CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, June 17, 2026: A major milestone in breast cancer care! MGM Cancer Institute Chennai has successfully treated a 54-year-old woman with Stage-II breast cancer using brachytherapy, an advanced form of internal radiation therapy that helps preserve the breast while minimizing damage to surrounding organs. (L-R) Dr.Alex A Prasad, Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncologist, Dr. M. A. Raja, Director and Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology and Dr. Sivakumar Mahalingam, Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncologist, MGM Cancer Institute Following a lumpectomy to remove the tumour, doctors performed tumour-bed boost brachytherapy, a highly targeted treatment in which thin catheters are placed in the area where the tumour was removed. Radiation is then delivered directly to the site most at risk of recurrence, reducing exposure to healthy tissues such as the heart and lungs. Press Conference Youtube Video link 👇  In this case, five catheters were inserted into the breast, and radiation was a...

Chennai | June 17, 2026: Job seekers, mark your calendars! One of India’s biggest employment events, the Mega Chennai Job Fair 2026, is set to take place at Loyola College on July 11, 2026, bringing together 500+ leading companies and offering access to more than 50,000 job opportunities across diverse sectors. Organized jointly by The Rise Foundation and GiveLife Foundation, with the support of Loyola College and Chennai’s HR community, the event aims to connect thousands of aspiring candidates with top employers under one roof. Youtube Video link 👇  The fair will feature 216 manufacturing companies and 94 IT & ITES organizations, alongside recruiters from banking & finance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, logistics, tourism, retail, sales, marketing, and many other industries. The organizers have an impressive track record of conducting large-scale employment drives. A job fair in Tirunelveli during June 2025 saw over 8,000 candidates receive offer letters in a s...

Chennai, June 15, 2026: In a major advancement for pediatric healthcare, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Chennai, has launched ACENT (Advanced Centre for Pediatric ENT Care), the city’s first dedicated centre focused exclusively on the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of hearing, airway and sleep disorders in newborns, infants, children and adolescents. (2nd from Left)  Gunasekhar C, Facility Director, Rainbow Children’s Hospital; Renowned Playback  Saindhavi;  Dr. Suresh Kumar M, Senior Consultant and Coordinator, ENT, KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum;  Dr. Nithya R, Consultant – Pediatric ENT, Rainbow Children’s Hospital Designed as a comprehensive destination for pediatric ENT care, ACENT brings together specialized expertise, cutting-edge technology and multidisciplinary clinical support to address conditions that can significantly impact a child’s hearing, speech, sleep, learning and overall development. Inauguration Youtube Video link 👇  A key highlight o...

Chennai, June 14: The India Chapter of the World Orthopaedic Concern (WOC), in association with Apollo Hospitals, successfully hosted the 2nd Annual Congress WOC India – Chennai Sports Injury Conclave 2026, bringing together more than 250 orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, clinicians and healthcare professionals from across the country. L to R : Dr Alberto Gregori Consultant Orthopedic surgeon from UK, Dr. Saseendar Shanmugasundaram, Senior Consultant Arthroscopy and Sports Surgeon, CARE Sports Injury Centre, Chennai, Dr Navaladi Shankar, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, Dr Arindam Banerjee, President, WOC International and WOC India & Dr Samundeeswari Saseendar, Consultant Arthroscopy and Sports Surgeon, CARE Sports Injury Centre, Chennai The one-day academic conclave focused on the latest developments in sports injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, while also highlighting emerging innovations aimed at improvin...

Chennai, June 14, 2026: A new platform focused on women's confidence, personality development and leadership was officially launched in Chennai on Sunday with the unveiling of VG Pageants Chennai at a press conference held at The Park Chennai, Nungambakkam. (Center) Binita Shrivastava, Founder and National Director of VG Pageants along with  Radhika Lakra, City Director – VG Pageants Chennai and  Mohana, Athics Fitness Centre The launch marks the entry of the national VG Pageants platform into Chennai, creating a structured opportunity for women to participate in city-level pageants and progress to the prestigious VG Miss & Mrs India National Pageant. Launch Youtube Video link 👇  Addressing the gathering, Binita Shrivastava, Founder and National Director of VG Pageants, said women across India possess immense potential and only need the right platform to showcase their abilities. Widely recognized as India's Leading Transformation Leader, TEDx Speaker, Amazon Bestsel...

Chennai, June 13, 2026: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) at Chennai International Airport will observe Yatri Suvidha Diwas on June 15, 2026, celebrating the remarkable transformation of India's civil aviation sector and Chennai Airport's evolution into a world-class aviation hub. Ahead of the observance, Shri M. Raja Kishore, Regional Executive Director and Airport Director, addressed the media in Chennai on Saturday, highlighting key achievements in passenger convenience, infrastructure development, digital innovation and sustainability. M. Raja Kishore, Regional Executive Director and Airport Director Speaking on the occasion, Raja Kishore said the past 12 years have marked an unprecedented phase of growth for Indian aviation, driven by the vision of making air travel accessible, affordable, safe and seamless for all citizens. He noted that Chennai Airport has been a key beneficiary of this transformation, emerging as one of the country's leading aviation gateways. P...