CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, 22 January 2026: Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, part of the Fortis Healthcare Network, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Emergency Wing, strengthening its commitment to rapid, protocol-driven care for acute medical emergencies. The facility was inaugurated by Thiru. Samay Singh Meena, I.P.S., Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Tambaram City Police, in the presence of senior hospital leadership. The newly launched 19-bed Emergency Department (ED) includes 18 acute care beds and one dedicated isolation bed, designed to support infection control and the safe management of contagious emergencies. Built for high-volume, time-critical care, the ED enables swift triage and treatment aligned with current clinical guidelines. The department is equipped with on-site diagnostics, including portable bedside X-ray and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), allowing real-time assessments and faster clinical decision-making without patient movement. Highlighting the importance of trauma-read...

Chennai, 22 January 2026: Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet has successfully performed a highly complex and rare TAVR-in-TAVR-in-SAVR procedure with bioprosthetic valve fracture on a 78-year-old patient, marking one of the first such interventions globally. The advanced transcatheter procedure addressed a repeatedly failing aortic valve in a patient with a long history of aortic valve disease. L-R : Dr Mahesh Kumar , Medical Superintendent Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet; Dr Deep Chandh Raja Senior Consultant & Lead- Cardiac Electrophysiology, Dr Srikumar Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Rajaram Ananthraman, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Dr Aravindan Selvaraj, Co Founder and Executive Director Kauvery Group of Hospitals, Dr Asik Ali Consultant Cardiac Radiology, Dr Iyappan Ponnuswamy Medical Director Kauvery Hospital, Dr Kamal Kanth Associate Consultant Cardiology, Dr Nedumaran Senior Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist, Kauvery Hospital The patient initially underwent surgic...

Chennai, January 22, 2026: Indian Bank, the state-run lender, declared Financial Results for the Quarter Q3, and Nine Month ended 31st December 2025) for the year 25-26 at its Chennai head office, in the presence of Binod Kumar, MD & CEO of Indian Bank, and other dignitaries. The Bank reported a net profit of ₹3,061.48 crore for the third quarter of FY26, marking a 7.3% year-on-year (YoY) increase from ₹2,852.36 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The state-owned lender’s Net Interest Income (NII) rose 7.5% YoY to ₹6,895 crore in Q3FY26, compared with ₹6,414 crore a year earlier. Pre-Provision Operating Profit (PPOP) for the December quarter grew 5.77% YoY to ₹5,023.58 crore, up from ₹4,749.42 crore. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Provisions and contingencies stood at ₹857.02 crore during the quarter, lower than ₹1,059.13 crore in the year-ago period. The Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) improved by 19 basis points YoY to 98.28% as of December 2025. The bank’s asset ...

January 21, 2026:  Chennai Institute of Technology (CIT), in collaboration with Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., has created a Guinness World Record for the Largest Human Recycling Logo Formation, bringing together 5,037 students to promote environmental awareness and responsible waste management. The feat surpassed the previous record of 3,373 participants set by CIPET, Chennai, in 2019. The initiative symbolised collective responsibility towards recycling and sustainability, highlighting the importance of circular economy practices through large-scale youth participation. Mr. K. Ganesh, Director – Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International, said the achievement reflects the power of collaboration and youth-driven action in inspiring behavioural change around recycling and responsible plastic use. Mr. P. Sriram, Chairman, Chennai Institute of Technology, called it a proud moment for both the institution and the city, noting that the initiative strongly aligns with...

Chennai, 22 January 2026: Apollo Hospitals, Chennai continues to set national benchmarks in advanced heart and lung care through one of India’s most comprehensive heart, lung, and ECMO-supported transplant programs. Backed by a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, the program has successfully performed over 600 heart and lung transplants, managed 2,000+ transplant patients, completed 1,000+ ECMO cases, along with 250+ LVAD procedures and 250+ CTEPH interventions. The integrated heart–lung transplant and mechanical circulatory support (MCS) program offers personalised, evidence-based solutions for patients with end-stage heart and/or lung failure who no longer respond to maximal medical therapy. Care spans stabilisation, bridging, and definitive treatments, including heart and lung transplantation, durable mechanical heart pumps, and advanced surgical interventions such as Pulmonary Endarterectomy (PEA) for suitable CTEPH patients. At a press conference marking this milestone, pat...

Chennai, India | 21 January 2026: Yamaha Music India announced the launch of the new PSR-I Series—PSR-I610 and PSR-I510—a new generation of portable keyboards designed and manufactured in India for Indian musicians, learners, and performers. The launch reinforces Yamaha’s long-standing commitment to India’s diverse musical culture. Built to support Indian classical training, contemporary performance, and Indian-Western fusion styles, the PSR-I Series features enhanced Indian Voices and Styles, dedicated Riyaz learning tools, and new creative functions that make quality music creation more accessible. Highlighting Yamaha’s vision for India, Mr. Ryoji Maruyama, Unit Head Sales Unit, Yamaha Music India, said the new PSR-I Series is “made in India for Indian musicians,” reflecting the brand’s focus on empowering creativity and nurturing the next generation of artists. Emphasising a customer-first approach, Mr. Rehan Siddiqui, DGM, MI-Sales, said the keyboards deliver improved sound authent...