CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, June 2026: Celebrating 30 years of honouring compassion, service, and social impact, the Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation has invited nominations from Tamil Nadu for the prestigious 30th National Mahaveer Awards 2027. Recognised among India's most respected civilian honours for selfless service, the awards celebrate individuals and institutions making an extraordinary difference in Non-Violence & Vegetarianism, Education, Medicine, and Community & Social Service. Each award carries a ₹10 lakh cash prize, along with a citation and memento. Nominations are open until July 31, 2026. Over the past three decades, including the recently announced 29th edition, the Foundation has honoured 101 exceptional changemakers from 26 States and 2 Union Territories. Tamil Nadu has emerged as one of the leading contributors, with 17 awardees—among the highest representations in the country. Indian citizens and institutions dedicated to serving the needy, underprivileged, and voiceless ar...

Chennai, June 30, 2026: The Rotary Club of Chennai Capital has successfully completed its Mythri Jeevan initiative by donating advanced medical equipment to Sringeri Sharada Equitas Hospital, strengthening the hospital's ability to deliver world-class patient care. Through a Global Grant from The Rotary Foundation, the hospital received an ICG Open Camera, Valleylab Surgical Diathermy System, and a High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) system—state-of-the-art technologies that will significantly enhance cancer surgeries, critical care, and patient outcomes. Event’s Youtube Video link 👇  The ICG Open Camera, paired with the Valleylab surgical diathermy system, introduces advanced fluorescence imaging and precision electrosurgical capabilities to the hospital's oncology department. These cutting-edge technologies enable surgeons to accurately identify tumors, map lymph nodes in real time, reduce blood loss, and perform safer, more precise procedures—ultimately improving recovery and lo...

Chennai, June 28, 2026: A major milestone in senior healthcare! Athulya Senior Care has inaugurated Athulya Geriatric Care Hospital in Valasaravakkam, Chennai, marking the launch of its first exclusive hospital dedicated entirely to geriatric care. The facility was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, in the presence of Athulya's founders, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders. (L to R) Prasanna Natarajan, Director, Athulya Senior Care, Dr Karthik Narayan R, Founder and Managing Director, Athulya Senior Care, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Srinivasan Govindaraj Founder and CEO and Ms. Krishna Kavya Director and Founder Athulya Senior Care The hospital completes Athulya's 360° elder care ecosystem, integrating Geriatric Hospital Care, Assisted Living, and Home Care to provide seamless, continuous support for senior citizens. With India's elderly population expected to reach...

Chennai, June 28, 2026: A proud milestone and a celebration of academic excellence! SRM Valliammai Engineering College (SRMVEC) celebrated its 21st Graduation Day on June 28, 2026, at the prestigious Dr. T. P. Ganesan Auditorium, marking the successful completion of an enriching four-year academic journey for 729 graduates as they stepped confidently into the next phase of their professional lives. The ceremony commenced with the wishes and blessings of Dr. Ravi Pachamoothoo, Chairman of the SRM Group, and Ms. R. Harini, Correspondent of SRMVEC. The gathering was welcomed by Dr. B. Visalakshi, Vice Principal, while Dr. M. Murugan, Principal, presented the College Report, highlighting the institution's achievements. Dr. R. Venkatesh Babu, Director (Academics & Administration), SRM Group, presided over the event. Event's Youtube Video link 👇  The highlight of the ceremony was the presence of Dr. S. R. Ramanan, Eminent Meteorologist and Former Director of the Area Cyclone War...

Chennai, June 27, 2026: ASUS successfully hosted the Chennai edition of its "Beyond Incredible with ASUS" community event, bringing together over 73 creators, gamers, tech enthusiasts, students, fans, and media for an exciting evening celebrating innovation, creativity, and next-generation computing. (L to R) Shubham Sharma; Deepesh; Pranav Hegde Held at The Living Room, Anna Nagar East, the event highlighted ASUS' latest Gaming and Creator Series while celebrating 20 years of ROG. Guests enjoyed hands-on experiences with the newest Zenbook, Vivobook, ProArt, ROG, and TUF Gaming laptops, designed to empower creators, professionals, gamers, and everyday users alike. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Speaking at the event, Arnold Su, Vice President – Consumer & Gaming PC, ASUS India, emphasized Chennai's thriving tech and creator community, noting that initiatives like Beyond Incredible with ASUS help the brand engage directly with users while showcasing innovations...

Chennai, June 26, 2026: A major milestone in neonatal healthcare was marked in Chennai as the Rotary Club of Madras East (RCME), in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Irvine and Rotary District 5320, USA, inaugurated Project SHISHU (Global Grant #2683839) with the donation of a state-of-the-art Neonatal Ambulance to Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital, Nungambakkam. The ambulance was formally handed over by Rtn AKS Er. Muruganandam M (MMM), RI Vice President 2026–27 and RI Director 2025–27, in the presence of Rtn AKS Vinod Saraogi, District Governor, RID 3234, along with several distinguished Rotarians and healthcare professionals. Event’s Youtube Video link 👇  Valued at ₹72 lakh, this advanced ambulance is much more than a transport vehicle—it's a "Neonatal ICU on Wheels." Equipped with a transport incubator, neonatal ventilator, advanced life-support systems, and NICU-grade monitoring equipment, it will ensure critically ill and premature newborns receive uninterr...