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Vellore
Two persons killed in road accident near Walajah
Two senior citizens died in a road accident involving a bus near Walajah.
Woman, daughter held for theft in industrialist J. Sekar Reddy's house
Two women employed as household help were arrested for stealing gold and cash from the residence of industrialist J. Sekar Reddy.
Tamil Nadu government hospitals report shortage of critical preterm baby medicine
Government hospitals in Tamil Nadu are experiencing intermittent shortages of surfactant medications for preterm infants.
Five persons held in Ranipet over murder charges
Five men were arrested in Ranipet for the murder of a van driver following a personal dispute.
Three arrested for possession of 600 narcotic tablets in Arakkonam
Police in Arakkonam arrested three individuals for possessing 600 narcotic tablets.
TN govt to establish new nursing colleges in six districts
The Tamil Nadu government is establishing seven new nursing colleges across the state to increase student capacity for medical education.
Tamil Nadu government selects two sites for second Chennai airport
The Tamil Nadu government has identified two potential sites, Cheyyur and Manellore, for a second airport in Chennai and requested the Airports Authority of India to conduct a pre-feasibility study.
Driver brings bus to a halt before dying of cardiac arrest
A bus driver in Vellore died of cardiac arrest after safely parking his bus to protect passengers.
Over 3,500 police personnel deployed in Vellore for idol immersion
Police have deployed over 3,500 personnel in four districts in Tamil Nadu to ensure security during Vinayaka Chaturthi idol immersion processions.
Man held for damaging temple idols in Tirupattur
A man was arrested in Tirupattur for damaging temple idols after police reviewed CCTV footage.
District Judge withdraws order prohibiting litigants’ vehicles inside court complex in Vellore
A district judge in Vellore reversed a short-term ban on visitor vehicles inside a court complex following public backlash and resulting traffic issues.
Driver injured as straw truck catches fire in Ranipet village
A truck driver suffered minor injuries after a vehicle carrying straw caught fire when it came into contact with a live overhead cable in Ladavaram village.
Tamil Nadu expects normal to above normal rainfall in August
The Regional Meteorological Centre forecasts normal or above-normal rainfall for most parts of Tamil Nadu in August, with temperatures staying above average and several districts continuing to face rainfall deficits.
NHAI opens new vehicular underpass on NH 48 in Vellore
The National Highways Authority of India has opened a ₹21-crore vehicular underpass on NH 48 in Vellore for public use to address safety concerns at identified black spots.
Vellore police arrest youth for selling narcotic laced chocolates
Police in Vellore arrested a 22-year-old youth identified as S. Manoj Kumar for selling narcotic-laced chocolates.
Vellore district administration seeks approval for new tribal health centre
The Collector of Vellore has requested National Health Mission approval for a government health centre for tribal residents in the inaccessible Alleri hillock.
Three people arrested for poaching in Vellore reserve forest
Three individuals were arrested by forest officials and police in Odugathur Reserve Forest near Vellore for poaching wild animals using country-made explosives.
Civic bodies expedite dog vaccination drives in Vellore Ranipet and Tiruvannamalai
Civic bodies in Vellore, Ranipet, and Tiruvannamalai districts have expedited mass dog vaccination and sterilization drives to ensure resident safety following a reported dog attack on a child in Vaniyambadi.
Headmaster and teacher suspended after arrest for sexual harassment in Tiruvannamalai
Headmaster and teacher arrested and suspended under POCSO Act for alleged sexual harassment of girl students at a government school in Tiruvannamalai
Southern Railway begins construction of new foot overbridges and lifts
Southern Railway commences construction of foot overbridges with lifts at Gudiyatham, Melattur, Virinchipuram, and Walajah railway stations in the Vellore and Ranipet districts as part of the Station Redevelopment Project.
Police arrest six drug peddlers in Tiruvannamalai
Six drug peddlers were arrested by police in Tiruvannamalai for possession and sale of ganja.
Diesel generator catches fire at textile showroom in Katpadi
A diesel generator caught fire at a private textile showroom in Katpadi, Vellore, damaging part of the facility and leading to a police investigation.
Forest officials arrest tribal farmer for possessing illegal guns in Vellore
A 53-year-old tribal farmer identified as K. Swaminathan was arrested by forest officials in Vellore for possessing country-made guns and explosives on his farmland.