman and daughters hit by train after family dispute, investigation ongoing. The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024
Advocates boycott court in Walajah against proposed taluk-level courts Advocates boycott court in Walajah against proposed taluk-level courts The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024
Smoke spewing from chemical unit causes eye irritation among residents, motorists near Walajah town in Ranipet Ranipet residents and motorists experienced eye irritation and inhaling difficulties after 30,000 litres of acid spilled from a container burst at a chemical unit. Firefighters put out the smoke in an hour. Officials from TNPCB inspected the unit and the district admin ordered an inquiry. The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023
First tilapia parvovirus reported in Tamil Nadu For 1st time in India, TiPV found in Walajah ponds, causing 30-50% mortality in farm & 100% in lab. Research team led by Dr. Sahul Hameed found virus & validated by 3 institutes. Research for vaccine to prevent loss & spread of virus must be initiated immediately. The Hindu · Oct 15, 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
In two incidents, two men murdered near Ranipet A 40-year-old man was beaten to death by his wife after a heated argument broke out between them in the house at V.C. Mottur village near Walajah town in Ranipet. The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023
Infant dies at PHC near Walajah town in Ranipet Infant dies at PHC near Walajah town in Ranipet The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023
Class IX student drowns in irrigation tank near Walajah in Ranipet The police said R. Monika, 13, went to take a bath in the irrigation tank with her friend, K. Selvarani, 9, around 12.30 p.m. After a long time, they did not return home. The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023
The Hindu · Jun 10, 2023 Avalur residents want high-level bridge across the Palar in place of the causeway damaged during November 2021 floods Residents of Avalur in Walajah taluk in Kancheepuram district on Saturday staged a protest demanding speedy repairs to a causeway across the Palar.
The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023 Rain brings respite from heat in Vellore, nearby districts Rain brings respite from heat in Vellore, nearby districts
The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023 Over a 100 mud stretches in remote villages in Ranipet to get proper roads Over 100 mud roads in Arakkonam, Sholinghur, Arcot and Walajah taluks of Ranipet district will soon get proper roads with work beginning on Thursday.
The Hindu · May 28, 2023 Couple injured in accident near Walajah in Ranipet A couple was injured after a sand-laden tipper lorry hit their car on the Walajah - Sholinghur Main Road at Jambukulam village in Ranipet
The Hindu · May 17, 2023 Man asphyxiated, dies, while cleaning septic tank in Ranipet The 40-year-old worker, along with several others, was cleaning a septic tank of a private tannery unit at the SIPCOT complex; he is believed to have inhaled poisonous fumes and collapsed inside the tank; three others who attempted to rescue him have been hospitalised
The Hindu · May 7, 2023 Two persons suffer severe burns in fire accident at firecracker godown in Walajah The police said the victims K. Suresh, 42, owner of the godown attached to his house, and his co-worker S. Rajendran, 36, were segregating the crackers in the asbestos-roofed warehouse, when smoke engulfed the room, resulting in the firecrackers exploding
The Hindu · Feb 17, 2022 Voters concerned about effluent discharge into Palar The river is a major source of water for people of Ranipet district