CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, March 20: TTF Chennai 2026 opened today at the Chennai Trade Centre, reinforcing South India’s growing importance as a key travel market. Organised by Fairfest Media, the event has drawn strong participation from across the travel and tourism ecosystem, including tourism boards, travel companies, and hospitality brands. The inaugural ceremony was attended by key industry representatives including J. Innocent Divya, IAS, Commissioner, Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation; Dr. B.N. Patil, IAS, Director, Directorate of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra; and D. Venkatesan, Regional Director, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Their presence underscored Chennai’s strategic role as a gateway market for tourism promotion in South India. Youtube Video link 👇  With over 250 exhibitors representing more than 12 Indian states and five countries, the exhibition highlights growing interest among touri...

Chennai, March 20, 2026: MV Hospital for Diabetes has launched MVCON 2026, a three-day national conference being held from March 20 to 22, 2026, bringing together leading experts in diabetes care, research, and clinical practice from across the country. The conference, inaugurated today, focuses on the latest advancements in diabetes management, with particular emphasis on complications affecting vital organs such as the kidney, eye, and heart. Dedicated sessions on diabetic foot care form a key component of the program. The event also features live hands-on workshops offering practical training in debridement, advanced wound care techniques, and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, alongside live diabetic foot workshops, imaging, and revascularisation techniques. Youtube Video link 👇  A major highlight of the inaugural session was the presentation of the MV Lifetime Achievement Award to Jitendra Singh, recognising his contributions to diabetes research in India. He currently serves a...

Chennai, 19 March 2026: Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, a part of Fortis Healthcare, has achieved a significant clinical milestone by completing 500 robotic-assisted gynaecological surgeries in just 28 months—one of the fastest such accomplishments in India. This achievement highlights the rapid adoption of minimally invasive, technology-driven surgical care in women’s health. The milestone was marked with a celebratory event at the hospital, attended by the clinical team and patients who have benefited from robotic procedures. Standing:  by Dr. Padmapriya Vivek, Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Robotic Surgeon The programme has been spearheaded by Dr. Padmapriya Vivek, Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Robotic Surgeon at Gleneagles Hospitals Chennai. Her expertise spans a wide range of complex and high-risk gynaecological procedures, including hysterectomies, myomectomies, advanced endometriosis excisions, gynaecological oncology surgeries, and the management of co...

Chennai, March 19, 2026: Kauvery Hospital, a leading multi-specialty healthcare provider known for its clinical excellence and patient-centric approach, has been announced as the Official Partner for Chennai Super Kings, one of the most celebrated teams in Indian cricket. (L to R) Dr.Iyappan Ponnuswamy, Medical Director,  Kauvery Hospital;  Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Kauvery Group of Hospitals; K .S. Viswanathan, Managing Director of Chennai Super Kings; Dr.S.Sivaram Kannan, Clinical Lead & Chief Consultant Physician, Kauvery Hospital  This prestigious association marks a significant milestone in Kauvery Hospital’s journey to advance sports medicine and athlete care. It reinforces the hospital’s commitment to supporting high-performance sports through world-class medical expertise and integrated healthcare solutions. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Kauvery Hospital has built a strong reputation in sports medicine through its de...

Chennai, March 17, 2026: MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar, has successfully performed a complex Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) on a one-year-old girl, marking a significant milestone in paediatric surgical care in the city. The minimally invasive procedure was carried out to remove a congenitally developed, non-functional portion of the lung—the lower lobe of the left lung—which posed risks of severe respiratory complications, recurrent infections, bleeding, and potential impact on heart function. L- R: Dr. Kalpana Thai, Medical Superintendent, Dr. Karpaga Vinayagam, Senior Consultant - Paediatric Surgery, Patient's Father , Dr. Prabhakaran G, Senior Consultant, Dr. Vidhya Mohanram, Senior Consultant, Anaesthesia, Dr.Arun Kumar S, Lead Consultant - Neonatology , Dr. N.K.V. Vigneshwar, Associate Consultant - Neonatology, MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar The condition, known as bronchopulmonary sequestration, is a rare congenital malformation of the airway and lung, accounting for...

Chennai, March 17, 2026: On the eve of World Head Injury Awareness Day (March 20), Kauvery Group of Hospitals highlighted the critical need for rapid access to Level I Trauma Care Centres to improve survival and recovery in patients with severe head injuries and life-threatening trauma. The event was graced by K Shankar,  IPS, Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services. L-R: Prof. Ranganathan Jothi, Chief, Brain & Spine Surgeon & Director, Neurosciences, Dr Aravindan Selvaraj, Co - Founder & Executive Director, Shri K. Shankar, IPS, Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Dr Krish Sridhar, Group Mentor, Neurosciences & Director, Institute of Brain and Spine, Dr Iyappan Ponnuswamy, Medical Director, Dr Ponniah Vanamoorthy, Head and Senior Consultant, Neuroanesthesiology & Neurocritical Care, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai Head injuries—affecting the scalp, skull, or brain—remain a major public health concern, commonly caused by road traffic a...